Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens
Teodoro Medina
Jan 7, 2023
Teodoro Medina age 85 of Talpa, NM passed away on January 7, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1937 in Talpa, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fidel G. and Beatriz Medina; his in-laws Fermin and Sabinita Arguello; three brothers, 4 sisters, and son Michael Lawrence Medina.
Teodoro was in the Army National Guard while younger...
Charles "Chuck" Jeantete
Jan 2, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Jeantete, born January 22, 1960, went to his Heavenly Home on January 2, 2023.
He is reunited with his parents, Gabe & Pita Jeantete, brothers Arnold & Gabriel Jeantete, mother-in-law Olivia Lucero, brothers-in-law Duno & Wilfred Lucero, niece Susan Romero, nephew Willie Lucero, & close friend Erwin Jones.
Chuck shared 39 years of marriage with his loving wife,...
Ann Cole
Jan 1, 2023
Ann Cole, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Taos, New Mexico on New Year’s Day, 2023. She was an elegant 84 years old.
Ann was born in 1938 in Los Angeles, California to parents McClellan (“Max”) and Dorothy. She met her first husband, John Dwyer, in high school, and they married after graduation. They had their one and only...
Victor Mondragon
Jan 1, 2023
Victor Mondragon age 51, a resident of La Puebla and formerly of Taos, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Steve & Lydia Mondragon; brother Jose Mondragon; and sister-in-law April Mondragon.
Victor is survived by his siblings Steve Mondragon, Sharon Quintana (Chents), Theresa Mondragon (Billy), and Paul Mondragon; nieces and nephews Shawn Archuleta,...
Pacomio L. Trujillo
Dec 31, 2022
Pacomio L. Trujillo, age 82, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hammer, parents, Demetrio and Celia Trujillo, his siblings, Eloy Trujillo, Clarence Trujillo, Wilfred Trujillo (Rebecca), Manuelita Mondragon (Levi), Fabiola Romero (Beres), Anita Casias (Delubino), and Benito Trujillo (Edwina). Pacomio loved spending time outdoors, tending...
Benita Santistevan Martinez
Dec 31, 2022
Benita Santistevan Martinez 96 a resident of La Cordillera passed away surrounded by her family on December 31, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1926 to Carmelita Vigil Santistevan.
On December 18, 1943, she married Levi Martinez at St Francis Church. They were blessed with four children: Rubina Martinez Quinto, Levi Benito Martinez Jr (+), Diana Martinez Mestas, and...
Donald Keefe
Dec 29, 2022
Donald Richard Keefe, 83, of Taos, New Mexico died Thursday, December 29, 2022. Don, with his winning smile, made great friends wherever he lived or traveled. Because he was such an avid reader and had so many interests, he could converse with anyone and had a positive impact on many people. He loved to “stir it up” but always in...
Anthony Jeantete, Sr.
Dec 27, 2022
Anthony Jeantete Sr., age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos and formerly of La Loma, passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Uvaldo & Georgia Jeantete; siblings Filiberto Jeantete, Bobby Jeantete, Uvaldo Jeantete Jr., George Jeantete, and Dennis Jeantete; grandparents Epifania & Gabriel Jeantete and Tomacita Archuleta and Eugenio Montoya; grandson Randy...
Clay Flint Gartin
Dec 24, 2022
Clay Flint Gartin age 53, a resident of Jaroso, Colorado and Cerro, NM passed away unexpectedly December 24, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his father James Gartin; siblings Audie Lorne Gartin and Tillman Gartin; grandparents Red and Lavina Robinson, and William and Jesse Gartin.
Clay was very independent since the time he was born. He loved life so...
Walter LeFlore
Dec 22, 2022
Walter LeFlore, born August 28, 1958, at age 64, passed on December 22, 2022. Walter was a beloved brother, uncle, husband, and father. He is survived by the love of his life Debra L. LeFlore and his only daughter Ashley LeFlore. Walter was always known to put a smile on your face. No matter his own mood, he always wanted...
Huck Wells De Bue
Dec 22, 2022
Huck Wells De Bue, 19 months old, a resident of Taos, gained his angel wings on December 22, 2022.
Huck loved spending time outdoors, skiing, playing in the water, and playing with his guitar and recorder. He loved eating blueberries and watching the movie Coco. Huck loved everyone; he was the happiest kid ever.
Huck is survived by his father...
Johnny Vasquez
Dec 22, 2022
Johnny Vasquez, age 73, a resident of Talpa passed away on December 22, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Luis and Margarita Vasquez, siblings Joe Eddie Vasquez, Josie (Pete) Romero, and Jimmy Vasquez.
He is survived by his wife Lorraine Vasquez. Children, Reynold (Maria) Vasquez, Gabriel (Norella) Vasquez, Anna (Agustin) Rael. Grandchildren, Felice Vasquez,...
Robert Loveless
Dec 20, 2022
Robert K. Loveless, 85 years young, passed unexpectedly on December 20, 2022 from complications of a fall on December 17. He was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Glorene and Lauris Loveless along with two brothers, John and Kirby (both deceased). Always athletic, he wrestled with Wahoo McDaniel and was a football co-captain with Don Meredith at SMU. Bob went...
Richard Richie Gonzales
Dec 19, 2022
Richard Gonzales, 41, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of December 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by his father, Avelio Gonzales, maternal grandparents Jose and Rose Cintas, paternal grandparents Facundo and Emma Gonzales, and his siblings Valerie and Abe Gonzales. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of twenty- two...
Dan Dan Barrone
Dec 19, 2022
Dan Dan Barrone age 36, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly December 19, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Herman Manuel Olguin; father-in-law Kermit Johnson; brother-in-law Shane Smith; and cousin Eva Abreau.
Dan Dan is survived by his wife Rachael Barrone; children Michael Mondragon, Josh Smith, Adam Smith, Jonathan Mondragon, Daniel Barrone, and Damascus Barrone;...
Fred J. Rodriguez
Dec 17, 2022
Fred J. “Lightning” Rodriguez, or Freddy, of Rio Lucio, New Mexico, left this world on December 17, 2022 in his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Elsie and Alfonso Rodriguez, baby son Jacob, brother Clyde, and brother Joe. He is survived by his daughter Savannah P. Rodriguez; sisters Grace, Gloria, Mae, Elaine, Jeanne, Maria; and brothers Gilbert,...
Alan Johnson
Dec 16, 2022
Alan Johnson, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at the Taos Living Center on December 16, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Alan Johnson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Tilio Jimmy Romero, Jr.
Dec 14, 2022
Tilio Jimmy Romero, Jr. age 72, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family December 14, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Tilio & Pacifica Romero; sister Doris Romero Herrera; in-laws Billy & Vivian Sanchez; plus other loving relatives.
Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was...
Rita J. Rael
Dec 10, 2022
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our mother, Rita J. Rael on December 10, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Questa and in her later years lived in Las Vegas, NV and recently in Ranchos De Taos, NM. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Alejandro and Felicita (Feliz) Gonzales, her brothers, Alex...
Mary Alice Winter
Dec 9, 2022
Mary Alice Avila-Winter age 87, a resident of Taos passed away on December 9, 2022.
Mary Alice was a pillar in the community of Taos supporting numerous ministries at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, blessing the Taos Municipal School system, serving the students and staff, initiating many enduring programs, and serving the broader community on multiple boards. Her love for...
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