Jacob Trujillo
Jun 25, 2024
Jacob Trujillo, age 37, passed away after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family. He is remembered by many for having a contagious smile and beautiful bluish green eyes. Jacob is survived by his children, Domino and Willow; his parents Rubeynn and George Trujillo; siblings Greg (Marisol) Trujillo, Anna Marie (John) Salazar, Alice Garcia and Tracy (Michael) Salazar; his nieces...
Manuel M. Rivera
Jun 24, 2024
Manuel Martin Rivera passed away on June 24 2024 after a lengthy illness. Manuel was born on November 16, 1964 to Orlando and Josephine Rivera.
He is preceded in death by his sister Esther Rivera; niece Marissa Valdez; grandparents Pablo & Josefina Rivera and Clemente & Encarnacion (Chona) Martinez.
Manuel leaves behind his siblings Joseph Rivera, Arthur Rivera (Bridgette), Yolanda Valerio (Manuel),...
Russell Wilson
Jun 23, 2024
Russell Andrew Wilson, 60, was born in Albuquerque and a resident of Ranchos De Taos for approximately 40 years lost his life tragically on Sunday June 23, 2024. He is preceded in death by his brother Dennis Wilson. He is survived by his sons, Charles Wilson, Eugene Wilson (Vanessa), and daughter Denise Wilson (Luciano). He is also survived by his...
Brian Ortega
Jun 22, 2024
Brian Ortega 42, a lifelong resident of Upper Llano de San Juan, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Rudolfo & Felonis Ortega; and his lifelong friend Daniel Martinez.
Brian is survived by his parents Gilbert & Mary Ortega, of Llano de San Juan; his pride and joy, his son Jonathan Simbolo;...
Rolando Fernandez
Jun 22, 2024
Rolando “Chuy” Fernandez of Taos, NM peacefully departed this life on June 22, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Onesimo and Manuelita Fernandez; his sisters, Gloria Cordova, Rosabel Valerio, Marcella Sanchez; and brother, Jake Fernandez. Chuy was a lifelong resident of Taos who found joy in camping, hunting, fishing, and exploring the mountains....
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...
