Diane Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Diane E. Smith, age 80, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away on April 29, 2023. No public services will be held at her request. The family of Diane E. Smith has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Norman Ferguson
Apr 28, 2023
Norm Ferguson (79), of Taos passed away on 4/28/2023. He was the son of Norman and Annetta Ferguson and was born in Philadelphia, PA.
He graduated from Ridley Park High School in suburban Philadelphia in 1962 where he earned varsity letters in cross country, basketball, and baseball. He played second base on the 1962 Ridley Park championship team. After graduating...
Betty L Cox
Apr 27, 2023
Betty L. Cox, 80 years of age, passed away April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cox; parents Felix and Maria Cardenas; brother Nick Cardenas, sister Martha Cardenas; nephews David Cardenas and Gabriel Cardenas; and grandson Isaiah Ortiz.
Betty was known from her many years...
Gordon Speir
Apr 26, 2023
Gordon Speir, age 77, a resident of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Gordon Speir has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Eliseo Pacheco
Apr 26, 2023
Eliseo "Lee" Beltran Pacheco, age 88, died peacefully in his home on April 26, 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his family who loved him. Eliseo was born at home on January 14, 1935 in Monte Aplanado, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Pirillia Pacheco, his son Eliseo Pacheco Jr., and...
Melquiades Valentin Rael
Apr 23, 2023
Melquiades Valentin Rael entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2023, at the age of 46. Melky was born on Valentine’s Day, 1977.
Raised in Questa, New Mexico, he loved the mountains, a good lamb jam, watching movies, playing horseshoes, and making art. He was a hard worker, experienced cook, and a colorful storyteller. His sense of humor was unique,...
Nick Ortega
Apr 23, 2023
Nick Ortega age 92, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully April 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan Benito and Teodorita Ortega; siblings Norbert Ortega (Arabella), Sr. Neomi Ortega, Elouise Duran and Marthita Ortega; brothers-in-law Tony Martinez, Armando Jaramillo, Floyd Cisneros; and in-laws Gilbert and Ramona Cisneros.
Nick proudly served his country in the United...
Martin Espinoza
Apr 21, 2023
Martin Espinoza, 60, of Las Cruces, passed away on January 12, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma and kidney disease. He was lovingly known by family and friends as “Coco” or “Teenie” and was known by all to be a kid at heart in every sense. Martin was born in Embudo, NM and grew up in Taos,...
Johnny Jr. Gallegos
Apr 20, 2023
Johnny Isaac Gallegos (John, Jon), age 43, a resident of El Salto Arroyo Seco, NM passed away unexpectedly April 20, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Juan Francisco Martinez & Angelina Martinez; paternal grandmother Precides Gallegos; Uncles: Paul Martinez, Richard Valdez, and Michael (Micky) Romero; Aunt: Annette Gallegos; Cousins: Sara Michelle Gonzales, Nikolas Martinez, Younique Gallegos,...
Eryn Paull Chambers
Apr 19, 2023
Eryn Paull Chambers, age 49, a resident of Angel Fire NM, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, one day shy of her 50th birthday. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Eryn Paull Chambers has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....
Mark Anthony Perez
Apr 14, 2023
Mark Perez 21 of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. Mark attended Taos High School until his Sophomore year then he graduated from Cibola High School in 2020.
He was known for his kindness, his big heart and his Beautiful Red Hair. He wanted to always help everyone, and he cared for all his...
Arnold Salazar
Apr 13, 2023
Arnold Salazar, age 70, a resident of Eagles Nest, passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Services will be held at a later date in Colorado with his family. The family of Arnold Salazar has entrusted the care of loved one...
Nicole Leduc
Apr 9, 2023
Nicole Leduc, age 76, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Funeral service will be held on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 1pm at the Church of Llano Quemado located on West Romero Rd. The family of Nicole...
Jess Manuel Mermejo Jr
Apr 8, 2023
Jess Manuel Mermejo Jr, age 88, a life long resident and tribal leader of Picuris Pueblo passed away on April 8, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Traditional burial ceremonies will take place at Picuris Pueblo on April 13, 2023. The family of Jess Manuel Mermejo Jr....
Pauline Sanchez
Apr 8, 2023
Pauline Sanchez, 67, from Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, surrounded by her family. Pauline was born and raised in Taos, New Mexico.
She is preceded in death by her parents Fidencio and Viola Baca, father-in-law Richard “Sarge” Sanchez, daughter-in-law Kayla Valerio, grandson Baby Ricky Sanchez, brothers-in-law Feliciano Sanchez and Lewis Martinez, brothers Alex, Martin and...
Baby Angel Rio James Oakeley
Apr 8, 2023
Baby Angel Rio James Oakeley was welcome into Heaven in the arms of Angels on April 8, 2023. He is survived by his parents Josh and Amber Oakeley, his grandparents, Lea and David Wright and Florence and Manuel Ramos, great grandmother, Gwendlyn Villasenor, plus many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives. The family of Baby Angel Rio James Oakeley has...
Reaume Carroll Mulry
Apr 5, 2023
Reaume Carroll Mulry, 83, passed away in his Taos home on April 5, 2023.Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his kindness will never be forgotten. Ray was preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara, parents William and Beulah and lifelong friend Garfield. He is survived by his children: Kelly and Marc, brother William, granddaughter...
Ernestina Ortega
Apr 5, 2023
Ernestina Ortega, age 99, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on April 5, 2023. Ernestina was born in Questa, NM on September 9, 1923, to Doloritas and Tobias Ortega of Questa, NM.
She was preceded in death by her mother Doloritas Gomez Ortega, father Tobias Ortega, Sister Eutimia Ortega Martinez, brothers Efren Ortega, Elizardo Ortega,...
Ercilia Connie Romero Medina
Apr 2, 2023
Ercilia Connie Romero Medina age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully April 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Nazaro Gonzales & Elsie Gonzales; and brother Leví Mondragon.
Ercilia is survived by her children Andrew Medina; Laura Trujillo (John), and Timothy Medina (Lorencita); grandchildren Tiffany Bemis, Kalena Trujillo, Anthony Trujillo, Angel Medina, Ryan Medina and...
Christoval Brito
Apr 1, 2023
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Christoval Brito age 61, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away December 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his father Obed Brito, mother Aurelia Brito; and brother Steve Brito.
Christoval is survived by his wife of 41 years Frances (Pudgie) Maestas; daughter Carmen Cristina Brito; his beloved grandsons...
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