Elisa Quintana
Nov 20, 2020
Elisa Quintana, 93, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Ralph Cordova; grandson, Manuel Cordova Jr; parents, Procopio and Cornelia Mascarenas; brother, Procopio Mascarenas Jr and sister, Feloniz Martinez; and daughters in law, Veronica...
Dora Inez Nowak
Nov 20, 2020
Dora Inez Nowak, 68, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. James Cook; siblings John Cook, James Cook Jr., and Martha Cook.
She is survived by her son John Spencer-Nowak; grandchildren Bridgett Rael, Daniella Spencer-Nowak, Amaya Spencer-Nowak, Skyla Spencer-Nowak, John Spencer-Nowak Jr., and Whya...
Manuel Antonio "Tony" Martinez Jr
Nov 18, 2020
Manuel Antonio “Tony” Martinez Jr., 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 18, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Antonio Sr. and Eloida (Romero) Martinez; parents-in-law Carlos and Mariana Romero, and Juan B. Romero; siblings Ursula Sanchez, Nicanor Martinez, Betty Tafoya, and Alex Martinez; son-in-law Eloy Abeyta; brothers-in-law Felix...
JoAnn Joubert
Nov 18, 2020
JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by friends and family. An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors. She fiercely loved her family; especially her grandchildren...
Miriam Kramer
Nov 17, 2020
Miriam Kramer was born at Beth Israel Hospital in the borough of Manhattan, NYC, on April 5, 1941 to Sol Kramer and Mollie King Kramer. Born Malka Konig in Hungary, Miriam’s mother changed her name to Mollie King when she was a naturalized citizen in 1940. Miriam was their only child and was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home...
Orlinda C. Vigil
Nov 16, 2020
Orlinda C. Vigil age 74, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 16, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ulysses Vigil; parents Eliud and Dolores Trujillo; sisters Nora Martinez and Doris Trujillo; grandson Bobby Pacheco and granddaughter Felicia Pacheco.
Orlinda is survived by her...
Rhonda Coutu
Nov 16, 2020
Rhonda Coutu age 44, a resident of Questa passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Coutu; stepfather David Dingman; grandfathers Dan Dingman and Ken Coutu; grandmothers Pat Coutu and Elaine Therriault; uncle Armond Thibeault and aunt Karen Coutu.
Rhonda is survived by her children Wyatt Coutu-Ulch,...
Donovan "DBoi" Vigil
Nov 15, 2020
Donovan “DBoi” Vigil age 32, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather Billy Vigil, Sr.; great-grandmother Rachel Trujillo; cousin Armando Fernandez, Jr.
Donovan was a music artist, his life was music. He loved to spend time in the mountains camping and fishing and...
Scot Loomis
Nov 15, 2020
Scot Loomis age 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 15, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mel and Ethelynn Loomis.
Scot worked for many years as a database manager for the Honolulu Advertiser in Hawaii. After living in Hawaii, he and his...
Lorraine Archuleta
Nov 14, 2020
Lorraine Archuleta, 81, a resident of Rodarte, passed away on November 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezequiel Archuleta; son, William Archuleta; parents, Jubencio and Edubigen Chacon; brothers, Florencio and Jubencio Chacon Jr; sister, Violet Vargas (Joe); brother in law, Lynden White; parent in-laws, Andres and Rosa Archuleta; and daughter-in-law, Donna Archuleta. Lorraine retired from the...
Destry Wayne Walsh
Nov 14, 2020
Destry Wayne Walsh age 43, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Dorothy Reid; uncle Michael Brant; and grandparents Celia and Chester Sampson, Sr.
Destry was a wild spirit who burned fast and bright from the day he arrived into this world. ...
Thomas "Cougar" Gutierrez
Nov 11, 2020
Thomas “Cougar” Gutierrez age 57, a resident of Cordillera passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 11, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lorenzo and Olivama Gutierrez; maternal grandparents Rudolfo and Maria Sanchez and paternal grandparents Felimon and Louisa Gutierrez.
Thomas served his country in the U.S. Army, later he...
Antonio Vigil
Nov 11, 2020
Antonio “Tony” Vigil, 91, passed away peacefully in Taos, NM on November 11, 2020. He was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM to Antonio J. Vigil and Hijnia Gutierrez Vigil in 1929.
An avid outdoorsman, Tony often loved to fish, hunt, or simply haul firewood in late summer and early fall. He made an early career of...
Mario Lopez
Nov 10, 2020
Mario Lopez age 50, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away unexpectedly on November 10, 2020.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Jose E. and Clorinda Valerio Romero; paternal grandparents Jose Ruben Lopez and Delia Casados Lopez; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mario worked for 25 years...
Marcella G. Martinez
Nov 9, 2020
Marcella G. Martinez age 81, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on November 9, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents Antonio Martinez and Genova Suazo; siblings Alfonso Martinez, Rosita Martinez, Tony A. Martinez, Edgar L. Martinez, Alex G. Martinez, Michael Suazo, and Arthur Martinez.
Marcella was a caregiver for many years...
John Anthony Herrera
Nov 8, 2020
On August 19, 2020, John’s life was suddenly taken from those who loved him in many parts of the world. John is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fabian Archuleta from Questa, and his grandfather Francisco Herrera from Mexico. He is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mary Archuleta, his paternal grandmother, Margarita Herrera, daughter, Charlie Caglia Herrera, his mother...
Michael Gulevich
Nov 7, 2020
Michael Gulevich passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from an aortic aneurism at his home in El Prado on November 7, 2020. He was 59 years old.
Originally from California, Michael graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in English literature. After many adventures abroad and a wide variety of jobs, he established his own editorial business, preparing scientific papers for publication. Known affectionately about...
Amarante Jose (Mante) Chacon
Nov 7, 2020
Amarante Jose Chacon, a resident of Taos, was born on March 27, 1943, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2020. Mante was preceded in death by one son, Joseph and his two brothers, Robert and David. Mante is survived by his wife Gloria; his children Louella (Pat), Michael, Tim, Mante Jr. (Ernestine), and many grandchildren,...
Elvira Archuleta
Nov 4, 2020
Elvira Archuleta age 96, a resident of Cañon, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Felix N. Archuleta; grandchildren Anthony Romo and Kayla Valerio-Romo; siblings Flora Martinez, Aurora Battat, Toni Negrette, Billy Mares, Carlos Mares, Bobby Mares, Eugene Mares, Andy Mares and Adolfo Velasquez and adoptive mother, Elena Romero....
Spirit Padilla
Nov 2, 2020
Spirit Padilla was born to Virginia Padilla in Santa Monica, CA on March 28, 1968. In 1986 he enlisted in the USAF where he was trained as a Strategic Aircraft Maintenance Specialist. In 2001, Spirit became a father to his beloved son Skyler Padilla. His death on September 25, 2020, was unexpected and difficult for his family, especially for...
