Karlis M. Liepins
Jun 21, 2024
Karlis Margers Liepins of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away on June 14th 2024 at Taos Health Center in Taos, NM.
Karlis was born on Sept. 23rd, 1943 in Rija, Latvia, a country in Northern Europe. His parents were Vera Liepins, a pharmacist and Ernest Liepins a soldier in the Latvian army who pre-deceased him in death.
He is survived by a...
Barbara Aragon
Jun 20, 2024
Barbara Aragon, 74, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024.
Rosary will be recited on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm, Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:00am, both held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic church. Burial will follow at Jesus Nazareno Cemetery.
The family of Barbara Aragon has...
Olida Marie Arellano
Jun 20, 2024
With heavy and sorrowful hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Olida Marie Arellano (Maes), 79, of Ventero, New Mexico, who slipped into the arms of the Lord on June 17th, 2024. Marie's journey was preceded by her husband Everto Arellano, her parents Carlos and Eva Maes, brothers Quireno and Orlando Maes, and her cherished aunt Elizabeth Santistevan. She is...
Corelia "Cora" Sanchez
Jun 19, 2024
Corelia "Cora" Sanchez, 94 of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 13, 2024. Cora is preceded in death by husband Eugenio Sanchez, mother Amalia Casados Cordova, Arroyo Seco, NM, father Guillermo "Willie" Cordova and Josephine Cordova, El Prado, NM, brother Daniel Cordova, Winter Haven, FL, brother and sister in law, Ruben and Lillian...
Linda Kay Gomez
Jun 17, 2024
Linda Kay Gomez, 75, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024. Funeral services will be held in her hometown of El Reno Oklahoma with burial at the Pedro Family Cemetery. The family of Linda Kay Gomez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Augustine J. Mondragon, II
Jun 13, 2024
Augustine Jesus Mondragon, II, age 15, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away June 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Joe & Bibiana Gonzales, Celina & Selso Martinez, and Eloy & Binda Vigil; grandparents Joyce Martinez and Geneva Vigil; uncles Joaquin Martinez and Samuel Martinez.
Augustine loved to ski, fish, be outdoors, spend time with his family, sisters,...
Charles A. Macias
Jun 10, 2024
Charles A. Macias born in San Francisco, CA on November 2, 1956, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2024 at the age of 67.
Charles was preceded in death by his grandparents Rubel & Rachel Rodarte; mother Mary R. Macias; sister Debbie A. Rodarte; and brother-in-law Richard Romero.
He was a lifelong resident of Taos and a 1974 graduate of Taos High...
Lucy Michelle Salazar
Jun 10, 2024
With broken hearts we share that our beloved mother Lucy Michelle Salazar, 40 (well known as Michelle) of Española, NM and formerly of Taos, passed to eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024.
Lucy was preceded in death by her mother Lucy Salazar; grandmother Sinforosa Salazar; grandfather Juan C. Salazar; sister Lousia Salazar, uncles Dennis Salazar and Johnny Salazar.
She is survived...
Chris Schafer
Jun 9, 2024
Chris Schafer age 53, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully June 9, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father Donald Schafer; maternal grandfather Eugene Brown; paternal grandmother Dorothy Fanning; and maternal great-uncle Ronnie Kaye Guinn.
Chris was special from the day he was born. As he grew, his talents grew with him. If he couldn’t pronounce words, he made...
Mary Elva Roybal
Jun 7, 2024
Mary Elva Roybal 89, a resident of Chamisal, NM passed away June 7, 2024 at her home. She was surrounded by her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jose Miguel Roybal; first husband Jose Isaias Pacheco; parents Juan B. Lopez and Aurora Cordova Lopez; and 6 brothers and 5 sisters.
Mary is survived by her daughters Aurora Dominguez (Candido),...
Wayne Yazza Sr.
Jun 7, 2024
Wayne Yazza Sr, 71, a resident of Picuris Pueblo, passed away on June 7, 2024. Traditional services will be held on Wednesday June 12, 2024 in Picuris Pueblo. The family of Wayne Yazza Sr. has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Wendy Skinner
Jun 6, 2024
Wendy Skinner age 64 ended her 5 1/2 year battle with cancer on June 6, 2024 at home while surrounded by loved ones.
She is survived by her husband and soulmate of 36 years Todd, four wonderful daughters, Amy, Tara, Faith, and Wren along with seven grandchildren who know her as Grammy. Wendy had a long and successful career that in the...
Matthew Currey
Jun 3, 2024
Matthew Currey, age 55, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3rd 2024, in the arms of his devoted wife and holding his loving son’s hand. He is now at rest after battling esophageal cancer these last 17 months. Matthew was born on December 14th 1968, in Syracuse, New York, to Lana Clawson and David Currey III. Matthew was an accomplished...
Anna Rascon
Jun 2, 2024
Anna Rael Rascon, a resident of Questa, New Mexico, passed away on June 2nd, 2024 at Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. Anna was born in La Jara, Colorado, on September 11, 1980. She was the daughter of Carmen Rael-Gonzales and Gerardo Rascon. Anna attended school in Taos, where she graduated in 1999.
Anna was single, but she had a...
William "Bill" Gaydosh
Jun 2, 2024
William “Bill” Gaydosh passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024. Bill was a loving and devoted husband and father, loyal friend, proud business owner and lover of the outdoors. Nothing made Bill happier than to help others.
Bill was born on January 14, 1964 to Bernard and Patricia Gaydosh. He grew up primarily in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he also graduated...
Manuel Leyba
Jun 1, 2024
It is with saddened hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Manuel ‘Manny’ Leyba on Saturday June 1st, 2024 at his son’s home at Taos Pueblo. Manuel was 83 years of age.
Manuel was born on October 4th 1940 in Canjilon, New Mexico to the late Fernando and Frutosa Leyba. He was preceded in death by brothers Florencio, Greg, and...
Mabel D. Gonzales
May 31, 2024
Mabel Dora Gonzales 94, a resident of Cerro, took her journey to our Lord Jesus Christ on May 31, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Karen Gonzales; son Patricio Gonzales; grandsons Eddie Gallegos and Patrick Gonzales.
Mabel was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and sister. She had a smile that would light up a room. Mabel was...
Rufina B. Tafoya
May 31, 2024
Rufina B. Tafoya, age 89, formerly of Ranchos De Taos more recently from Albuquerque went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 19, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Horacio A. Tafoya, her sons Everett Tafoya ad Darryl Tafoya, son-in-law Joseph Valerio, parents Amarante and Cora Romero, brother Horacio Romero and sister Phoebe Romero. Rufina is...
Ilse Mayer
May 30, 2024
Updated Service Information:
Ilse Paula Mayer-Gulz, 84, of Taos, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2024, at her home.
Ilse was born on July 13, 1939, to Margarete Fränkel and Viktor Gulz in Vienna, Austria at the beginning of the second World War. Her childhood was heavily influenced by the war. She left Europe in 1959 and began her life in the...
Rudolfo Velarde
May 26, 2024
In loving memory of Rudolfo R. Velarde, Sr. 94, born in Red River, NM and raised in Ranchos de Taos, NM. Rudolfo passed away May 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Yolanda Cortez (†Joseph); parents Telesfor & Sarita Velarde; siblings Phil Velarde, Ernesto Velarde, Ferniando Velarde, Juanito Velarde, David Velarde, Francis...
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