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

Dr. Robert Clifford Vickers, 73, of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully in his sleep Friday, December 28, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in New Concord, OH and attended Wellington Junior High and High School prior to graduating from Monongahela High School in Pennsylvania in 1952. He completed his undergraduate studies and received his Doctorate of...

Samuel Levi Valdez, 64, of Taos passed away on January 06, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Rose Tollardo Valdez, children, Carol Snyder of Colorado, Sam Valdez (Cindy) of Arizona, Kirk Valdez (Diane) of Colorado, stepchildren, Frank, John and Steve Tollardo, Tony and Henry Rivera and brother, Billy Valdez (Diane) of Taos. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, January...

Elsie Vigil Romero, 81, of Llano Quemado passed away on February 19, 2008. Born December 7, 1926 to Max Vigil andRamoncita Mondragon Vigil who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her beloved son Jose Enos Romero who passed away in 1965. Elsie is survived by her husband of 61 years, Juan Trinidad Romero, son, Max...

Odila Montoya – Age 85 a resident of Ranchitos passed away on Friday, May 2, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Matias Montoya; daughters: Florence and Floripa Montoya; son, Arturo Montoya; mother, Andrea Maestas; sister, Ernestina Viarreal; brothers: Tito and Alfredo Maestas and granddaughters: Valerie Rivera and Estefanita Montoya. May their souls rest in...

Steve Emilio Montoya, Sr. "The Wildman", Vietnam Veteran of La Puebla – Age 58 passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2008. He was a poet and kind man. He was preceded in death by his parents: Casimiro and Ramoncita Montoya, Sr.; brothers and sisters: Eugenio, Frances, Bernie, and Casey Montoya, Jr. and Cordy Martinez. May their souls rest in peace....

Matthew John Santistevan, 46, of Woodland, California and formerly of Taos passed away on April 29, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Susan and David E. Santistevan and father in law, Jay Chapyak. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Santistevan, children, Samuel and Caitlyn Santistevan. He is also survived by brothers and sisters, Mark David Santistevan...

Arnie A. Padilla 47 - a resident of Santa Clara passed away on Friday Sept. 15, 2006 due natural causes. He was born in Winslow, AZ. He was a Sr. design engineer for Quest Communications. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Reycita Padilla. He is survived by his children; Amber Padilla and her companion Michael Martinez, Reyann Tafoya...

Michael E. McCown – Age 47 a resident of Española passed away on, Saturday, July 14th, 2007. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Elzora-Fletcher; mother, June McCown; and a nephew, David Moore. May their souls rest in peace. He is survived by his daughters: Charity and Mandi McCown both of Colorado; son, Michael Cody McCown of Albuquerque;...

JoAnn C. Richards 68, a resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Monday May 20, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Peter Richards in Jan. of 2008, and her parents, Carl and Gladys Cooper of El Vado Ranch. She is survived by her children, Denise Richards of El Rancho, Diane Smith and her husband Jeff M....

Robert G. Prichard of Red River passed away on February 24, 2008. He is preceded in death by his father, Glenn Prichard. He is survived by his mother, Carroll C. Prichard, brother, Chris Prichard and his nieces and nephews. Memorial service was held on March 1, 2008 at the Red River Community House.