Obituary Listing

Antonio Archuleta

Jun 24, 2021

Antonio Archuleta age 67, a resident of Amalia passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Epimenio and Benina Archuleta; siblings Joe Archuleta (Clorinda), Johnny Archuleta, and Epimenio Archuleta, Jr.

Antonio loved to spend time outdoors fishing and hunting.  He worked for many years at various Ski areas...

Rudolfo Ortega

Jun 23, 2021

Rudolfo Ortega 98, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife Felonis Ortega; parents Fileberto and Rosenda Ortega; siblings Juan Ortega, Jose Ortega, Ernesto Ortega, Andres Ortega, Dora Munoz, and Aurora Duran; sons-in-law Nelson Aguilar and William Vigil.

Rudolfo loved to...

Jeremy Woolf

Jun 23, 2021

Jeremy Woolf, 45, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2021.  A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  The family of Jeremy Woolf has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Carl A. Calvert

Jun 16, 2021

Carried on despite Multiple Myeloma as he had lived his life, fighting the whole way, but on June 16, 2021, he finally gave up the fight and passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76.  Carl was a consummate philomath.  He began his lifelong pursuit of learning in Albuquerque graduating from Highland High School before...

Manuel Trujillo

Jun 15, 2021

Manuel Dave Trujillo was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on April 24, 1939. He passed away with his son at his side on June 15, 2021. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Leonardo Trujillo, Maria Encarnacion (Martinez) Trujillo, and Genevieve (LeFevre) Moya, and his son, David Trujillo.

Manuel grew up in Brighton, Colorado...

Baby Angel Gabriella Lopez

Jun 14, 2021

Baby Angel Gabriella Lopez entered the gates of heaven on June 14, 2021.

She was preceded in death by great-grandmother Ruby Archuleta; and cousin Andrew Segura.

Angel Gabriella is survived by her parents Gilbert Lopez and Angelica Archuleta; sisters Jasmine A. Lopez and Leah Lopez; grandparents David and Pamela Archuleta and Gilbert and Shirley Lopez;...

Robert S. Peel

Jun 12, 2021

Robert S.Peel, 81, passed away peacefully at home after suffering a severe stroke a week earlier. He cared deeply for the Taos community. He first visited Taos while consulting at Presbyterian Health Services in Albuquerque.  Like many, he and his wife immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of Taos and Northern New Mexico. Next came a strong interest...

Mark Litsey

Jun 7, 2021

Mark Litsey, 61, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2021.  No public services will be held. The family of Mark Litsey has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Patricia Ann Martinez

Jun 3, 2021

Patricia Ann Martinez, 75, a resident of Denver, passed away on June 3, 2021.  Rosary will be recited on Saturday June 12, 2021 at 12:15pm followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 1pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at the San Antonio Cemetery in Valdez.   The family of Patricia Ann Martinez has...

Dorothy Carol DeMarinis

May 31, 2021

Dorothy Carol DeMarinis, 83, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Dorothy Carol DeMarinis has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Mariano Morgas

May 29, 2021

Mariano Morgas 83, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away peacefully May 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Sara Morgas; siblings Isabel Medina, Gloria Vigil, Ernesto “Chopo” Morgas; in-laws David Martinez and Alice and Victor Goure, Josefita Varos, son-in-law Tony Miers, along with many other relatives.

Mariano worked for many...

Lydia Davis

May 27, 2021

Lydia Davis, 79, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Lydia Davis, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

David D. Cisneros

May 26, 2021

David D. Cisneros, 48, a resident of Questa, NM was called home to be with our only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 26, 2021.  He was born February 20, 1973 to Joe A. and Mary Ann Cisneros in Taos, NM and was the fourth of four children. David will be greatly missed by his family and those...

Carl Duran

May 23, 2021

Carl Duran 55, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Anselmo Duran; brother Albert Duran; infant brother Herman Duran; and grandparents Jose and Maria Arguello.

Carl is survived by his daughter Alicia Osborn (Ari), grandchildren Korie and Olivia Osborn; mother Edna Duran; siblings...

David Rule

May 21, 2021

David Rule, 66, a resident of Taos, passed away on May 21, 2021. Per his request burial will take place next to his parents in Hanna Oklahoma. The family of David Rule has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Agapita "Pita" M. Santistevan

May 18, 2021

On the beautiful rainy spring morning of May 18, 2021, our Lord extended his arms through those showering clouds and retrieved a most precious image of him to the paradise of heaven.

Agapita Regina Martinez de Santistevan passed away peacefully at home among her beloved family.  Agapita was born in Taos on September 7, 1927 to Leocadio...

Victor Lee Segura

May 13, 2021

Victor Lee Segura, 37, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 13, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Patsy Fresquez.

Victor is survived by his children Dominic Segura and Devinalee Segura; parents Anthony and Francella Segura (Jerry Trujillo); sisters Vanessa Pacheco (Raymond) and Moriah Segura (Gerardo Acosta); nieces and nephews...

Mark Garcia

May 9, 2021

On May 9, 2021, Mark Earnest Garcia passed away surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Embudo, NM to Bernie and Connie Garcia. Mark attended K-12 in Taos and played the trumpet in both marching and concert band. During his senior year, he was voted “Mr. Memory Lane” and his football team held the THS record from...

Daniel Stephen O’Connor

May 8, 2021

Daniel Stephen O’Connor died on April 1, 2021 in Oakland CA.  He is survived by his son, Zachary Orion; his siblings Claire Alison, Heather Lynn, Bradley Stuart, and Jennifer Lee; his Aunt Stacey and Uncle Jeff; and his many nieces and nephews.  Daniel had sadly been missing from his family for several years, and while the circumstances of his death are tragic, his family...

Sandra Lee O'Connor

May 8, 2021

Sandra Lee O’Connor (nee Smith) passed peacefully in Taos, NM on May 8th, 2021.  She chose to spend her last days in Taos, a place she loved and had lived, and it gave her peace that it would be her final resting place. She is survived by sister Stacey Smith-Arlt; her children Claire Allison, Heather Lynn, Bradley Stuart and Jennifer Lee, her grandchildren—Alexa, Jake, Spencer, Jordan, Croix,...