Tim J. Martinez
Dec 6, 2019
Tim J. Martinez, 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 6, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents Elias and Susana Martinez and many other loving relatives. Tim was an outdoors man, he loved roping and riding his horses, he had an interest in his classic cars, and...
Leonard "Larry" Bennett
Nov 28, 2019
Leonard “Larry” Bennett, 82, a resident of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2019, while visiting family in Taos, NM. He has begun life in his new and better heavenly home. He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Ruth Bennett and in-laws, Jim and Thelma McCray. Larry and his wife Kay loved to travel,...
Audrey Abeyta
Nov 19, 2019
Audrey B. Abeyta age 51, a resident of Taos, passed away after a short battle with cancer on November 19, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Gutierrez; maternal grandmother Alice Vigil; grandfather Cesario Vigil; paternal grandfather Edwardo Gutierrez; paternal grandmother Teresina Gutierrez; father-in-law Flavio Abeyta; mother-in-law Anita Abeyta; aunt Ruby Archuleta and uncle...
Cathy Amador
Nov 19, 2019
Cathy Amador age 65, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on November 19, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her father Eloy Valerio.
Cathy was a devoted family woman, raised by her parents with strong Christian values. She was a school bus driver for over 20...
Kayla Monique Valerio-Romo
Nov 18, 2019
Kayla Monique Valerio-Romo age 24, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her uncles Anthony Romo and Ivan Valerio (Wedo); great-grandmother Augustina Valerio; great-grandfather Alfredo Gonzales, and several other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Kayla is survived by her parents Chris Romo and Ivy Valerio;...
Baby Leah Ruth Reese
Nov 17, 2019
Precious Beautiful Baby Leah Ruth Reese entered this world and gained her Angel Wings on November 17, 2019. Private services will be held. The family of Baby Leah Ruth has entrusted the care of their precious Angel to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 575-300-5288
Melissa McLaughlin
Nov 17, 2019
Melissa McLaughlin age 72, a resident of Tres Ritos, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly on November 17, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Holly Price; her husband Samuel Rex McLaughlin; parents Mike Melot and Anna Ruth Melot.
Melissa worked in Taos for many years in the construction and plumbing industry, including Diamond...
Jesus Santistevan
Nov 14, 2019
Jesus Santistevan age 37, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on November 14, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Soveda Varos and J. Felix Santistevan; and aunt Yvonne Washington, along with many loving, caring, family members.
Jesus was a kind loving guy, he was a barber and well known in...
Larry F. Gutierrez
Nov 2, 2019
Larry F. Gutierrez, 72, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and Bernice Gutierrez; grandson, Thomas Gutierrez Jr; brother Anthony Gutierrez and grandmother Teresina Gutierrez. Larry was a retired diesel mechanic at the Questa Moly Mine and loved to spend time outdoors...
Susana Molina
Oct 30, 2019
Susana Molina, age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents Dionicio and Ester Medrano; granddaughter Alexis Vargas; sisters Luz Elena Jimenez and Maria Palacios; niece Anahi Jimenez; brothers-in-law Martin LeDezma and Juan Jimenez.
Susana was a devoted family woman, known in the...
Maria C Vigil
Oct 30, 2019
Maria C. Vigil, age 94, a resident of Pilar, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 30, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jose D. Vigil; parents Silviano and Genoveva Archuleta; and brother Jose Adan Archuleta.
Maria is survived by her loving children Dolores Montano, Fabiola Medina, Demecio Vigil...
Viola L Romo
Oct 29, 2019
Viola Romo, age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 29, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her parents Bonifacio and Isabel Pacheco; siblings Ramona Pacheco, Samuel Pacheco, Suzie Tighe, Manuel Pacheco, and the father of her children Carlos Romo.
Viola had a big heart and had great love for her...
Baby Angel Morales
Oct 26, 2019
Precious Baby Angél Morales gained the wings of an angel on October 26,2019. The family of Baby Angél Morales has entrusted their precious angel to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 575-300-5288 www.devargastaos.com
Destiny Trujillo
Oct 25, 2019
Destiny Lynn Trujillo, age 39, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos, entered the Gates of Paradise and into peace on October 25, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her father Rocky Washburn; grandparents Ventura and Rose Trujillo; uncles Daniel Trujillo, Julian Sandoval, Carlos Miera and Agapito Gonzales, and mother-in-law Cristina Perez....
Cora Mackey
Oct 24, 2019
Cora Mackey born October 4, 1955 in Rocky Ford Colorado and a resident of Ranchos De Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving friends on October 24, 2019. Cora was your local dog groomer that started in her early years in Rocky Ford. Cora may have been the local dog whisperer. She had a way with them, and they definitely had...
Javier Munoz Rivera
Oct 19, 2019
Javier Munoz Rivera, 33, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2019. Memorial service will be held on Thursday October 24, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. The family of Javier Munoz Rivera has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 575-300-5288 www.devargastaos.com...
Katherine Lyman
Oct 18, 2019
Katherine Lyman, age 83, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her husband Fredrick P. Lyman and parents Walker Eldrige and Annie Lee Starke.
Katherine moved to Taos in 1970, she was very proud to be a woman moving to such a wonderful...
Jose Dolores Vigil
Oct 15, 2019
Jose Dolores Vigil 70, a resident of Pilar, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 15, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jose and Macedonia Vigil; brothers Alex, Filadelfio, Norberto and Pacomio Vigil; parents-in-law Seferino and Priscilla Suazo; sisters-in-law Virginia Leyba and Dora Salazar.
Jose...
Mary Ann Roybal
Oct 11, 2019
Mary Ann Roybal, 89, a resident of Costilla, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband Luis Roybal; grandson, Donovan Vallejos; parents, Modesto and Francisquita Garcia; brothers, George and Fred Garcia; and grandparents, Amado and Vivianita Garcia. Mary Ann was one of the hardest working mothers that anyone could know. At...
Armida Romero
Oct 10, 2019
Armida Romero, 69, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2019. She is preceded in death by her son Antonio Martinez, husband Max Romero, and parents Antonio Martinez and Senida Romero. Armida loved spending time with her entire family but especially her daughter Malissia, which both loved to travel and go spend time at the...
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