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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens

Lilian Baca

Lilian Baca

May 31, 2025

Lilian Baca, 74 years old, of Arroyo Seco, NM passed away on May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Lilian was born July 16, 1950 in Arroyo Hondo, NM the daughter of Tito and Elsie Medina.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother Gilbert; in-laws Joe and Agapita Baca; sister-in-law Angie; and son-in-law Carlos Silva.

Lilian leaves behind her...

Daniel Herrera

Daniel Herrera

May 28, 2025

Daniel Herrera, 35, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025.

Sunrise was November 17, 1989 and Sunset was May 28, 2025, Daniel loved to live in the moment. He will be dearly missed.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father Daniel B. Herrera; grandfathers Manuel (Papo) Romero, and Crespin (Pop) Torres; great-grandparents Armando & Rafelita Gonzales,...

Priscilla Jacquez

Priscilla Jacquez

May 27, 2025

Priscilla “Pila” Jacquez, a resident of Gallina, NM, passed away peacefully May 27, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Norma Aragon; parents Felix & Matilda Maestas; sisters Dillie Martinez and Susie Montoya; brother Felix Maestas, Jr; parents-in-law Solomon & Josephine Jacquez; and son-in-law Ted Cisneros. 

Priscilla loved to read the bible to her family. She was a great cook...

Gabriel Aragon Dominguez

Gabriel Aragon Dominguez

May 26, 2025

Gabriel “Gaby” Alberto Aragon Dominguez, age 39, a resident of El Prado was called home to heaven on May 26, 2025. Gaby, a beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend, will always be remembered for his bigger than life personality that touched all he met.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Natalia Armendariz, Chalia Caraveo, Cleofas Dominguez, Sr., Julia...

Robert Wilkinson

Robert Wilkinson

May 25, 2025

Robert Wilkinson, 78. a resident of Penasco, passed away on May 25, 2025.  He proudly served his country as a U.S Marine and worked for very large casinos as their security camera installer.   

The family of Robert Wilkinson has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Lawrence Frohlich

Lawrence Frohlich

May 20, 2025

Lawrence Frohlich, 83, a resident of Carson Estates passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025.  The family of Lawrence Frohlich has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Delma Gonzales

Delma Gonzales

May 19, 2025

Delma Gonzales, 79, passed away on May 19, 2025 at her home in Talpa, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 16, 1946 in Talpa, NM, and was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, godmother and friend.

Delma was preceded in death by her parents Felonis and Jose Duran; stepfather Manuel Morgas; spouses Joe Gonzales, and Octavio Griego;...

Patricio "Pat" Mondragon

Patricio "Pat" Mondragon

May 16, 2025

Patricio “Pat” Lucio Mondragón was called to his heavenly home on May 16, 2025, at the age of 84. He passed away peacefully in the home he built, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 22, 1941, in Talpa, New Mexico, Pat was the eldest son of Palemon and Ofelia Mondragón. He grew up in a close-knit family and spent...

David J Vigil

David J Vigil

May 15, 2025

David J. Vigil age 47, a resident of San Antonio, TX and formerly from Talpa, passed away at his family home in Talpa on May 15, 2025.

He was preceded in death by infant sons Airik, Aidan, Angelo and Joshua; father David R. Vigil; paternal grandparents Gilbert & Eloisa Vigil; and maternal grandparents Pablo & Madalena Martinez.

David is survived by his...

Luis Herrera

Luis Herrera

May 13, 2025

Luis Herrera, age 36, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly May 13, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father Juan Herrera; grandparents David Manuel & Lytia Herrera, Ovidio Hernandez, and Dorothy Montoya; in-law Tim Martinez.

Luis had a big heart and cared for everyone, he was outgoing, friendly, and a person that would do anything for anyone....

Yvonne Romero

Yvonne Romero

May 13, 2025

Yvonne Romero age 59, of Llano Quemado, Ranchos de Taos, passed away May 13th, 2025 while hospitalized at UNMH Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her parents Arturo E. and Alice R. Romero; sister Lena L. Romero; and companion David McFarland. 

Yvonne was full of love, and kindness for everyone. Her compassion for animals was her commitment. Even through illness she...

Johnny Kellywood

Johnny Kellywood

May 12, 2025

Johnny P. Kellywood, 76, a resident of Picuris Pueblo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May12, 2025.  A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as they become available.  

Traditional funeral services were held on Wednesday May 14, 2025 in Picuris Pueblo.  The family of Johnny P. Kellywood has entrusted the care of their loved...

Isabel Garcia

Isabel Garcia

May 9, 2025

Isabel Herrera Garcia passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. Isabel was born on May 25, 1935 to Fermin and Ursulita Herrera in Questa, N.M. at the family home where she was raised.

She is predeceased by her husband Benjamin Garcia of 69 years. She is also predeceased by her brother Eliu Herrera and sisters Aida (Tony) Flores,...

Bart Cobey

Bart Cobey

May 6, 2025

Bartholomew Cobey, 79, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2025.  A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.   

The family of Bartholomew has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Lincoln Faller

Lincoln Faller

May 5, 2025

Lincoln Faller, age 82, of El Prado, New Mexico, expired on May 5, 2025 in his home after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Born on January 26, 1943 in Queens, New York to Evelyn Catherine (Stahl) Faller and Lincoln Alexander Faller, both children of immigrants from Central Europe, Lincoln Bruce Faller (he hated the Bruce but his mother considered it...

Eloy Gallegos

Eloy Gallegos

May 5, 2025

On Monday May 5th, our beloved Eloy (Sammy) Gallegos, affectionately known as Sugar Bear to those closest to him, passed away surrounded by his loving family at the age of 70. Eloy, a lifelong resident of the Peñasco area, was born on August 1st, 1954, in Taos, NM to Jose & Loyola Gallegos. He was a loving husband to Dolores...

Deb Cohn

Deb Cohn

May 1, 2025

Deb Cohn, 70, of Taos NM, passed away peacefully in her home on April 19, 2025 with her daughter present. A celebration of her life and art will be hosted at her home on Mother’s Day, May 11, 2025. Later, her ashes will be scattered into the ocean she lovingly painted from memory even decades after she moved away from...

Walker Storz

Walker Storz

Apr 30, 2025

Walker William Storz died on April 30 in Trampas, NM. He was 30 years old.

He is survived by his mother Thea Storz, father William Storz, sisters Samantha and Lucinda Storz, grandmother Anne Storz, and cat Athena, as well as many cousins, aunts and uncles, and loving friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Roberta Held-Weiss, sister Clara Storz,...

Henrietta Allarid

Henrietta Allarid

Apr 28, 2025

Henrietta Allarid, 78, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2025.  A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  She will be missed by all of her family and friends.  

The family of Henrietta Allarid has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of...

Henry R. Sandoval

Henry R. Sandoval

Apr 26, 2025

Henry R. Sandoval 79, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly April 26, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Sandoval; son Matthew Sandoval; parents Henry & Julia Sandoval; siblings Richard Sandoval, Ben Sandoval and Flora Stahl.

Henry is survived by his children Stephanie Sandoval and Ken Sandoval (Becky Tom); grandchildren Michael Sandoval (Jenelle), David Brown (Melissa), Alecia Brown...

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