Obituary Listing

Jerry Gurule

May 12, 2022

Jerry Gurule, 62 of Rio Lucio passed away May 12, 2022 from a lengthy degenerative illness.  He is preceded in death by his father, Lauriano Gurule, grandmother Sophia Vigil and Uncle Joe G. Vigil, both who lovingly raised him as a son.

Unfortunately, Jerry was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative brain disease which caused him to suffer and...

Rafael Quezada Ruiz

May 9, 2022

Rafael Quezada Ruiz, de 65 años, residente de Chihuahua, México, falleció inesperadamente mientras visitaba a su familia en Taos, el 9 de mayo de 2022. La visita pública será el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 de 4 a 6 p. m. en la Capilla Evergreen de DeVargas Funeral Home. de Taos. Rafael Quezada Ruiz será llevado de regreso...

Matthew Valentin Cordero

May 8, 2022

Matthew Valentín Cordero, 28, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2022.  Matthew was born in El Paso, Texas to Abby Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Jr. in 1994. Matthew is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Cordero, Jr., grandfathers Alex Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Sr., and great-grandparents Joe Alex Maestas, and Francisco and Ruth Moya....

Carmen Rascon

May 7, 2022

Carmelita (Carmen) Valencia Rascon was born on August 6, 1953 and was called to our heavenly Father unexpectedly on May 7, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her second husband Ramon Rascon; first husband Ernest Montoya; sons Julian and Juanito Montoya; her father Leo Valencia Sr.; sisters Bernice Trujillo, Mary and Jane Valencia, and brother-in-law Pat...

Patricia Donaldson

May 3, 2022

Patricia Donaldson age 62, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 3, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Mary Snyder.

Patricia and her husband moved to Taos 3 years ago after traveling to the area many times.  She devoted a lot of her...

Laurie Weathers

May 2, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Laurie Renetta Weathers was taken from us before her time.

Laurie was born on December 15th, 1975, in Taos, New Mexico. Laurie graduated from Taos Municipal Schools and attended the University of New Mexico.

Laurie started her dispatch career in Red River, NM. She also dispatched in Great Bend, Kansas as...

Hunter Lee Spung

May 1, 2022

Precious Little Hunter Lee Spung age 3, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly May 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Jessie & Bud Crary and Lucille Downs.

Hunter was a fun, energetic, loving child.  He loved spending time outdoors and boating. Hunter enjoyed heavy equipment machinery.  At his young age,...

Andres Joaquin Jeantet

May 1, 2022

Andres Joaquin Jeantet was called home by our Lord on May 1, 2022.  He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father Stephen A. Jeantet; grandparents Onofre & Maria Inez Baros; grandma Mary Jeantet; uncles Simon Gonzales, Tito Trujillo, Paul Lucero; cousins Bonnie Trujillo, Blanco and Gilbert Gonzales; and beloved Poldo...

Olivama S. Fresquez

Apr 28, 2022

Olivama S. Fresquez was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on April 28, 2022, two days after her 94th birthday.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Amadeo Fresquez; her parents Maximiano & Abegai Sanchez; in-laws Ben Fresquez and Rosita Duran; brothers Joe D. and Gavino Sanchez; sisters Cordelia Duran and...

Tony "McQueen" Romo

Apr 28, 2022

Tony Romo “McQueen”, age 72, a resident of Talpa, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Manuel, granddaughter, Kayla and grandson, Manuel Jr., his parents, Eustacio and Carolina, and in-laws, Felix and Elvira. Tony loved spending time in the outdoors and was an avid hunter and...

Margaret Doolittle

Apr 28, 2022

On December 27, 1929, Margaret was born in Villisca, Iowa to Oren J. Rush and Mae (Gessaman) Rush of Elliott, Iowa and she grew up on farms around Elliott, Iowa.  Margaret is preceded in death by both of her parents, a sister, a niece, and her beloved cat “FawzieBear,” which she had for over 10 years.

She...

Jerry Trujillo

Apr 27, 2022

Jerry Trujillo, age 54, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022, Jerry was born September 23, 1967, he was the eighth eldest of eleven children. Jerry is survived by his son Jerome, granddaughter Kataleah Marie Trujillo, wife of 14 years Francella Segura, stepchildren Raymond and Vanessa Pacheco, Gera Acosta, Mariah Segura, grandchildren Querida,...

Aida Herrera Flores

Apr 27, 2022

Aida Herrera Flores, 97, a resident of Questa, and former resident of San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family April 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Fermin & Ursula Rael Herrera; husband Antonio “Tony” Flores; son Anthony David Flores; grandson Jerome Flores; sisters Oralia Gaillour (Michael), Mabel...

Mary S. Martinez

Apr 26, 2022

Mary S. Martinez age 85, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family April 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Martinez; parents Juan De Dios & Avelina Montoya; siblings Claudino Montoya, Tina Montoya, Della Watson, and Jesse Martinez.

Mary was a very caring, loving woman who...

Jose Levi Mondragon, Jr.

Apr 21, 2022

José Leví Mondragon, Jr. age 88, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully with his loving son Peter at his side, on April 21, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Manuelita Mondragon; parents Leví Mondragon, Sr & Elsie Gonzales; grandson Darryl Mondragon; sisters Ercila and Adelina Mondragon.

José Leví is survived...

Manuel M. Maestas

Apr 18, 2022

Manuel Martin Maestas, born January 1, 1967, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his son Manuel Maestas, Jr.; grandfather Joe Alex Maestas, Sr.; uncle Joe Alex Maestas, Jr.; sister-in-law Claudia Maestas; stepdad Wilbert Vigil; cousins Nathaniel Maestas, Albert Trujillo, Keenan Cordova...

Gabriel L. Vallejos

Apr 15, 2022

Gabriel L. Vallejos 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully April 15, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pulidor & Ignacia Vallejos; and siblings Joe C. Vallejos, Rosalie Chacon and Glenda Anaya.

Gabriel is survived by his son Robert Whitson; siblings Ernest Vallejos (Anita), Gustavo Vallejos (Roberta), Becky Aragon, Geneva Pacheco...

William Lowber Welsh

Apr 14, 2022

William Lowber Welsh, age 83, passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac event on April 14, 2022, at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Lowber was a lifelong artist who took pleasure in creating sculptures, wood furniture, pottery, and paintings. He was a laid-back man who loved being outside and basking in the sun on his back patio. He could...

William DeLong

Apr 13, 2022

William DeLong, age 75, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022.  A private service will be held at a later date.  The family of William DeLong has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Eddie L. Jaramillo

Apr 12, 2022

Eddie L. Jaramillo age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, with a large extended family in Taos, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, with friends and family at his bed side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andres and Antonita Jaramillo; sister Jane Moya; and grandparents Miguel & Lougarita Sanchez of Albuquerque.

Eddie is...