Obituary Listing

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

Ole Arthur Johnson

Mar 4, 2022

Ole Arthur Johnson left our world on Friday March 4 suddenly, doing what he loved to do praying and worshiping our Yah, from a sudden brain stroke.

He was born January 13, 1954 in Valpariaso, Indiana to Genevieve and Orville Ralph Johnson. Moved to Houston, Texas shortly after graduating, then New Orleans, and the remainder of his...

Judi G. Friday

Mar 1, 2022

On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, Judith Anne Galles Friday earned her wings and joined other loved ones in heaven. Born on December 14, 1941, she was preceded in death by her adoring husband, Larry Martin Friday, her parents Herbert Lee Galles, Jr. and Fern Livingston Galles (Gigi and Papa), adoring grandparents Mary Virginia Blanton Livingston (Nana), and Herbert Louis...

Megan McClellan

Feb 26, 2022

Megan McClellan, age 88, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Megan McClellan has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Juan O. Velasquez

Feb 25, 2022

Juan O. Velasquez (also known as Toby) entered eternal rest on February 25, 2022 at his home in Llano De La Yegua, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3-sisters Emily Fuller, Sadie Quintana, Adonelia Maestas and only brother Manuel Velasquez.

He was born on May 12, 1932 in El Valle, NM to...

Sarah Sadie Aguilar

Feb 22, 2022

Sarah Sadie Aguilar, age 75, a resident of Las Trampas passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Aguilar, parents Enrique and Sofia Lopez, brother Raymond Lopez, sister Roselia Vigil, and brother-in-law Ben Vigil who were like second parents to her and father-in-law Anselmo Aguilar....

William Jackson Jr

Feb 19, 2022

William Jackson, age 90 a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2022 at the Taos Living Center.  He is preceded in death by his wife Diana Jackson and his parents. He his survived by numerous family members and close and cherished friends.  He proudly served his country as a pilot in the US Navy and Air...

Germaine Bartlett Graff

Feb 18, 2022

Germaine Bartlett-Graff was born on June 18, 1984, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She grew up in Guadalupita and Taos, where she spent time when not in school participating in ballet, camping, rafting, and skiing. She graduated from Taos High School in 2002 and then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies and psychology at the University...

Phillip Hughes

Feb 16, 2022

Phillip Hughes, age 77, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2022.  No public services will be held. The family of Phillip Hughes has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Brittany Hernandez

Feb 16, 2022

Brittany Hernandez age 19, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2022.

She is survived by her parents Manuel & Guadalupe Hernandez; siblings Armida Hernandez (Jacob Padilla), Kimberly Hernandez and Manuelito Hernandez; grandparents Manuel & Conception Hernandez and Juana Tovar; aunts and uncles Fina Hernandez, Rosario Hernandez, Octavio Hernandez (Terry), Enrique Hernandez (Lola),...

Adelmo Rueben Medina

Feb 16, 2022

Adelmo Rueben Medina, 32, went to be with his Lord and Savior, February 16th, 2022. Adelmo was born on December 28th, 1989, in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School in 2008. He enjoyed many hobbies including music, chess, traveling, skiing, and cooking. In High School he performed with the Mariachi El Tigre, playing several instruments. Adelmo...

Jimmy Arellano

Feb 13, 2022

Jimmy Arellano age 50, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Amalia, passed away unexpectedly February 13, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Rosendo Arellano; sister Berlinda Arellano Roberts; grandparents Miguel and Eufemia Arellano, and Epimenio and Benina Archuleta; aunts and uncles Anthony Archuleta, Joe Archuleta, Johnny Archuleta, Epi Archuleta, Jr., Elmer Arellano, Everto...