Obituary Listing

Arthur Mares

Jun 12, 2022

Art Mares age 64, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2022.   He is preceded in death by his father, Carlos Mares, grandparents, Mercedes and Clofes Barela, Belisandro and Carlota Mares.   Art is survived by his mother Lorein Mares; siblings Mike Mares (Betty Jo) and Kathy Mares; children, Brian (Yanet), Eric (Danielle), Isaac (Rachel),...

Betty Hammer

Jun 11, 2022

Betty Hammer, age 77, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2022. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday July 8, 2022 at 10am at San Francisco De Asis Catholic Church with burial to follow at the Los Cordovas Cemetery.  The family of Betty Hammer has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas...

Charles E. Martin, III

Jun 10, 2022

Taos lost a premier home builder and all-around great guy in Charles E. Martin, III, age 72, on June 10, 2022.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents Hilda and Charles Martin, II.

He is survived by his wife Bernice Sandoval; children Richard (Mandy) and John R. Martin; special step-daughters Alexis Osburn and Jennifer...

Matthew Hurst

Jun 10, 2022

Matthew James Hurst age 55, was taken by our Heavenly Father to his place of rest on June 10, 2022.  He was born on July 4, 1966 to Benita and Glen Hurst.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Karen Hurst, Patsy Hurst, Ben Hurst, Jimmy Hurst and Charles Hurst, Sr.; nieces and nephews Amy...

Bruce M. Lee

Jun 7, 2022

Bruce M. Lee, age 74, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Bruce M. Lee has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Stephen Grocki

Jun 7, 2022

Stephen Grocki, age 72, a resident  of Taos passed away on June 7, 2022. No public services will be held.  The family of Stephen Grocki has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com

Mark "Med" Anthony Martinez

Jun 7, 2022

Mark "Med"  Anthony Martinez was born on May 6, 1963 and passed away on June 7, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Adolpho and Frances Martinez, and Tranquillino and Juanita Vigil; parents Adolpho Jr. and Virginia Martinez; brothers Michael and Joseph; uncles Margarito and Benito Martinez, Tranquillino Vigil, Jr., Billy Velasquez and John Abeyta;...

Dominique "Dom" Knief

Jun 7, 2022

Dominique "Dom" Knief, age 19, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother Linda E. Romero; brother Marty Knief Jr; great-grandparents Lila and Hipolito Romero; and his mother’s sister Christella Romero.

Dominique is survived by his father Martin and stepmother Bridgette Sanchez; siblings Emily...

Patrick Reza

Jun 4, 2022

Patrick Reza went to be with Our Lord on June 4, 2022. Son of Henry and Mary Frances Reza, Patrick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia, children Paloma Alicia (Jo), Robert (Angel), and Nathan. His three adorable granddaughters Erika Maria, Azariah Esperanza, and Amaya Corazon, were the joys of his life. He is also survived by his mother...

John Valade

Jun 4, 2022

John Valade age 77, a resident of El Prado, passed away June 4, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Potvin and brother Leo Valade.

John is survived by his wife Carol.

John was born July 3, 1944 in Saco, Maine.  He grew up in Boston and Holbrook, Massachusetts.  He...

Robert Ivy

May 28, 2022

Robert V. Ivy was born June 12, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan.  He was drafted into the army (1967-1969) spending a year on duty in Vietnam which was a defining experience of his life.  He is very close to his son and all of his stepchildren: Son; Mark Karaptian (Julia) who resides in CA., Stepchildren: Shannon O’Brien (Al), Patrick O’Brien (Lisa), Colin O’Brien...

Mike Baca

May 28, 2022

Mike “Mikey” Baca age 32, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leonides Baca and Becky Baca, and Leroy and Rosalie Chacon.

Mike is survived by his children Mikey and Leah Baca; his love Marianna Gurule; father Mike Baca, Sr. and his mother...

Angelina Angie Vigil

May 28, 2022

Angelina "Angie" Vigil, age 83 of Ranchos de Taos, went home to our heavenly Father on May 28th, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fidencio & Fermilia Sanchez, her son Andy G. Vigil, her husband Orlando Vigil, brothers: Adolfo, Joe, Michael, Joe Eddie, and Richard Sanchez; sisters: Adelaida Zamora, Enomia...

Alex Trujillo

May 27, 2022

Alex Trujillo, age 44, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2022.  Alex was born March 1, 1978, he was the youngest of eleven children.  Alex is survived by his sons Alex Jr, Valentino, Alejandro, Johnny, daughter Brandy, his nephew and best friend Randall Gorman.  Parents Manuel “Pablito Red” and Flora...

Damasio L. Fresquez III

May 26, 2022

Damasio Leroy Fresquez age 24 of Vadito, NM is at rest in God's peace. His light and love will always shine bright from Heaven above.  He is dearly loved and greatly missed.

He was born in Taos, NM on August 22, 1996. Attended Penasco Elem, Middle and High School graduating in 2014. Growing up he loved to...

Linda Lewis

May 19, 2022

Linda J. Lewis age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully May 19, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert F. Owens and Thelma L. Bruce.

Linda lived the last 16 years in Taos, to be close to her son and grandchildren.  Her greatest joy in life was spending time with...

Genoveva Martinez

May 18, 2022

Genoveva “Genie” Martinez, 84, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on December 29, 1937 in El Prado.  She was a long-time resident of El Prado and a graduate of Taos High School. Genie was also a part-time resident of Santa Fe where she worked and retired after 35 years...

Jose B. Gonzales

May 17, 2022

Jose Baudilio Gonzales of Cañon Plaza, NM passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. He was born in Cañon Plaza de Vallecítos to Eutilia C. Gonzales and Jose Macedonio Gonzales.

Jose enlisted in the Army and served as a Private First-Class E-3 in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War where he served overseas and...

Juan E. Duran

May 14, 2022

Juan Duran (Gato), our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and nephew of Penasco, NM passed away suddenly May 14, 2022, at the age of 51.

He was preceded in death by his parents Erminio and Rose Duran; his brother Leo Duran; and Maggie Rodarte the mother of his two youngest daughters.

Juan (Gato) is survived by his...

Emilia "Chona" Garcia

May 12, 2022

Emilia “Chona” Garcia, age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Finian and Edumenia Cisneros, siblings, infant brother Felix Cisneros, Ted Cisneros,  Mary Ortega and Meliquias Martinez whom she considered a brother.  Emilia retired from the Questa Schools after working for 20 years as an educational assistant. She...