Obituary Listing

Jun 20, 2020

Lois Hembree, 92, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday June 20, 2020.  A full obituary and service announcements will be posted as soon as they become available.  The family of Lois Hembree has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jun 20, 2020

Victoria “Vicky” L. Anglada, 60, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Anglada; grandparents, Modesto and Mary Jane Borrego, and Ramon and Lisaida Anglada. Victoria worked for many years around Taos and Espanola in our movie theaters (Taos Plaza, Storyteller, and Starlight Drive – In, in...

Jun 19, 2020

Linda S. Archuleta, 69, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Tessie Gordon; in-laws, Jose Damian and Eliza Archuleta; and great grandchild Baby Angel.  Linda proudly served her country in the U.S. Army and was the first female to...

Jun 16, 2020

Peter Koyote Boyer, age 72, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Vesta Boyer; siblings Milan Frost Boyer, Josephine Boyer and Creed H. Boyer. Peter loved to travel the country sharing peace and love. Eventually settling here in Taos. He had a desire...

Jun 11, 2020

Aurelia Arellano, 84, a resident of Costilla, passed away on Thursday June 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Per her requests all services will be in Thornton Colorado where she will be laid to rest at Highland Hills Cemetery.  The family of Aurelia Arellano has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....

Jun 10, 2020

Sofia C. Cisneros, 79, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 10, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Cornelio Cisneros Jr; son Arnie Cisneros Sr; parents Maxwell and Katie Martinez; sister, Juanita Martinez, and brother Antonio Martinez.  Sofia was a woman who had amazing strength and compassion, she was always willing to help...

Jun 8, 2020

Bernabe P. Struck age 89, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on June 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores T. Struck; daughter Martie Struck Miera; parents Meliton and Clorinda Struck; in-laws Meliton and Elena Trujillo; brother Willie Struck; sisters Cecilia Jimenez, Rosa Simpson, and Luz Trujillo.

Bernabe proudly...

Jun 6, 2020

Kevin Bural, 60, passed away on June 6, 2020. Services and burial will take place in Amarillo Texas. The family of Kevin Bural has entrusted the care of their loved on to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.

Jun 4, 2020

Nancy McWilliams (06-16-43 – 06-04-20) was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend.  After a long illness, Nancy passed away peacefully in her home with her husband, Owen of 44 years, by her side.  Nancy and Owen made their home in Taos, New Mexico, surrounded by beautiful views of the mountains and nature.  Nancy was a dedicated...

Jun 1, 2020

John J. Ray, 68, resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away at the Taos Living Center on Monday, June 1, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. John was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Gladys M. Ray; sister Bernarda Lasater of Tacoma, Washington; brother-in-law Tom Fuentes, of Truchas, NM. He is survived by his sister Ignacia (Ina)...

May 31, 2020

Nikolas Martinez age 29, a resident of Valdez, gained his Angel Wings and entered the Gates of Heaven on May 31, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father Leebert Santistevan; great-grandparents Francisco and Angelina Martinez; and George and Manuelita Chavez; special aunt Loretta DeHerrera; cousins George Paul Salazar, Maria Christina Valdez, Sarah Michelle Gonzales, Cruz...

May 22, 2020

Katherine Louise Jones, age 64, passed away May 22, 2020 following a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 8, 1955 in Clovis, New Mexico to Richard and Lois Jones (nee Chambliss), the youngest of three children.

Kathy proved to be incredibly talented as a child, starting out with dance lessons and developing into a...

May 21, 2020

Rolaine Kellepourey, 67, of Ranchos de Taos, succumbed to cancer on May 21, 2020.

She is survived by her husband Charles McClain, daughter Shana Oberg (Albuquerque), grandson Brendan Oberg (Albuquerque), and sister Karla Kellepourey (Albuquerque).  She also has numerous cousins and relatives in the Detroit area where Rolaine was born and raised.

A bartender all...

May 19, 2020

Richard “Rich” Levy age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents. Rich was a kind person, who always saw the good in people. He never complained about anything and was always willing to help those in need.   He loved to listen to music especially The Beatles...

May 18, 2020

Vanda Shanley, 91, a resident of Red River passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday May 18, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Shanley; children, Steven Michael Shanley and Lois Elaine Shanley; and two brothers, Jerry and Glenn Vang. Vanda moved to Red River in 2002 after growing up in a small...

May 16, 2020

Longtime valley resident Susie Julia Jaramillo, 90, passed away on May 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the Evergreen Nursing Home in Alamosa. She was born on July 28, 1929 in Los Sauses, Colorado to Jose and Lucrecia Marquez. She married Arthur Ben Jaramillo, Sr. on October 13th, 1956. Susie loved spending time with her family and...

May 11, 2020

Laverne Alicia Martinez age 56, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Dora Salazar; father of her children Lenny Martinez; grandparents Seferino and Priscilla Suazo and Cassandra Salazar. Laverne was a beautiful soul, with a warm and caring heart.  She loved her entire...

May 8, 2020

Mary L. Lucero, 94, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday May 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lucero of Taos Pueblo; son, Richard Hernandez; grandson, Tobias Hernandez; great grandson PFC Ramon Mora Jr; parents, Richard F. and Elsie Van Valkenburgh; and brother Richard Van Valkenburgh.  Mary was...

May 7, 2020

Andres Elisio Montoya, 76, a resident of Des Montes, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2020.  Andres was born on February 9, 1944 to Andres and Valentina Montoya.  Andres served in the Army and was stationed in Germany.  While in the Army, he continued his courtship with Bernice and married the love of his life in 1967.  Together...