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
Gilbert M "White Oaks" Lujan
Aug 4, 2020
Gilbert M. Lujan "White Oaks" age 54, a resident of Taos Pueblo passed away peacefully on August 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Andy and Julia Lujan.
Gilbert is survived by his children Irie Mae Lujan, Gilbert L. Lujan, Andreana Sharpback-Lujan, Isiakiel Sharpback-Lujan, and Haley Lujan; siblings Laura Lujan, Wally Lujan,...
Gilbert Benjamin Sandoval
Aug 4, 2020
Gilbert Benjamin Sandoval age 83, a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away on July 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Henry N. and Julia Martinez Sandoval; brother Richard Sandoval, sister Florence Stahl and son Thomas L. Sandoval.
Gilbert is survived by his wife Marcella Sandoval of Colorado Springs, CO; son...
Sherman Elias Cortez
Jul 31, 2020
Sherman Elias Cortez age 39, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Michael Blaine; and nephew Julian Clarke.
Sherman is survived by his children Elias Cortez and Athena Cortez; his mother Mary Siow; siblings Mary Wright and Renee Wright; nieces and nephews Kelli...
Mario Molina Jr
Jul 29, 2020
Mario Molina Jr., age 19 a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Rufina Carrillo; grandfather Fidencio Quintana; and cousin Flor Molina Saucedo.
Mario is survived by his parents Mario Molina and Becky Quintana; siblings Esperanza Quintana (Eric Miera), Luis Molina, Jesus Quintana (Alondra),...
Maria Erminia Garcia
Jul 24, 2020
Maria Erminia Garcia, 87, a resident of Costilla passed away peacefully after a brief illness on July 24, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emiltelio and Ramoncita Salazar; grandson, Paul Garcia; and siblings, Cipriano Salazar, Jesusita Martinez, Clara Arellano, and Antonia Rivera. Maria loved her entire family. She was the heart and soul that kept everyone...
Gabino Alvin Martinez
Jul 20, 2020
Gabino “Gabby” Martinez 75 year of age, a resident of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico has gone to be with the Lord after a long battle with health issues.
He was preceded in death by his parents Escolastico and Alicia Martinez; brother Andrew Martinez; sisters Cecilia Maestas and Margarita Johnson; brothers-in-law Mike Apodaca, Carlos Romo; and niece Kathy...
