Obituary Listing

Jeanie Phillips Milller

Apr 11, 2022

Jeanie Phillips Miller, age 68, a resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents George and Zeke Phillips.  Jeanie was an original hippie girl that loved to spend time outdoors riding on Harley Motorcycles and visiting with veterans. She was a very kind and giving person that would help...

Terry Padilla

Apr 6, 2022

Theresa A. Padilla (Terry) age 79, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents Fidel & Filomena Martinez; brother John (Shorty) Martinez; grandfather Eduardo (Pappi) Martinez, grandmother Agapita Gonzales; and grandson David Martinez, Jr.

Terry is survived by her husband George Padilla, Sr.; her...

Kenneth Ivey

Apr 3, 2022

Kenneth Ivey, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2022.  A full obituary and service announcements are pending at this time and will be posted and announced as soon as they become available.  The family of Kenneth Ivey has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019...

Leo Martinez

Apr 2, 2022

Leo Martinez, 75, of Costilla, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 26 years, Teresa Martinez; his parents Fidel and Eutilia Martinez; and brother Fidel Martinez.

Leo was born December 9,1946 in Costilla, New Mexico, a son of the late...

Jonathan Sandoval

Mar 31, 2022

Jonathan “Stud” Sandoval age 49, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cecilia Trujillo Martinez (Tom Martinez) and Donald Sandoval; grandparents Juan & Sara Trujillo.

Jonathan loved to create woodcarvings, especially crosses and hearts, he also enjoyed tile work and plastering.  He enjoyed spending time...

Ronald Lynn

Mar 30, 2022

Ronald Lynn, age 86, a resident of Dixon, passed away on March 30, 2022.  No public services will be held.  The family of Ronald Lynn has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Julie Burke

Mar 29, 2022

Julie Anne Burke, a resident of Taos, NM unexpectedly passed away on March 26, 2022.  She was born on October 11, 1966 at Ft. Benning, GA.

She is survived by her father, James Burke; mother Carol Burke; sister Jennifer Hixon; stepmother Sharon Burke; mother’s partner Gilbert Kirchoff; nephew Maxwell Hixon and niece Chloe Hixon.

Julie...

Jose Wallace Epifano Salazar

Mar 24, 2022

Jose Wallace Epifaño Salazar age 79, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022.  He was a dedicated husband, father and grandpa.

He was preceded in death by his precious, beautiful daughter Jennifer Salazar; parents Levi and Irene Salazar; siblings Ismael, Ramon, Abel Salazar, Josephina “Fefa” Esquibel and Eloida Garcia.

He was better known and respected...

Carson Park

Mar 20, 2022

Carson Daniel Park, age 35, a resident of Latir, passed away on March 20, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Carson Daniel Park, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Joe Torres

Mar 18, 2022

A truer cowboy you will be hard pressed to find. Joe was a cowboy’s cowboy: ruggedly handsome good looks, rough, weather beaten hands forged in hard work, and a community-minded spirit that had him involved in so many organizations. He had convictions that ran deep; if you knew him, you knew where he stood. He endured pressures and challenges...

Andres Jesus Chavez

Mar 17, 2022

Andres J. Chavez 27, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away March 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father Cruz G. Chavez, II; great-grandparents Manuel & Rafaelita Gurule, George & Manuelita Chavez, Elizardo & Aneda Lopez, and Hernando Jaramillo; uncle Billy Trujillo.

Andres was a very...

Thomas Krasovec

Mar 16, 2022

 Thomas Krasovec, 75, died March 16, 2022 at his home in Taos New Mexico after a long illness.  He is survived by his wife Ruth (Larcom) of Taos, daughters Karen Krasovec of Colorado Springs and Mary Krasovec of Rye NY and grandson Joshua Krasovec of Oak Hill FL.  He loved them very much; they were his pride and...

Marten "Marty" Pacheco

Mar 14, 2022

Marten “Marty" Pacheco, 69, a resident of Pueblo, Colorado passed away on March 14, 2022.

Marten was born on March 24, 1952 born to Macario Pacheco and Sandra Livingston. The family moved to California and then Sandra moved her children to Colorado. Marty spent a lot of his time in Costilla as an adult. His passion for...

Robert Bobby "Hoss" Archuleta

Mar 11, 2022

Robert Bobby Archuleta 77, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Severo Archuleta and Anselma Sandoval; siblings Steve Archuleta, Frank Archuleta, Tony Archuleta, Ricardo Archuleta, Mary Sandoval; and nephew Sammy Mascarenas.

Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He...

Abel Virgil Gomez

Mar 9, 2022

A person who we have all come to love and cherish for many years.

Abel Virgilio Gomez was a caring man, with a heart of gold, who was always helping his family & friends, passed away on March 9, 2022.  He was born to Eva & Estevan Gomez in Cerro, NM on July 27, 1941.

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Nicole Valerio

Mar 8, 2022

Nicole Valerio age 33, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother Roberta Valerio; grandparents Francis & Beatrice Valerio; and aunt Renetta Valerio.

She was an amazing and caring mother, who adored her daughter dearly.

Nicole is survived by her daughter Sammie Gomez;...

David Lee Martinez

Mar 7, 2022

David Lee Martinez "Tops" age 61, a resident of Cordillera, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his brother Roque Martinez; grandparents Teresina & Edwardo Gutierrez; and Luis & Drucilla Martinez; plus, many other family members.

David was a very outgoing man who lived life to its fullest. He was also...

Gail Viola

Mar 7, 2022

Gail Viola of Taos, NM, and formerly of Los Angeles, California, passed away on March 7, 2022.

She is survived by her sister Brenda Zwicker of Henderson, NV; also nephews Scott and Steven Johnson of Denver, CO, and niece Lorna Elder of Denver, CO.

Prior to moving to Taos 25 years ago, Gail had an...

Margie Sandoval

Mar 6, 2022

Margie Sandoval, age 66, a lifelong resident of Rio Lucio, NM went to be with our Lord on March 6, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Margie was dedicated to anything she applied herself to in life.  She was a hard worker, always working more than one job to provide for her three children. She always focused on...

Steven Huck

Mar 6, 2022

Steven James Huck, age 58, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Steven James Huck has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019