Local Obituaries for Families in Santa Fe, Espanola, Taos, and Los Alamos, New Mexico
Manuel Roybal
In Loving Memory Manuel Roybal age 89 born in Pojoaque on October 10, 1918, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ramon N. and Susanna Roybal, wife Dolores R. Roybal of 57 years and son, Manuel E. Roybal, sister, Genoveva Chavez, brothers, Luis, Jose, Filogonio, and Ernesto. He was a life time...
Jose Cornelio Tafoya
Jose Cornelio Tafoya – Age 82 a resident of Penasco passed away on Wednesday, March 21st. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Florida Tafoya; parents: Gregorio and Cleotilde Tafoya; brothers: Jose Pablo, Jose Inez and Jose Orlando Tafoya; and sisters, Maria Cordova, Juanita Leyba and Margarita Vasquez. May their souls rest in peace. He is...
Antonio Sena
Antonio Sena, age 90, of Ojo Caliente was called home on Saturday, April 7, 2007. Antonio was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, and Carpenter Unions of Arizona and New Mexico. Where Antonio lacked in education, he was rich in wisdom in which he learned many trades. He was a self-taught surveyor, carpenter, heavy equipment operator, masonry,...
John Grainger
John B. Grainger, passed away on Sunday, June 15th at his home in El Prado after living for many years with heart disease. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Marylin, brother Jim Grainger (Nelle) of Taos/San Carlos, Mexico, sister Leslie Grainger-Haynes (Ken) of Taos, half-brothers Mike Hoagland of Utah and Jon Hoagland of California, daughters Michelle (Steve) Austin...
Tonita "Ova" Naranjo
Tonita "Ova" Naranjo – Age 67 a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 following a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Domingo Naranjo; and mother, Sara Naranjo. She is survived by her husband, Fidel Naranjo of Santa Clara Pueblo; children: Fidel E. Naranjo, Jr., Priscilla Naranjo, Yvonne Naranjo, Maxine...
Ernesto Vasquez
Ernesto Vasquez, 90, of Vadito passed away on April 16, 2008. He was a Custodian at Los Alamos Schools. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the Mica Mine. He is preceded in death by his wife, Gabrielita Vasquez, daughter, Peggy Louise Vasquez, grandson, Jason Paul Vasquez. He is survived by his children, Eloy Vasquez (Berlinda) of Albuquerque, Clara...
Teresita Rodriguez
Teresita de Jesus Garcia "Tere" Rodriguez – Age 85 a resident of Española passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at the family home. Tere was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an active member of her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose A. Rodriguez; beloved daughter, Teresa; sister, Lila Valdez; brothers:...
Robert Vickers
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 Valdez
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 Romero
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
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 E Montoya
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 Santistevan
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
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...
