Sam Grant

Sam Grant, 65, of Taos passed away after a short illness on September 15, 2008, at his home. Sam was born on May 23, 1943 to Adela Grant. When Sam was 5 years of age, the Good Lord took his mother, he was then raised by his grandparents, Jake and Crusita Grant. A year later, his grandmother Crusita passed away. Jake later remarried and Sam was then raised by Jake and his wife Mary Grant along with his Tia Aurora Archuleta. Sam is preceded in death by son, Sammy Grant Jr. Sam is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Florie; his daughters, Marlene and husband (Armando Chaires) of Santa Fe, Samantha and husband (Fabian Mascarenas) of Taos and son Jerome, wife (Debbie) Grant of Taos. Grandchildren: Allyson, Tres, Ashley and Raquel, and 13 God children. He is survived by his brother Joe (Lemo) Martinez and sister, Linda Grant Salazar. Other brothers and sisters are the Archuletas, +Tomas,+ Arturo, Esther, +Regino, Felix and Libby. The Trujillos, Henry, Frances (Chisca), Ramon and James. Two other important people in his life were his Padrinos Tito and Eva Romero. He is also survived by many uncles, aunts, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Sam attended Taos High School and Northern NM Community College. Sam was a hard working man, always finding ways to provide for his family. Places of employment, included working for his brothers Gas Service Station, Pueblo Motors, State Highway Dept, at construction sites, and Moly Corp. Sam retired November 30, 2001 after 25 years of service from the Taos County Housing Authority. Rosary was recited on September 16, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on September 17, 2008 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church with interment following at the Dolores Cemetery.