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.
...
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...
Paul H. Martinez
Aug 12, 2020
Paul H. Martinez age 73, a resident of Valdez, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on August 12, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandson Nikolas Martinez; parents Juan Francisco and Angelina Martinez; and niece Sarah Michelle Gonzales.
Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. At the very young age...
Phillip Herson Chacon
Aug 10, 2020
Phillip passed away on August 10, 2020 at the age of 67. Phillip was born to Joe and Eliria Chacon in Rodarte, NM on June 13, 1953. He was raised in Penasco, New Mexico where he graduated high school. After high school Phillip entered the Marines and served in the Vietnam War. On June 14, 1974 Phillip married Viola...
Paul Lucero
Aug 10, 2020
Paul Lucero age 61, a resident of Des Montes passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on August 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Luis Lucero; grandparents Alejandro and Maclovia Valdez, Sam and Clorinda Lucero, and Onofre and Maria Inez Baros; and uncle Steven Jeantette.
Paul loved being a rancher, riding...
Miguel Garcia
Aug 9, 2020
Miguel E. Garcia age 93, a resident of Costilla, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Garcia; grandson Paul Garcia; parents Modesto and Delmiria Garcia; grandparents Vivianita & Amado Garcia; brothers George and Lico Garcia; and sister Mary Ann Roybal.
Miguel...
Nirvana Romero - Faccio
Aug 9, 2020
Nirvana Romero-Faccio, 47, a resident of Tres Piedras, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Nathan Faccio and her mother Fernanda Melloy. Nirvana is survived by her children, Brent Hudson (Megan), Denise Sisneros (Jose Counts), and Angél Sisneros; grandchildren, Sebastian, Bentley, Baily, Brynley Hudson, and Caroline Counts; father, Ricardo Romero (Tepherith...
Nathan Faccio
Aug 9, 2020
Nathan Faccio, 46, a resident of Tres Piedras, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nirvana Sisneros and parents, Jeff and Marjorie Faccio. Nathan is survived by his step children, Brent Hudson, Denise Sisneros, and Angel Sisneros; sibling, Jeffery Faccio and step brother, Tommy Dewhurst; aunts, Carolyn Potts (Greg), Debbie Batdorf...
Robert "Bob" Kramer Heidrich
Aug 8, 2020
Robert "Bob" Kramer Heidrich, 92, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2020. A full obituary and service announcements will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of Robert "Bob" Kramer Heidrich has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019...
Blas Chavez Jr.
Aug 7, 2020
Blas Chavez Jr., age 89, a resident of Los Cordovas passed away peacefully on August 7, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Chavez; and parents Blas and Fedelina Chavez.
Blas retired from the Town of Taos after working for 25 years. He truly enjoyed his younger years and had very fond...
Chris Hummel
Aug 5, 2020
Chris Hummel, 70, a resident of Sunshine Valley passed away on August 5, 2020. No public services will be held. The family of Chris Hummel has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
