Obituary Listing

Sep 30, 2022

Catherine Hale, age 69, a resident of Valdez, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2022.  The family of Catherine Hale has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Sep 29, 2022

Joseph Donald Vigil 85 of Taos, NM passed away September 29, 2022.  Donald was born October 31, 1936 in Hudson, Colorado.  Donald grew up in Arroyo Hondo, NM and later moved to Taos where he raised his family.

He was preceded in death by his son Darryl Vigil; parents Simes & Genoveva Vigil; Brothers Serafin, Pablo & Gaspar; Sisters Ada,...

Sep 28, 2022

Jerry M. Mondragon, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 with his partner, Linda by his side. 

Jerry is preceded in death by his father Jose Margarito Mondragon, Brother David, grandparents Eduardo and Soledea Mondragon and Alex and Emma Espinoza. He was also preceded in death by many other relatives and friends. 

Jerry is...

Sep 25, 2022

Nick Cardenas 78, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly September 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Felix and Maria Cardenas, and sister Martha Cardenas.

Nick proudly served his country in the United States Army, he also worked for the Labor Union in Denver, Colorado.  Nick was a devoted Denver Broncos fan.

He is survived...

Sep 20, 2022

Manfred Oden, age 95, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2022.   A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Manfred Oden has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Sep 17, 2022

Marcos A. Valencia 36, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Romero.

Marcos was a very talented artist and craftsman.  He had a beautiful smile, contagious laugh and will be deeply missed by his loving family.

He is survived by his daughter Theresa Valencia and her mother Julie...

Sep 15, 2022

Orlando Feliciano Rael, Sr. was born in Questa, New Mexico. He was the 2nd oldest child of Soraida and Feliciano Rael.

Bright and vivacious, his smile would light up a room. His deep, certain laugh demonstrated that he immediately got the joke. Astute, observant, he could easily tune in to others' emotions.

From early on in his life, he was...

Sep 11, 2022

Felix Quintana Shannon was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on 11/09/1984 and went to be with Jesus on 09/11/2022 at the age of 37.  He was named after his great grandfather, Felix Quintana.

Felix mostly grew up in Questa, New Mexico, but also lived in Arizona, Texas, New York, Hawaii, New Jersey, and Colorado.  He loved to travel and...

Sep 10, 2022

 

DOROTHY J. LAMPL was born July 9, 1936 in Oklahoma City, OK and passed peacefully at her home in Ranchos de Taos, NM, Sept 10, 2022.

The only daughter of Pearl and Vernon Ham, Dorothy was a “rebellious misfit,” award-winning artist, and part of the Taos Impressionist Art legacy. She studied illustration in college at OSU, and continued...

Sep 7, 2022

Precious Baby Jasmine Enrica Romero was welcomed into the arms of Angels on September 7, 2022.  She is survived by her parents Nicholas Romero and Angelina Vialpando; her siblings Lillianna, Samuel and Emma Lavadie; grandparents Nick and Wanda Romero and Marcello and Fran Vialpando; aunts and uncles, Marcello Vialpando III, Melissa Lovato (Lorenzo), Lora Arciniega (Jim), Brendalee Vialpando (Jason), Consuelo,...

Sep 6, 2022

Robert Louis Pedersen Jr, age 70, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2022. He was on a boating trip while on Eagle Nest Lake during the Labor Day Holiday weekend. Robert was born in Oceanside, California on December 06, 1951.

He spent many years of his youth surfing in Isla Vista, California near Santa Barbara. Robert...

Sep 1, 2022

James Schwader, age 76, a resident of Picuris Pueblo passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022.  No public services will be held.  The family of James Schwader has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Aug 31, 2022

Micayla Michelle Salazar, age 58, born in Taos, New Mexico on November 13, 1963, peacefully went to join her Lord and Savior, her beloved father Wallace Salazar and beautiful sister Jennifer Salazar on June 28, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  She was a faithful mother, daughter, sister, auntie...

Aug 30, 2022

Cindy L. Mascarenas 51, a resident of El Valle, passed away unexpectedly August 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Naomi Mascarenas; paternal grandparents Elizardo and Filomena Mascarenas; and maternal grandparents Jacobo and Elaisa Romero.

Cindy was an animal lover and loved to fish, she had a keen sense of...

Aug 30, 2022

Temia Archuleta 81, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, August 30, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Faustin and Clorinda Archuleta; in-laws Regino and Epifania Valerio; brothers Roger Bialquin Archuleta, Phillip Archuleta, and sister Erma Archuleta.

Temia was a loving and caring woman who was loved by many and...

Aug 29, 2022

Darla Trujillo 62, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully August 29, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father Wilfred Trujillo; and husband Emerson Gomez.

Darla was a very energetic woman, who loved listening to music, was kind, hardworking, educated, and enjoyed taking rides in the mountains.  She loved to sing all music...

Aug 29, 2022

Patricia Aragon 55, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly August 29, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Aragon; niece Felicity Aragon; paternal grandmother Elodia Bailon; maternal grandparents Wallace & Elvira Cisneros; uncles and aunts, Donald Bailon, Sr., Roger Aragon, Robert Bailon, Dolores Maes, Veronica Bailon, Jane Aragon, Lavern Cisneros, Melvin Martinez, Robert...

Aug 27, 2022

Jose Ernesto Casados, 100 years of age, beloved brother and uncle, left his earthly home on Saturday, August 27, 2022 after a lengthy illness.  He peacefully passed away in his home in Rio Lucio.  Jose was born January 29, 1922 in Chamisal, NM to Jose de Gracia and Maria Casados.

Jose was preceded in death by his...

Aug 23, 2022

Grace Gonzales 87, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully August 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her children Henrietta Martinez, Andy Montoya, Michael Montoya and Geno Montoya; parents Henry and Elenor Gonzales; grandchildren Tyla Perez, Sheyann Ramos, Angel Ray Findley, Abigail Fernandez, Andrea Shadders; and brother Eddie Gonzales.

Grace is survived by...

Aug 23, 2022

Sandra Montoya 75, a resident of Chamisal, passed away peacefully August 23, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Adela Guest; siblings Floyd Guest, Ricardo Guest and Jimmy Lucero.

Sandra worked many years at the Sipapu Ski Resort, in 2010 she retired from the New Mexico School for the Deaf.  She...