Naomi Gusdorf
December 15, 2005
Naomi Ruth Gusdorf, 62, of Ranchos de Taos passed away peacefully on December 15, 2005 surrounded by her family. Her love of skiing brought her to Taos where she met the love of her life, Ted. For the last eleven years she made her home in Taos. She is preceded in death by her father, John E. Davis. She is survived by her husband, Ted Gusdorf, children, Genger Holt of Corpus Christi, TX, Devin Holt (Tina) of Dallas, TX, mother, Vivian Davis, brother, Thomas E. Davis (Jeanette) all of Dallas, TX, stepchildren, Matthew Gusdorf (Valerie) and Bryan Gusdorf (Jennifer). She is also survived by grandchildren Jason, Josh, Danielle, Jessica, Harrison, Alexander, Kyle, Kevin, Luke and Eric and great grandson, Landon.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, December 18, 2005. Funeral mass was held on Monday, December 19, 2005. Both services were hled at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment will be held at a later date at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Dallas, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Naomi can be made to A.L.S. Assoc., 270001 Agoura Rd., Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301, www.alsa.org
Fabian Archuleta
, - December 16, 2005
Fabian Archuleta, 66, of Questa passed away on December 16, 2005. He retired from Moly Corp Mine in 2002 after 34 years of service. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Archuleta, parents, Andres and Delfina Archuleta. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Mary Archuleta, children, Rita Cordova, Glenda Al-Nachef, Edith Ibarra, Yvette Louis, Jonathan, Vinnie and Tacho Archuleta. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Gilbert Archuleta, Flora Ortega, Josie Rivera, Tony Archuleta, Evelyn Archuleta, Steve Archuleta and Carla Glines.
Memorial service was held on Monday, December 19, 2005 at Rivera Chapel.
Jaclynn Padilla
December 17, 2005
Jaclynn Kari Padilla, 13, of Black Lake passed away on Dec. 17, 2005 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Trinidad Mondragon, uncles, Ernest Padilla and Ernest Mondragon, great grandparents, Eufemia Gallegos and Mardequeo Tafoya . She is survived by her parents, Dan and Elsie Padilla, brother, Nathaniel D. Padilla, grandparents Marvin and Emily Padilla of Des Montes, great grandmother, Cecilia Tafoya. She is also survived by many uncles, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at Rivera Chapel. Interment was held in Black Lake.
Tony Romero
, - December 19, 2005
Tony Romero, 83, of Questa passed way on December 19, 2005. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Sofia Maria Blea Romero, sons, Tony, Sam and Ricky Romero. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Romero, children, Connie Leon of Questa, Teresa Ortiz of Albuquerque, Juanita Espinoza (Robert), Joseph Richard Leon (Joanne), Ricky Matthew Leon (Rachel) all of Cerro, Martin Leon (Teresa) of Los Lunas, Clifford Romero (Lorna) of Florida, David Romero (Patty) of Denver, Annabell Rael (Joe) of Alamosa, CO, Ernest Romero (MaryAnne) of Albuquerque, George Romero of Alaska, 35 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Services were held on Tuesday, December 20, 2005. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 21, 2005. Both services were held at El Buen Pastor in Questa. Interment was held at El Pueblito cemetery.
Angelo Quintana
, - December 23, 2005
Angelo Quintana, 39, of Taos passed away on December 23, 2005. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Cecilia Quintana. He is survived by his wife, Angie Yazzie Quintana, son, Christopher Quintana, stepchildren, Nicole and Eric Marcus, parents, Orlando Quintana and Prescilla Romero, sister, Renee Quintana and brother, O.D. Quintana. He is also survived by grandparents, Henry & Viola Romero, numerous, aunts, uncles and other relatives.
No services will be held.
Abran F. Lucero, Jr.
, - December 25, 2005
Abran F. Lucero Jr., 42, of Taos Canyon passed away on December 25, 2005. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abran Lucero Sr. and Gloria Lucero and brother, Eddie Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Rose Lucero, sons, Francisco and Lorenzo Lucero, brothers, Arty Lucero and Gus Lucero, and many other relatives.
Service was held on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at Good News Christian Fellowship Church. Funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment was held at Dolores cemetery in Canon.
Ana Maria Campbell
December 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.
Joseph Hoar
, - January 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.
Peggy French
, - January 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.
Macedonia Vigil
January 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 (Paul), Steve Vigil (Lorena) all of Arroyo Hondo, Jose Dolores Vigil (Veronica) of Pilar and Ben Vigil (Maria) of Albuquerque. She is also survived by sisters, Elvira Vigil, Mercedes Chavez and Ruperta Lacome, 25 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on Wednesday, January 04, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 05, 2006. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Interment was held at Rael cemetery in Arroyo Hondo.
Rafaelita Sandoval
, - January 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, Roman Sandoval (Dorothy) and Frances Mascarenas (Tico). She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren all of Taos.
Rosary was recited on Wednesday, January 04, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, January 05, 2006. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Church.
Crecilia Archuleta
January 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.
Sam V. Martinez
, - January 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 4 great grandchildren, Phillip Jr. and Andrea Trujillo, Zeke and Celso Martinez
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 06, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 07, 2006 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Sierra Vista cemetery.
Caleb French
, - January 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 their prayers. Memorial contributions can be made to the Dream Tree Project at 758-9595.