Loreta M. Trujillo
Jul 14, 2024
Loretta (Lorie) Trujillo age 63, resident of Ranchos and previously Pueblo, CO, passed away July 14, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Danika Lori Silva; father Max Trujillo; sister Maryanne Jeantete, brother Paul Trujillo; niece Sebreena Rebetrano, nephew Randy Medina; brother-in-law Anthony Jeantete; and cherished grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Lorie was employed by Cid’s and Cottam’s Ski Shops for...
David L. Tafoya
Jul 8, 2024
Our dad and grandfather, David L Tafoya entered eternal life on Monday, July 8, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Cleotilde Tafoya, his beloved wife, Merly Rodarte Tafoya, his seven siblings, three sisters, Maria, Juanita, Margarita and his four brothers, Pablo, Jose Inez, Cornelio and Jose Orlando Tafoya, 2 sons, Daniel and Michael Tafoya, granddaughters,...
Joanna Kay Mankenberg
Jul 8, 2024
Joanna Kay Mankenberg age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away July 8, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her father Donald William Heldorn and mother Mary Alice Tanksley.
Joanna is survived by her sons Paul Thomas Krueger and Forest Sky Mankenberg; siblings Mark W. Heldorn and Beverly Ruth Heldorn; Paul’s father Thomas Ernest Krueger; and Forest’s father...
Abel Vallecillo
Jul 8, 2024
Abel Vallecillo, 52, a resident of Taos passed away on July 1, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday July 13, 2024 at 10am at San Francisco De Assis Catholic Church in Ranchos De Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Burrell Brenneman
Jul 3, 2024
Burrell Keith Brenneman, 75, loving brother, uncle, and friend, resident of Taos, passed away July 3, 2024 following a medical incident.
He was preceded in death by his parents Glen Edward and Anna Pearl (Chapman) Brenneman; brother Dennis Wayne and sister Glenna Elaine (Brenneman) Schill.
Burrell was born January 3, 1949 in Johnson City, Iowa. He graduated from Sunny Slope High School,...
Nora Lisa Martinez
Jul 2, 2024
Nora Lisa Martinez, 48, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on July 2, 2024. Nora is preceded in death by her father Thomas (Dirty Sal-E) Martinez, grandmother Cecilia Tafoya, aunt Katherine Annette Gonzales, great-grandparents David and Cira Martinez, and numerous aunts and uncles. Nora is survived by her son, Lorenzo P. Martinez, granddaughter Isabella...
Kenneth Brady
Jul 1, 2024
Kenneth Brady, 37, a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of of Kenneth Brady 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
Barbara Arellano
Jul 1, 2024
Barbara Arellano, 60, of Chamisal, NM passed away suddenly on July 1, 2024. She was born to Gilbert and Persinia Arellano.
She is preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Persinia Arellano, sisters Valerie Roybal and Alice Arellano, and brothers Gerald Arellano and Gilbert “Daniel” Arellano.
Barbara will be remembered for her industrious spirit, feisty personality, love of animals, and her...
Wilfred Santistevan
Jul 1, 2024
Wilfred Leroy Santistevan, 83, of Ranchitos, passed peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Wilfred was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Wilfred worked in the Moly Corp Mine in Questa, NM for many years and later retired from Taos Municipal Schools. He will be forever remembered for his kind blue eyes and his sweet smile.
He is preceded in...
Shural Lynn Pacheco
Jun 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce Shural Lynn Pacheco, born February 3, 1993, passed away on June 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.
She was a dedicated, loving, adventurous mother to her beautiful daughter, Gia. Shural had a smile that could light up a room, a contagious laugh, and the most beautiful blue eyes. Through her professional career as...
Maxine Martinez
Jun 28, 2024
Maxine Martinez age 85, a resident of Valdez, NM passed away June 28, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eraclio and Marcelina Martinez; husband Nick Martinez; son Joseph Martinez; siblings Philemon Martinez and Norbert Martinez.
Maxine is survived by her children Michael, Rosella (Kenneth), Bernadette (Lee), and Anthony; grandchildren Vanessa, Daniel, Isacc, Jacob, Taylor, Marlee; great- grandchildren Azalia, Urijah,...
Jose Daniel Ruben Abeyta
Jun 25, 2024
Jose Daniel Ruben Abeyta, resident of Santa Fe and formerly from Taos, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his loving son Ruben Alberto Abeyta; parents Flavio Abeyta, Sr. & Anita Cordova Abeyta; siblings Mary Abeyta, Elizabeth (Lisa) Martinez, Fred, Johnny, Eliodoro (Lolo), Joe Abeyta, and Billy Trujillo; son-in-law Joseph L. Alaniz; brothers-in-law Moises Maestas,...
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...
