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Tommy "Tom" J. Welch Sr.

Tommy "Tom" J. Welch Sr.

Jul 23, 2024

Tommy “Tom” J. Welch, Sr. age 67, resident of Peñasco, NM passed away July 23, 2024 surrounded by his family, after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by his son Matthew Welch; father Donald Welch, mother Billie Joe Welch; siblings Kenneth (Helen), Alfred, Dean, Randy Heller, Donna Lou, and Ginger Mitchell; nephew Justin Lee Wheeler; grandmothers Etta Pearce, Ruth...

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Marie Mirabal

Marie Mirabal

Jul 22, 2024

The family of Marie Elena Mirabal of Albuquerque are saddened to announce her passing on July 13, 2024, at the age of 84 years. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 35 years, Randy; children: Terry Gallegos (Ron), Carmela Aguilar, David Aguilar (Corrine), Dolores Sanchez, and step-daughter Cyndi Lopez (Jesse); grandchildren: Amanda Trujillo, Paulette Gallegos, Audra Gallegos-Astorga (Adrian), Rachael...

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John F. Lovato

John F. Lovato

Jul 19, 2024

John Franklin Lovato, 72 of Chamisal, NM went to be with our dear Lord the morning of July 19, 2024 after a courageous battle with heart disease. Beloved husband, father, grandpo “P”, and great-grandpo “P”, who will be missed dearly. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Diego and Matilde Lovato; father and mother-in-law, Juan E. and Lupita Gonzales; siblings,...

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Loreta M. Trujillo

Loreta M. Trujillo

Jul 14, 2024

Loretta (Lorie) Trujillo age 63, resident of Ranchos and previously Pueblo, CO, passed away July 14, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Danika Lori Silva; father Max Trujillo; sister Maryanne Jeantete, brother Paul Trujillo; niece Sebreena Rebetrano, nephew Randy Medina; brother-in-law Anthony Jeantete; and cherished grandparents, aunts and uncles. 

Lorie was employed by Cid’s and Cottam’s Ski Shops for...

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David L. Tafoya

David L. Tafoya

Jul 8, 2024

Our dad and grandfather, David L Tafoya entered eternal life on Monday, July 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Cleotilde Tafoya, his beloved wife, Merly Rodarte Tafoya, his seven siblings, three sisters, Maria, Juanita, Margarita and his four brothers, Pablo, Jose Inez, Cornelio and Jose Orlando Tafoya, 2 sons, Daniel and Michael Tafoya, granddaughters,...

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Joanna Kay Mankenberg

Joanna Kay Mankenberg

Jul 8, 2024

Joanna Kay Mankenberg age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away July 8, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her father Donald William Heldorn and mother Mary Alice Tanksley. 

Joanna is survived by her sons Paul Thomas Krueger and Forest Sky Mankenberg; siblings Mark W. Heldorn and Beverly Ruth Heldorn; Paul’s father Thomas Ernest Krueger; and Forest’s father...

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Abel Vallecillo

Abel Vallecillo

Jul 8, 2024

Abel Vallecillo, 52, a resident of Taos passed away on July 1, 2024.   A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024 at 10am at San Francisco De Assis Catholic Church in Ranchos De Taos.    www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

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Burrell Brenneman

Burrell Brenneman

Jul 3, 2024

Burrell Keith Brenneman, 75, loving brother, uncle, and friend, resident of Taos, passed away July 3, 2024 following a medical incident. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Glen Edward and Anna Pearl (Chapman) Brenneman; brother Dennis Wayne and sister Glenna Elaine (Brenneman) Schill. 

Burrell was born January 3, 1949 in Johnson City, Iowa. He graduated from Sunny Slope High School,...

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Nora Lisa Martinez

Nora Lisa Martinez

Jul 2, 2024

Nora Lisa Martinez, 48, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 2, 2024. Nora is preceded in death by her father Thomas (Dirty Sal-E) Martinez, grandmother Cecilia Tafoya, aunt Katherine Annette Gonzales, great-grandparents David and Cira Martinez, and numerous aunts and uncles. Nora is survived by her son, Lorenzo P. Martinez, granddaughter Isabella...

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Kenneth Brady

Kenneth Brady

Jul 1, 2024

Kenneth Brady, 37, a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024.  A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of of Kenneth Brady 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

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Barbara Arellano

Barbara Arellano

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Arellano, 60, of Chamisal, NM passed away suddenly on July 1, 2024. She was born to Gilbert and Persinia Arellano. 

She is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Persinia Arellano, sisters Valerie Roybal and Alice Arellano, and brothers Gerald Arellano and Gilbert “Daniel” Arellano. 

Barbara will be remembered for her industrious spirit, feisty personality, love of animals, and her...

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Wilfred Santistevan

Wilfred Santistevan

Jul 1, 2024

Wilfred Leroy Santistevan, 83, of Ranchitos, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Wilfred was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Wilfred worked in the Moly Corp Mine in Questa, NM for many years and later retired from Taos Municipal Schools. He will be forever remembered for his kind blue eyes and his sweet smile.  

He is preceded in...

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Shural Lynn Pacheco

Shural Lynn Pacheco

Jun 28, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Shural Lynn Pacheco, born February 3, 1993, passed away on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was a dedicated, loving, adventurous mother to her beautiful daughter, Gia. Shural had a smile that could light up a room, a contagious laugh, and the most beautiful blue eyes. Through her professional career as...

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Maxine Martinez

Maxine Martinez

Jun 28, 2024

Maxine Martinez age 85, a resident of Valdez, NM passed away June 28, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eraclio and Marcelina Martinez; husband Nick Martinez; son Joseph Martinez; siblings Philemon Martinez and Norbert Martinez. 

Maxine is survived by her children Michael, Rosella (Kenneth), Bernadette (Lee), and Anthony; grandchildren Vanessa, Daniel, Isacc, Jacob, Taylor, Marlee; great- grandchildren Azalia, Urijah,...

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Jose Daniel Ruben Abeyta

Jose Daniel Ruben Abeyta

Jun 25, 2024

Jose Daniel Ruben Abeyta, resident of Santa Fe and formerly from Taos, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his loving son Ruben Alberto Abeyta; parents Flavio Abeyta, Sr. & Anita Cordova Abeyta; siblings Mary Abeyta, Elizabeth (Lisa) Martinez, Fred, Johnny, Eliodoro (Lolo), Joe Abeyta, and Billy Trujillo; son-in-law Joseph L. Alaniz; brothers-in-law Moises Maestas,...

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Jacob Trujillo

Jacob Trujillo

Jun 25, 2024

Jacob Trujillo, age 37, passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He is remembered by many for having a contagious smile and beautiful bluish green eyes. Jacob is survived by his children, Domino and Willow; his parents Rubeynn and George Trujillo; siblings Greg (Marisol) Trujillo, Anna Marie (John) Salazar, Alice Garcia and Tracy (Michael) Salazar; his nieces...

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Manuel M. Rivera

Manuel M. Rivera

Jun 24, 2024

 Manuel Martin Rivera passed away on June 24 2024 after a lengthy illness. Manuel was born on November 16, 1964 to Orlando and Josephine Rivera.

He is preceded in death by his sister Esther Rivera; niece Marissa Valdez; grandparents Pablo & Josefina Rivera and Clemente & Encarnacion (Chona) Martinez. 

Manuel leaves behind his siblings Joseph Rivera, Arthur Rivera (Bridgette), Yolanda Valerio (Manuel),...

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Russell Wilson

Russell Wilson

Jun 23, 2024

Russell Andrew Wilson, 60, was born in Albuquerque and a resident of Ranchos De Taos for approximately 40 years lost his life tragically on Sunday June 23, 2024. He is preceded in death by his brother Dennis Wilson. He is survived by his sons, Charles Wilson, Eugene Wilson (Vanessa), and daughter Denise Wilson (Luciano). He is also survived by his...

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Brian Ortega

Brian Ortega

Jun 22, 2024

Brian Ortega 42, a lifelong resident of Upper Llano de San Juan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2024. 

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Rudolfo & Felonis Ortega; and his lifelong friend Daniel Martinez. 

Brian is survived by his parents Gilbert & Mary Ortega, of Llano de San Juan; his pride and joy, his son Jonathan Simbolo;...

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Rolando Fernandez

Rolando Fernandez

Jun 22, 2024

Rolando “Chuy” Fernandez of Taos, NM peacefully departed this life on June 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onesimo and Manuelita Fernandez; his sisters, Gloria Cordova, Rosabel Valerio, Marcella Sanchez; and brother, Jake Fernandez. Chuy was a lifelong resident of Taos who found joy in camping, hunting, fishing, and exploring the mountains....

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