Manuel Emilio Valerio

Manuel Emilio Valerio 85, a resident of Talpa, passed away on February 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 3, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Beatrice Valerio, his uncle and aunt Daniel and Clorinda Romero, his stepdaughter Marissa V. Valdez, his brother’s George (Theresa) Romero, Juan Romero and Levi Romero, his brothers-in-law, Cirilio Saavedra Manuel Rivera, sister-in-law, Esther Rivera, and father-in-law Orlando Rivera. 

He is survived by his wife Yolanda E. Valerio, sister Ruby Saavedra, step son, Anthony J. Valdez known as AJ, step daughter, Vanessa V. Valdez, and grandson Armanni Pacheco, sisters-in-law Suzanna Mirabal, Jane Romero, mother-in-law, Josephine Rivera, his brothers-in-law, Joseph Rivera, Benjamin Rivera (Laurie), Arthur Rivera (Bridgette), Steve Rivera (Vangie), and Ray Rivera, plus many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Serving the family as pallbearers will be Andy Valerio, Martin Duran, Delbert Saavedra, Danny Romero, David Romero, and John Jeantete. Honorary pallbearer will be Desi Romero.

Rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6pm at San Francsico De Asis Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10am at San Francisco De Asis Catholic Church with burial to follow at the St. Francis Cemetery.

The family of Manuel Emilio Valerio has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019