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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Catherine Bennett
Sep 1, 2024
A local legend has left us this Fall. Cat Bennett (Catherine Horner Bennett) touched the lives of almost every family living in Taos. Born March 8, 1956 in Vermillion, South Dakota, Cat was a star very early on. Clearly dedicated to education, she won numerous academic awards, trophies and accolades including the setting of a new points record for the...
Ernesto Leroy Graham
Aug 31, 2024
Ernest Leroy Graham, 83 passed away August 31, 2024. He was born in Taos, New Mexico on November 29, 1940.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donaciano and Soledad Graham; Brothers Tobias Graham and Robert Graham and Sister Sally Graham; Father-in-Law Max Gonzales, Mother-in-Law Carolina Loyola Gonzales; Brothers and Sisters-in-Law Carla Graham, Dilia Graham and Manuel Aguilar, and nephew...
Maria Esperanza "Hope" Medina
Aug 29, 2024
Our beloved Maria Esperanza (Hope) Medina passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents Abenicio & Emilia Romero; her loving husband Fidel Medina; her siblings Nestor, Louise and Jimmy Romero, Maggie Valerio and her many pets.
Hope was born on May 11, 1935 in Llano Quemado, NM. She was married to Fidel...
Geneva Romero
Aug 28, 2024
Geneva Sisco Romero 75, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on August 28, 2024. She was born in Talpa on November 20, 1948.
She was preceded in death by her parents Pete & Reyes Sisco; brother Robert Sisco; nephews Robert “Beto” Sisco and Levi Salazar.
Geneva is survived by her children Peter Romero and Dominic Romero (Cathy); sister Patsy Salazar...
Mark Rivera
Aug 26, 2024
On August 26th, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. Mark Rivera peacefully passed away in Taos, NM with his loving wife by his side.
Mark was born in Santa Fe, NM in 1955. He graduated from Alamogordo High in 1973 and earned his Bachelor of Science from NMSU in 1978. He was a city planner for many years. His career took him to...
Robert Burt
Aug 25, 2024
On Sunday, August 25, 2024, Robert Henry “Bob” Burt, age ninety-five, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Bob was born in August, 1929 to Gaylord Sr. and Mary Frances Burt. He was raised in Taos with his five siblings.
As a young man, Robert was the jockey for the prize-winning racehorse GayDalton, spending a great deal of time training...
Brittany Montoya
Aug 25, 2024
Brittany Montoya, 34, of El Prado passed away unexpectedly, due to health issues, on August 25, 2024, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Toby Martinez and paternal grandparents Lolo and Polly Montoya.
Brittany is survived by her daughter Lexi Rivera and son Lucas Rivera, whom were her whole life.
She is survived by her parents Mario and Sharon...
Darlene Montoya
Aug 24, 2024
Darlene Montoya, affectionately known as Chata, passed away on August 24, 2024, in her hometown of Taos, where she was born on September 9, 1958. Darlene was married 47 years to Mario Montoya and together they created a loving family. She is survived by her three children, Marlene, Mario Jr. (Esmeralda) and Dominic (Marissa), as well as her cherished grandchildren,...
