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

Jan 15, 2006

Donald L. Mayo, 54, Tres Piedras, NM, passed away January 15, 2006. Don was a cowboy, first and foremost. He worked for ranches, feedlots and individuals all of his life in southern Colorado and New Mexico. He was an avid hunter and a licensed guide in New Mexico. He loved animals, the outdoors and most of all his family and...

Jan 14, 2006

Tillie Q. Trujillo – Age 92, of Cuarteles, New Mexico, passed in her home on January 14, 2006, following a brief illness. Tillie, who devotedly made the rounds to the far reaches of Rio Arriba, Taos and Sandoval Counties on the State library bookmobile for 18-1/2 years, retired from the State in 1982. Prior to her employment with the State,...

Jan 13, 2006

Celestino Romero was born on February 2, 1926 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on January 13, 2006. Celestino is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dulcie; his children : Diana McDonald (Bill); JoAnn Ortiz (Bob), Robert Romero and Helen Hernandez (Lorenzo), grandchildren: Vanessa Romero, Robert Romero, Chelsea McDonald, Jordan McDonald, Loren Hernandez and great-grandson,...

Jan 11, 2006

Max Mondragon, 84, of Llano Quemado passed away on January 11, 2006. He is preceded in death by his son, Elmer Joe Mondragon, brothers, Frank, Fernando. Levi and sister, Viola. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Mondragon, grandchildren, Dawn RaNae Mondragon of Taos, Amy Veronica Mondragon of Las Vegas, NV, Antonio Max Mondragon of Vail, CO, daughter-in-law, Jeannie Mondragon...

Jan 7, 2006

Elsie Borrego-Ortega – Age 75 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006 following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Ortega; sons: Larry and Matthew Ortega; parents: Albert and Lenna Borrego; sister, Lucille Trujillo; mother and father-in-law, Manuela and Norberto Atencio; brother-in-law, Felix Ortega; and sister-in-law, Teresa Rivera....

Jan 7, 2006

Ophelia P. Leyba – Age 89 a resident of Ely, Nevada and most recently Rodarte passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Leyba; son, Rudy Leyba and a son-in-law, Roger Duran. She is survived by her children: Nora Duran of Rodarte; John A. "Tony" Leyba and wife Mary, Irene Lopez and...

Jan 7, 2006

Arthur Irwin Yellen passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of pneumonia on January 7, 2006. But those who knew him well know that he lived a good and full life, and was glad for every moment. He is survived by his loving children Wendy Yellen (Michael Rogers) of Ribera, NM, Pamela Yellen (Larry Hayward) of Lamy, NM, Kenneth (Linda) Yellen of...

Jan 6, 2006

Richard "Chico Bear" Gallegos, 75, passed away on January 06, 2006 at Taos Living Center where he was recovering from complications of surgery. He was preceded in death by his wife, Magdelena, brother, Manuel and sisters, Delfinia and Mary. Richard and wife, Magdelena were blessed with three children, son, George Gallegos of Albuquerque, daughters, Antonio Gallegos of Denver, CO and...

Jan 5, 2006

Caleb French, 20, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 05, 2006. He is survived by his father, Thomas French and brother, Jesse French. A memorial has been created at the place where he tragically died on Thursday, January 5, 2006 at 506 Upper Ranchitos Road, the home of Thomas and Jesse French. People are asked to keep him in...

Jan 4, 2006

Sam V. Martinez, 89, of Taos passed away on January 4, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Susana C. Martinez. He is survived by his children, Carla M. Trujillo (Tom) and Sammy Martinez Jr. (Maria), grandchildren, Tommy Trujillo Jr., Phillip Trujillo (Tracy), Matthew Trujillo, Sammy Martinez III (Renee) and Abenicio Martinez (Delia). He is also survived by...

Jan 4, 2006

Crecelia Archuleta, 98, of Questa passed away on January 04, 2006. Rosary was recited on Friday, January 06, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 07, 2006 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment was held at El Pueblito Cemetery.

Jan 3, 2006

Ernestine M. Mitchell Age 90 a resident of St. Augustine, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2006. She was a resident of the Española area for many years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ben in 1992; brothers: Tito, Henry and Tony; sisters: Aurora, Josephine, Ruby and Celina; and her parents: Adan Martinez and Elaiza Vigil-Martinez....

Jan 2, 2006

Macedonia Vigil, 87, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on January 02, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Dolores Vigil, parents, Victor and Maximiana Arellano, sons, Filadelfio and Alejandro Vigil, grandsons, Darin, Phyllis and Vicente Vigil. She is survived by her children, Joe P. Vigil (Rita) of Green River, Wyoming, Norbert Vigil (Mary), Maximiana Vigil, Juana Jaramillo...

Jan 2, 2006

Rafaelita Maria Sandoval, 93, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 02, 2006. She was a fifth generation. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roman Sandoval, daughter, Maria Teodora Herrera, parents, Genero and Benita Madrid. She is survived by her children, Nellie Coca (Harry), Clorinda Abeyta, Henry Sandoval, George Sandoval, Porfirio Sandoval (Betty), Viola Sandoval, Susan Sandoval,...

Jan 1, 2006

Peggy French, 52 of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 01, 2006. Community gathering was held on January 07, 2006 at Kit Carson Park and pot luck and gathering on January 08, 2006 at San Cristobal Community Center.

Jan 1, 2006

Joseph Hoar, 57, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 01, 2006. Community gathering was held on January 07, 2006 at Kit Carson Park and pot luck and gathering on January 08, 2006 at San Cristobal Community Center.

Dec 31, 2005

Ana Maria Campbell, 81, of Taos passed away on December 31, 2005. She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Lewis. No services will be held.

Dec 30, 2005

ALFREDO A. MAES Age 85 of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully December 30 with his family by his side. He was married to his beloved wife Elasia for 60 years until her death on September 13, 2004. Mr. Maes worked for the Zia Company in Los Alamos for 34 years and was a veteran of the United States Army...

Dec 28, 2005

Dec 25, 2005

Tina Vigil – Age 92 a resident of Chupadero passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2005. She was preceded in death by her sister, Trinidad V. Gonzales; niece, Bessie Talache; niece-in-law, Mary Gonzales; and nephews: Joe Gonzlaes and Orlando Vigil. She was loved by everyone; she loved her jewelry and was a bead worker. She will be dearly missed. She...