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

Joe "J.E." Silva

Joe "J.E." Silva

Feb 16, 2020

Joe “J.E.” Silva age 83, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Alberto and Mercedes Silva; brothers Albert and Tommy Silva; sisters Rose Marie Saultlet and Irene Silva; grandparents Tranquilio and Francesquita Cintas.

Joe was a family...

Robert "Bob" Iko

Robert "Bob" Iko

Feb 16, 2020

Robert “Bob” Iko age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away on February 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Louise Iko and his sister Laurie Iko.

Robert was known in the community of Taos as a well-respected plumber.  He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and served our country in...

Rudy Struck

Rudy Struck

Feb 16, 2020

Rudy A. Struck age 61, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on February 16, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father Fidel Jose Struck; brother Robert Struck; grandparents Donaciano and Maria Gutierrez and Wallace and Cropropia Struck; uncles Ernest, John, Alex Gutierrez, Ernesto Martinez and aunt Lucy...

Paul Wagoner

Paul Wagoner

Feb 15, 2020

Paul Wagoner, 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on February  15, 2020 following a brief illness.  Paul was an outdoors individual that loved to fly fish and was well known to be one of the best in the area. Paul was a real estate investor for numerous years in the California area before moving to Taos.  The...

Andrew Isaiah Segura

Andrew Isaiah Segura

Feb 14, 2020

Andrew Isaiah Segura, 32, a resident of Albuquerque went home to his heavenly father on February 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Segura and grandmother Ruby Archuleta, along with other loving relatives. Andrew was such a kindhearted and spiritual individual, he loved the outdoors, spending time in the mountains, listening to music, traveling, and...

Natividad Suazo

Natividad Suazo

Feb 6, 2020

Natividad Suazo, age 78, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on February 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Sophia Suazo; and brothers Joe, Lupe, and Joscito Suazo.  Natividad loved to cook for her entire family and was a mother figure to all her brothers. In her spare time, you...

Sarah Lovato

Sarah Lovato

Jan 30, 2020

Sarah Lovato, 79, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents James “Doc” and Murtis Johnson; and brother James Johnson.

Sarah moved to Taos over 25 years ago after visiting Taos on a trip to Santa Fe. She immediately fell in love with the majestic...

Tony Romero

Tony Romero

Jan 30, 2020

Tony Romero, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2020 at his daughters' residence in Taos. He is preceded by his wife of 30 years, Crystella; his mother Edna; sister Martha; and brother Rudy. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Tony is survived by his three children, Bonny, Christine and Mike; grandson...

Virginia Ortiz

Virginia Ortiz

Jan 30, 2020

Virginia Ortiz, age 80, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away on January 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Pat Ortiz; parents, Amadeo and Amalia Valerio; brother Andy Valerio and sisters, Judy Wilson and Lynn Holquin.

Virginia worked for many years as a teacher at the St. Francis Catholic...

Lorraine Romero

Lorraine Romero

Jan 29, 2020

Lorraine Romero age 85, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband Maurilio Romero; son Norman Romero; parents Samuel and Carmelita Herrera; brother Jimmy Herrera and sister Helen Duran.

Lorraine was a hard-working woman who cared dearly for all her family.

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Michael Paul Martinez

Michael Paul Martinez

Jan 18, 2020

Michael P. Martinez (Mikey), 52 years old, of Talpa, NM, passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by family on January 18, after a brief illness.

He was born in Taos on January 31, 1967. Mikey graduated from Taos High School in 1985 and attended UNM-Taos. He loved the mountains and had a deep...

Juan F Romero

Juan F Romero

Jan 14, 2020

Juan Felipe Romero, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 14, 2020.  He was born in Placita, NM on May 9, 1936 and graduated from Penasco High School.  He was the owner of Del Norte Lounge and J.F. Romero Construction.  Juan Felipe also served as Taos County Commissioner, Taos Magistrate Judge and...

Kay Torres

Kay Torres

Jan 8, 2020

Kay Torres age 52, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2020.

She was a very outgoing and loving woman.  She was an educator, who worked for the Taos Pueblo Day School and Taos Municipal Schools.  Kay will be remembered as being energetic with a caring and big heart.

Kay is...

Michael Mullin

Michael Mullin

Jan 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Michael Mullin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Esther Garcia

Esther Garcia

Jan 5, 2020

Esther Garcia, age 74, a resident of Questa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Tessie Ortega and sister Betty Ortega.  Esther was a very strong minded and outspoken woman who cared dearly for the people and the community of Questa and Northern...

Anthony Tafoya

Anthony Tafoya

Jan 4, 2020

Anthony Christopher Tafoya, age 66, Bi-annual resident of Ranchos de Taos and Southern California passed away at home on January 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart of 50 years, Donna Tafoya, his father, Bataan Death March survivor and Air Force Veteran Michael N. Tafoya, and son Steven Bentley. He is a...

Antonio Cordova

Antonio Cordova

Jan 1, 2020

Antonio Cordova age 67, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on January 1, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Marina Cordova; siblings Loretta Mondragon, Josie Cordova, Ted Cordova, Peggy Struck; nephew Benito Mondragon and niece Anna Marie Gonzales.

Antonio proudly served his...

Michael Cardenas

Michael Cardenas

Dec 29, 2019

Michael Cardenas age 50, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his brother William “Punky” Cardenas, sister Veronica Cardenas; grandmother Placida Cardenas; aunt Eulogia “Jugi” Cardenas and cousin Lawrence “Tiny” Cortez.

Michael is survived by his children Marlene Trujillo, Michael...

Ryan Trevino

Ryan Trevino

Dec 27, 2019

Ryan Trevino, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 27, 2019.  He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends.  His family will be having funeral services in his hometown of Del Rio Texas at a later date.  The family of Ryan Trevino has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....

Erleen "Lynn" Holquin

Erleen "Lynn" Holquin

Dec 25, 2019

Erleen Ruby “Lynn” Holquin, 79, of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1940 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Amadeo and Amalia Valerio. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, brother Andy Valerio, sisters Judy Wilson, Virginia Ortiz and sons William Jr. and Dominic Kittredge. A...

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