Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens
Manuel M. Maestas
Apr 18, 2022
Manuel Martin Maestas, born January 1, 1967, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his son Manuel Maestas, Jr.; grandfather Joe Alex Maestas, Sr.; uncle Joe Alex Maestas, Jr.; sister-in-law Claudia Maestas; stepdad Wilbert Vigil; cousins Nathaniel Maestas, Albert Trujillo, Keenan Cordova...
Gabriel L. Vallejos
Apr 15, 2022
Gabriel L. Vallejos 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully April 15, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Pulidor & Ignacia Vallejos; and siblings Joe C. Vallejos, Rosalie Chacon and Glenda Anaya.
Gabriel is survived by his son Robert Whitson; siblings Ernest Vallejos (Anita), Gustavo Vallejos (Roberta), Becky Aragon, Geneva Pacheco...
William Lowber Welsh
Apr 14, 2022
William Lowber Welsh, age 83, passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac event on April 14, 2022, at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Lowber was a lifelong artist who took pleasure in creating sculptures, wood furniture, pottery, and paintings. He was a laid-back man who loved being outside and basking in the sun on his back patio. He could...
William DeLong
Apr 13, 2022
William DeLong, age 75, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022. A private service will be held at a later date. The family of William DeLong has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Eddie L. Jaramillo
Apr 12, 2022
Eddie L. Jaramillo age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, with a large extended family in Taos, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, with friends and family at his bed side.
He is preceded in death by his parents Andres and Antonita Jaramillo; sister Jane Moya; and grandparents Miguel & Lougarita Sanchez of Albuquerque.
Eddie is...
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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