Dolores Sandoval
Jul 24, 2022
Dolores Estela Miera – Sandoval, 90 of El Prado, New Mexico peacefully passed on July 24, 2022. Lolita spent a great deal of her life in Ogden, Utah where she engaged in her passion as a licensed Cosmetologist styling the latest hair trends. She returned to Taos in 1976 to be closer to her roots. In 1994 she served...
James Lanigan
Jul 22, 2022
James Lanigan, age 64, a resident of Borger TX, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of James Lanigan has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Patricia Ann McKee
Jul 22, 2022
Patricia Ann McKee December 29, 1953 - July 22, 2022 Love is the soul's light, the taste of morning, no me, no we, no claim of being. - Rumi Patti passed peacefully at home with grace and love by her side, as rainbows lit up the Taos evening sky. A classic beauty with exquisite taste, she was a devoted mother, activist, masseuse,...
Nancy Robinson
Jul 21, 2022
Nancy Robinson, age 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022.
Nancy Helen Robinson was born January 10, 1938 in Hawthorne, California to father Dario and mother Muriel Robinson. She attended Lutheran Church Missouri Synod elementary school through the eighth grade. She graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, California in 1955 where...
Utilia Salazar
Jul 21, 2022
Utilia Salazar 94, a resident of Cerro, passed away July 21, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband Adonias Salazar; son Teddy Salazar; parents Amado & Beatrice Quintana; brothers Chris Gallegos, Adonario Gallegos, Arsenio Gallegos and Duby Quintana.
Utilia is survived by her children Fidelas Portillo (Ralph), Lora Sanchez (Jim), DeAnn Vigil (Michael);...
Zachary Kauffman
Jul 19, 2022
Zachary Kauffman, age 45, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Zachary Kauffman has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Margaret Pacheco
Jul 15, 2022
Margaret (Margie) Pacheco age 74, born in Taos, NM on September 20, 1947, peacefully passed away at home July 15, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her father Alfonso Pacheco, Sr. and mother Corina Pacheco; brothers George, Lupe and Alfonso Jr. Pacheco, sister Bennie Cortez; and boyfriend Richard Sawtelle.
Margie is survived by her...
Gerald Gene Nailor
Jul 15, 2022
Gerald Gene Nailor from the Pueblo of Picuris passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022. He devoted many years of service as a Governor and Lt. Governor for the Pueblo of Picuris. He had a love and passion for art and spent most of his time painting and sharing his beautiful pieces with family, friends, museums and many others....
Carmelita Maria Lucero
Jul 14, 2022
Carmelita Maria Lucero of Amalia, NM was 95 years old and was born on May 19, 1927, and peacefully passed away on July 14, 2022. Carmelita was born to Juan Benito and Raquel Trujillo in Amalia, NM and raised by her grandparents Genaro and Andrea Gonzales in Amalia. She passed peacefully at home surround by loving family. Carmelita was preceded...
Susan Wilson
Jul 11, 2022
Susan Wilson, age 87, a resident of Red River passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Vermont. The family of Susan Wilson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Theresa Griego
Jul 7, 2022
Our loving mother Theresa Griego sadly passed away on July 7th, 2022, at the age of 72. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her and welcomed all who came into her life with open arms and a warm smile. She participated in various community events as a member and president of the Sacred Heart...
Jill Gibson
Jul 5, 2022
Jill Marguerite Gibson passed away July 5, 2022, peacefully while surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of two children born to William and Helen (Miller) Vorheis on September 30, 1944, in Santa Clara, California.
The family moved to San Francisco, California where she spent most of her youth through early adulthood. Jill began working at...
Eli Martinez
Jul 3, 2022
Eli J. "Chuco Lee" Martinez Our loving Father passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022 in Taos, NM, he was 87 years old. Eli was born in Amalia NM on August 13, 1934 to Philipe & Eloisa Martinez.
He is preceded in death by his son’s Randy and Jude Martinez, his parents Philipe & Eloisa Martinez, siblings...
Judith Ann King Anderson
Jul 1, 2022
Judith Ann King Anderson was the first born of Wilbur and Gladys King. Born in Harlingen, TX into an Air Force family, Judith’s frequent family moves instilled in her a lifelong love of travel.
Judith graduated from Kaiserslautern American High School in 1962 while her father was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base. It was not long...
Suzanne Pierce
Jun 29, 2022
Our beloved Suzanne Pierce made her transition on June 29, 2022 in the company of her husband Dave, her son Chris and dear friends. They report her transition was as graceful as Suzanne always was. Suzanne is well known in Taos for her service to Unity of Taos where she was Board President for the last 12 years, and at the...
David P. Vargas
Jun 28, 2022
David P. Vargas, age 68, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Vargas; parents, Felix and Eduvigen Vargas; his brother, Timmy Vargas, and parents-in-law, Palemon and Ofelia Mondragon and brother in-law Pedro Chavez. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the...
Leopold Baminger
Jun 25, 2022
Leopold Baminger, age 72, a resident of San Cristobal, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022. A full obituary and service announcements are pending at this time and will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of Leopold Baminger has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Candido "Candy" Mondragon
Jun 24, 2022
Candido “Candy” Mondragon, age 86 a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clorinda Mondragon; parents, Jose Olmedo and Hipalita Mondragon; siblings, Lilly Peck, Ernest Mondragon, Otilia “Tillie” Vigil, Margaret Blea, Steve Mondragon, and Arturo “Art” Mondragon. Candy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. ...
Joe L. Mondragon
Jun 23, 2022
Joe L. Mondragon a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 23, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose D. and Martha Mondragon and sister Dolores Martinez. Joe L. Mondragon was a retired teacher and principal who received his teaching degree from Highlands University and a master’s degree from Adams State University. Joe...
Gary Coggins
Jun 22, 2022
Gary Coggins age 77, passed away on June 22, 2022, in his home with his beloved wife Evelyn by his side. Gary was born and raised in Arkansas City Kansas. After high school he received an appointment to West Point. As a career Army Officer, Gary served in numerous countries and positions. A Vietnam Veteran, he retired in 1989....
