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...
William Levison
Oct 19, 2021
William Levison, age 99, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of William Levison has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Michael Sanchez
Oct 19, 2021
Michael Sanchez age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly October 19, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mary S. Casias; and brothers Ted and Arthur Sanchez.
Michael is survived by his brother Lloyd Gonzales; close friends the Casias Family; cousins Steve Sanchez, Roy Sanchez, and good friend Steve...
James Jimbo Mondragon
Oct 17, 2021
James “Jimbo” Mondragon age 66, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fernando & Esther Mondragon; siblings Earl Mondragon, Danny Mondragon, Geri Mascarenas, Scott Mondragon; grandson Santiago Mondragon; and great-nephew Eli Mondragon.
James is survived by his sons James Mondragon (Amy), Carlos...
Michael Jon (Mikey, Wags, Red) Wagener
Oct 15, 2021
Michael Jon Wagener (Mikey, Wags, Red) died at his home on October 15th, 2021. Michael packed a lot into his 41 years. As described by his loved ones, he had a larger-than-life personality. He was authentic, kind, talented, charismatic, spontaneous, colorful, humorous, selfless, and a successful entrepreneur. He made the most of life and was a pro level skier...
Vanessa Romero
Oct 14, 2021
Vanessa Romero age 42, a resident of Questa, died peacefully in her home on Oct. 14, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones. Vanessa was preceded in death by her father, Frank Romero, and survived by her husband, Joshua Archuleta, her son Frankie J. Archuleta, her daughter Amber Renee Archuleta, her mother Patsy Williams, sister Tara Romero, and brothers Francisco...
Gus Fernandez
Oct 13, 2021
Gus Fernandez, age 60, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustavo S. and Teodora R. Fernandez, baby sister Marian Fernandez, paternal grandparents, Luis and Petra Fernandez, maternal grandparents, Juan V. and Solidea Romero, and God parents, Eloy and Irene Trujillo. Gus proudly served in the U....
Louella M. Martinez
Oct 12, 2021
Louella M. Martinez, age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Danielle Marie; parents, Manuel and Eutilia Torres, and brothers, Timoteo and Carlos Torres. Louella was a wonderful, loving, and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She will be missed by all her loved ones. She enjoyed...
James Martinez
Oct 8, 2021
James Andrew Martinez (Chico) age 45, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away October 8, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his father Ernesto Martinez; brother-in-law Morris Martinez; fiancé Christina Olguin; grandparents Donaciano & Maria Gutierrez, Agnes Herrera, and Celestino Sanchez.
James was born in Leadville, CO and was raised in the Eagle...
Clarence J. Mascarenas
Oct 5, 2021
Clarence J. Mascareñas, a resident of El Valle, NM passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, October 5, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Naomi; and his parents Elizardo and Filomena Mascareñas.
Clarence is survived by his children Bobbie Mascareñas, David Romero (Atira), Margie Romero and Cindy Jackson (Peter); granddaughters...
