Obituary Listing

Brandon "Burger" Gutierrez

Brandon "Burger" Gutierrez

Sep 11, 2019

Brandon Gutierrez 30, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather’s Ignacio Gutierrez and Richard Cardenas, cousin Angelo Gutierrez and aunt Bridget Martinez.

Brandon was very loving, he never hesitated when it came to helping others, he...

Maria Elena Cruz

Maria Elena Cruz

Sep 4, 2019

Maria Elena Cruz 16, a resident of San Cristobal, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her grandfather Pedro Cruz.

Maria was a loving and caring person who was taken from her family and friends’ way too soon.  She was employed and enjoyed tending to the guests at Guadalajara...

Kylie Rae Harris

Kylie Rae Harris

Sep 4, 2019

Services were held on September 11, 2019 in Plano Texas. The family of Kylie Rae Harris has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 575-300-5288 www .devargastaos.com

Connie DeHerrera

Connie DeHerrera

Aug 21, 2019

Consuelo Connie DeHerrera , 86 a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2019

She is preceded in death by granddaughter Andrea Trujillo; great granddaughter Raelyn Trujillo; and parents, Antonio and Elydia DeVargas.

Connie was the heart of her family, she worked for numerous years for the US Postal Service as the carrier in...

Sammy Robert Duran

Sammy Robert Duran

Aug 15, 2019

Sammy Duran, 56, a resident of Culver City, CA, passed away on August 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his father Manuel Duran, brothers David and Clarence Duran, uncle Luis Vigil, godson Danny Duran and grand parents Jose Duran, Alfonso and Ofelia Vigil.

Sammy proudly served in the...

Jeanette Loera

Jeanette Loera

Aug 12, 2019

Jeanette Loera un mes, una residente de Ranchos de Taos, falleció inesperadamente el 12 de Agosto de 2019.

Ella era un ángel muy amoroso y era adorada por toda su familia. Partió de esta tierra y ganó sus alas demasiado pronto.

Le sobreviven sus padres, Jamie Loera e Irma García,...

Susana C Trujillo

Susana C Trujillo

Aug 11, 2019

Susana Trujillo 80, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her son Larry Trujillo, parents Teodoro and Alicia Salazar, grand parents Ambrosio and Luisa Garcia, sister Clorinda Mondragon and sister-in-law Erma Arellano.

Susana worked for many years at...

Mark Vigil

Mark Vigil

Aug 11, 2019

Mark Vigil 44, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his father Anthony Vigil and step father Robert Hoffert.

He is survived by his wife Michelle Vigil, children Mark Jr. and Jordan Vigil, step children Zoe, Trison, Kian Glynn and...

C. Leroy Trujillo

C. Leroy Trujillo

Jul 30, 2019

C. Leroy “Chencho” Trujillo 77, a resident of Vadito, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 30, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents Waldo and Refugio Trujillo; siblings, Waldo Jr., Luciano, Richard, Roberto, Emma Casados, Patricio and Jacob.

Leroy was a hard-working man.  He...

Mara (Tamara) Cibis

Mara (Tamara) Cibis

Jul 30, 2019

Mara (Tamara) Cibis, 86 of Costilla, New Mexico, passed away on July 30, 2019 in Taos, New Mexico.  Prior to living in New Mexico, Mara resided in Champaign, Illinois.

Mara was born on March 14, 1933 in the Silesian region of Germany.  A deep and abiding concern for suffering children derived from her own childhood experiences during...

Tomas Martinez

Tomas Martinez

Jul 20, 2019

Tomas Martinez 82, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on Saturday July 20, 2019.

He is  preceded in death by his parents Jesus and Feloniz Martinez; siblings, Tillie Romero, Mela Chavez, Felix Martinez, Teofila Trujillo, George Martinez, Benito Martinez and Dolores Herrera.

Tomas was a rancher, woodworker and welder...

Ryan Rael

Ryan Rael

Jul 16, 2019

Ryan Rael age 25, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Questa passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his father Roger Rael, grandparents Eloy and Adonilia Rael, grand-father Billy Sanchez, and great grandfather Willie Sanchez.

Ryan was a well-loved person who enjoyed helping others in need and...

Benjamin "Benjie" Apodaca

Benjamin "Benjie" Apodaca

Jul 15, 2019

Benjie Apodaca, a resident of Arroyo Seco, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday July 15, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Grand-Parents Eraclio and Marcelina Martinez, Bejamin and Arabella Apodaca; uncle Norbert Martinez and aunt Linda Trujillo.  Benjie was known for his contributions to students as the instructor of the...

George E. Trotter

George E. Trotter

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Marine Corps Platoon Sgt. George E. Trotter, 38, of Kansas City, Missouri, killed during World War II, was accounted for on April 16, 2019.

In November 1943, Trotter was a member of Company E, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, which landed against still...

Reyes Lopez

Reyes Lopez

Reyes Baca Lopez, our beautiful, caring mother passed away peacefully on August 13, 2019 in St. George, Utah at the age of 90. Reyes was born in Vadito, New Mexico to Atilano and Apolonia Baca and the second of four sisters, Flora, Sara and Elisia.

Reyes was preceded in death by her husband Anival Lopez (passed away March...

Anival Lopez

Anival Lopez

Anival Lopez former resident of Vadito N.M passed away March 3 2018, surrounded by his loving family. The family has lost their patriarch and will be greatly missed. Anival was a long time resident of Taos County. He lived in Llano as a child and later as a young man married Reyes and moved to Minturn, Colorado where he...