Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico

Mar 14, 2006

Juliana "Julia" M. Gonzales, 92, of Des Montes passed away on March 14, 2006. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Juan Gonzales Jr., parents, Juan B. & Maria Eulogia Martinez, brothers, Vidal and Ismael Martinez and sister, Evilia Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Juan A. Gonzales, children, Priscilla Martinez (Gilbert) of Arroyo Seco, Connie DeVargas...

Mar 13, 2006

FRANCES NARANJO Age 85 of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on March 13, 2005 in Albuquerque. She was a teacher in the missionary field for 28 years and then in Espanola in the public school system for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her parents Desiderio and Rebecca Naranjo, sisters; Tonita Daley, Josephine Ethlebh, Orlinda Abeyta and Lorencita...

Mar 12, 2006

Tito M. Velasquez, 71, of Questa passed away on March 12, 2006. He retired as a miner from Moly Corp. He is preceded in death by his parents, Miguel & Cristina Velasquez, brothers, Erlindo and Joe Velasquez. He is survived by his wife, Oclides Velasquez, sons, Kenneth Velasquez of Albuquerque and Lawrence Velasquez of Questa. He is also survived by...

Mar 10, 2006

Lorenzo Maestas, 64, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 10, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Lorenzo Maestas, Jr and his parents, Abedon and Damiana Maestas. He is survived by his children, Cathy Romero (Leonard) of Ranchos de Taos and Lori Ann Maestas of Ranchos de Taos, his sisters, Becky Cortez and Frances Mondragon (Leo),...

Mar 10, 2006

Annabelle M. Rodriguez – Age 61; a resident of Nambe, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Espiridion and Rufina Montoya; and a son, Robert Rodriguez. May their souls rest in peace. She is survived by her husband, Paul R. Rodriguez of Nambe; children: Raul R. Rodriguez and wife Russella Serna of...

Mar 9, 2006

Denison Walton Tafoya, 36, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on March 09, 2006. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wisconsin and also received further education at American University and a Masters of Arts Degree in Media Studies in New York. She was a disc jockey for radio stations in New Orleans, Washington...

Mar 8, 2006

Maria de La Paz Madrid, 96, of Arroyo Seco passed away on March 08, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Ambrosio Madrid, son, Leo Madrid and daughter, Eloisa Garcia. She is survived by her children, Roselia Martinez (Ruben) of Pueblo, CO, Elvira Garcia (Fidel) of Arroyo Seco, Olivia Rendon (George) of Montrose, CO, Frank Madrid (Mary)...

Mar 5, 2006

Mar 2, 2006

Kathaleen Previti, 70, of Llano Quemado passed away on March 02, 2006. She was the former owner of Tea & Coffee Shop. She is survived by her children, Terry Previti of Taos, Kelly Previti of Albuquerque, Patrick Previti of Albuquerque and Donna Rose Previti of Taos, grandchildren, Phoebe Anne Moore and Ian Lucier, nieces, Erin Ruscetti, Megan and Morgan Chavez....

Feb 28, 2006

Juan G. Lujan, 89, of Taos Pueblo passed away on February 28, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Tonita Lujan, children, Ronald J. Lujan (Janice) and Judith Ann Lujan, sister, Marie Concha, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Feb 27, 2006

Beverlie J. Maestas – Age 39 a resident of Santa Fe passed away on Monday, February 27, 2006. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Alicia B. Maestas; aunt, Theresa Maestas; and uncle, Rubel Maestas. She is survived by her 2 sons: Adrian and Ivan Barela both of Santa Fe; companion, Manuel Bermudez of Santa Fe; mother, Carol Maestas...

Feb 27, 2006

Faith K. Berghofer, 81, of Embudo passed away on February 27, 2006. She was born on May 30, 1924 in Superior, Wisconsin to Eugene and Florence Keaough. She came to New Mexico as a missionary nurse in 1946 for Embudo Presbyterian Hospital. She was a graduate of St. Luke Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for several northern New Mexico...

Feb 26, 2006

Maria Polly Rivera, 83, of Taos passed away on February 26, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Rivera. She is survived by her sons, Manuel Montoya of Taos, Leroy Montoya (Karen) of Phoenix, AZ, Ezequiel Montoya (Rachel) of Albuquerque, 6 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister, Cecilia Yaggy of Springfield, Missouri and many other relatives. Rosary was...

Feb 25, 2006

William Brian Falk 46*, of Taos passed away on Feb.25,2006 after a brief battle with liver cancer. Brian was born in San Francisco, Ca. on May 15, 1959. A resident of Taos since 1993, he was the founder of FaFa's Furniture & Fine Arts. Brian is survived by his life partner of 23 years, Tom Greer, his mother Irene Falk,...

Feb 25, 2006

Ernestina "Tina" Gonzales – Age 68 passed away on Saturday, February 25th, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents: Quirino and Corina Atencio; and brother, Hector Atencio. She is survived by her children: Patricia Pace and husband Richard of Las Vegas, New Mexico, John Sweeney and wife Stella, Sarah Vences and Bruce Gonzales all of Dixon; brothers: Nelson...

Feb 24, 2006

Guillermo Santistevan ,87, passed away on February 24, 2006. He owned and operated Santistevan Auto Repair Shop. He was preceded in death by his wife Eutilia Santistevan, sisters, Feloniz Abeyta, Candelaria Romero, Viola Chacon along with his brother Roy Santistevan. He is survived by his children, Carlos Santistevan (Mary Frances) of Albuquerque, Robert R. Santistevan (Dee) of Albuquerque, David Santistevan...

Feb 23, 2006

Todd Dillon, 42, of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2006. He owned and operated Dillon Electrical Service. Todd loved the outdoors, music and sports. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Eusebio and Emilia Rael and Robert and Roberta Dillon. He is survived by his wife, Denise Dillon, his parents, David Dillon (Lolita), Craig, CO, Wanda Dillon,...

Feb 22, 2006

Eddy Lee Bullington, 40, of Red River passed away on February 22, 2006. He was a local musician for many years. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jo Fasnacht and Edward L. Fasnacht, paternal grandparents, Gene and Sophie Bullington, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is survived by his children, Jordan Taylor and Makenna Monet Bullington, parents,...

Feb 21, 2006

Porfidia Eñcarnacion Benavidez – Age 75 passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Benavidez; daughter, Margie Benavidez; son, Johnny Benavidez; daughter, Josie Suazo; brother, Pablo Gallegos; sister, Juanita Padilla; grandson, Adam Benavidez; great-grandson, Aaron Benavidez; and a son-in-law who took care of her, for many years, Paul Bernal. Porfidia was born...

Feb 19, 2006

Josefita Cruz-Archuleta, was affectionately known to those close to her as "Povi". She was born in San Juan Pueblo, NM. and was very proud of her roots and culture. She chose to pursue an education in nursing in what was a challenging goal considering the time and era when she was young. She became a registered nurse and provided healyh...