Obituaries

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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....

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...