Obituary Listing

Brad Quintana

Brad Quintana

Jan 6, 2021

Brad Allan Quintana passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Ophelia and Carlos Quintana; aunt Julia Gallegos and uncle Gilbert Quintana.

An electrician by trade, Brad was employed by Universal Construction Solutions, LLC.  His pride and joy were his three children who survive him,...

Devin J. Ireland

Devin J. Ireland

Jan 6, 2021

Devin J. Ireland, 40, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, William Floyd Ireland; grandparents, Maudie and Delma Bacon and Floyd and Betty Ireland; along with his step grandfather, George D. Orrell.  Devin was a kind man who lived life to it’s fullest. Devin is survived by...

Ilie Muntean

Ilie Muntean

Jan 5, 2021

Ilie Muntean, 90, passed away on January 5, 2021. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Ilie Muntean has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Mark Peel

Mark Peel

Jan 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

Joan Dobson

Joan Dobson

Jan 2, 2021

Joan Louise Dobson was born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 10, 1937 and passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021, in Taos, New Mexico.  Joan grew up in Calumet City, Illinois, as the only child of John Foley, a railroad employee, and Margaret Foley, a nurse.  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Kansas State...

Annette Seas

Annette Seas

Jan 2, 2021

Annette Seas age 29, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Yvonne Padilla; grandparents Emelina (Emily) Padilla and Librado Seas; uncle Ernest Padilla; aunt Norma Lisa Seas.

Annette is survived by her father Socorro Seas; brother David Seas; son Moses Mondragon; grandfather...

Lillian Cordova

Lillian Cordova

Jan 1, 2021

Lillian Cordova age 79, a resident of Cañon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 1, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Cordova; parents Patricio and Beatrice Romero; sister Patsy Fresquez; parents-in-law Willie and Josephine Cordova; plus many other loving relatives.

Lillian was...

Candido Valerio

Candido Valerio

Dec 30, 2020

Candido Valerio, born February 25,1922 in Los Cordovas, NM passed away on December 30, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife Ana Chavez Valerio, his parents Luis Maria Gonzaga and Margarita (Martinez) Valerio, infant sister Stefania Valerio, sister Juanita Valerio Chavez, brother Delfino Valerio, in-laws Gabriel and Tomasita (Garcia) Chavez, son-in-law...

Jesse Coronado

Jesse Coronado

Dec 28, 2020

Jesse Coronado age 47, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Eusebio Martinez.

Jesse is survived by his mother Pia Coronado; sisters Stella Coronado and Erika Marsh (Timothy); children Jesse Coronado, Camron Coronado, Daniel Coronado, Jordan Coronado and...

Yvonne Cecilia Padilla

Yvonne Cecilia Padilla

Dec 25, 2020

Yvonne Cecilia Padilla, 54, a resident of Arroyo Seco, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. She was born to Maurilio and Emelina (Emily) Padilla on August 21, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emelina (Emily) Padilla; grandparents, Mardoqueo and Cecilia Tafoya and Levi Padilla and Eufemia Gallegos; brother, Ernest Padilla; nephews Gary...

Phil E. Sanchez

Phil E. Sanchez

Dec 25, 2020

Phil E. Sanchez age 82, a resident of Des Montes passed away peacefully at home on Christmas day.

He was preceded in death by his parents Albino and Corina Sanchez; son Clifford Sanchez; grandson Marcus Brengman; 1 sister and 2 brothers.

Phil is survived by one son Philip “Steve” Sanchez...

Roberta Valerio

Roberta Valerio

Dec 25, 2020

Roberta Valerio, 49, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Beatrice Valerio.  Roberta had a heart of gold; she was always putting others first before herself. She especially loved and adored all her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion and best friend...

Fedelina Mondragon

Fedelina Mondragon

Dec 24, 2020

Fedelina Mondragon age 95, a resident of Mondragon Canyon, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020.

Fedelina was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She retired from the Mora Public Schools as a food service worker.  She loved her home in her valley in the northern New Mexico mountains and would spend many hours watching the...

Laura Hernandez Gutierrez

Laura Hernandez Gutierrez

Dec 21, 2020

Laura Hernandez Gutierrez, 58, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Maria Hernandez; and brother Miguel Hernandez.  Laura was a very caring and loving woman who committed her spare time to helping people in their time of need and volunteering at CAV. She enjoyed working...

Barbara McPeek

Barbara McPeek

Dec 17, 2020

Barbara McPeek, 84, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away on December 17, 2020.  No public services will be held.  The family of Barbara McPeek has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Deluvino "Tuti" Casias

Deluvino "Tuti" Casias

Dec 16, 2020

Deluvino “Tuti” Casias age 61, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Delubino and Anita Casias; sister Frances Casias; grandparents Delubino and Senovia Casias; and Demetrio and Celia Trujillo; plus, several aunts, uncles and relatives.

Tuti was a loving and caring man...

Virginia Rose Garcia

Virginia Rose Garcia

Dec 14, 2020

Virginia “Rose” Garcia age 81, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Garcia; grandson Isaac Garcia; parents Mardoqueo and Maria Cecilia Tafoya; siblings Jose Fedelino Tafoya, Max Tafoya, Horacio Tafoya, Emily Padilla and Elivinia Tafoya.

Rose is survived by her children Emilio...

Juanita Valerio Chavez

Juanita Valerio Chavez

Dec 13, 2020

Juanita Valerio Chavez, our beloved mother, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2020 at the age of 103. Juanita was born January 3, 1917 in Los Cordovas to Luis and Margarita Valerio. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio Chavez; son, Francisco Chavez; brother, Delfino Valerio; son in-law, Ben Sandoval; daughter in-law, Ivy Chavez; sister in-law, Anita...

Andy Manuel Pacheco

Andy Manuel Pacheco

Dec 12, 2020

Andy Manuel Pacheco age 75, a resident of La Cordillera passed away on December 12, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Pacheco and Petronila Herrera; his sister Angie Gallegos; brother-in-law Alex Trujillo and sister-in-law Sylvia Pacheco; nephews and nieces Michael Pacheco, Roberta Herrera, Carmen Sanchez, Devona Gallegos and Chris Gallegos.

Andy...

Jerome Alan DuBois

Jerome Alan DuBois

Dec 8, 2020

Jerome Alan DuBois age 71, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alan and Marjorie DuBois.

Jerome was a very open-minded man and judged no one, he loved to travel and be a free-spirited individual.  His talent was writing, especially about his travel...