Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens
Michael Mullin
Jan 6, 2020
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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
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
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
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
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
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...
Sophie Ida Tafoya
Dec 25, 2019
Sophie Ida Tafoya, passed away on December 25, 2019 in Denver. She was born on November 22, 1925 in Wagon Mound New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Abeyta and Rafaelita Sisneros; sons Max and Sam Trujillo; siblings Mary Medina, Isabelle Archuleta, Ernestina Mondragon, Emma Tafoya, Rosella Romero and Olmedo Abeyta Jr. She is survived...
Eliu Herrera
Dec 19, 2019
Eliu F. Herrera age 88, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 19, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his grandson Jose Beto Herrera; parents Fermin and Ursulita Herrera; siblings Mable Trujillo and Riley Gaillour; brothers-in-law Virgil Trujillo, Tony Flores and Michael Gaillour.
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Arsenio Brito
Dec 15, 2019
Arsenio “Archie” Brito age 80, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2019.
He is preceded in death by infant son Arsenio; parents Demostenis and Eliza Brito; siblings Geneva Sanchez and Obed Brito.
Arsenio is survived by his loving wife Dora, children Connie Romero (Jerome), Arsenio Wayne...
Eulogia "Jugi" Cardenas
Dec 14, 2019
Eulogia Anita, “Jugi” Cardenas, 77 years old of El Prado, NM, passed away peacefully at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, NM on December 14, 2019.
Eulogia was born on July 3, 1942 in El Prado, NM. Jugi, as everyone knew her by, is preceded in death by her mother Placida Cardenas,...
Rachel Vialpando
Dec 11, 2019
Rachel Vialpando, 85, from Questa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother entered the gates of Heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 11, 2019. A beautiful woman who devoted her life to God, her loving husband, and family. She will forever live in each of our hearts. She is preceded in death by her grandson,...
Baldamar "Bobby" Varos
Dec 9, 2019
Baldamar “Bobby” Varos, 82, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife Pablita “Polly”Varos; son, Robert Varos; parents, Narciso and Nestorita Varos; brother, Severo Varos, and in-laws, Medardo and Elvira Mondragon. Bobby served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thailand during the...
Desiderio "Desi" Flores
Dec 8, 2019
Desiderio “Desi” Flores age 37, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his mother Stella Vigil; infant brother Christopher Daniel Flores; paternal grandparents Desiderio and Porfidia Flores; maternal grandparents Elevi and Viola Vigil; aunts and uncles Estrella Flores-Baca, Manuelita Flores, Octaviano Flores, Rubel Flores, Sarafin Flores, Fidel...
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
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