Thomas "Cougar" Gutierrez
Nov 11, 2020
Thomas “Cougar” Gutierrez age 57, a resident of Cordillera passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 11, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo and Olivama Gutierrez; maternal grandparents Rudolfo and Maria Sanchez and paternal grandparents Felimon and Louisa Gutierrez.
Thomas served his country in the U.S. Army, later he...
Mario Lopez
Nov 10, 2020
Mario Lopez age 50, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Jose E. and Clorinda Valerio Romero; paternal grandparents Jose Ruben Lopez and Delia Casados Lopez; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mario worked for 25 years...
Marcella G. Martinez
Nov 9, 2020
Marcella G. Martinez age 81, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Antonio Martinez and Genova Suazo; siblings Alfonso Martinez, Rosita Martinez, Tony A. Martinez, Edgar L. Martinez, Alex G. Martinez, Michael Suazo, and Arthur Martinez.
Marcella was a caregiver for many years...
John Anthony Herrera
Nov 8, 2020
On August 19, 2020, John’s life was suddenly taken from those who loved him in many parts of the world. John is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fabian Archuleta from Questa, and his grandfather Francisco Herrera from Mexico. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mary Archuleta, his paternal grandmother, Margarita Herrera, daughter, Charlie Caglia Herrera, his mother...
Michael Gulevich
Nov 7, 2020
Michael Gulevich passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from an aortic aneurism at his home in El Prado on November 7, 2020. He was 59 years old.
Originally from California, Michael graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in English literature. After many adventures abroad and a wide variety of jobs, he established his own editorial business, preparing scientific papers for publication. Known affectionately about...
Amarante Jose (Mante) Chacon
Nov 7, 2020
Amarante Jose Chacon, a resident of Taos, was born on March 27, 1943, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. Mante was preceded in death by one son, Joseph and his two brothers, Robert and David. Mante is survived by his wife Gloria; his children Louella (Pat), Michael, Tim, Mante Jr. (Ernestine), and many grandchildren,...
Elvira Archuleta
Nov 4, 2020
Elvira Archuleta age 96, a resident of Cañon, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Felix N. Archuleta; grandchildren Anthony Romo and Kayla Valerio-Romo; siblings Flora Martinez, Aurora Battat, Toni Negrette, Billy Mares, Carlos Mares, Bobby Mares, Eugene Mares, Andy Mares and Adolfo Velasquez and adoptive mother, Elena Romero....
Alfred Isaac Mascarenas
Nov 2, 2020
Alfred Isaac Mascarenas age 50, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Constancia and George Martinez and Eulogia and Onofre Mascarenas; aunt Linda Lou Medina and uncle Pete Mascarenas.
Alfred was employed by Kit Carson Electric Co-op for over 15 years. He will...
Spirit Padilla
Nov 2, 2020
Spirit Padilla was born to Virginia Padilla in Santa Monica, CA on March 28, 1968. In 1986 he enlisted in the USAF where he was trained as a Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. In 2001, Spirit became a father to his beloved son Skyler Padilla. His death on September 25, 2020, was unexpected and difficult for his family, especially for...
Amber Taylor
Oct 31, 2020
Amber Taylor died at home on Oct. 31, 2020, just before sunset, from pancreatic cancer. She was 69 years old.
Amber was born December 13, 1950 at her family’s homestead in the bootheel of Missouri. A military childhood took her to San Antonio, California, Germany, Colorado Springs.
In 1957, the family made a trip to...
Anthony Kaluta
Oct 30, 2020
Anthony Kaluta, 77, a resident of Valdez, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2020. No public services will be held. The family of Anthony Kaluta, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Pastor Charley Leroy Rael II
Oct 27, 2020
Pastor Charley Leroy Rael II, 62, a resident of Talpa, was called home to our heaven with Gods’ Angels on October 27, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charley Rael and Mary Baxter; father-in-law Florencio Pacheco; grandparents Eloy and Loretta Rael and Antonio and Anita Archuleta.
Pastor Charley was the Pastor of...
John Montgomery
Oct 26, 2020
John Montgomery, 56, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2020. A full obituary and services announcements will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of John Montgomery has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Rafaelita Santistevan
Oct 25, 2020
Rafaelita Santistevan age 102, a resident of Lower Las Colonias passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 25, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Felix Santistevan, Sr.; daughter Yvonne Washington; grandson Jesus Santistevan; parents Francisco and Abenancia Esquibel; siblings Dorothy Maestas, Rose Pearson, Mary Rivera, Addie Quintana and Beatrice Mares.
...
Socorro Arvizo
Oct 23, 2020
Socorro Arvizo age 81, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her children Dora Trevizo, Luis Carlos Trevizo, Sonia Cordova; parents Epitacio Arvizo and Julia Flores; grandson Adrian Orozco; siblings Julieta Arvizo, Catalina Arvizo, Maria de la Paz Arvizo, and Juan Arvizo.
Socorro is survived...
Yolanda Suazo
Oct 23, 2020
Yolanda Suazo age 49, a resident of Pilar passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her father Max Suazo Jr.; brother Reggie Suazo; son Daniel Suazo; grandparents Max Sr. and Bersabe Suazo; Joe Romo and Mary Lucero.
Yolanda is survived by her children Marcos...
Leopoldo (Leo) Valencia
Oct 22, 2020
Leopoldo (Leo) Valencia 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on October 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Ignacio and Eulogia Valencia; parents in-law Jose G. and Senovia Sanchez; 3 daughters Mary and Jane Valencia and Bernice Trujillo; 2 grandsons Juanito and Julian Montoya; 6 brothers Elfidio, Alfredo, Pat, Juanito,...
Maria Remedios Maestas
Oct 20, 2020
María Remedios Maestas went to Our Lord after a long battle with cancer on October 20, 2020. Our Mellos was a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, sister and friend. Claudia was a co-owner of the Taos Chicharron Burritos. She loved Taos and had lived here longer than she did in Mexico. She was proud to be an American Citizen....
Monica T. Lucero
Oct 16, 2020
Monica Theresa Lucero a beloved mother and longtime nurse in the Taos Community passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her mother Violeta Salazar-Velasquez; her brothers Armando and Mario Velasquez.
Monica is survived by her father Albert Velasquez; children Jessica, Vanessa and...
Bernd (Bernie) Neumann
Oct 16, 2020
Bernd (Bernie) Neumann, 77, a resident of Pilar, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife Georgia on October 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Margarete Neumann. Bernd owned and operated a business with his wife in the Taos Plaza for many years, He loved and adored his family dearly and will...
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