Robert S. Freudenheim
Nov 27, 2024
Robert S. Freudenheim passed on November 27th, 2024, at the age of 73. Bob was born on January 14th, 1951 in Albany New York, the son of Bernard Swartz and Evelyn Kopmar.
Upon the death of his father, Bob as a young child, with his brother and mother moved to Brooklyn, New York. When Norman Freudenheim adopted the two young children,...
Virginia Couse Leavitt
Nov 26, 2024
Virginia Couse Leavitt passed on November 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Virginia was the granddaughter of the Taos painter and founding member of the Taos Society of Artists (TSA), E. I. Couse. She co-founded The Couse Foundation to preserve the Couse house and studio, as well as the studios of Couse's neighbor, friend, and fellow TSA painter, Joseph...
Jose Andy Torres
Nov 26, 2024
Jose Anselmo “Andy” Torres age 84, whose hard-working hands stopped on November 26, 2024 at his beloved orchard in Cañoncito – Dixon, NM, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Zacarias “Zac” Torres and his mother Candelaria Mascarenas; brother Dennis Torres; brothers-in-law Carlos Trujillo and Asa Reaves.
Andy is survived by his beloved partner, Carmen R. Martinez;...
Leo Lujan
Nov 26, 2024
Leo Nico Mark Lujan, 1, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away on November 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after suffering from a rare neurodegenerative disease, called Tay-Sachs. Leo began his life as a healthy baby, but after a few months would not progress in development. He suffered as the disease progressed losing all motor skills along with...
Ursula "Lula" Salazar
Nov 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Ursula “Lula” Salazar age 78, who left us peacefully on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Lula was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Lula is now reunited with her husband, Wallace, and daughters Micayla and Jennifer Salazar, who preceded her in death....
Jessica Salazar
Nov 17, 2024
Jessica Salazar, 42, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather Patricio Sanchez; aunt Edna Mascarenas; and cousin Felix Quintana.
Jessica is survived by her father Melvin Salazar; mother Donna Garcia (John); children Lucian Salazar, Aliyah Montoya and Kianna Gonzales; granddaughter Amiyah Montoya; brother Nathan Salazar (Tasha); stepson Eugene Gonzales; grandmother...
Elena Gonzales
Nov 16, 2024
At the age of 97, Elena passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, November 16th, 2024.
She was preceded death by her husband Elfido C. Gonzales; her parents Meliton & Crucita Medina; brothers Reynaldo Medina and Daniel Medina, sisters Pulita Medina and Dolores Medina; granddaughter Jenna V. Trujillo; and son-in-law Lawrence T. Trujillo.
Elena is survived by her children...
Juan C. Romero
Nov 16, 2024
Juan C. Romero, 91, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Clorinda Valerio Romero; sons Chris and Alex Romero; grandson Leroy Fermin Medina; brothers Levi and George Romero (†Teresa); brothers-in-law Cirillo Saavedra and Norbert Cardenas; niece Clorinda (†Pacomio); great-nephew Boni and godson Matthew Levi.
Juan is survived...
Kenneth Jassmann
Nov 14, 2024
On November 14, 2024, Kenneth Jassmann of Questa, NM, left this world to begin his new journey, free of pain, but full of beauty and wonderment.
Ken was born in the town of Beulah, North Dakota, to Herbert and Vera Jassmann. After graduation, he joined his dad in road construction and they worked their way South to New Mexico and was...
Curtis Wayne Frasier
Nov 12, 2024
Curtis Wayne Frasier of Taos, NM passed at his residence in Valle Escondido on November 12th, 2024 at the age of 69. Wayne was born to a loving family in Albuquerque, NM on December 31st, 1954. The son of Doyle and Kathleen Frasier and the middle of three children, Wayne showed a passion for the outdoors, motorcycles, and a little...
Troy Dillette Jr
Nov 11, 2024
Troy Dillette Jr, 36, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. A viewing will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, beginning at 10:00 am-12:00pm at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC 234 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138. Interment will be Private. Please remember the family in your prayers. The family of Troy Dillette...
Gabino Dimas
Nov 9, 2024
Gabino Dimas was born in Taos, NM on September 8, 1972, to Consuelo Dimas and Jimmy Carabajal, and passed away November 9, 2024.
He loved to joke with family and friends and loved to work with animals. He loved working at Stray Hearts and 10,000 Wags Pet Resort. Gabino graduated with an associate’s degree in May of 2016, alongside his daughter...
Josie Espinoza
Nov 8, 2024
Josie Espinoza, 84, died peacefully from natural causes November 08, 2024, at home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born March 22, 1940, in Taos, New Mexico, the daughter of Frank and Domitila (Gomez) Martinez.
Josie received an associate’s degree from New Mexico Highlands University in 1961. Josie happily married her husband Joe Espinoza of 36 years on April 7th, 1975. She...
Diane Spillers
Nov 5, 2024
Diane Spillers, 79, a resident of Ranchos De Taos passed away on November 5, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Diane Spillers 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
Loretta Romo
Nov 5, 2024
Loretta Romo, 72, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2024. Loretta was born in Taos, New Mexico on June 3, 1952 to Arsenio Romo and Carmen Gallegos. Loretta worked for Community Against Violence for almost 30 years and just retired in July of 2024. She loved being with her children and grandchildren. They were the...
Edmund J. Barriball
Nov 4, 2024
Edmund J. Barriball – 11/14/1954 to 11/04/2024
Much loved and adored father and brother, Ed Barriball, tragically and unexpectedly left us on November 4th, 2024 in Taos, NM. An avid fisherman, Ed was always ready for an impromptu fishing trip or to impart his passion onto others. Spending his youth in the greater Chicago, IL area, eventually moving to Mesa, AZ...
Fred Moran
Nov 4, 2024
Fred Moran age 74, a resident of Taos, NM and Haverhill, MA, passed away November 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred E. Archibald Moran; father James H. Moran; and wife Sandra Lee Moran.
Fred served his country in the United States Navy, later he was employed by the Boston Globe and A.R.A....
Celia M. Anglada
Nov 1, 2024
Celia M. Anglada age 99, a resident of Cañon, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Anglada; sons Michael Anglada and Tomas Anglada; granddaughter Barbara Sisneros; parents Jesus Medina & Ignacia Barela; plus her siblings.
Celia is survived by her children Elena Archuleta, Magdalena Sisneros (David) and Dorothy Sisneros (Johnny); special granddaughter Maria...
George Thomas Jones
Nov 1, 2024
G. “Tom” Jones passed away on November 1, 2024 from complications of dementia.
Tom was born August 23, 1951 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington to Veterinarian, George “Bud” Jones and Judy Bingham Jones. He lived an idyllic young life in a small rural area with activities ranging from catching frogs at the swamp and building tunnels out of hay bales, to skiing, swimming,...
Joanne Ward
Oct 28, 2024
Joanne Ward, 88, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. No public services will be held. The family of Joanne Ward 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
