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

Anita Fernandez, 87, of Arroyo Seco passed away on July 28, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Felix Fernandez, son, Miguel Fernandez, daughter, Clarita Fernandez and infant son, Juan Fernandez. She is survived by her children, Juan Fernandez (Tonita), Benito Fernandez, Norbert Fernandez, Floyd Fernandez, Amelia Fernandez, Pat Lucero (Joe), Irene Gallegos (Tito), seven grandchildren, one great...

Joe Howard Martinez, Jr. – Age 36 a lifelong resident of Chamita passed away leaving everyone with many memories of who he was. Joe had a loving family, he enjoyed doing construction work and he loved to work outside gardening and also loved spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Howard Martinez, Sr.;...

Gema Lujan – Age 61, was received into the arms of Jesus Christ at sunrise on the 14th day of July, 2007 with her loving husband at her side. Those that knew her will always cherish her love of life. Gema's loving and giving heart was a blessing and inspiration to all the family and friends. She touched many lives...

APOLONIA SANCHEZ-ESPINOZA - Age 94 a resident of El Llano passed away on Wednesday, March 1st. She was the daughter of the late Uvaldo and Socorro Sanchez, and was preceded in death by them, as well as her husband, Felix Espinoza; daughter Orlinda Martinez; granddaughter, Debbie Espinoza; and great granddaughters: Claudette S. Martinez and Anna Ortiz. May their souls rest...

Orcelia Martinez – Age 86 a resident of Española and formally of Mora passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Apolonio Martinez. She is survived by her children: Amalia Vigil of Española, Berna Padilla and husband Mike of Española, Oliver Martinez and wife Patsy of Mora and Bella...

Adolfo Garcia of Taos passed away on February 28, 2008. He was a well known musician and played saxophone La Banda de Oro and Latin Express. He worked for many years for the Town of Taos. He is preceded in death by his brother, Pete, Avedon, Sergio, Francis and sistser, Amadita Gomez. He is survived by his children, Margaret Vasquez...

Paul Norman Lopez, 37, of Penasco passed away on February 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his brother, Santiago Lopez Jr., grandparents, Joe Duran, Juan de Dios and Petra Lopez. He is survived by his children, Paul, Amanda, Mariana and Tony, parents, Evelyn & Santiago Lopez, sisters, Laurie Lopez-Rivera (Benjamin), Carmelita Lopez, nieces, Monica Lopez and Jacquelyn Wheeler,...

Alfonsita (Pita) Barela Age 74 of Santa Fe, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 8, 2010. She died peacefully at home after a lengthy illness. Pita was born in Gilman, CO in 1935. She was raised in Penasco, NM along with her brothers and sisters. She moved to Santa Fe, NM and had nine children. She...

John Maestas, 31, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2005. He was a graduate of Taos High School and worked as a sales representative for the Maloof Distributing Company. He is survived by his daughter Trinity Lynne Maestas, his parents, Benjamin and Ernesta Maestas of Taos, Henry and Susan Vigil of Santa Fe and Bea M. Vigil of...

Alicia S. Martinez – Age 84 a resident of Cordova passed away on Friday, June 8th, 2007. She was preceded in death by her parents: Miguel and Adelaida C. Sandoval; sisters: Aurora, Trinidad, and Josefita; grandson, Francisco Martinez; and great-granddaughter, Daisy Valdez. May their souls rest in peace. She married her husband, Roberto E. Martinez on Decemeber 19, 1943. She...

Perfecta M. Chiotis, 82, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on April 30, 2006. She is preceded in death by her sister, Carmen Romero, brother, Raymond Gallegos and brother in law, Arcenio Romo. She is survived by her husband, Chris Chiotis, daughter, Angela Sellers (Leonard), grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua Sellers. She is also survived by sisters and brother, Bennie and...

Eduardo Cortez, 79, of Taos passed away on Wednesday July 20, 2005. He is preceded in death by his sister Cecilia Martinez and survived by his sisters Bernie Cortez and Annabelle Marquez and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary was recited on Sunday July 23, 2005 at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Monday July 24,...

Juanita Viola Varos, 86, of Taos passed away on June 05, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, John B. Varos. She is survived by her children, Dolores Garcia (Carl) of Nevada, Carmen Burkholder (Harold) of Alabama, Dennis Varos (Pam) of Colorado, Toby Varos (Deena) of Taos, Tomasita Martinez (Sam) of Arroyo Seco, Patricia Duran (Luis) of Arroyo...

Ramoncita Salazar – Age 86 a resident of Youngsville passed away on Friday, July 29, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe I. Salazar Sr. in 1996; son, Dennis Salazar in 1949; parents: Alejandrino and Carolina Salazar; granddaughter, Jennifer Salazar; and son-in-laws: Roy Romero and Lee Padilla. She always wanted her family to be together and to...

George "Pepe" E. Salazar, 75 of Eagle Nest passed away on February 21, 2008. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Clara Salazar, grandson, Darren Salazar, great grandson, Aries Valdez, parents Eliseo and Clara Salazar. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Salazar, children, Lucille Carabajal (Louis) of Minturn, CO, Arnold Salazar of Eagle Nest, Ruby Serna (Mike) of...