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

Doris Olsen

Doris Olsen

Apr 21, 2021

Doris Elaine Olsen passed away at her home in Taos, New Mexico, on April 21, 2021. Doris was born in Oakland, California, on June 22, 1931. She had a passion for art and enjoyed sharing it with others. Doris lived in Sonora for 40 years and was a well-known watercolorist of historical buildings, landscapes and flowers. She taught classes...

Cristobal Juan Trujillo

Cristobal Juan Trujillo

Apr 17, 2021

Cristobal Juan Trujillo age 78, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Sarah Trujillo; his son Albert J. Trujillo; grandsons Christopher and Albert M. Trujillo; siblings Tony, Cecilia and Josie; and brother-in-law Manuel.

Chris is survived...

Sarah Stacy

Sarah Stacy

Apr 16, 2021

Sarah Cooper Stacy, age 80, a resident of Red River NM passed away peacefully April 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Aaron Tyrone Stacy; and her parents Purvis Lagrone Cooper and Elsie Wood Cooper of Eupora, MS.

She is survived by her daughter Sonja Stacy Hollomon (Stephen); son Ty Noble Stacy;...

Anthony “Ant” Maestas

Anthony “Ant” Maestas

Apr 14, 2021

Anthony “Ant” Maestas age 26, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Francis Maestas; great-grandparents Onofre and Salome Palajo; Patricio and Genoveva Maestas; Jose and Carmen Ochoa.

Anthony was a very outgoing man with a huge heart of...

Lourdes E. Jaramillo

Lourdes E. Jaramillo

Apr 13, 2021

Lourdes E. Jaramillo age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Julian Jaramillo Sr.; daughter Carmen Jean Jaramillo; parents Jose and Corina Esquibel; siblings Roger Esquibel, Victor Esquibel, Tina Chavez, Rose Canongo, Cecilia Hernandez; and son-in-law Armando Ramos.

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Connie Montoya

Connie Montoya

Apr 11, 2021

Connie S. Montoya passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwardo E. Montoya; her mother Bertha Gatlin and father Robert L. Gatlin Sr.; and brother Robert L. Gatlin Jr.

Connie is survived by her children Patsy Calhoun, Mario Montoya (Darlene), Ramona Montoya, Bobbi Montoya...

Ernest Valerio Jr.

Ernest Valerio Jr.

Apr 11, 2021

Ernest Valerio Jr. age 54, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Valerio Sr.; grandparents Albert and Eulalia Rodriguez and Trinidad and Della Valerio; also, several aunts and uncles.

Ernest was a Journeyman Electrician, working construction in the area...

Dale Ernest Schuette

Dale Ernest Schuette

Apr 11, 2021

Dale Ernest Schuette, age 75, passed gently on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home on the mesa of Taos, NM, surrounded by close family and friends.

Dale is survived by his beloved husband Reg Stark, his daughter Layne Schuette Fulero, her husband Joshua Fulero, their son Sam, as well as brother Robert Schuette, Darline Schuette Hoffins,...

Jose Miguel Roybal

Jose Miguel Roybal

Apr 7, 2021

Jose Miguel "Mike" Roybal “Bluebird”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at his home in Chamisal.  Mike was born October 2, 1934 in Llano San Juan, New Mexico, to Procopio and Elbiria Roybal. He was the oldest of five children.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother. Jose is...

Ciria Martinez

Ciria Martinez

Apr 5, 2021

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ciria Martinez age 51, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on April 5, 2021 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her father Rolando Martinez; grandparents Sovieda Varos and Cleofas Gonzales and Margaret Anaya and Rafael Martinez; brother Jesus Santistevan; godparents...

Eulalia Garcia

Eulalia Garcia

Apr 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear aunt, Eulalia Garcia (Lalie) as she was known to her family, was born in Questa on November 12, 1917, and passed away peacefully at home on April 4th, 2021 at the age of 103.

Eulalia was preceded in death by her parents Repito Garcia...

Ximena Aragon Dominguez

Ximena Aragon Dominguez

Apr 4, 2021

Precious Angel, Ximena Lady Aragon Dominguez age 2, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Natalia and Cleofas Dominguez and Julia and Gabriel Aragon.

Ximena is survived by her mother Noelia Aragon Dominguez; siblings Ramon Marquez and Leonardo Marquez; grandparents Gabriel and Moraima Aragon; uncles and aunts...

Robert De Silva

Robert De Silva

Apr 3, 2021

Bob de Silva passed away on April 3, 2021 after a long fight with Leukemia and vascular dementia.  He was 86.  Robert Bond de Silva was born on April 29, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii and moved to California with his family as a teenager during WWII.  He married Martha Hazen after they graduated from Oxnard High School, and they...

Santiago Mondragon

Santiago Mondragon

Apr 3, 2021

Santiago Fernando Mondragon age 18, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother’s Esther King and Dorothy Gutierrez; great-grandfather Patricio Archuleta; grandmother Rubie O’Neal; great-aunt Audrey Abeyta; great-uncle Danny Mondragon; and cousin Andrew Segura.

Santiago loved his...

Crystal Lane

Crystal Lane

Apr 3, 2021

Crystal Lane age 39, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Lane; and uncle Ricky Neathamer.

Crystal was a loving, caring woman who always put her family and others before herself.  She had a heart of gold and will truly be missed...

Jose R. "Lolo" Rael

Jose R. "Lolo" Rael

Mar 27, 2021

Jose R. “Lolo” Rael age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Antonio and Stella Rael; siblings Rodolfo Rael, Alfonso Rael, Eva Gallegos, Ofelia Ortiz, Jacobo Rael and Fred Rael.

Jose proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was...

Abenancio Cordova

Abenancio Cordova

Mar 27, 2021

Abenancio Cordova, also known as El Fosforo, age 90, a resident of Lama, born in Chamisal, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Remedios Cordova; his wife Victoria Cordova; daughter Elizabeth Medina; siblings Jose Cordova and Fidelia Vigil.

He leaves behind his son Alex (Louise),...

Jacob Ortiz

Jacob Ortiz

Mar 25, 2021

Jacob Solomon Ortiz, our baby unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 19. Jacob is survived by his family Zuriel (mama) Alex (pops) Isabella (shishy) Eli (sister) and Romeo (romie). We are inviting all those that loved Jacob by requesting all attendees to join us in dressing in all white attire (if possible) because this...

Carla Graham

Carla Graham

Mar 25, 2021

Carla Carolina Graham, of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family.  Carla was born April 4, 1948, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Carolina Cortez and Eliseo Miera and is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel (Cecelia) Cortez, nephew Ronnie Tafoya, mother and father-in-law, Don and Soledad Graham;...

Consuelo Connie Garcia

Consuelo Connie Garcia

Mar 24, 2021

Consuelo Dulcinea Garcia (Connie Martinez), 84, A resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2021. Connie was born on January 9th, 1937 in Dixon, New Mexico to Ernest and Rosanna Martinez.  Connie went to McCurdy Mission School for six years and attended Taos High School and graduated in 1956. She also attended Brigham Young University.  In...

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