Obituaries

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

Peggy Hearne

Peggy Hearne

Oct 21, 2005

Peggy Hearne, 48, of Taos and formerly of Winnsboro, SC passed away on October 21, 2005. She is preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Brice Stidham. She is survived by her father, Carl Hearne of Dallas, TX, her brothers, Michael Hearne of Taos, Robert Stidham of Columbia, SC, William Stidham (Debby) of Winnsboro, SC and her nephews and nieces,...

Amadita Sanchez

Amadita Sanchez

Oct 20, 2005

Amadita "Amy" Sanchez – Age 54 a lifelong resident of Dixon, passed away on Thursday, October 20th, 2005, with her loving family by her side in Santa Fe. Amy worked for the Española Public Schools for 13 years and recently worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratory for 20 years as a procurement contract assistant. She was preceded in death...

Efren Gonzales

Efren Gonzales

Oct 18, 2005

Efren Gonzales, 82, of Arroyo Seco passed away on October 18, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Adelida Gonzales, his brother, Benito Gonzales, his sister, Mary Martinez and his granddaughter, Sarah Michelle Gonzales. He is survived by his wife, Adela Gonzales, children, Rayes Gonzales and Jimmy Gonzales (Berlinda), grandchildren, Dominic Silva, Anna Marie, Jeannie Garcia,...

Leroy Gilbert Salazar

Leroy Gilbert Salazar

Oct 17, 2005

LEROY GILBERT SALAZAR Age 61 of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on Monday October 17, 2005. He was born to Joe I. and Ramoncita Salazar on November 26, 1943 and was raised in both Youngsville and Santa Fe, NM. and was a retired Ironworker with the Los Alamos National Laboratory and was also a member of the Ironworkers Union. He was...

Marie Blanco

Marie Blanco

Oct 14, 2005

Marie B. Blanco, 37, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away on Oct. 14, 2005 as the result of an auto accident. She graduated from Pima College in Tucson. Marie was the office manager and head Dental Asst. for Dr. Gabriel Roybal's Dental Office in Santa Fe. As a travel lover, she had opportunity to meet and touch people's...

Kenneth Harold Daniels

Kenneth Harold Daniels

Oct 13, 2005

Kenneth Harold Daniels Jr. – Age 39 a resident of Embudo passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents: Kenneth and Virginia Daniels; and his brother, Carl Daniels. He liked driving his 18 wheeler, his special times where when he would go on hikes with his daughter, Crystal and he loved outdoor activities....

Onofre Salazar

Onofre Salazar

Oct 12, 2005

Onofre Salazar – Age 66 a resident of Medanales, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 following a lengthy illness. She married Jose Gregorio Salazar on January 24, 1959, in Abiquiu, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gregorio Salazar on September 10, 2005; a son, Peter Salazar; father and mother, Jose Leon and...

Josephina Martinez

Josephina Martinez

Oct 12, 2005

JOSEPHINA MARTINEZ - Age 91 passed away peacefully on October 12, 2005. She was born in Chimayo on September 27, 1914 and was a lifelong resident. She was preceded in death by her husband Cirilo D. Martinez, her son, Johnny Martinez and her daughter, Lorraine Martinez when she was 4. She is survived by her children: Amador Martinez and wife...

Harold Loyd

Harold Loyd

Oct 11, 2005

Harold Lynn Loyd died peacefully on October 11, 2005 after suffering a massive stroke. He is survived by his wife Susanne Thomson Loyd, sister Peggy Fuston, five children Robin Loyd Schwalb, Thomas E. Loyd, Phillip C. Loyd, Alexandra Loyd Knight & Ian T. Loyd, grandchild Matthew Kellogg, and an extensive group of close and cherished friends. Harold was born in...

Javier Trujillo

Javier Trujillo

Oct 9, 2005

Javier "Javi" Trujillo, 26, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on October 09, 2005. He was a 1997 graduate of Questa High School where he excelled in athletics. His hobbies included playing on the Taos Town Basketball League, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Peregrinos. He is especially remembered for his love of children and his respect for...

Maclovia Rippetoe

Maclovia Rippetoe

Oct 7, 2005

Maclovia Agnes Rippetoe, 86, of Taos passed away on October 07, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sabino & Ambrosia Casaus. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Fred C. Rippetoe, Sr., children, Louis Trujillo (Viola) of San Diego, CA, Dorothy Ortega (Ernest) of Colbert, WA, Carol Rippetoe of Talpa and Freddie Rippetoe Jr. of...

Rose Marie M Mondragon

Rose Marie M Mondragon

Oct 6, 2005

Rose Marie Mondragon, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on October 6, 2005. She is preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Flor Mondragon, son and daughter-in-law, Ruben and Edna Miera, sister, Eligia Garcia, granddaughter Ruby Miera and grandson, Eric Tollardo. She is survived by her son, Michael Mondragon, grandchildren, Edward Miera, Anthony Miera, Dolores Miera, Florence Miera, Dennis...

Lydia Mondragon

Lydia Mondragon

Oct 5, 2005

Lydia Q. Mondragon, 89, of Llano Quemado passed away on October 05, 2005. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose Levi Mondragon, son in law, George Pacheco and sister, Elba Quinto. She is survived by her children, Leo F. Mondragon (Frances), daughter, Corine Pacheco, grandchildren, David Mondragon (Valorie), Louise Conway (Wayne), Richard Pacheco (Eileen), Albert Pacheco (Debra) and...

Maria J. Gonzales

Maria J. Gonzales

Oct 4, 2005

Maria J. Gonzales, 93, of Penasco passed away on October 4, 2005. She is preceded in death by her son Ernesto Gonzales and husband Ramon Jose Gonzales. She is survived by her children, Ramon O. Gonzales, Loyde Gonzales, Lee Gonzales, Edward Gonzales, Sadie Williams, Rosie Flores, her brother, Porfirio Barela and sisters, Feioniz Arguella and Teresa Barela. There was a...

Anna Schneider

Anna Schneider

Oct 2, 2005

Anna Schneider died October 3, 2005. She was born February 12, 1918 near Munich, Germany. She lived many years in Taos. She is survived by her sons, Werner Duettra and Joseph Duettra, Werner's three sons, Andy, Michael and Peter, Joseph's son, Jeremy, 4 great grandchildren and her younger sister Martha Scheyco from Wisconsin. Arrangements by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home.

Eva Helen Baca

Eva Helen Baca

Oct 2, 2005

Eva Helen Baca – Age 52 a lifelong resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2005. She was preceded in death by her father, Juan Pedro Baca; mother, Eloisa Rivera Baca; sisters: Maximana Trujillo, Roseabelle Amaya, Grace Baca and Mary Baca; brothers: Nelson Baca and Porfirio; and a uncle, Alberto Rivera. She is survived by her 2...

Findencio Quintana

Findencio Quintana

Oct 1, 2005

Fidencio Quintana, 56, of Taos passed away on October 01, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Amadeo and Amalia Quintana and his sister, Carmen Maestas. He is survived by his children, Becky Quintana, Isaac Quintana, Jamie Quintana, his sisters and brothers, Ermelinda Garcia (Jose), Sylvia Garcia, Lee Quintana (Tina), Gloria Cardenas (Nick), Lorraine Suazo (Charlie) Patricia...

Jan A. Myers

Jan A. Myers

Oct 1, 2005

Jan A. Myers – Age 43 a resident of San Pedro passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2005. He was born on January 26, 1962 to Joseph and Arden Myers. He is survived by his sister, Janna Watson and husband Russel of Pennsylvania; very close friends: John Rossetti, Linda Zamora, Gary Miller, Rick Troxell, Geoffrey J. Whitmore, Carlos Trujillo, Gerry...

Leonides Pacheco

Leonides Pacheco

Oct 1, 2005

Leonides Pacheco, 97, passed away on October 1, 2005. He was an avid fisherman and loved gardening. He graduated from Penasco Catholic School and attended Highlands University. He taught school in Penasco, served 2 terms as County School Superintendent, worked in the Taos Post Office and worked for the Bureau of Land Management. After WWII he worked for the Welfare...

Louenda Chance

Louenda Chance

Sep 30, 2005

Louenda "Linda" Chance – Age 83 a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Friday, September 30th, 2005 at the Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Cornersville, Tennessee on January 5th, 1922. Louenda was a resident of Los Alamos for over 30 years. She is survived by her husband, Stanley Chance of Los Alamos; daughter, Beverly Duncan...

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