Virginia Padilla
Oct 10, 2020
Virginia (Vivianna Maya) Padilla passed away peacefully in bed, surrounded by her family, on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was as an amazing artist who was talented in many art forms, including micaceous clay pottery, silver jewelry, sewing, and beadwork. As she would say, a “jack of all trades, master of all.” Orphaned as a baby,...
Leighton Keith
Oct 8, 2020
Leighton Keith, 64, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Luther and Helen Keith and mother in-law Shirley Brouman. Leighton owned and operated along with his wife Debra, Taos Art Supply. Leighton enjoyed spending time outdoors, going hiking, being adventurous and especially enjoyed doing photography....
Tomas C. Gallegos
Oct 7, 2020
Tomas (Mote) Gallegos, 66, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Tomas was born December 21, 1953, he was an outgoing, kind-hearted and loving man and will be missed by his family and friends.
He...
Jose Max Tafoya
Oct 6, 2020
Jose Max Tafoya earned his angel wings on October 6, 2020. His journey began on March 27, 1928 to Mardoqueo Tafoya and Cecilia Tafoya Candelario in Black Lake, New Mexico. Jose was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sophie Tafoya, his parents Mardoqueo and Cecilia Tafoya, his brother; Joe Tafoya, his sisters; Emily Padilla and Elevina...
Paula Romero Santistevan
Sep 26, 2020
Paula Romero Santistevan, 50, a resident of Aurora CO, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jake and Eufelia Romero and maternal grandfather, Abenicio Lucero. Paula is survived by her husband Gilbert Santistevan; parents, Gasper and Estella Romero; siblings, Julian Romero (Gemarie), Annmarie Muniz (Jason); nieces and nephews, Julian, Moses...
Chris Jurgensen
Sep 24, 2020
Chris Jurgensen, 63, a resident of Dallas TX, passed away unexpectedly while in Angel Fire on September 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Betty Jurgensen; and brother Michael Jurgensen. Chris loved New Mexico, being born and raised in Albuquerque he knew one day that he and his wife would return and live the...
Jacquelyn Ward
Sep 22, 2020
Jacquelyn Diane Ward age 76, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020.
Jacquelyn grew up in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. She became a successful Cosmetologist and Esthetician with a loyal following over the years. She lived most of her life in Washington State until 2018 when she moved to Taos to...
Sue Foster
Sep 22, 2020
Sue Foster age 81, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Ora Lee Skipworth; brothers Bud Skipworth, Kay Lee Skipworth, and sister Jimmie Davies.
Sue was a very loving and caring woman. She worked for many years at Taos Pharmacy and...
Richard "Dickie" Arellano
Sep 9, 2020
Richard “Dickie” Arellano, 69, a resident of Arroyo Hondo passed away on September 9, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Eli and Gloria Arellano; grandparents Narciso and Maria Arellano, and Papi and Patrocina Vigil.
Dickie was a huge Dallas Cowboy fan, he was a sports fanatic who...
David G. Koziol
Sep 9, 2020
David G. Koziol, age 58, resident of Taos, New Mexico, transitioned from this life on September 9, 2020. David had been ill with cancer for quite some time but had handled his illness with his usual patience and positivity. David had an unending love for all his family and friends, especially his sweet wife Julianne Ardemagni and he was...
Jessica Archuleta
Sep 8, 2020
Jessica Archuleta age 38, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Cerro, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Joe Archuleta, Antonio Marquez and Juan and Maria Chavez; cousin Lisa Archuleta and her partner Gary Cisneros.
Jessica is survived by her children Jesus Rael, Joel Rael, Ashleigh...
Consuelo Duran
Sep 7, 2020
Consuelo Duran, 87, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Duran; parents, Jesus and Maria Montoya; siblings, Adelaida Montoya, Edwardo Montoya, Della MaCabe, Betty Briley, Epiminia (Pepper) Martinez, and Margaret Rollins. Consuelo was a caring and loving woman who loved all of...
Diana Hammer
Sep 7, 2020
Diana J. Hammer age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her son Julian Maestas; parents Bences and Corina Maestas; siblings Julian and Johnny Maestas, Porfie Montoya; and parents-in-law Samuel and Margie Hammer; in-laws Tony Valdez, Gregorio Gonzales, Ted Lopez, Ida Chavez and many...
George Michael Spurgeon
Sep 5, 2020
George Michael Spurgeon, 72, a resident of Eagles Nest passed away September 5, 2020, burial will take place in Camp Verde, AZ.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Spurgeon; Father George Spurgeon; brother Steven Spurgeon and Son Steve Spurgeon.
He is survived by his beautiful daughters Shawnee Spurgeon and Santee Spurgeon; sons Michael Chiado,...
Valentin "Little Val" Jr. Espinoza
Sep 4, 2020
Valentin Espinoza Jr. (Little Val), 36, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on September 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his great grandpa, Valentin Espinoza, great grandma Frances Espinoza, grandma, Jenni Espinoza, grandpa, Alex Espinoza, grandpa, Ernie Lucero, grandpa, Lino Lucero, great grandma, Felima Espinoza, and cousin Joshua Lucero. Val was a very kind...
Leo M. Ortiz
Sep 4, 2020
Leo M. Ortiz, 37, a resident of Cerro, passed away on September 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ortiz and uncles, Greg and Abel Jr. Gomez. Leo was an amazing man who had a heart of gold. He was very kind and always willing to help others that were in need no matter...
Laverne Cisneros
Sep 3, 2020
Laverne Cisneros fell asleep in death on September 3rd, 2020. Laverne was born on September 18, 1957 and raised in Questa New Mexico.
Laverne is preceded in death by her Parents Lionel & Eralia Cisneros, Granddaughter Iazabella Arguello, Brother Lionel Cisneros Jr, Special Uncle Castulo Ortiz, Parents-in-law Elvira & Wallace Cisneros, Sister-in- law Helen Aragon, Brother-in-Law Melvin...
Artemio Daniel Terrazas
Sep 3, 2020
Artemio Daniel Terrazas, 44, of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on September 3rd, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfonso Terrazas; mother, Lucia Soto; brother Noel Terrazas; sister Elena Terrazas; In-laws Frank and Rose Olonia.
Artemio was a contractor and worked construction in the Taos area. He was a very hard worker and well-traveled....
Jean L. Hitchcock
Aug 29, 2020
Jean Laurance Hitchcock, 95, of El Prado, NM passed away on the morning of August 29,2020. She passed away peacefully with her family close by.
Born May 24, 1925 in San Bernardino, CA and was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Lessie Laurance; loving husband Donald J. Hitchcock; sister Berta and loving friend and confidant...
Michelle R. Flores Sanchez
Aug 28, 2020
Michelle R. Flores Sanchez, 47, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. She died following a courageous battle with cancer for the last year. Michelle was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the past eight years and was a former resident of Taos New Mexico.
She was born...
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