Duey Len Thompson
Feb 17, 2021
Duey Len Thompson, 68, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Jo Thompson and his dear friend Evelyn (the artist). Duey fell in love in Taos when he and his friends planned a skiing trip, thus making Taos his home for over 40 years....
Judith Bellemore Spehar
Feb 14, 2021
Judith Bellemore Spehar of El Prado was called by the Lord on High on February 14, 2021. She died quietly at home. Her survivors include a brother, Walter Bellemore, of Hamden, Connecticut, daughters Katharine Spehar of Albuquerque and Gabrielle Chernis of San Francisco, deeply beloved granddaughters Aurora Chernis and Athina Chernis of San Francisco, and husband, Warren, of El Prado. Judith...
Pedro Chavez
Feb 14, 2021
Pedro Elizario Chavez, 77, passed away on February 14, 2021. A resident of Llano Quemado, he is preceded in death by his parents Blas Sr. and Fedelina Chavez; In-laws Palemon and Ofelia Mondragon; brother Blas Chavez Jr.; brothers-in-law Lawrence Santistevan and Pat Sandoval; and sisters-in-law Ruby Chavez, Francis Chavez, and Christine Vargas.
He is...
John "Shorty" Martinez
Feb 13, 2021
John (Shorty) Martinez age 70, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on February 13, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Filomena Martinez; nephew Mario Sanchez; and mother-in-law Rachel Vialpando.
John owned and operated John Martinez Trucking and also worked at the Moly Corp. Mine. ...
Billy Mayes II
Feb 11, 2021
Billy Mayes II, a resident of Red River passed away on February 11, 2021. The family of Billy Mayes II has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Jessie Lovato
Feb 10, 2021
Jessie Lovato age 80, a resident of Chamisal, passed away February 10, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Diego and Matilde Lovato; and sister Felicita Romero; along with many other loving relatives.
Jessie is survived by his wife Jean Lovato; children Jaqueline Vargas (John), Ed Evans, and Jay Lovato; grandchildren Brandon Vargas,...
Dora A. Maes
Feb 7, 2021
Dora A. Maes age 88, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jose Ben Maes; parents Seprinio and Annita Romero; grandson Gary Maes, Jr.; siblings Ralph, Seprinio Jr., Jake Romero, and Mary Mondragon.
Dora is survived by her children Loren Maes (Beatrice), Diane...
Christopher G. Rodarte
Feb 6, 2021
Christopher G. Rodarte age 59, a resident of Chamisal passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 6, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Oliver R. Rodarte, and Jose (Joey) Rodarte; grandparents Diego and Matilda Lovato; and Trinidad and Elizita Martinez; Floyd and Eliza Rodarte; aunt Felicita Romero; and many other family...
Tive Tafoya
Feb 6, 2021
Tive Tafoya age 88, a resident of Costilla, passed away on February 6, 2021.
She was born on September 8, 1932 and was preceded in death by her parents Amarante and Anita Jacquez; her husband Eleuterio Tafoya and infant son Nick and infant daughter Aurora; son Richard Tafoya and daughter Anita Drum; siblings Mary...
Phillip Babby
Feb 3, 2021
Phillip Michael Babby Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 from complications due to Covid-19. He was 71. Phil was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, as well as a great friend to all he came across. The world has lost a generous, kind, and loving man. Phil was born July 24, 1949, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was raised...
Manuel Robert Griego
Feb 3, 2021
Manuel Robert Griego, 61, a resident of Albuquerque formerly of Llano Quemado, passed away on February 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Agapito Sr. and Solidea Griego; infant sister, Rosalinda Dilia Griego; and grandparents, Tomas and Emilia Torres and Rubel and Cincionita Griego. Manuel was a very outgoing person, that loved spending time outdoors, going...
Joe A. Cisneros
Feb 2, 2021
Joe A. Cisneros, “Chief Protagonist of the Milagro Beanfield War”, activist, carpenter, plumber, friend, and father was called home to be with our only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 2, 2021. Joe was born on November 3, 1936 to Francisco and Corina Cisneros and was the sixth of eleven children. Joe was known for his many talents...
Lupe M. Archuleta
Feb 2, 2021
Lupe M. Archuleta age 92, a resident of Des Montes, was called to be with the Lord on February 2, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose C. Maestas and Junita Gonzalez Maestas; her husband Elizardo Archuleta; two sons Lee and Tony Archuleta; great-grandson Elijah Martinez.
She is survived by her children, Michael and...
James Fernandez
Jan 31, 2021
James Fernandez, 80, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2021. No public services will be held. The family of James Fernandez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.
Trinidad Velarde
Jan 24, 2021
Trinidad Velarde, 66, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly one day short of his 67th birthday on January 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zandra Velarde; baby child Angel; father, Ernesto Velarde; and brother Ernest Velarde Jr. Trinidad was a man of many talents, especially when it came to building anything with...
Encarnacion "Shon" Mascarenas
Jan 24, 2021
Encarnacion “Shon” Mascarenas age 91, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his wife Martha Mascarenas; parents Max and Candelaria Mascarenas; siblings Max Mascarenas, Jr., Alberto Mascarenas, Lucy Espinoza, and Christina Sanchez.
Encarnacion served his...
Belarmino Maes
Jan 23, 2021
Our Beloved Father Belarmino Maes Sr. (Billy) went to be with our Lord peacefully on January 23, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was a long-time resident of Dixon but was currently residing in Taos. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Emilia Maes; sisters, Minnie Ortiz and Clara Garcia and son-in-law Ruben W. Salazar...
Robert Mills
Jan 22, 2021
Robert "Bob" Mills passed away January 22, 2021 at age 87. He passed away from complications related to COVID-19. Bob was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior. He had a generous heart, full of love and kindness for family, friends and strangers alike. He was known for his bright smile, warm charm and a lifetime of stories...
Raymond Piper Jr
Jan 19, 2021
Raymond Piper Jr., age 61, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Ramona Piper; grandparents Earl and Mae Piper and Lucario and Virginia Manzanares.
Raymond is survived by his son Raymond Piper III (Victoria), daughter Angela Piper (Crystal); grandchildren Jasmine Salazar,...
Thomas Bruce
Jan 15, 2021
Bruce, Thomas Carlin (Tom) His heart beat its last the morning of January 15, 2021 in the garden he created, worked in and loved. Born in Canon City, Colorado on June 10, 1936, the only child of Frank William and Anna Elizabeth Carlin Bruce. Tom grew up in a multiethnic small town, attended St. Michaels’s Parish school and...
