John Parker Haynes
Dec 23, 2023
John Parker Haynes, 80 YO, of Carson, NM, passed away peacefully during the night on December 23rd, 2023. Parker was born on October 13th, 1943, to Jack and Ann Haynes in Abilene, TX.
Parker met the love of his life, Linda “Tia” Balo Haynes in S. Dakota, where they married in the early ‘60s. Parker and Tia had one child,...
Max Romero
Dec 23, 2023
Max Romero 79, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully at home on December 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan & Eloisa Romero; siblings, infant sister Lillian Romero, Aurora “Guera” Martinez, Delcie Maes and Ricardo “Dickie” Romero; nephew, Paul Maes, Jr; great-nephew, Antonio Martinez; and brothers-in-law Federico Martinez and Arturo Trujillo.
Max was employed...
Mary Manhart
Dec 21, 2023
Mary passed away peacefully early on the morning of Thursday, December 21st. She is survived by her husband Joe Patrick Manhart (Pat) and daughters Keiki, Hilary and Kristin, as well as seven grandchildren. Harley was born and raised in Honolulu Hawaii, where her mother was the first executive director of the Arts Academy in Honolulu. Harley attended Hanahau’oli Preschool and...
David Sprague
Dec 20, 2023
William David Sprague
Artist, architect, musician, and good friend to many, David Sprague, 81, passed away peacefully on 20 December 2023, after a valiant fight with Parkinson’s disease, at home with his devoted wife by his side.
Born in Wichita, Kansas, to Rubye Inez Morgan and William Harold Sprague, David took pride in his Choctaw heritage. His great-great-grandfather, Isaac Washington...
Delia Varos
Dec 19, 2023
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Delia passed away peacefully at home in arroyo Seco, on Dec 19, 2023. She was 99 years old.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ben Varos; her parents, Luciano and Lugarda Garcia; her stepmother Alice Garcia; two infant children, Gerogina and Jose; two grand-children, Julian and Vincent Varos; Daughter-in-law, Ruth Varos; sister Eralia Vigil...
Elijah Aragon
Dec 19, 2023
Elijah Jeremiah Aragon, 16, of Taos, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his father Hernaldo Aragon; and grandfather Guillermo Voigt.
Elijah is survived by his mother Samantha Voigt; siblings Jeffery Billie, Chyann Aragon, Gaby Medina, Enrique Aragon, Amelia Aragon; nephews Lolo Billie, Aries Kaiser and nieces...
Mary Sayre
Dec 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Rosalie Cooper Sayre on December 19, 2023. Known best as Rosalie and later in life as Mary, she was a beautiful woman who passionately loved visual beauty in all its forms. In her life, she created many beautiful pieces of artwork, both sculpture and paintings, and graced the...
Laura M. Garcia
Dec 18, 2023
Laura M. Garcia, age 92, a resident of Taos and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Services will be held in Albuquerque at a later date.
The family of Laura M. Garcia has entrusted the care of their loved...
Anita Theresa Segura
Dec 16, 2023
Anita Theresa Segura, 70 years old, from Questa, NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Steven Segura; Children, Leslie (Rodney Vigil), Stephanie (Timm), Rolando (Julie), Isaiah (Tiffanie Segura); Grandchildren, Nathan, Katrina (Juan Silva), Santiago, Enrica, Alejandro, Elijah (Lourdes), Vida, Atreyu, Koda, Cain, Robyn, Rayden; Great-grandchildren, Joziah and Simaya; One...
Andy Baca Jr
Dec 15, 2023
Andy Baca 56, of Questa peacefully passed away on December 15, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his father Andy A. Baca, grandfather Perfecto Baca, grandmother Susan Baca, grandmother Veroniz Espinoza, and nephew Mario Baca.
After graduation he attended El Rito UNM receiving certification in auto mechanics, also construction. Andy always had an awesome sense of humor....
Theresa Singleton
Dec 13, 2023
Celebration of Life is Friday, May 10, 2024 from 2pm to 6pm
Theresa Singleton, age 95, an educator on the Native American Reservations in North & South Dakota, the Taos Pueblo Day School, Taos Middle School, and Taos High School for 50 + years, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023.
Celebration of Life will be held on May 10, 2024...
Michael "Blazer" E. Maestas
Dec 11, 2023
Michael Eufracio Maestas, 75, passed away quietly in the early morning of December 11, 2023.
Mike always did things on his own terms, so sneaking off to Heaven like a thief in the night without a farewell is just his style. He always hated goodbyes. Mike lived his life with all the cards on the table. He lived in the...
Ben "Speedy" Gonzales
Dec 11, 2023
Ben “Speedy” Gonzales 77, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully December 11, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his son Johnny Gonzales; parents Frank & Ruth Gonzales; grandpa Jose Bailon; in-laws Manuel & Idela Romero; and brother-in-law Manuel Romero, Jr.
For many years Ben was employed by the Moly Mine in Questa and the Questa Public Schools. He...
Carol Starr
Dec 10, 2023
Carol Starr of Taos New Mexico passed away peacefully on Dec 10th, 2023. Carol was an artist in Taos for many years, and it was her home. Carol led a very full and interesting life, she accomplished many great endeavors, and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was defined by her artistic creativity and her desire to see beauty...
Michael Visarraga
Dec 9, 2023
Michael “Mike” J. Visarraga of Peñasco, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2023. He was born to George and Oralia Visarraga, in Embudo, NM,
Graduated from Peñasco High School in 1976, and went on to attend Northern NM Community College, in El Rito where he got his certificate in paint and body work.
He is preceded in death...
Peter Tredwin
Dec 7, 2023
Peter Tredwin, age 80, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
The family of Peter Tredwin has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Daniel Marcos Montoya
Dec 7, 2023
Our beloved Daniel Marcos Montoya passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 7, 2023. He was preceded in death by grandma Gloria Montoya, grandma Victoriana Montoya, grandpa Tomas Cook, grandma Eralia Cook, grandpa Elisio Montoya, and uncle Richard Ortega. He is survived by his mother Bobbi Jo Montoya, stepdad Hugo Acosta, siblings, Julia (Jeremy), Lydia and Hugo Jr., his niece Lillyan,...
Susan Stack
Dec 7, 2023
After many hard-fought battles, it is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Susan Cheryl Stack on 12/7/2023 at her home in Taos, NM. Susan was born on 8/23/1941 in Lorain, OH. Susan was an accomplished folk artist, who created, taught, and appreciated beauty and color wherever she went, and shared with whomever she met. Susan graduated...
Lorenzo Fresquez
Dec 3, 2023
Lorenzo Fresquez, age 70, a resident of Upper Ojitos, born and raised in Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 3, 2023.
He will be remembered by his joyful spirit, willingness to lend a helping hand and his love for woodcarving. His love for animals is only surpassed by his love for his family and friends. He will...
Albert Ernesto Struck
Dec 1, 2023
Albert Ernesto Struck, 69 of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on December 1, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Bernabe Struck; sister Martie Struck Miera; grandparents Meliton & Elena Trujillo and Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws, Bernadino & Roselia Vigil; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Albert is survived by his...
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