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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens

Lawrence Herrera

Lawrence Herrera

Jul 12, 2021

Lawrence Herrera, 59, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his son, Jose Beto Herrera, and father Eliu Herrera. Lawrence was a very outgoing man who loved to joke with friends and family.  Always living life to its fullest.  He especially loved to watch his Miami Dolphins play on...

Angie De La Rosa

Angie De La Rosa

Jul 7, 2021

Angie(Teresita) De La Rosa 77 passed away July 7, 2021.  She was born to Epifanio and Frances Chacon on July 4,1944.   Angie  grew up in Penasco New Mexico after graduating high school and proceeded in her dreams and moved to San Francisco CA eventually returning to Penasco .  Angie survived by her son Rueben De La Rosa one brother...

Charles Hurst Sr.

Charles Hurst Sr.

Jul 6, 2021

Beloved Charles E. Hurst Sr. age 62, was taken by our Lord to his place of eternal rest on July 6, 2021.

He was born on October 7, 1958 to Benita and Glen Hurst.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Karen Hurst and Patsy Hurst; brothers Ben Hurst and Jim Hurst; nieces and nephews...

Teresita Montoya

Teresita Montoya

Jul 5, 2021

Teresita F. Montoya, 66, a resident of Rio Lucio passed away on July 5, 2021 of a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Adolfo and Elizaida Gurule, infant daughter Faby Montoya, and brother Benito Gurule, her in-laws, Nestor and Prescilla Montoya and brother-in-law Jimmy Montoya, and close uncle Eduardo Pacheco. Teresita is survived by her husband...

Patrick Daniel Montoya

Patrick Daniel Montoya

Jul 3, 2021

Patrick Daniel Montoya 36, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, was called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Eduardo and Solidea Mondragon, Presentacion and Senida Madrid, and Mardoqueo and Estrella Lucero; grandfather Joe A. Montoya; infant son Patrick Montoya Jr.; cousins Andrew Vargas and Angel...

Macario Mickey V. Pacheco

Macario Mickey V. Pacheco

Jul 3, 2021

Macario “Mickey” V. Pacheco,78, beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, friend to many and distinguished Vietnam War Veteran passed away surrounded by his family on June 26th, 2021. Born on April 24, 1943 in Costilla to Macario and Sandra Pacheco, Mickey was the oldest of 11 children. He was a 1961 Costilla High School graduate, and at the age...

Natalie Ann Anderson

Natalie Ann Anderson

Jun 30, 2021

Natalie Anderson 59, a lifelong resident of Taos, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord on June 30th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her son Manuel Cordova Jr.; her gramita Maria Avelina Trujillo; Father Richard Anderson Sr.; Brother Richard Anderson Jr., Mother-in-law Elisa Quintana; Brothers-in-law Joe Cordova and Art Dewees; Sisters-in-law Veronica...

Dolores "Dodie" M. Martinez

Dolores "Dodie" M. Martinez

Jun 30, 2021

Dolores “Dodie” M. Martinez, 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at the Taos Living Center on June 30, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto O. and Cleo Martinez, and brothers, Raul, and Julian Martinez.  Dolores spent the last 22 years of her life at the Taos Living Center, she was a very kind...

Irene Savanyo (Lemley)

Irene Savanyo (Lemley)

Jun 30, 2021

Irene Savanyo (Lemley) age 62, passed away on June 30, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Allan Lemley, her son Nicolas Lemley (Kelsey Ochsner) and granddaughter Lennon Irene Rose.  She is also survived by her brothers; John (Michelle Cope) and Joseph Savanyo.  She was preceded in death by her...

Joe P. Vigil

Joe P. Vigil

Jun 29, 2021

Joe P. Vigil age 77, a resident of Cerro passed away peacefully June 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his son Macario Vigil; and parents Silvano and Fedelina Vigil.

Joe served in the United States Army, his passion was where he lived, Cerro, NM.  He loved to help people in any way that...

Travis Johnson

Travis Johnson

Jun 26, 2021

Travis Johnson, 70, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021.  Per his request his cremated remains will be buried back home in North Carolina. The family of Travis Johnson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Victor Fischer

Victor Fischer

Jun 26, 2021

Victor Fischer, 73, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021.  A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  The family of Victor Fischer has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Frances M. Baca

Frances M. Baca

Jun 26, 2021

Frances M. Baca age 82, a resident of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Isabel Martinez; siblings Robert Martinez (Berlinda), Fred I. Martinez Jr., and Mario Martinez.

Frances loved spending time outside planting and working on her beautiful garden and yard.  She adored...

Rose Duran

Rose Duran

Jun 25, 2021

Rose Duran, 74, a resident of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Timoteo and Adelida Garcia and brother and sister, Leo Garcia, and Pauline Romero. Rose was a lady of many hidden talents and was an amazing cook. She enjoyed remodeling and redecorating...

Antonio Archuleta

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

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