Obituary Listing

Charles Fleischner

Nov 20, 2021

Charles (Chuck) Fleischner passed away early on the 20th of November 2021 in Taos, NM. Chuck is survived by his two daughters; Maia (Bill Franz) and Samantha (Jonathan Winkle), his four grandchildren; Liberty, Justice, July and Forever and one great grandchild; Odin. Chuck was a charming, charismatic and dynamic man. His energy and storytelling will be profoundly missed by...

Dolores Pascuala Medina

Nov 18, 2021

Dolores Pascuala Medina age 87, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 18, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jose Meliton and Cruzita Medina; and great niece Jenna V. Trujillo. Dolores was a loving, caring, aunt who was devoted to her family and loved her family...

William Anthony Potter

Nov 15, 2021

William Potter, age 81 a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2021.  No public services will be held per his wishes.  The family of William Anthony Potter has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jose Patricio Lopez

Nov 14, 2021

Jose Patricio Lopez age 86, a resident of Peñasco who lived in Questa, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn Lopez; parents Juan Antonio and Maclovia Lopez; siblings Delfido Lopez, Ernestino Lopez, Liberato Lopez, Victor Lopez, Manuelita Sanchez, Louisa Lopez and Bertha Vigil.

Jose proudly served...

Lois West

Nov 13, 2021

Lois West, 74, passed away peacefully on 11/13/21. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence & Doris West and her cats, Miss Debbie and Mr. Mischief. She is survived by her brother, Roger West & his family, and by many friends across the nation. She loved her cats, gardening, flowers, nature & traveling. When she moved to...

Desiree Andrews

Nov 13, 2021

Desiree Andrews age 26, a resident of Santa Fe formerly of Taos, passed away peacefully November 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather Scott Andrews; close friends Jesse Long and Benjamin Cash.

Desiree was a loving and caring woman.  She will be missed by all her family and friends she helped and...

Martin Chavez

Nov 7, 2021

Martin D. Chavez Jr. passed away on November 7, 2021, at his home in El Prado of pancreatic cancer.

He is preceded in death by his parents Martin Sr. and Josie Chavez, son Martin Daniel Chavez, Father and Mother-in-law Ellis and Helen Harlan and sibling Edna Zamora.

He is survived by his wife of 51...

Ruben Reynaldo Quintana

Nov 6, 2021

Ruben Reynaldo Quintana resident of Cañon passed away on November 6, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cristobal and Katarina Quintana, daughter Carmella Quintana, grandson Ryan Chapleau Quintana, father-in-law Patricio Vigil, siblings Mary (Amadeo) Maes, Margie (Bonifacio) Fernandez, Cristobal (Addie) Quintana, Orlando (Viola) Quintana, Herman (Evangeline) Quintana, Alex Quintana, Leo (Margaret) Quintana, brother-in-law Aniceto...

Judith Schiavone

Nov 5, 2021

Judith Schiavone, age 70, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Judith Schiavone has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Sam Trujillo

Nov 3, 2021

Sam J. Trujillo, 65 of Penasco, NM passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.   He was born at the Red River Hatchery where his devoted father was employed.   Sam is preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Candida Trujillo of Taos.

Sam was a graduate of Taos High School...

Sabrina Carmel Davis

Nov 2, 2021

On the beautiful clear morning of Nov 2, 2021, our dear sweet sister, auntie, and friend Sabrina (Bean) Carmel Davis returned to the Creator. She was 58 years old. After a three-year battle with cancer, fighting until the end, Bean succumbed on her own terms with her family at her side.

Sabrina was born on October 6,...

Connie Pacheco

Nov 1, 2021

Consuelo “Connie” Martinez Pacheco, 73, of Taos passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, N.M. on November 1, 2021.

She was born into this life on September 16, 1948. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Orlando and Eloisa Martinez, son, Carlos “Charlie” Pacheco, grandson, Eric Taylor, father-in-law, Elizardo Pacheco, and brother-in-law, Bernie...

Irvin Aragon Dominguez

Oct 29, 2021

Irvin Aragon Dominguez, age 33, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Natalia Armendariz, Chalia Caraveo, Cleofas Dominguez, Julia Mungia, and Gabriel Aragon, and niece Ximena Aragon.  Irvin is survived by his wife, Crystal Hammer, his children, Irvin Jr, Angelica, Aayliyah, Ryan, and Sofia; parents,...

David Stark Blickenderfer

Oct 29, 2021

David Stark Blickenderfer was born on June 19, 1925 in Lancaster, PA. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 29, 2021 after a brief illness, in Taos, NM.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kaye Murphy Blickenderfer; father William Eugene Blickenderfer; mother Miriam May Stark; brother John William Blickenderfer and spouse; parents-in-law...

Annabelle "Bambi" Montoya

Oct 28, 2021

Annabelle “Bambi” Montoya age 67, a resident of Cañon, passed away unexpectedly October 28, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Montoya; parents Felimon & Sovieda Varos; grandparents Jose Leon Garcia and Adelia Padilla, Jose Mauricio Varos and Maria Acolonita Lopez;  siblings Orlando Varos, Benito Varos and Adelaida Vigil.

Annabelle is survived...

Samuel Fasnacht

Oct 27, 2021

Samuel B Fasnacht, our Uncle Sammy, passed away on October 27th 2021 under the loving care of The Bridge in Alamosa Colorado at 99 years of age with his niece JoLene (Fasnacht) Bullington at his side.

A gentle man, gentleman, small in stature, big in heart. He was always known to wear a dress shirt and slacks....

Richard Valdez

Oct 24, 2021

Richard Valdez age 55, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Juan Francisco Martinez & Angelina Martinez; paternal grandparents Francisco & Adelina Valdez; brother Paul Martinez; niece Sara Michelle Gonzales and nephew Nicolas Martinez.

Richard loved spending time in the outdoors, hunting and...

Juan "Johnny" Martinez

Oct 22, 2021

Juan Patricio "Johnny" Martinez passed from this life on October 22,2021. During his life Johnny was a wildland fire fighter with the US Forest Service for many years, he held jobs at Kachina Lodge, Friday Motors, Holiday Inn, El Pueblo Lodge and Taos Living Center doing various jobs. He also did private maintenance for different individuals and condominiums in...

Pauline Cartford

Oct 22, 2021

Pauline Cartford, 94, of Taos, NM, formerly of St. Paul, MN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Taos. Pauline will be laid to rest back home in Northfield, MN. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Alexis (Lexi) Trujillo

Oct 20, 2021

Alexis (Lexi) Trujillo age 25, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents and only surviving great-grandmother Ramona Trujillo.   Lexi is survived by her loving Partner Zane Reed and two girls Elani and Saroya Reed; parents- mother Kimberly Tafoya and stepdad Rick Fisher; father...