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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens

Deluvino "Tuti" Casias

Deluvino "Tuti" Casias

Dec 16, 2020

Deluvino “Tuti” Casias age 61, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Delubino and Anita Casias; sister Frances Casias; grandparents Delubino and Senovia Casias; and Demetrio and Celia Trujillo; plus, several aunts, uncles and relatives.

Tuti was a loving and caring man...

Virginia Rose Garcia

Virginia Rose Garcia

Dec 14, 2020

Virginia “Rose” Garcia age 81, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully on December 14, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Garcia; grandson Isaac Garcia; parents Mardoqueo and Maria Cecilia Tafoya; siblings Jose Fedelino Tafoya, Max Tafoya, Horacio Tafoya, Emily Padilla and Elivinia Tafoya.

Rose is survived by her children Emilio...

Juanita Valerio Chavez

Juanita Valerio Chavez

Dec 13, 2020

Juanita Valerio Chavez, our beloved mother, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2020 at the age of 103. Juanita was born January 3, 1917 in Los Cordovas to Luis and Margarita Valerio. Juanita was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio Chavez; son, Francisco Chavez; brother, Delfino Valerio; son in-law, Ben Sandoval; daughter in-law, Ivy Chavez; sister in-law, Anita...

Andy Manuel Pacheco

Andy Manuel Pacheco

Dec 12, 2020

Andy Manuel Pacheco age 75, a resident of La Cordillera passed away on December 12, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Pacheco and Petronila Herrera; his sister Angie Gallegos; brother-in-law Alex Trujillo and sister-in-law Sylvia Pacheco; nephews and nieces Michael Pacheco, Roberta Herrera, Carmen Sanchez, Devona Gallegos and Chris Gallegos.

Andy...

Jerome Alan DuBois

Jerome Alan DuBois

Dec 8, 2020

Jerome Alan DuBois age 71, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alan and Marjorie DuBois.

Jerome was a very open-minded man and judged no one, he loved to travel and be a free-spirited individual.  His talent was writing, especially about his travel...

Albert Velasquez

Albert Velasquez

Dec 6, 2020

Albert E. Velasquez, age 91, of Glorieta, NM passed away peacefully on 6 December, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Albert Velasquez Sr. and Frances Velasquez, his wife Violeta E Velasquez of 69 years, siblings Billy Velasquez, sister Berline Montoya, brother Bobby Velasquez, sons Armando and Mario, and daughter Monica Lucero. He is survived by sibling...

Alonso Gurule

Alonso Gurule

Dec 5, 2020

Alonso Eliseo Gurule age 82, a resident of Peñasco, NM, passed away on December 5, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose A. and Amedea Gurule; daughters Geneva (GG) Gurule and Angela Gurule; granddaughter Nicole; grandparents Max and Maria (LaLa) Gurule, Epimeno and Filomenia Romero; siblings Irene Medina, Eugene and Nelson Gurule.

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Mary Lou Anderson

Mary Lou Anderson

Dec 2, 2020

Mary Lou Anderson, 92, a resident of Taos passed away on December 2, 2020.  The family of Mary Lou Anderson has entrusted the care of their loved on to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Hernaldo Jesus Aragon

Hernaldo Jesus Aragon

Dec 2, 2020

Hernaldo Jesus Aragon age 43, of Ranchos de Taos, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020.

He is survived by his parents Jose and Anabel Aragon; sisters Julia Aragon and Heidi Aragon; children Jeffery Billy, Chyann Aragon, Gaby Medina, Enrique Aragon, Amelia Aragon and Elijah Aragon; grandchildren Lolo Billy, Evangeline Kaiser and Aurora Kaiser;...

Samuel Arellano

Samuel Arellano

Dec 1, 2020

Samuel Carmelito Arellano age 80, a resident of Amalia – Ventero, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Antonio and Josephine Roybal Arellano; adoptive parents Jacobo and Delfina Maes Arellano; siblings Alfonso Arellano, Salvador Arellano, Clorinda Montoya, Sinforiza Espinoza and Mary Vigil; in-laws Felimon Sanchez de...

Robert "Bob" Bullington Sr.

Robert "Bob" Bullington Sr.

Dec 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” Bullington, Sr. took his final journey from the temporary dwelling of his human body and this earth, taking on his new healed spiritual body December 1, 2020 at the age of 80. He passed after a 2 month-plus battle from emergency surgery. His body could no longer endure. Bob was able to spend his last weeks under...

Richard Sunderman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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