Obituary Listing

Neal King

Aug 22, 2022

Neal King, died peacefully in his sleep on August 22, 2022, from a lengthy illness at the age of 80.  He was the beloved Mayor of the Village of Taos Ski Valley, 25-year retired EMT, retired Fire Chief and fire fighter, longtime Ski Instructor and a dedicated Public Servant.

Neal is survived by his Wife of 40...

Conrad Garcia

Aug 21, 2022

Conrad Garcia 85, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife Emilia Garcia; parents Eloy & Emelina Garcia; siblings, Gaspar Garcia, Norbert Garcia, Lino Garcia, Marcelina Vest and Florence Rael.

Conrad proudly served his country in the United States Marines, upon returning, he was employed...

Eliu Elias Martinez

Aug 19, 2022

Our dear brother Eliu Martinez passed away suddenly August 19, 2022.

He was a joy to be with and was loved by all who knew him.  He loved nature and enjoyed his privacy.  He will be missed dearly.

Eliu was preceded in death by his parents Alfredo and Claudina Martinez.

He is survived...

Louie Gonzales

Aug 19, 2022

Louie Robert Gonzales, 63, of Costilla, NM passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.

Louie was born in Denver, CO to Jose “Luz” and Esther Gonzales on April 8,1959. Louie attended High School in Questa, NM and graduated in 1978. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren....

Luis Medina

Aug 18, 2022

Our Beloved Luis Olmedo Medina 74, of Cañon in Taos, passed away Thursday August 18, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Juanita Medina; siblings George, Annabel, Janice, Michael, Georgiana and twin Berlinda; nephews Adelmo, Eli and Mateo Medina, Santiago Mondragon and niece Melissa Medina; aunts Manuelita Aragon, Estrella Robbins; uncles Bonifacio Cruz Medina...

Michael Hambek

Aug 16, 2022

Michael Hambek, age 69, a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it become available.   The family of Michael Hambek has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com  1-866-657-4019

John Querbach

Aug 16, 2022

John Querbach, age 56, a resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of John Querbach has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Raymond Craig

Aug 9, 2022

Raymond Craig, age 91, a resident of Harrison Township Michigan passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022 after a brief time in Taos NM.  All services will be held back in his home town of Harrison Township Michigan.  The family of Raymond Craig, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Daniel B. Romero "Boni"

Aug 3, 2022

Daniel B. Romero “Boni” 38, a resident of Albuquerque formerly of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly August 3, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Max & Feloniz Mondragon, and George Romero; aunt Clorinda Mondragon; uncles Charlie, Bonifacio, Daniel and Pacomio Mondragon, Martin Baca; and Nina Barbara Mondragon

Daniel loved the outdoors...

Joshua Robinson

Aug 2, 2022

Joshua Morsch Robinson (Josh Foster), a resident of Tierra Blanca de Taos, passed away unexpectedly August 2, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. Robinson of Jonesboro Louisiana, and Iris J Foster (Selph) of Tierra Blanca and aunts Peggy J Selph and Patsy J Selph, both of Tierra Blanca as well as his...

Tim J. Romero

Aug 1, 2022

Tim J. Romero 76, a resident of Lower Las Colonias, passed away peacefully August 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elias and Agapita Romero; siblings Irene Martinez, Vangie Robinson, Juanita Romero, Gilbert Romero, Michael Romero and Elias Romero, Jr.; and parents-in-law Juan and Mary Valdez.

For many years Tim was employed...

Arturo Fernandez

Jul 28, 2022

Arturo Fernandez 96, a resident of El Salto, passed away peacefully July 28, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Emilio and Andrellita Fernandez; siblings Alice Gonzales, Arsenio Fernandez, Herminio Fernandez and Honorio Fernandez.

Arturo was a hard-working man, who loved the outdoors.  For many years, he worked on the Railroad and...

Rose Anderson

Jul 26, 2022

Rose A. Anderson, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on July 26, 2022 at the age of 90.

She is preceded in death by; Father of her children, Richard J. Anderson; Children, Richard Anderson and Natalie A. Anderson; Grandson, Manuel J. Cordova; Parents Jose Guadalupe Trujillo and Maria...

Max C. Madrid

Jul 26, 2022

Max C. Madrid was born on November 4, 1940, age 81, from Cordillera (Ranchos de Taos, NM) and was called to our heavenly father on July 26, 2022, while surrounded by all his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents Presentacion and Senida Madrid; Father-in-law Mardoqueo Lucero, Mother-in-law Estrellita Lucero; Siblings Atilano Madrid, Eliria...

Olivia Cortez

Jul 25, 2022

Our loving mother Olivia E. Cortez of Questa, NM was 89 years old, born on June 12, 1933, passed away at her home on July 25, 2022.  She was born in Antonito, CO to Jacobo and Teresita Segura.

Olivia was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Cecilia; brothers Jake Segura and Elfidio Espinoza; daughter Henrietta Bowden;...

Dolores Sandoval

Jul 24, 2022

Dolores Estela Miera – Sandoval, 90 of El Prado, New Mexico peacefully passed on July 24, 2022. Lolita spent a great deal of her life in Ogden, Utah where she engaged in her passion as a licensed Cosmetologist styling the latest hair trends. She returned to Taos in 1976 to be closer to her roots. In 1994 she served...

James Lanigan

Jul 22, 2022

James Lanigan, age 64, a resident of Borger TX, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of James Lanigan has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Patricia Ann McKee

Jul 22, 2022

Patricia Ann McKee December 29, 1953 - July 22, 2022 Love is the soul's light, the taste of morning, no me, no we, no claim of being. - Rumi Patti passed peacefully at home with grace and love by her side, as rainbows lit up the Taos evening sky. A classic beauty with exquisite taste, she was a devoted...

Nancy Robinson

Jul 21, 2022

Nancy Robinson, age 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022.

Nancy Helen Robinson was born January 10, 1938 in Hawthorne, California to father Dario and mother Muriel Robinson. She attended Lutheran Church Missouri Synod elementary school through the eighth grade. She graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, California in 1955 where...

Utilia Salazar

Jul 21, 2022

Utilia Salazar 94, a resident of Cerro, passed away July 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband Adonias Salazar; son Teddy Salazar; parents Amado & Beatrice Quintana; brothers Chris Gallegos, Adonario Gallegos, Arsenio Gallegos and Duby Quintana.

Utilia is survived by her children Fidelas Portillo (Ralph), Lora Sanchez (Jim), DeAnn Vigil (Michael);...