Andres Vigil
Oct 31, 2022
Andres David Vigil, 32, of El Prado unexpectedly but peacefully passed away on Monday October 31, 2022 due to a short illness. Andres was born on August 15, 1990 in Taos, NM.
Andres was a loving Husband, Father, Son and Brother. Andres loved spending time with his wife and kids, as they lived a very private life. He enjoyed taking...
Robert "Bob" Rogers
Oct 31, 2022
Robert “Bob” Rogers, age 63, passed away peacefully in his home on October 31, 2022, after a brief illness. He was born in Champaign, IL on February 27, 1959 to John Robert Rogers and Del Marie Bruner Rogers. He graduated from Plano Senior High School in Plano, Texas and then attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where he earned a...
Joyce Vigil
Oct 29, 2022
Joyce Vigil, loving wife of Henry Vigil, passed away peacefully surround by her family on Saturday October 29, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her sons Jeremy and Matthew Vigil; parents Leonardo “Lalo” and Bertha Romero; sister Edna Romero, brother Michael Romero; parents-in-law Juan and Teodora Vigil; brothers-in-law Roy and Teofileo Vigil; and godson Paul Vigil.
Joyce is survived...
Cipriano "Cippy" Macias
Oct 27, 2022
Cipriano Cippy Macias, age 58, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Claudina Macias, sister, Mary Ellen Macias, uncle, Sevedeo Sanchez, aunts, Ernestina Hammer (George), Grace Chavez and Delfina Sandoval, grandparents, Esquipula and Amandita Sanchez, mother-in-law, Angela Mascarenas and brother in-law Ruben Mascarenas. Cippy...
Muhammad Hassan Bilal
Oct 25, 2022
Muhammad Hassan Bilal (FKA Willie Williams), 72, of Taos, NM was born on September 27, 1950, and returned to Allah on October 25, 2022. Hassan was born in West Point, GA and grew up in Chicago, IL. He later attended Clark College in Atlanta, GA to get his degree in education and play football. While attending Clark, he met Joan...
Ben Martinez
Oct 24, 2022
Ben Martinez Jr. was born on November 2, 1947 he was 74 years old, son of Ben and Isabel Martinez and passed away at his home in Taos, NM on October 24, 2002.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Carla V. Cron.
Ben is survived by his sister Annabelle Todd (Paul Todd husband); Wife Eva...
Arry Jeantette
Oct 23, 2022
Arry Sophia Jeantette was born December 15, 2006 in Taos, NM to parents Andrew Jeantette and Alexa MacQueen. She was taken home by Angels on Oct 23, 2022.
Arry was a vibrant, beautiful, hardworking and ambitious brown eyed girl who brought much love and joy to her family and friends. She was a bright shining light to those who...
Kate Tafoya
Oct 21, 2022
Hipolita Catalina Romero de Tafoya, aka Kate Romero, was the youngest of her ten Romero siblings in Cañon. She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Fernando Angelo Tafoya, the former proprietor of Taos Typewriter Service.
Kate is survived by two sons Ralph Romero (Gwendolyn) and Mark Martinez, both of Taos, and their children. Grandchildren include Tamantha...
Arturo Casias
Oct 21, 2022
Arturo Casias 64, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on October 21, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Delubino and Anita Casias; brother Delubino “Tuti” Casias; sister Frances Casias; grandparents Celia & Demetrio Trujillo and Senovia & Delubino Casias; many aunts, uncles, and relatives.
Arturo worked for 50 years...
Jake Cordova
Oct 21, 2022
Jake Cordova 49, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly September 22, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Jacobo and Susana B. Cordova; Alfonso Cardenas and Lucia Cordova.
Jake loved to listen to music and played with numerous local music bands, he loved to spend time in the outdoors and enjoyed woodworking.
He is survived...
Patricia Kyser
Oct 19, 2022
Patricia Anne Kyser, age 75, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Patricia Anne Kyser has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Jose M. E. Rodriguez
Oct 19, 2022
Jose M.E. Rodriguez was called to his Eternal Father on October 19, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home. He was a husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He left this world to be reunited with his beloved wife Carolina M. Rodriguez and son Ernesto Rodriguez, his mother and father Epolito and Eloisa Rodriguez; and in-laws Modesto and Clofitas Medina and...
Gilbert T. Vigil, Jr.
Oct 19, 2022
Gilbert T. Vigil, Jr. 84, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 19, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his son Gilly Vigil; parents Gilbert and Eloisa Vigil; brothers Alfonso and David Vigil; sister-in-law Adelaida Vigil; nephew Christopher Vigil; parents-in-law Margarito and Margarita Duran; and sister-in-law Rose Duran.
Gilbert was employed by...
Mark Merrill
Oct 17, 2022
Mark Kennedy Merrill, 71, of Taos, New Mexico passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 17, 2022.
He was born on Tuesday, March 6th, 1951 to Thomas and Charlotte Merrill in San Antonio, Texas.
On July 13, 1974, he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Merrill, and they shared 48 wonderful years together before...
Moises Alarcon
Oct 16, 2022
On October 16, 2022, Moises "Moe" Alarcon Sr. went to be with his heavenly father with a smile of peace on his face. Born in Pueblo, CO, 70 years ago, he retired in Questa, NM, after building for 25 years, DLM, Inc., an environmental remediation firm in Denver, CO.
He is preceded in death by parents Roberto and Candelaria Alarcon,...
Cecil Burnett
Oct 13, 2022
Cecil W. Burnett, age 34, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Cecil W. Burnett has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Lewis F. Martinez
Oct 12, 2022
Lewis (Louie) F. Martinez, age 68 a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on October 12, 2022. Louie was born in Bernalillo on October 18, 1953 to Luis and Aniceta (Apodaca) Martinez.
He is preceded in death by his father Luis and mother Aniceta; along with brothers Fidel, Frank, Rudy and sisters Grace and...
Claudio "Gigger" Ortiz
Oct 9, 2022
Claudio “Gigger” Ortiz 82, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly October 9, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ernestino and Domitila Ortiz; siblings Patricio Ortiz, Henry Chemo Ortiz and Victor Ortiz; son-in-law John Martinez; and nephew Danny "Bamba" Ortiz.
Claudio was an amazing athlete in his younger years and was actually drafted to play...
Catherine Visarraga
Oct 6, 2022
Catherine V. Visarraga was born September 14, 1967, and peacefully passed away on October 6, 2022. Catherine known to most as Cathy or Cath was a loving wife, mother, daughter and grandmother, sister. She is survived by her husband Eugene, sons Geno (Savana) and Reyes (Cherise), her puppy Duke, mother Betty, mother-in-law, Oralia, sisters Yolanda (Eddie), Yvonne (Grace), Alex (Julie),...
Albert Simms
Oct 5, 2022
Albert Simms, age 77, a resident of Pilar, passed away on October 5, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Albert Simms has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
