Matthew Hurst
Jun 10, 2022
Matthew James Hurst age 55, was taken by our Heavenly Father to his place of rest on June 10, 2022. He was born on July 4, 1966 to Benita and Glen Hurst.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Karen Hurst, Patsy Hurst, Ben Hurst, Jimmy Hurst and Charles Hurst, Sr.; nieces and nephews Amy...
Bruce M. Lee
Jun 7, 2022
Bruce M. Lee, age 74, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2022. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Bruce M. Lee has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Stephen Grocki
Jun 7, 2022
Stephen Grocki, age 72, a resident of Taos passed away on June 7, 2022. No public services will be held. The family of Stephen Grocki has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Mark "Med" Anthony Martinez
Jun 7, 2022
Mark "Med" Anthony Martinez was born on May 6, 1963 and passed away on June 7, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Adolpho and Frances Martinez, and Tranquillino and Juanita Vigil; parents Adolpho Jr. and Virginia Martinez; brothers Michael and Joseph; uncles Margarito and Benito Martinez, Tranquillino Vigil, Jr., Billy Velasquez and John Abeyta;...
Dominique "Dom" Knief
Jun 7, 2022
Dominique "Dom" Knief, age 19, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother Linda E. Romero; brother Marty Knief Jr; great-grandparents Lila and Hipolito Romero; and his mother’s sister Christella Romero.
Dominique is survived by his father Martin and stepmother Bridgette Sanchez; siblings Emily...
Patrick Reza
Jun 4, 2022
Patrick Reza went to be with Our Lord on June 4, 2022. Son of Henry and Mary Frances Reza, Patrick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia, children Paloma Alicia (Jo), Robert (Angel), and Nathan. His three adorable granddaughters Erika Maria, Azariah Esperanza, and Amaya Corazon, were the joys of his life. He is also survived by his mother...
John Valade
Jun 4, 2022
John Valade age 77, a resident of El Prado, passed away June 4, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Potvin and brother Leo Valade.
John is survived by his wife Carol.
John was born July 3, 1944 in Saco, Maine. He grew up in Boston and Holbrook, Massachusetts. He...
Robert Ivy
May 28, 2022
Robert V. Ivy was born June 12, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan. He was drafted into the army (1967-1969) spending a year on duty in Vietnam which was a defining experience of his life. He is very close to his son and all of his stepchildren: Son; Mark Karaptian (Julia) who resides in CA., Stepchildren: Shannon O’Brien (Al), Patrick O’Brien (Lisa), Colin O’Brien...
Mike Baca
May 28, 2022
Mike “Mikey” Baca age 32, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leonides Baca and Becky Baca, and Leroy and Rosalie Chacon.
Mike is survived by his children Mikey and Leah Baca; his love Marianna Gurule; father Mike Baca, Sr. and his mother...
Angelina Angie Vigil
May 28, 2022
Angelina "Angie" Vigil, age 83 of Ranchos de Taos, went home to our heavenly Father on May 28th, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fidencio & Fermilia Sanchez, her son Andy G. Vigil, her husband Orlando Vigil, brothers: Adolfo, Joe, Michael, Joe Eddie, and Richard Sanchez; sisters: Adelaida Zamora, Enomia...
Alex Trujillo
May 27, 2022
Alex Trujillo, age 44, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2022. Alex was born March 1, 1978, he was the youngest of eleven children. Alex is survived by his sons Alex Jr, Valentino, Alejandro, Johnny, daughter Brandy, his nephew and best friend Randall Gorman. Parents Manuel “Pablito Red” and Flora...
Damasio L. Fresquez III
May 26, 2022
Damasio Leroy Fresquez age 24 of Vadito, NM is at rest in God's peace. His light and love will always shine bright from Heaven above. He is dearly loved and greatly missed.
He was born in Taos, NM on August 22, 1996. Attended Penasco Elem, Middle and High School graduating in 2014. Growing up he loved to...
Linda Lewis
May 19, 2022
Linda J. Lewis age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully May 19, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her parents Robert F. Owens and Thelma L. Bruce.
Linda lived the last 16 years in Taos, to be close to her son and grandchildren. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with...
Genoveva Martinez
May 18, 2022
Genoveva “Genie” Martinez, 84, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2022, after a long illness. She was born on December 29, 1937 in El Prado. She was a long-time resident of El Prado and a graduate of Taos High School. Genie was also a part-time resident of Santa Fe where she worked and retired after 35 years...
Jose B. Gonzales
May 17, 2022
Jose Baudilio Gonzales of Cañon Plaza, NM passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. He was born in Cañon Plaza de Vallecítos to Eutilia C. Gonzales and Jose Macedonio Gonzales.
Jose enlisted in the Army and served as a Private First-Class E-3 in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War where he served overseas and...
Juan E. Duran
May 14, 2022
Juan Duran (Gato), our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and nephew of Penasco, NM passed away suddenly May 14, 2022, at the age of 51.
He was preceded in death by his parents Erminio and Rose Duran; his brother Leo Duran; and Maggie Rodarte the mother of his two youngest daughters.
Juan (Gato) is survived by his...
Emilia "Chona" Garcia
May 12, 2022
Emilia “Chona” Garcia, age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Finian and Edumenia Cisneros, siblings, infant brother Felix Cisneros, Ted Cisneros, Mary Ortega and Meliquias Martinez whom she considered a brother. Emilia retired from the Questa Schools after working for 20 years as an educational assistant. She...
Jerry Gurule
May 12, 2022
Jerry Gurule, 62 of Rio Lucio passed away May 12, 2022 from a lengthy degenerative illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Lauriano Gurule, grandmother Sophia Vigil and Uncle Joe G. Vigil, both who lovingly raised him as a son.
Unfortunately, Jerry was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative brain disease which caused him to suffer and...
Rafael Quezada Ruiz
May 9, 2022
Rafael Quezada Ruiz, de 65 años, residente de Chihuahua, México, falleció inesperadamente mientras visitaba a su familia en Taos, el 9 de mayo de 2022. La visita pública será el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 de 4 a 6 p. m. en la Capilla Evergreen de DeVargas Funeral Home. de Taos. Rafael Quezada Ruiz será llevado de regreso...
Matthew Valentin Cordero
May 8, 2022
Matthew Valentín Cordero, 28, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2022. Matthew was born in El Paso, Texas to Abby Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Jr. in 1994. Matthew is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Cordero, Jr., grandfathers Alex Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Sr., and great-grandparents Joe Alex Maestas, and Francisco and Ruth Moya....
