Jim Decker
Apr 19, 2020
Jim Decker age 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Helen Decker.
Jim proudly served his country in the US Army. He was very athletic, some of the sports he had a passion for were...
Albert Martinez
Apr 17, 2020
Albert Martinez, 69, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Noe Martinez; in-laws, Adelaido and Mary Lujan; brothers in-law, Isaac Lujan and Ed Garcia; and nephew Patrick Barela. Albert retired from the Los Alamos National Labs after 32 years. He enjoyed spending...
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders
Apr 9, 2020
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders was born in Amarillo, TX on November 8th, 1982 and passed away in Taos, NM on April 9, 2020, at the age of 37. Morgan is survived by her loving family: Father, Ted Sanders and Mother, Karen Sanders; Sister, Farrell and her husband Craig Boone; Sister, Breanne and her husband Coly Marsh; three nieces Makenzie, Katie, and Abbie...
Jose "Pat" Suazo
Apr 3, 2020
Jose Patricio “Pat” Suazo age 87, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2020.
He was preceded in death by children Peggy Sue Suazo and Bridgette Suazo; first wife Genevieve Cordova Suazo; parents Max Sr. and Bersabe Suazo; siblings Arturo Suazo, Max Suazo Jr., Charlie...
Priscilla "Lila" Espalin Quintana
Apr 1, 2020
Priscilla “Lila” Espalin Quintana, 84, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Seferino and Jesusita Espalin; and siblings, Eva Trujillo Neal, Jenny Duran, and Joe and Arthur Espalin. Priscilla loved and cherished her entire family dearly. Her family considered her a walking miracle and was truly blessed...
Jessie Lovato
Mar 23, 2020
Jessie Lovato, 84, a resident of Chamisal, passed away due to natural causes on March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Leonardita Lovato; brothers, Jose, Roman, and Tiburcio Lovato; sisters, Josefa Archuleta, Estella Cordova, Ernestina Dominguez and infant sister Juanita Lovato. Jessie was a kind and loving man. He was loved by all...
Deb Ungar
Mar 21, 2020
Deb Ungar, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 21, 2020 of cancer surrounded by her tribe of loving friends. Deb was a longtime nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos where she cared for and treated many patients with compassion. A private burial will be held, and a celebration of her life will be scheduled when appropriate. The...
June Murphy
Mar 10, 2020
June Murphy age 94, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Mahlon Murphy Sr.; sisters Jo and Madge, and her companion cat Mandy.
June loved her entire family dearly and lived a wonderful life. She enjoyed going...
Frances Gutierrez
Mar 8, 2020
Frances Gutierrez age 95, a resident of Taos, passed away on March 8, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Gutierrez, Sr.; sons Gilbert Gutierrez and Ben Gutierrez; infant daughter Gloria Gutierrez; parents Cornelius and Grace Sandoval; brothers Andres Sandoval and Ambrosio Sandoval; son-in-law Vilkie Archuleta; and daughter-in-law Theresa Trujillo.
Frances was...
Jana Grace Herder
Mar 6, 2020
Jana Grace Herder age 30, a resident of Taos New Mexico, and former resident of Corvallis, Oregon passed away on March 5, 2020. Jana was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Marguerite Bouvette; and by her paternal grandmother, Marjory Herder. She is survived by her parents Todd and Lisa Herder; brothers Jacob Herder (Crystal Burch Herder),...
Tomas George Anglada
Mar 6, 2020
Tomas George Anglada, age 68, a resident of Cañon passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Eli Gonzales; grandson, Josiah Lucero; father, George Anglada; brother, Michael Anglada; and father in law, Ted Gonzales. Tomas was a family man, he cared and loved all his children and...
Marshall Bailon
Mar 4, 2020
Marshall R. Bailon age 56, a resident of Cerro, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Bailon; brother Leroy Bailon; grandparents Elix and Patricia Bailon; Wallace and Elvira Cisneros; and godmother Falco Montoya.
Marshall made his career as an educator, in the Physical...
Roberto Gallegos
Mar 4, 2020
Robert P. Gallegos age 57, a resident of Amalia, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert A. Gallegos.
Robert was employed by Taos County with the Solid Waste Department. He loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a professional sailor, devoted catholic, excellent dancer and enjoyed cooking. ...
Linda Rivera
Mar 3, 2020
Linda Rivera, 69, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away on March 3, 2020. Per her request no services will be held. The family of Linda Rivera has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Helena Nestorowycz
Feb 29, 2020
Helena Nestorowycz, 94, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020. Services will be held at a later date in Rochester New York. The family of Helena Nestorowycz has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Ray J Rodriguez
Feb 26, 2020
Ray Rodriguez age 84, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his wife Amada Rodriguez; son Richard Rodriguez; parents Luciano and Pablita Rodriguez; and his brothers Apolonio, Antonio and Luciano Rodriguez.
Ray had a passion for cars, which...
Wayne Conway
Feb 22, 2020
Wayne Conway, a resident of Tulsa Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2020. Services were held in his home town of Tulsa Oklahoma. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019.
Philip Patten
Feb 21, 2020
Philip Patten 64, a resident of Davenport Iowa and Taos, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2020. Services will be held in his hometown in Davenport. The family of Philip Patten has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 1-866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
Evita Nailor
Feb 20, 2020
Evita Nailor, 27, a resident of Picuris Pueblo passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2020. Services were held in Picuris Pueblo. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Steven A. St. Germain
Feb 20, 2020
Steven A. St. Germain, 33, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Donald and Juanita St. Germain; great grandparents Ann and Bob Uremovich and Sue Lewis; aunt, Irene Gasper and special aunt Suzy Uremovich.
Steven was employed at Phoenix Mechanical as an HVAC technician which he...
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