Lorraine Lujan
Feb 20, 2024
Lorraine Lujan age 87, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family February 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose D. Lujan; parents Jose Fidel & Maclovia Quintana; siblings Refujito Quintana, Presides Quintana, Berlinda Vasquez; granddaughters Anisha Lujan and Lucy Pacheco; in-laws Herman & Rafaelita Lujan; sister-in-law Andrea Romo (Julian); brothers-in-law...
Alfirio H. Montoya
Feb 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfirio H. Montoya, 84, of Arroyo Seco NM, announce his passing on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born to Victoriana Montoya in Arroyo Seco. At the age of 19, Alfirio joined the US Army during the Cold War Era and was stationed in Bamberg Germany. Once he was honorably discharged...
Nancy Botwinik
Feb 17, 2024
Nancy Botwinik, 77, a resident of Taos, passed away on February 17, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Nancy Botwinik has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Antonia B. Mares
Feb 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Antonia B Mares, 63 years, resident of Taos, passed away on February 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Loretta DeHerrera and John P. Mares, paternal grandparents Beatrice and Paul Mares; maternal grandparents Manuelita and George Chavez; her beloved sister Francisca P. Chavez who she...
Sharon Miller
Feb 12, 2024
Sharon Miller, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 11am at the Tres Piedras Cemetery. The family of Sharon Miller has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Elizaria Loya
Feb 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Elizaria Olivia Loya Chavez “Pebbles” on February 11, 2024, after having heart surgery on February 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by her baby brother Gabriel Voigt, her father Fred Voigt, 1st husband Ernest Loya, grandparents, Leroy Montoya, Claudio, and Frances Montoya, Julian and Elizaria Coca,...
Almira Fabiola Torrez
Feb 10, 2024
Almira Fabiola Tórrez, 81 of Arroyo Seco passed away on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 following a prolonged illness.
In the 1970s, she moved to California but returned to her beloved New Mexico in 1981 where she lived ever since. Fab was involved with her community. She was a member of the Optimist Club of Taos. She was a member of both...
Palemon A. Martinez
Feb 10, 2024
Palemon A. Martinez passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024, three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was preceded in deathby his wife of 64 years, Neoma V. Martinez, parents Maximiano and Juanita Martinez and siblings, Elisa Archuleta, Soledad Anaya, Levinio Martinez, Jose Martinez, Raquel Garcia, Epifanio Martinez, Elvira Sahd and Robert Martinez as well as his...
Joseph F. Martinez
Feb 7, 2024
Joseph F. Martinez passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024 at his home in Taos, NM. He was born in Embudo, NM and was a resident of both, Taos and Rio Rancho.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents Bonifacio and Felis Martinez; beloved sister Judy Coca, and his dogs Sparky and Chato.
Joseph is survived by his son Jeremiah...
Jesse Riggs
Feb 6, 2024
Jesse Riggs, 43, passed away at home in El Prado, New Mexico on February 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family during her illness. Jesse was born Jan 20, 1981, in Smithville, Missouri to Tom and Mona Riggs. The family moved to Liberty, MO in 1983. Jesse attended Liberty Schools...
Frances L. Trujillo
Feb 6, 2024
Frances Lucille Trujillo passed away on February 6, 2024, after a brave journey with cancer. She was born to Tom and Ernestine (Tina) Trujillo.
Upon graduation from Taos High School, Frances and her father worked in Los Alamos, and she later moved to Santa Fe where she worked for the state.
Frances returned to Taos eventually retiring from a memorable career with...
Erlinda E. Romero
Feb 3, 2024
Erlinda E. Romero, age 86, a resident of Cañon, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on February 3, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo M. Romero, parents, Nasario Esquivel, and Theresa and Eduardo Romero, brother Edwardo Romero Jr., and sisters Corina Romero and Theresa Reyes.
Erlinda enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially in the mountains,...
Juan "Yoni" Camacho
Feb 2, 2024
Juan “Yoni” Camacho age 40, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2024.
Juan worked in the construction business and loved spending time in the outdoors. He was always willing to help any one in need, no matter the time of day or night.
He is survived by his spouse Carlotta Flores; children Alejandro Flores (Melissa Abeyta), Araseli Camacho,...
David Roy Lucero
Jan 30, 2024
David “Roy” Lucero age 57, a resident of Albuquerque and Taos, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father Luis Lucero; brother Paul Lucero; paternal grandparents Sam and Clorinda Lucero; maternal grandparents Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez; aunt Neoma Martinez; and uncles Antonio P. Valdez and Patricio Lucero.
Roy was a kind and gentle man, who was...
Richard Mermejo
Jan 27, 2024
Richard Mermejo, age 78, a resident of Picuris Pueblo, passed away on January 27, 2024. Traditional burial services were held in Picuris Pueblo with burial on January 31, 2024. The family of Richard Mermejo has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Robert Geyer
Jan 26, 2024
Robert Geyer, 62, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2024.
Robert was raised in Española, NM. He loved exploring the outdoors with his kids. He loved being a father. He had a big heart & a passion for nature.
He loved to take his kids on adventures & to the mountains to go get firewood. He was a jack...
Florence Romero
Jan 23, 2024
Florence T. (Valdez) Romero 79, a resident of Lower Las Colonias, passed away peacefully January 23, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tim J. Romero; parents Juan and Mary Valdez; brother Augustine “Tino” Valdez, Parent-in-laws Elias and Agapita Romero.
For many years Florence was employed by Taos Wal - Mart as an Electronics Clerk until her retirement. Florence enjoyed...
Marcella Rael
Jan 19, 2024
Marcella Rael age 60 of Arroyo Hondo, NM passed away in Albuquerque from a recent illness on January 19, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her mother Theresa Rael; siblings Francine Rael-Van Court, and Fernando Rael.
Marcella loved to sing and dance, spend time with her nieces and nephews, and loved taking pictures at family gatherings. During her treatments the medical...
Joy King
Jan 18, 2024
Joy Bell King was a loving wife, mother, and friend of many. She fought a long battle with cancer and won her race on Thursday, January 18th at 7am.
She was born Joy Colleen Bell to Austin and Emily Bell on May 15th, 1961 in Denver, Colorado. She met her husband Kenneth Michael King while at seminary in Tulsa, Oklahoma and...
Andy Jeantette
Jan 18, 2024
UPDATED SERVICE INFORMATION:
Andrew "Andy" Jeantette, age 59 returned to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 7th 2023 at his home in Taos, New Mexico.
He is preceded in death by his father Joseph "Joe" Jeantette; and his brothers Mario and Joseph "Jody" Jeantette; and stepfather Gus Garcia.
Andy was a beloved community member, son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. He worked at...
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