Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens
Modesto Cisneros
Feb 7, 2022
Modesto Cisneros, age 92, a resident of Questa passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted family on February 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rosita and son James; parents Francisco and Corina Cisneros; brothers Frank, Fabian (Pressy) and Jose Cisneros, and sister Josie (Gilbert) Gonzales; nephews Earl Gonzales and daughter Clarrisa, and...
Vicky R. Martinez
Feb 7, 2022
Vicky R. Martinez age 62, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos, passed away peacefully, February 7, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her father Ted Anaya; and brothers Richard and Leonard Anaya.
Vicky is survived by her husband Robert Martinez; children Matthew Martinez (Melissa), Jeanine Brown, Nadine Martinez, and Stephanie Martinez; grandchildren...
Ruben M. Rubito Martinez
Feb 5, 2022
Ruben M. “Rubito” Martinez age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on February 5, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ruben & Frutosa Martinez; grandson Arturo “Wedo” Suazo; and in-laws Jose L. & Bonnie Cortez.
Ruben is survived by his wife of 56 years Margaret...
Stephanie Ann Gilbert
Feb 3, 2022
Stephanie Ann Gilbert age 64, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly February 3, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Orville and Catherine Gilbert; sisters Melody Nicholson, Michelle Teter, Danielle Holloway, Bernadette Yates and Annette Demel.
Stephanie was employed at Taos Herb Company for 17 years. She loved to spend time in...
Berlinda Arellano Roberts
Jan 31, 2022
Berlinda Arellano Roberts age 55, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Amalia, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her father Rosendo Arellano; grandparents Miguel & Eufemia Arellano and Epimenio & Benina Archuleta; aunts and uncles Anthony Archuleta, Joe Archuleta, Johnny Archuleta, Epi Archuleta, Jr., Elmer Arellano, Everto Arellano, Eloy Arellano, Suzie...
Michael Romero
Jan 28, 2022
Michael “Mike” Romero was called to heaven on January 28, 2022. Michael was a veteran of the Vietnam War, he served our country with great pride. He loved the outdoors and fishing.
Michael was welcomed with love into heaven by his wife Francine Velarde-Romero; parents, Elias and Agapita Romero; siblings, Gilbert and Elias Romero Jr, Irene Martinez,...
Carmen Romero Velarde
Jan 28, 2022
Carmen Romero Velarde of Ranchos De Taos was born on July 1, 1928. The Lord welcomed her home into His Kingdom on January 28, 2022. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Carmen was known and recognized for her amazing adobe work that she and her sons...
Lorenzo Ortiz
Jan 27, 2022
Jose Antonio “Lorenzo Ortiz” was born and raised in Talpa, New Mexico. He spiritually left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday January 27, 2022 at the age of 86.
He was preceded in death by his father Jose Rafael, mother Frances Ortiz, sister Claudia Rothstein, brother Alex Ortiz and granddaughter Baby Anaya. Lorenzo worked hard...
David Flores
Jan 26, 2022
David Flores age 55, a resident of Questa passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents David & Barbara Flores; brother Abel Flores; uncle Theodore Flores; grandmother Dora Montoya and grandfather Eloy Flores; grandson Raymond Abel Rael.
David is survived by his children Kristin Flores Morris (David), Kelly Saiz...
Johnny Medina
Jan 24, 2022
Johnny Medina, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and resident of Vadito, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Andres and Isabel Medina, and three brothers, Gilbert, Benito, and Orlando. He is survived by his cherished wife, Doris Medina of 58 years. He is proud father...
Terry Robert Wolff
Jan 20, 2022
Terry R. Wolff age 78, a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly January 20, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents Art and Evelyn Richart.
Terry was a very talented Artist, specializing in woodworking and sign making, with most of his woodwork displayed at various businesses around Taos. He was a very loving...
Virgil Gomez
Jan 20, 2022
Virgil Wayne Gomez age 73 of Questa, NM passed away peacefully on January 20, 2022, at Loveless Heart Hospital in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his son, daughter and son-in-law. Virgil is preceded in death by his father Virgilio Gomez, son Paul (Geno) Aguilar, sister Jenny Gomez, his beloved infant grandson Jonathan Montoya, nephew Gerald Gallegos, brothers-in-law David Maes, Senator Carlos...
William Paschall
Jan 15, 2022
William Paschall, age 71, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2021. No public services will be held in Taos. The family of William Paschall has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019.
Charles Flaig
Jan 13, 2022
FLAIG, Charles F. "Chuck" age 54 of Somerville, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Taos, New Mexico. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on April 21, 1967 the son of Harry J. and Bonnie (Hutzelman) Flaig Jr. Chuck was a veteran serving in the Marine Corp. Survivors include five brothers, Steve, Robert, George (Opal), Frank (Tina), and...
Frank D. Davis
Jan 11, 2022
Franklin Dalton Davis, II was born in Amarillo, Texas and left peacefully on January 11, 2022 after suffering from pancreatic cancer.
Frank graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas with a Ph.D. in Psychology. He had a private practice, worked with inmates in prison, and retired as the 504 Coordinator from the Plano Independent...
Urban R. Romero Jr.
Jan 10, 2022
On Monday, January 10th, 2022, Urban R. Romero Jr; loving husband, father, grandfather, and proud Vietnam veteran passed away at the age of 80.
Urban was born on July 14th, 1941 in Talpa. He served his country with great pride (2 years in Vietnam for the US Army and 4 years with the US National Guard).
...Rudy A. Romero
Jan 10, 2022
Rudy Alex Romero, 57, of Vadito, current resident of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, passed away at his home on January 10, 2022. Rudy was a Tender and Doting Father and Grandfather, Kind and Loving Husband, Affectionate Son, Jokester Uncle, Caring and helpful Brother, Warm-hearted Nephew, Generous Appreciative and Devoted Friend.
Amberlee, heartbroken, called family members on Monday January...
Arthur E. Vargas
Jan 7, 2022
Arthur E. Vargas 77 years passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2022. He was born to Robert and Martha Vargas on April 2, 1944 in San Francisco, Calif. He was also known as Arturo and Art to family and friends.
Arthur served his country in the United States Air Force from 1963-1967 and in the Army National...
Fernando A. Tafoya
Jan 5, 2022
Fernando Angelo Tafoya passed away on January 5, 2022 at home in Taos, New Mexico, he was 86 years old.
Angelo, as he was known, was a kind and loving man who enjoyed listening to jazz and watching game shows with his wife. He was much admired for his quiet strength by his family. He was a...
Richard Trujillo
Jan 4, 2022
Richard Lawrence Trujillo (59) a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022. He is survived by his mother Ruby; son Diego (Miriam) and grandchildren; Nicholous and Shaolin. He was preceded in death by his father Elias, sister Pamela and mother of his son Louise Martinez. Born and raised in Taos, he had deep family roots, many...
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