Obituary Listing

Ben Martinez

Ben Martinez

Oct 24, 2022

Ben Martinez Jr. was born on November 2, 1947 he was 74 years old, son of Ben and Isabel Martinez and passed away at his home in Taos, NM on October 24, 2002.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Carla V. Cron.

Ben is survived by his sister Annabelle Todd (Paul Todd husband); Wife Eva...

Arry Jeantette

Arry Jeantette

Oct 23, 2022

Arry Sophia Jeantette was born December 15, 2006 in Taos, NM to parents Andrew Jeantette and Alexa MacQueen. She was taken home by Angels on Oct 23, 2022.

Arry was a vibrant, beautiful, hardworking and ambitious brown eyed girl who brought much love and joy to her family and friends. She was a bright shining light to those who...

Kate Tafoya

Kate Tafoya

Oct 21, 2022

Hipolita Catalina Romero de Tafoya, aka Kate Romero, was the youngest of her ten Romero siblings in Cañon.  She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Fernando Angelo Tafoya, the former proprietor of Taos Typewriter Service.

Kate is survived by two sons Ralph Romero (Gwendolyn) and Mark Martinez, both of Taos, and their children.  Grandchildren include Tamantha...

Arturo Casias

Arturo Casias

Oct 21, 2022

Arturo Casias 64, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Delubino and Anita Casias; brother Delubino “Tuti” Casias; sister Frances Casias; grandparents Celia & Demetrio Trujillo and Senovia & Delubino Casias; many aunts, uncles, and relatives.

Arturo worked for 50 years...

Jake Cordova

Jake Cordova

Oct 21, 2022

Jake Cordova 49, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly September 22, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jacobo and Susana B. Cordova; Alfonso Cardenas and Lucia Cordova.

Jake loved to listen to music and played with numerous local music bands, he loved to spend time in the outdoors and enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived...

Patricia Kyser

Patricia Kyser

Oct 19, 2022

Patricia Anne Kyser, age 75, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Patricia Anne Kyser has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jose M. E. Rodriguez

Jose M. E. Rodriguez

Oct 19, 2022

Jose M.E. Rodriguez was called to his Eternal Father on October 19, 2022.  He passed away peacefully at home.  He was a husband, father, brother, and grandfather.  He left this world to be reunited with his beloved wife Carolina M. Rodriguez and son Ernesto Rodriguez, his mother and father Epolito and Eloisa Rodriguez; and in-laws Modesto and Clofitas Medina and...

Gilbert T. Vigil, Jr.

Gilbert T. Vigil, Jr.

Oct 19, 2022

Gilbert T. Vigil, Jr. 84, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his son Gilly Vigil; parents Gilbert and Eloisa Vigil; brothers Alfonso and David Vigil; sister-in-law Adelaida Vigil; nephew Christopher Vigil; parents-in-law Margarito and Margarita Duran; and sister-in-law Rose Duran.

Gilbert was employed by...

Mark Merrill

Mark Merrill

Oct 17, 2022

Mark Kennedy Merrill, 71, of Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 17, 2022.

He was born on Tuesday, March 6th, 1951 to Thomas and Charlotte Merrill in San Antonio, Texas.

On July 13, 1974, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Merrill, and they shared 48 wonderful years together before...

Moises Alarcon

Moises Alarcon

Oct 16, 2022

On October 16, 2022, Moises "Moe" Alarcon Sr. went to be with his heavenly father with a smile of peace on his face. Born in Pueblo, CO, 70 years ago, he retired in Questa, NM, after building for 25 years, DLM, Inc., an environmental remediation firm in Denver, CO. 

He is preceded in death by parents Roberto and Candelaria Alarcon,...

Cecil Burnett

Cecil Burnett

Oct 13, 2022

Cecil W. Burnett, age 34, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Cecil W. Burnett has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Lewis F. Martinez

Lewis F. Martinez

Oct 12, 2022

Lewis (Louie) F. Martinez, age 68 a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 12, 2022.  Louie was born in Bernalillo on October 18, 1953 to Luis and Aniceta (Apodaca) Martinez.

He is preceded in death by his father Luis and mother Aniceta; along with brothers Fidel, Frank, Rudy and sisters Grace and...

Claudio "Gigger" Ortiz

Claudio "Gigger" Ortiz

Oct 9, 2022

Claudio “Gigger” Ortiz 82, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly October 9, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernestino and Domitila Ortiz; siblings Patricio Ortiz, Henry Chemo Ortiz and Victor Ortiz; son-in-law John Martinez; and nephew Danny "Bamba" Ortiz.

Claudio was an amazing athlete in his younger years and was actually drafted to play...

Catherine Visarraga

Catherine Visarraga

Oct 6, 2022

Catherine V. Visarraga was born September 14, 1967, and peacefully passed away on October 6, 2022. Catherine known to most as Cathy or Cath was a loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother, sister.  She is survived by her husband Eugene, sons Geno (Savana) and Reyes (Cherise), her puppy Duke, mother Betty, mother-in-law, Oralia, sisters Yolanda (Eddie), Yvonne (Grace), Alex (Julie),...

Albert Simms

Albert Simms

Oct 5, 2022

Albert Simms, age 77, a resident of Pilar, passed away on October 5, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Albert Simms has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Kyle Henry

Kyle Henry

Oct 5, 2022

Kyle Henry, age 76, a resident Taos passed away peacefully on October 5, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be post as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Kyle Henry has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Bobby Vigil

Bobby Vigil

Oct 5, 2022

Bob N. Vigil age 80, a resident of Taos, passed away October 5th, 2022, after a lengthy illness.

He is preceded in death by his father Cesario Vigil; mother Alice Vigil; siblings Dorothy Gutierrez, Ruby Archuleta, Rudy Vigil and Cesario Vigil, Jr.

Bob is survived by his wife Christine Vigil; three sons, Eric Vigil (Lorraine), Rick Vigil (Sally), and Mark...

Selma Peterson

Selma Peterson

Oct 3, 2022

Selma Peterson, age 78, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022.   A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Selma Peterson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Nancy Monlux

Nancy Monlux

Oct 3, 2022

Nancy Virginia Monlux was married to William Delbert Monlux, and passed away quietly in Taos, NM on October 3, 2022.

She was blessed with four daughters, Deborah Monlux in New York, Diane Hummel and Denise Grayson in Washington, and deceased Nurse, Dina Damen. Her parents were Robert Weightman and Virginia Hays, her deceased brother, Dick Weightman and survived by...

James Freeman

James Freeman

Oct 1, 2022

James Freeman, age 78, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.   The family of James Freeman has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com  1-866-657-4019