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,...
Juan Iglesias Munoz
May 6, 2021
Juan Iglesias Munoz, 20, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his uncle Javier Munoz, grandfather, Cruz Munoz, and girlfriend Maria Elena Cruz. Juan was a very loving and caring man who had a heart of gold. He loved helping people in their time of need as he...
Loretta Suazo
May 4, 2021
Loretta C. Suazo age 65, a resident of Los Colonias, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 4, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Juan B. and Carolina Martinez; infant sister Juanita, brother Benjamin Martinez; niece Cindy Martinez, nephews Jerome Quintana, P.J. Valdez, and Mario Martinez Jr.; brother-in-law Alfredo Gonzales; in-laws...
Denise Gallegos
May 3, 2021
Denise Gallegos 46, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her father Tomas C. Gallegos; sister Christa Gallegos; grandparents Chris and Eva Gallegos; and Basil and Heloise Hobbs.
Denise is survived by her children Vanessa Goudace (Kevin) and Alayisa Littlepage; granddaughter Mia Ramos; her mother...
Enriquetta "Quetta" Vigil
May 2, 2021
Enriquetta “Quetta” Vigil, 34 a resident of Questa, NM passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident. Enriquetta was born December 2, 1986 to Armando Vigil, Jr. and Cynthia Rael-Vigil. Quetta was a kind and pleasant soul who flourished being a Mom, young entrepreneur and caregiver whereas she enjoyed her clients very much. Quetta had...
Beth Smyth Gibson
Apr 30, 2021
Beth Smyth Gibson of Tres Ritos, NM died on April 30th, 2021 in Taos, NM. She was born on July 5th, 1932 in Houston, TX to Inez Mills Smyth and Murray Green Smyth. As a young woman she excelled in dancing, swimming, tennis, and horsemanship. She enjoyed spending time on the family ranches near Uvalde, TX with her grandparents,...
Roy Robert Sisco
Apr 29, 2021
Roy Robert Sisco age 73, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his son Robert Sisco; parents Pete and Reyes Sisco; nephew Levi Salazar; in-laws Teodorita and Pablo Romero; and Narciso Griego and Elena Lucero.
Roy enjoyed spending...
