Jessica Archuleta
Sep 8, 2020
Jessica Archuleta age 38, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Cerro, passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Joe Archuleta, Antonio Marquez and Juan and Maria Chavez; cousin Lisa Archuleta and her partner Gary Cisneros.
Jessica is survived by her children Jesus Rael, Joel Rael, Ashleigh...
Diana Hammer
Sep 7, 2020
Diana J. Hammer age 71, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her son Julian Maestas; parents Bences and Corina Maestas; siblings Julian and Johnny Maestas, Porfie Montoya; and parents-in-law Samuel and Margie Hammer; in-laws Tony Valdez, Gregorio Gonzales, Ted Lopez, Ida Chavez and many...
Consuelo Duran
Sep 7, 2020
Consuelo Duran, 87, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 7, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Duran; parents, Jesus and Maria Montoya; siblings, Adelaida Montoya, Edwardo Montoya, Della MaCabe, Betty Briley, Epiminia (Pepper) Martinez, and Margaret Rollins. Consuelo was a caring and loving woman who loved all of...
George Michael Spurgeon
Sep 5, 2020
George Michael Spurgeon, 72, a resident of Eagles Nest passed away September 5, 2020, burial will take place in Camp Verde, AZ.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife Teresa Spurgeon; Father George Spurgeon; brother Steven Spurgeon and Son Steve Spurgeon.
He is survived by his beautiful daughters Shawnee Spurgeon and Santee Spurgeon; sons Michael Chiado,...
Leo M. Ortiz
Sep 4, 2020
Leo M. Ortiz, 37, a resident of Cerro, passed away on September 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ortiz and uncles, Greg and Abel Jr. Gomez. Leo was an amazing man who had a heart of gold. He was very kind and always willing to help others that were in need no matter...
Valentin "Little Val" Jr. Espinoza
Sep 4, 2020
Valentin Espinoza Jr. (Little Val), 36, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on September 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his great grandpa, Valentin Espinoza, great grandma Frances Espinoza, grandma, Jenni Espinoza, grandpa, Alex Espinoza, grandpa, Ernie Lucero, grandpa, Lino Lucero, great grandma, Felima Espinoza, and cousin Joshua Lucero. Val was a very kind...
Artemio Daniel Terrazas
Sep 3, 2020
Artemio Daniel Terrazas, 44, of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on September 3rd, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Alfonso Terrazas; mother, Lucia Soto; brother Noel Terrazas; sister Elena Terrazas; In-laws Frank and Rose Olonia.
Artemio was a contractor and worked construction in the Taos area. He was a very hard worker and well-traveled....
Laverne Cisneros
Sep 3, 2020
Laverne Cisneros fell asleep in death on September 3rd, 2020. Laverne was born on September 18, 1957 and raised in Questa New Mexico.
Laverne is preceded in death by her Parents Lionel & Eralia Cisneros, Granddaughter Iazabella Arguello, Brother Lionel Cisneros Jr, Special Uncle Castulo Ortiz, Parents-in-law Elvira & Wallace Cisneros, Sister-in- law Helen Aragon, Brother-in-Law Melvin...
Jean L. Hitchcock
Aug 29, 2020
Jean Laurance Hitchcock, 95, of El Prado, NM passed away on the morning of August 29,2020. She passed away peacefully with her family close by.
Born May 24, 1925 in San Bernardino, CA and was preceded in death by her parents Bert and Lessie Laurance; loving husband Donald J. Hitchcock; sister Berta and loving friend and confidant...
Michelle R. Flores Sanchez
Aug 28, 2020
Michelle R. Flores Sanchez, 47, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. She died following a courageous battle with cancer for the last year. Michelle was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for the past eight years and was a former resident of Taos New Mexico.
She was born...
David Archuleta
Aug 26, 2020
David “Rocky” Archuleta born June 11, 1972, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Tommy Archuleta; maternal grandparents Tomas and Dora Gonzales; paternal grandparents Berlamino and Anne Archuleta; Godparents Fred and Angel Trujillo; Uncle Joe G. Maestas; cousins Timothy and Jay Maestas.
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Robby Henriksen
Aug 22, 2020
Robby Henriksen, 35, a resident of Taos and Alamosa, passed away unexpectedly on August 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Henriksen; maternal grandparents, Elizabeth (Grams) and John Muzzio; paternal grandparents, Wilma and Henry Henriksen; great grandmother, Catherine Muzzio; and aunt and uncles, Donna and Bill Lowney and Bob Muzzio. Robby loved being in the...
John McCarthy
Aug 21, 2020
John Daniel McCarthy, 24, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Daniel and Lauri LePorin and great grandparents John and Lucy Valvano. John was very outgoing, had a great sense of humor and was just a fun guy to hang out with. He loved to spend his...
Stella Alaniz
Aug 21, 2020
Stella Alaniz, 79, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Alaniz Sr, sons, David Simon and Levi Joseph Alaniz; grandson Thomas Mondragon; son in law Anthony Mondragon; and parents Tranquilino and Eliria Gonzales. Stella was a very hard-working woman, with the help of her...
Pontip Wanpishid
Aug 17, 2020
Pontip Wanpishid age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Kon and Chantip Kamon; brother Tanom Kamon; sisters Putaruksa Wanagamol and Ladawon Sitichoatumrong.
Pontip was a Health Care Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervisor in Chaimai, Thailand. She was a dedicated mother, raising...
Octavio Griego
Aug 16, 2020
Octavio Griego age 84, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Teodoro and Evangeline Griego; and sister Mary Candelaria.
Octavio worked for over 40 years as a Taos County Employee. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved farming and ranching.
He is...
Orphelita (Orphie) Gurule
Aug 15, 2020
Orphelita (Orphie) Gurulé age 79, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020.
Born in Rio Lucio, NM on August 22, 1940, she was preceded in death by her parents Bernabe and Manuelita Gurulé; grandparents Josefa Vigil De Gurulé, Antonio and Anita Olguin; sister Roselyn Martinez; brother Antonio Gurulé and beloved Prima Jenny Fresquez.
Orphie is...
Parthenope Tina Monroe
Aug 14, 2020
Parthenope Tina Monroe, 48, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Lillian Monroe; grandparents, Phillip and Mary Monroe and Henry and Suzie Gomez; uncles, Anthony, Daniel, Mark, Emerson, and Henry Jr. Gomez, Huskey Curley and aunt Virginia Johnson; cousins, Mark Gomez, Tiona Gomez, Matthew N....
April Martinez-Laveta
Aug 13, 2020
A pril Martinez-Laveta age 33, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away peacefully August 13, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Amber Dawn Martinez and Walt J. Fields; grandfathers Ralph Martinez and Jean-Claude Arteau; and great grandfather Frank C. Martinez.
April was the first female Forest Firefighter and Ranger of Taos Pueblo. ...
Pyrrha Malouf
Aug 12, 2020
Pyrrha (LaRue) Brent Malouf passed away from congestive heart failure at her son’s home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on August 12 at the age of 90. She was born in Knox City, Texas to hard-working Lebanese immigrants who owned a dry goods store. At the age of 15, she travelled to New York City to study voice and piano...
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