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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens

Maria T. Romero

Maria T. Romero

Oct 9, 2024

Maria was born in Embudo, grew up and went to school in Pilar. 

She was preceded in death by her husband George Romero; parents Bernabe & Elvira Archuleta; in-laws Daniel & Clorinda Romero; children Vangie, Juan, Alejandro and Clorinda; son-in-law Pacomio Mondragon; grandson Daniel Bonifacio; five infant brothers plus Felix and Harold, sister Adelia Romero (Alberto); brothers-in-law Cirilio Saavedra, Antonio Martinez...

Cecilia M. Lucero

Cecilia M. Lucero

Oct 8, 2024

Cecilia M. Lucero age 79, resident of Taos, passed away October 8, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo & May Maestas; son Leland Philip Graybull; and brother Paul Maestas. 

Cecilia is survived by her husband of 45 years, Margarito Jose Lucero; daughter Maya Graybull; grandsons Nicholas P. Fresquez and Justin Philip Perea; siblings, Bob Maestas (Berna), Teresa Montoya...

Marina F. Tafoya

Marina F. Tafoya

Oct 8, 2024

Marina F. Tafoya passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 8, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Alfonso & Sinforosa Tafoya; her siblings Arcelia, Trine, Flora, Palemon, Loretta and Loraine. 

Marina is survived by her sons Felix (Cindy) and Freddie (Mariah); grandkids Anthony, Marie, Jerome, Iesha (and her children); her siblings Lucia, Isabel, Polly, Tommy Tafoya,...

Jerry Santistevan

Jerry Santistevan

Oct 6, 2024

Jerry Santistevan, 93, a resident of both Pueblo CO and Taos, passed away on October 6, 2024.  A full obituary and service arrangements are pending and will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of Jerry Santistevan 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

Robert Stirling

Robert Stirling

Oct 5, 2024

Robert Stirling, 72, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away on October 5, 2024.  A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Robert Stirling 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

Frank Medina

Frank Medina

Oct 4, 2024

Frank O. Medina 77, resident of Taos, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024 at Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was preceded in death by his father Eloy Medina, mother Clara Medina and brother Eloy Medina, Jr. 

Frank was a custodian for the Taos Municipal Schools for 21 years where he retired from. Frank enjoyed working outdoors, going to the...

Tina Marie Romero

Tina Marie Romero

Sep 28, 2024

Tina Marie Romero passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2024, with her parents by her side.

Tina was born on December 4, 1966, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was a graduate of Taos High School and Goucher College in Baltimore, and ran The Feed Bin in Santa Fe for seven years. A lover of languages, Tina spoke Spanish...

Isabel Trujillo

Isabel Trujillo

Sep 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Isabel E. Trujillo. Isabel lived her life her way to the fullest. 

Isabel owned and operated the Don Carlos Lounge along side the love of her life George, till he left us in 2021, and she continued to run it till the end. 

Isabel is preceded in death by her husband...

Roger Archuleta Jr.

Roger Archuleta Jr.

Sep 24, 2024

Roger “PO” Archuleta,77, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital surrounded by loving family. Born in Cerro, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Rogerio and Felonize Archuleta. 

Roger fought in the Vietnam war where he received numerous medals. He was the owner of the I Love Taos T-Shirt Shop Co. in the plaza. He...

Francisco "Savage" Thomas Martinez

Francisco "Savage" Thomas Martinez

Sep 22, 2024

Francisco “Savage” Thomas Martinez, 65, passed away on September 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents’ Adolpho and Frances Martinez, and Tranquillino and Juanita Vigil; parents Adolpho Jr. and Virginia Martinez; brothers Michael, Joseph, and Mark “Med.” He is survived by his brothers Kenneth (Rosella), Philip and David; sisters Rose Marie and Mary Grace; his aunts Carrie...

Maria M. "Mercy" Trujillo

Maria M. "Mercy" Trujillo

Sep 22, 2024

Maria M. “Mercy” Trujillo age 89, a resident of Taos, NM passed away September 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Eliza Quintana; stepfather Jose Maria Salazar; siblings Samuel Quintana (Emma), Eloy Quintana (Evelyn), and Angie Gonzales; mother & father-in-law Felipe & Maria “Lea” Trujillo; sister-in-law Flora Tafoya (Pete), brothers-in-law Rolando...

Arthur A. Valdez

Arthur A. Valdez

Sep 20, 2024

Arthur A. Valdez age 72, a resident of Valdez, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2024. 

He was preceded in death by his wife Emily Valdez; parents Alejandro & Maclovia Valdez; siblings Neoma Martinez (Palemon), Antonio Valdez; brothers-in-law Luis Lucero and Jose G. Martinez; nephews Paul Lucero and Roy Lucero. 

Arthur is survived by his daughters Louraline Chavez (Steve) and Alexandria Valdez...

Lawrence Martinez

Lawrence Martinez

Sep 18, 2024

Lawrence Martinez age 72, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly September 18, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father Norberto Martinez.

Lawrence was an educator for the Taos Municipal Schools, where he retired from. He loved to play the guitar and sing Spanish songs with his family. Lawrence liked working outdoors with home plastering jobs, many out of mud,...

Sylvia Gould

Sylvia Gould

Sep 18, 2024

Sylvia Ada Gould (91) passed away peacefully in Taos, New Mexico on September 18, 2024. Sylvia was born to William A. Marsh, and Eva Eveleigh Marsh on October 16, 1932 in Watertown, New York after both made the voyage to New York State from Dorset, England. 

Sylvia lived her rambunctious young life on the family farm in Upstate New York, with...

Iloramio "Ram" Varos

Iloramio "Ram" Varos

Sep 17, 2024

Iloramio “Ram” Varoz of Taos, NM, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 17, 2024.

In his younger years, he was a firefighter, a photographer in the Air Force and then worked for the Santa Fe National Cemetery/Veterans Administration for 30 years where in retired from. In his retirement, he traveled with his wife Anita. Some of his...

Ronald Rutledge

Ronald Rutledge

Sep 15, 2024

Ronald Rutledge, 72, a resident of Cerro, passed away on September 15, 2024.  The family of Ronald Rutledge 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

Loren T. Sanchez

Loren T. Sanchez

Sep 14, 2024

Loren T. Sanchez, 93, of Talpa, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Born in Talpa on May 18, 1931, Loren spent much of her life traveling the world with her husband, Jose E. Sanchez, an Army serviceman. Together, they raised a family while embracing diverse cultures and experiences.

Loren was widely known for her creativity and passion...

Joseph Ciaglia Jr.

Joseph Ciaglia Jr.

Sep 4, 2024

Joseph Ciaglia, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 4th 2024 in Taos, NM. He seemed to coexist with his Parkinsons rather than battle it; as if a kind of handshake agreement had been struck long ago and both parties went about their business of living and dying.

Joe’s pragmatic and curious mind led him cross country many times, but he first...

Connie Leon

Connie Leon

Sep 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Connie Leon, who at the age of 73 and a long battle with cancer, went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ. On September 3, 2024, she passed away peacefully at her home in Cerro surrounded by her loved ones.

Our mom was born on December 5, 1950,...

Gustavo Vallejos

Gustavo Vallejos

Sep 2, 2024

Gustavo Vallejos made his journey to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 2,2024.

Gus was born January 1, 1941 to Pulidor and Ignacia Vallejos of Amalia, NM.

In 1964 Gus married the love of his life, Roberta Gallegos and had three beautiful children, which began his life of legacy and love.

He is preceded in death by his parents Pulidor and...

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