Richard Sunderman
Dec 1, 2020
Richard James Sunderman, 64, a resident of Tres Piedras passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020. No public services will be held. The family of Richard James Sunderman, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Aida Chavez
Nov 30, 2020
Aida Chavez, 65, a resident of San Antonio TX, formerly of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father, Leopoldo Madrid and sister Cindy Madrid. She is survived by her husband, Richard A. Chavez; daughter, Rebecca Ann Chavez; mother, Tranquelina Madrid; siblings, Rose Cortez, Pearl Arellano, Lorenza Martinez, Linda Madrid,...
Evangeline "Vangie" Romero
Nov 30, 2020
Evangeline “Vangie” Romero age 94, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully at her home on November 30, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Candido Romero; son Ray Romero; daughter Barbara Montgomery; and grandson Kevin Montgomery.
Vangie is survived by her children Pearl Martinez, Abad Romero, Santana Lopez (Ernie), Debbie Harmon...
Lois Angerami
Nov 28, 2020
Lois Angerami, 75, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 28, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Gladys Garrambone. Lois and her husband Brian moved to Taos back in 2003 after falling in love with the beautiful mountains and scenery of Taos. As an avid singer, she was...
Karla Duran
Nov 28, 2020
Karla Duran age 40, a resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Elirio and Rose Rael; great-grandparents Max and Teresita Fernandez; uncles Michael Duran, Abran Fernandez, Max Fernandez Jr., and Eddie Rael.
Karla is survived by her parents Johnny & Irene Duran; siblings Kristopher...
Neoma Martinez
Nov 27, 2020
Neoma V. Martinez of Valdez, NM passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez; In-laws Maximiano and Juanita Martinez; her brother Antonio Valdez; brothers-in-law Luis Lucero and Joe G. Martinez; sister-in-law Emily Valdez and nephew Paul Lucero.
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Marcos Salazar
Nov 25, 2020
Marcos Salazar age 39, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenny and Laverne Martinez; and grandparents Fred and Dora Salazar.
Marcos was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved to spend time in the outdoors and enjoyed cooking for his family. For...
Lydia Aguirre
Nov 24, 2020
Lydia Aguirre, 66 a resident of Questa, NM born May 5, 1954 passed away on November 24, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alejandro and Felicita Gonzales of Questa, NM; brothers Alex Gonzales, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; Ricky Gonzales of Questa, NM; Maurice Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM; and granddaughter Aleah Gilbuena of Las...
Horacio Anastacio Tafoya
Nov 24, 2020
Horacio Anastacio Tafoya age 89 formerly of Ranchos de Taos more recently from Albuquerque went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Tafoya; parents, Mardoqueo and Cecilia Tafoya; sisters, Emily Tafoya and Elevinia Tafoya; brothers, Max Tafoya and Jose Fedelino Tafoya. Horacio is survived by his wife, Rufina Tafoya. His surviving...
Elisa Quintana
Nov 20, 2020
Elisa Quintana, 93, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Ralph Cordova; grandson, Manuel Cordova Jr; parents, Procopio and Cornelia Mascarenas; brother, Procopio Mascarenas Jr and sister, Feloniz Martinez; and daughters in law, Veronica...
Dora Inez Nowak
Nov 20, 2020
Dora Inez Nowak, 68, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. James Cook; siblings John Cook, James Cook Jr., and Martha Cook.
She is survived by her son John Spencer-Nowak; grandchildren Bridgett Rael, Daniella Spencer-Nowak, Amaya Spencer-Nowak, Skyla Spencer-Nowak, John Spencer-Nowak Jr., and Whya...
Manuel Antonio "Tony" Martinez Jr
Nov 18, 2020
Manuel Antonio “Tony” Martinez Jr., 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 18, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Antonio Sr. and Eloida (Romero) Martinez; parents-in-law Carlos and Mariana Romero, and Juan B. Romero; siblings Ursula Sanchez, Nicanor Martinez, Betty Tafoya, and Alex Martinez; son-in-law Eloy Abeyta; brothers-in-law Felix...
JoAnn Joubert
Nov 18, 2020
JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family. An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors. She fiercely loved her family; especially her grandchildren...
Miriam Kramer
Nov 17, 2020
Miriam Kramer was born at Beth Israel Hospital in the borough of Manhattan, NYC, on April 5, 1941 to Sol Kramer and Mollie King Kramer. Born Malka Konig in Hungary, Miriam’s mother changed her name to Mollie King when she was a naturalized citizen in 1940. Miriam was their only child and was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home...
Orlinda C. Vigil
Nov 16, 2020
Orlinda C. Vigil age 74, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 16, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ulysses Vigil; parents Eliud and Dolores Trujillo; sisters Nora Martinez and Doris Trujillo; grandson Bobby Pacheco and granddaughter Felicia Pacheco.
Orlinda is survived by her...
Rhonda Coutu
Nov 16, 2020
Rhonda Coutu age 44, a resident of Questa passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Coutu; stepfather David Dingman; grandfathers Dan Dingman and Ken Coutu; grandmothers Pat Coutu and Elaine Therriault; uncle Armond Thibeault and aunt Karen Coutu.
Rhonda is survived by her children Wyatt Coutu-Ulch,...
Donovan "DBoi" Vigil
Nov 15, 2020
Donovan “DBoi” Vigil age 32, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Billy Vigil, Sr.; great-grandmother Rachel Trujillo; cousin Armando Fernandez, Jr.
Donovan was a music artist, his life was music. He loved to spend time in the mountains camping and fishing and...
Scot Loomis
Nov 15, 2020
Scot Loomis age 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mel and Ethelynn Loomis.
Scot worked for many years as a database manager for the Honolulu Advertiser in Hawaii. After living in Hawaii, he and his...
Lorraine Archuleta
Nov 14, 2020
Lorraine Archuleta, 81, a resident of Rodarte, passed away on November 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezequiel Archuleta; son, William Archuleta; parents, Jubencio and Edubigen Chacon; brothers, Florencio and Jubencio Chacon Jr; sister, Violet Vargas (Joe); brother in law, Lynden White; parent in-laws, Andres and Rosa Archuleta; and daughter-in-law, Donna Archuleta. Lorraine retired from the...
Destry Wayne Walsh
Nov 14, 2020
Destry Wayne Walsh age 43, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Dorothy Reid; uncle Michael Brant; and grandparents Celia and Chester Sampson, Sr.
Destry was a wild spirit who burned fast and bright from the day he arrived into this world. ...
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