Alfred Isaac Mascarenas
Nov 2, 2020
Alfred Isaac Mascarenas age 50, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Constancia and George Martinez and Eulogia and Onofre Mascarenas; aunt Linda Lou Medina and uncle Pete Mascarenas.
Alfred was employed by Kit Carson Electric Co-op for over 15 years. He will...
Amber Taylor
Oct 31, 2020
Amber Taylor died at home on Oct. 31, 2020, just before sunset, from pancreatic cancer. She was 69 years old.
Amber was born December 13, 1950 at her family’s homestead in the bootheel of Missouri. A military childhood took her to San Antonio, California, Germany, Colorado Springs.
In 1957, the family made a trip to...
Anthony Kaluta
Oct 30, 2020
Anthony Kaluta, 77, a resident of Valdez, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2020. No public services will be held. The family of Anthony Kaluta, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Pastor Charley Leroy Rael II
Oct 27, 2020
Pastor Charley Leroy Rael II, 62, a resident of Talpa, was called home to our heaven with Gods’ Angels on October 27, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Charley Rael and Mary Baxter; father-in-law Florencio Pacheco; grandparents Eloy and Loretta Rael and Antonio and Anita Archuleta.
Pastor Charley was the Pastor of...
John Montgomery
Oct 26, 2020
John Montgomery, 56, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away unexpectedly on October 26, 2020. A full obituary and services announcements will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of John Montgomery has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Rafaelita Santistevan
Oct 25, 2020
Rafaelita Santistevan age 102, a resident of Lower Las Colonias passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 25, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Felix Santistevan, Sr.; daughter Yvonne Washington; grandson Jesus Santistevan; parents Francisco and Abenancia Esquibel; siblings Dorothy Maestas, Rose Pearson, Mary Rivera, Addie Quintana and Beatrice Mares.
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Socorro Arvizo
Oct 23, 2020
Socorro Arvizo age 81, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on October 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her children Dora Trevizo, Luis Carlos Trevizo, Sonia Cordova; parents Epitacio Arvizo and Julia Flores; grandson Adrian Orozco; siblings Julieta Arvizo, Catalina Arvizo, Maria de la Paz Arvizo, and Juan Arvizo.
Socorro is survived...
Yolanda Suazo
Oct 23, 2020
Yolanda Suazo age 49, a resident of Pilar passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her father Max Suazo Jr.; brother Reggie Suazo; son Daniel Suazo; grandparents Max Sr. and Bersabe Suazo; Joe Romo and Mary Lucero.
Yolanda is survived by her children Marcos...
Leopoldo (Leo) Valencia
Oct 22, 2020
Leopoldo (Leo) Valencia 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on October 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Ignacio and Eulogia Valencia; parents in-law Jose G. and Senovia Sanchez; 3 daughters Mary and Jane Valencia and Bernice Trujillo; 2 grandsons Juanito and Julian Montoya; 6 brothers Elfidio, Alfredo, Pat, Juanito,...
Maria Remedios Maestas
Oct 20, 2020
María Remedios Maestas went to Our Lord after a long battle with cancer on October 20, 2020. Our Mellos was a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, daughter, sister and friend. Claudia was a co-owner of the Taos Chicharron Burritos. She loved Taos and had lived here longer than she did in Mexico. She was proud to be an American Citizen....
Monica T. Lucero
Oct 16, 2020
Monica Theresa Lucero a beloved mother and longtime nurse in the Taos Community passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones on October 16, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her mother Violeta Salazar-Velasquez; her brothers Armando and Mario Velasquez.
Monica is survived by her father Albert Velasquez; children Jessica, Vanessa and...
Bernd (Bernie) Neumann
Oct 16, 2020
Bernd (Bernie) Neumann, 77, a resident of Pilar, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife Georgia on October 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kurt and Margarete Neumann. Bernd owned and operated a business with his wife in the Taos Plaza for many years, He loved and adored his family dearly and will...
Guillermo Paul Voigt
Oct 15, 2020
Guillermo Paul Voigt, age 70, passed away on October 15, 2020 at the Taos Living Center after a long illness in the presence of his family. He was born on March 9, 1950 in Taos, New Mexico to William Voigt and Elizaria Medina Voigt. He was married to Fabiola Trujillo on July 24, 1971. They moved to Denver, Colorado...
Braden Black
Oct 12, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved son, brother, and friend Braden Robert Black.
Braden Robert died at home in Red River, NM on October 12, 2020. Anyone who knew Braden, knew his generous smile, easy nature, and long, hard, wonderful hugs. He is sadly missed by his...
Beckett Padma Gershon
Oct 12, 2020
Beckett Padma Gershon, 48, a resident of California, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Sinforoso and Sofia Ortega and Felimon and Sobieda Varos and grandmother, Maria Lucinda Ortega. Beckett is survived by his mother, Sandra Varos Forde (Ed); sister, Baelyn Elspeth; wife, Carol Trujillo; and his children, Amanda, Nicholas,...
Virginia Padilla
Oct 10, 2020
Virginia (Vivianna Maya) Padilla passed away peacefully in bed, surrounded by her family, on the morning of Saturday, October 10, 2020. She was as an amazing artist who was talented in many art forms, including micaceous clay pottery, silver jewelry, sewing, and beadwork. As she would say, a “jack of all trades, master of all.” Orphaned as a baby,...
Leighton Keith
Oct 8, 2020
Leighton Keith, 64, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Luther and Helen Keith and mother in-law Shirley Brouman. Leighton owned and operated along with his wife Debra, Taos Art Supply. Leighton enjoyed spending time outdoors, going hiking, being adventurous and especially enjoyed doing photography....
Tomas C. Gallegos
Oct 7, 2020
Tomas (Mote) Gallegos, 66, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2020 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Tomas was born December 21, 1953, he was an outgoing, kind-hearted and loving man and will be missed by his family and friends.
He...
Jose Max Tafoya
Oct 6, 2020
Jose Max Tafoya earned his angel wings on October 6, 2020. His journey began on March 27, 1928 to Mardoqueo Tafoya and Cecilia Tafoya Candelario in Black Lake, New Mexico. Jose was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sophie Tafoya, his parents Mardoqueo and Cecilia Tafoya, his brother; Joe Tafoya, his sisters; Emily Padilla and Elevina...
Paula Romero Santistevan
Sep 26, 2020
Paula Romero Santistevan, 50, a resident of Aurora CO, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Jake and Eufelia Romero and maternal grandfather, Abenicio Lucero. Paula is survived by her husband Gilbert Santistevan; parents, Gasper and Estella Romero; siblings, Julian Romero (Gemarie), Annmarie Muniz (Jason); nieces and nephews, Julian, Moses...
