Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Liana Arellano
Apr 9, 2006
Liana Arellano, 38, of Chamisal passed away on April 09, 2006. She is preceded in death by her father, Ernestino Arellano, brothers, Daniel and Marvin Arellano. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl N. and Krystal P. Vigil, mother, Frances Arellano, brother, Benito Arellano, sisters, Della Harris, Tina Millner, Perla Clifton, Eva Trujillo and Margaret Gunter and many other relatives....
Nazario Suazo
Apr 6, 2006
Nazario C. Suazo, 83, from Taos passed away on April 06, 2006. He retired from Moly Corps in 1986. Recently he worked at First State Bank in the Taos Plaza. He is preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Suazo, his sisters, Angela Montoya and Connie Roundtree and granddaughter, Erica Suazo. He is survived by his wife of 35...
Adan Villarreal
Apr 4, 2006
Adan Villarreal – Age 47 a resident of Tierra Azul passed away on Tuesday, April 4th, 2006 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sons: Jeremy and Shawn Villareal; parents: Ramona and Shawn Villarreal; sister, Becky Villarreal. Adan was a very hard worker, he was a rancher and loved ranching, was an avid horse and motorcycle...
Maria Estella "Stella" Ulibarri
Apr 3, 2006
Maria Estella "Stella" Ulibarri – Age 62 a resident of Los Brazos passed away on Monday, April 3rd, 2006. She had a heart of gold, and was a very giving person and would always go out of her way to help everybody, always. She is survived by her parents: Sixto and Marie Garcia of Los Brazos; her husband of 47...
Jason W. Smith
Apr 1, 2006
Jason W. Smith – Age 62 a resident of Santa Cruz passed away on Saturday, April 1st, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents: Herbert A. and Lela Smith; and sister, Polly Mallory. He was born on February 16th, 1944 to Herbert A. and Lela Smith in Amarillo, Texas. He married Ramoncita M. Smith on December 24th, 1971...
Rosalie P. Langley
Apr 1, 2006
Mrs. Rosalie P. Langley – was born on February 5, 1914 in Texas, the daughter of Charles McBride and Mary Catherine McBride. She died of heart failure, April 1, 2006 at Los Alamos, NM. In her lifetime she was an elementary teacher, musician, artist, Girl Scout Leader, Kansas farmer/rancher, in the Army and Airforce (AF WACS) as a corporal in...
Eddie Arguello
Mar 29, 2006
Eddie Arguello, 55, of Amalia passed away on March 29, 2006. He was a foreman at the Melby Ranch. He is preceded in death by his father Jose Evaristo Arguello, by his brothers, Rudy and Baldamar Arguello, an infant sister and a grandson, Mario Santiago Baca. He is survived by his children, Christy S. Baca (Mario) of Questa, Manuel Arguello...
Juanita D. Montoya
Mar 25, 2006
Juanita D. Montoya, 94, of Los Cordovas passed away on March 25, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Tito Montoya and daughter, Patsy Dazhan. She is survived by her children, Gloria Sanchez, Geraldine Gutierrez (Tony), Darlene Gutierrez (Arturo Casias), grandchildren she raised, Alyce Sanchez (Flavio) and Joseph Sanchez. She is also survived by five grandchildren, twelve great...
Johnnie Tso Olivas
Mar 24, 2006
JOHNNIE TSO OLIVAS Age 60 of Ranchitos passed away on Friday March 24 in Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his birth father John Harrison Tso, and Sirenio Olivas who raised him, his three sons; Johnnie Olivas, Jr.Christopher Olivas and Dominic Olivas, brothers Juan Estevan and Sotero Olivas and sisters; Maria,Frances and Guadalupe. He is survived by his mother...
Joe Ben Griego
Mar 24, 2006
Joe Ben Griego, 88, a lifelong resident of Talpa passed away on Friday, March 24, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife, Felicitas Griego, children, Ruby Martinez (Edward), Porfie Emsweller (Craig), Patricia Vasquez (late, Joe), Dorothy Sandoval (Roman), Joe Ben Griego, Jr., Pamela Maestas (Freddie), 34 grandchildren,...
Fred E. Salazar
Mar 21, 2006
Fred E. Salazar, 66, of Pilar passed away on March 21, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose Bernabe & Cassandra Salazar, brothers, Alex & Jose B. Salazar Jr., sister, Rafaelita Schultze. He is survived by his wife, Dora Salazar, children, Pedro Salazar (Diana), Randy Salazar (Lisa), Laverne Salazar (Peter), Kristella Salazar (Joey) and Freida Salazar (Eddie),...
Dorothy Jacquez
Mar 20, 2006
Dorothy Jacquez – Age 77 a lifelong resident of Gallina passed away on Monday, March 20, 2006 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernabe Jacquez; 2 sons: Bernie and Leroy Jacquez; mother, Leocadia Gonzales; and brothers: George and Gilbert Gonzales. She is survived by her children: Toni Jacquez of Abiquiu, Mary Ann Jacquez and...
Paul A. Sanchez
Mar 20, 2006
Paul A. Sanchez, 49, of El Prado passed away on March 20, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Juanita M. Sanchez, brothers and sisters, Priscilla Dominguez (Edwin) of Albuquerque, Donald C. Sanchez (Theresa) of Taos and Nefe L. Sanchez of Taos, numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, cousins and other relatives. Rosary was recited on March 22, 2006. Funeral mass was...
Flora Romero
Mar 18, 2006
Flora Romero, 71, of Llano Quemado passed away on March 18, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Olmedo Romero, daughter, Lily Fernandez (Paul) of Rock Springs, Wyoming, brothers, Dan Mondragon of Idaho and Edward Mondragon (Renee) of Denver, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren, Paul Fernandez Jr., Bryon Fernandez and Amanda Fernandez Liptak (Scott), great...
Benito Fresquez
Mar 17, 2006
Benito Fresquez, 85, of Taos passed away on March 17, 2006, born in the village of Chamisal, NM. His birth parents were Angelica & David Fresquez, stepmother, Eloida Fresquez all of whom preceded him in death as did infant brothers and then brothers, David E. and Joe Fresquez. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Iris. They met...
Katie G. Martinez
Mar 16, 2006
Katie G. Martinez, 89, of El Prado passed away on March 16, 2006 in Questa. She worked for many years as a nurse's aid with the State of New Mexico Senior Care. She is preceded in death by daughter, Juanita Martinez, son, Fernando Martinez and grandson, Arnie Cisneros, Sr. She is survived by her children, Sofia Cisneros (Cornelio, Jr.) and...
Isabel Mascarenas
Mar 16, 2006
Isabel Mascarenas 86, a life long resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday March 15, 2006. She loved to cook for her family and also spent her time making beautiful hand made quilts. She also enjoyed spending time in her garden. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ospicio Mascarenas, and her...
Valeria Ruiz
Mar 15, 2006
Valeria Ruiz – Age 81 a resident of Pecos passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Merigildo and Angelita Roybal; sister, Pina Ruiz. She is survived by her son, Anthony Roybal of Pecos; daughter, Janet Varela of Pecos; grandchildren: Agapito Maes and Valerie Valdez both of Albuquerque, Melissa Tucker of Pecos and...
Nila Vigil
Mar 15, 2006
Nila Vigil, 91, of Cerro passed away on March 15, 2006. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max & Rumaldita Vigil, sister, Rosalia V. Herrera and brother, Waldo Vigil. She is survived by her sister, Maria S. Vigil of Cerro, brother, Levi Vigil (Irene) of Taos, niece, Rose Herrera of Cerro, other nephews, nieces and other relatives. Rosary...
Cordilia R. Aguilar
Mar 15, 2006
Cordilia R. Aguilar, 82, a life-long resident of Peñasco, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2006, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, former Taos County Commissioner Amador Romero and wife Leonardita; brothers Rev. Porfirio Romero, Nelson Romero, Miguel Romero, Celestino Romero; and grandson, Jerome Aguilar. Cordilia is survived by her husband of...
