Karen "Karina" Leigh Fresquez
Jan 14, 2021
Karen ‘Karina” Leigh Fresquez, 50, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Vito Fresquez and Eugenio Rael; great grandparents, Jesse J. and Mary R. Vigil and Manuel and Antonia Fresquez; aunts and uncles, Luis C. and Lydia Martinez and Senaida R. Vigil; cousins, Joseph M. Duran and...
Juan Herrera
Jan 14, 2021
Juan Manuel Herrera, 58, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January, 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Manuel and Lytia Herrera. Juan was a craftsman in which he loved to work with his hands. He owned his own construction business for many years then went on to...
Melissa DeVargas
Jan 14, 2021
Melissa DeVargas, age 48, was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and mother of five children, who passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2021. Melissa was born on December 3, 1972 and was raised in Taos, New Mexico. She attended Taos High School where she excelled in school as a Junior Class President and was a cheerleader. Melissa was...
Robert Kriebel
Jan 11, 2021
Robert Kriebel, 72, a resident of Taos, passed away on peacefully on January 10, 2021. The family and friends of Robert Kriebel has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Gabriel Gonzales
Jan 7, 2021
Gabriel Gonzales, Sr., 99, of La Placita, New Mexico was peacefully called home to our Heavenly Father on January 7, 2021 after a long and healthy life. Mr. Gonzales was born on November 30, 1921 in Vadito, New Mexico to Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales. He made his living and provided for his family as a self-employed entrepreneur who was a general contractor, master carpenter, plumber, and artist, all...
Brad Quintana
Jan 6, 2021
Brad Allan Quintana passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Ophelia and Carlos Quintana; aunt Julia Gallegos and uncle Gilbert Quintana.
An electrician by trade, Brad was employed by Universal Construction Solutions, LLC. His pride and joy were his three children who survive him,...
Devin J. Ireland
Jan 6, 2021
Devin J. Ireland, 40, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, William Floyd Ireland; grandparents, Maudie and Delma Bacon and Floyd and Betty Ireland; along with his step grandfather, George D. Orrell. Devin was a kind man who lived life to it’s fullest. Devin is survived by...
Ilie Muntean
Jan 5, 2021
Ilie Muntean, 90, passed away on January 5, 2021. A full obituary will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Ilie Muntean has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Mark Peel
Jan 2, 2021
Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.
At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...
Joan Dobson
Jan 2, 2021
Joan Louise Dobson was born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 10, 1937 and passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021, in Taos, New Mexico. Joan grew up in Calumet City, Illinois, as the only child of John Foley, a railroad employee, and Margaret Foley, a nurse. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from Kansas State...
Annette Seas
Jan 2, 2021
Annette Seas age 29, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother Yvonne Padilla; grandparents Emelina (Emily) Padilla and Librado Seas; uncle Ernest Padilla; aunt Norma Lisa Seas.
Annette is survived by her father Socorro Seas; brother David Seas; son Moses Mondragon; grandfather...
Lillian Cordova
Jan 1, 2021
Lillian Cordova age 79, a resident of Cañon, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 1, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Cordova; parents Patricio and Beatrice Romero; sister Patsy Fresquez; parents-in-law Willie and Josephine Cordova; plus many other loving relatives.
Lillian was...
Candido Valerio
Dec 30, 2020
Candido Valerio, born February 25,1922 in Los Cordovas, NM passed away on December 30, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Ana Chavez Valerio, his parents Luis Maria Gonzaga and Margarita (Martinez) Valerio, infant sister Stefania Valerio, sister Juanita Valerio Chavez, brother Delfino Valerio, in-laws Gabriel and Tomasita (Garcia) Chavez, son-in-law...
Jesse Coronado
Dec 28, 2020
Jesse Coronado age 47, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Eusebio Martinez.
Jesse is survived by his mother Pia Coronado; sisters Stella Coronado and Erika Marsh (Timothy); children Jesse Coronado, Camron Coronado, Daniel Coronado, Jordan Coronado and...
Yvonne Cecilia Padilla
Dec 25, 2020
Yvonne Cecilia Padilla, 54, a resident of Arroyo Seco, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. She was born to Maurilio and Emelina (Emily) Padilla on August 21, 1966. She was preceded in death by her mother, Emelina (Emily) Padilla; grandparents, Mardoqueo and Cecilia Tafoya and Levi Padilla and Eufemia Gallegos; brother, Ernest Padilla; nephews Gary...
Phil E. Sanchez
Dec 25, 2020
Phil E. Sanchez age 82, a resident of Des Montes passed away peacefully at home on Christmas day.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albino and Corina Sanchez; son Clifford Sanchez; grandson Marcus Brengman; 1 sister and 2 brothers.
Phil is survived by one son Philip “Steve” Sanchez...
Roberta Valerio
Dec 25, 2020
Roberta Valerio, 49, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Beatrice Valerio. Roberta had a heart of gold; she was always putting others first before herself. She especially loved and adored all her grandchildren. She is survived by her companion and best friend...
Fedelina Mondragon
Dec 24, 2020
Fedelina Mondragon age 95, a resident of Mondragon Canyon, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020.
Fedelina was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She retired from the Mora Public Schools as a food service worker. She loved her home in her valley in the northern New Mexico mountains and would spend many hours watching the...
Laura Hernandez Gutierrez
Dec 21, 2020
Laura Hernandez Gutierrez, 58, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andres and Maria Hernandez; and brother Miguel Hernandez. Laura was a very caring and loving woman who committed her spare time to helping people in their time of need and volunteering at CAV. She enjoyed working...
Barbara McPeek
Dec 17, 2020
Barbara McPeek, 84, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away on December 17, 2020. No public services will be held. The family of Barbara McPeek has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
