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

Kim Nailor

Kim Nailor

Oct 8, 2019

Kim Nailor 70, a resident of Picuris Pueblo, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her parents Phillip and Eve Featheringill, her sister Kerry Willis and stepson Teofilio Nailor.

Kim was a kind and loving woman, who loved dancing and listening to music.  She...

Pablita Polly Varos

Pablita Polly Varos

Oct 5, 2019

Pablita “Polly” Varos 75, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on October 5, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her son Robert Varos; parents Medardo & Elvira Mondragon; In-laws Narciso & Nestorita Varos; brothers-in-law Severo Varos, George Rivali, Albert Roybal and Ruben Martinez; and special aunts that were very special...

Walter Griego

Walter Griego

Oct 4, 2019

Walter Griego, 73, a resident of Talpa, passed away on October 4, 2019.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Albino and Berna Griego and sister Elca Chavez.  Walter was a jack of all trades, but more so he enjoyed working in the forest as a logger which he did for many years.  He was born and raised...

Jack Hill

Jack Hill

Oct 2, 2019

Jack Hill 66, a resident of Taos, Passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2019.

Jack was a well-known artist and welder in the Taos area.  He will be missed by all his dear friends.  A Memorial Service will be held on December 14, 2019 at 3:30PM in the Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.

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Judy Lawson Foster

Judy Lawson Foster

Oct 1, 2019

Judy Lawson Foster 68, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on October 1, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her sons, Johnny Daniel Lawson and Robert Edward Quintana; parents Forrest James & Emily Mary Foster; son’s-in-law Benjie Apodaca and James Ortiz.

Judy is survived...

James Jackson

James Jackson

Sep 24, 2019

James Jackson 64, a resident of San Cristobal,  passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his father George James Jackson, sister Marie Jackson, grandparents Juan Florencio and Manuelita Cordova; aunts Pearl Cordova, Julia Medina, and uncles Joe Medina, Ernesto Cordova, Gilberto Cordova and Raymond Cordova.

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Justin Paisley

Justin Paisley

Sep 21, 2019

Justin Aaron Paisley - Father, son, brother, friend and animal lover - died on Saturday, September 21, 2019, in Taos, New Mexico.  He was 46 years old.

Born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 1973 to Jerold and Patty Paisley, Justin was a gregarious child full of curiosity and a passion for stunts of any kind.  He...

Bryan Powell

Bryan Powell

Sep 21, 2019

Bryan Powell, a resident of Taos, passed away on September 21, 2019.   No Services will be held in Taos.

Esther F Rivera

Esther F Rivera

Sep 17, 2019

Esther F. Rivera 51, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly following a lengthy illness on September 17, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents Pablo and Josefina Rivera and Clemente and Maria Martinez.

Esther was a caring daughter, sister, aunt and goddaughter, she loved her...

Benjamin Demmin

Benjamin Demmin

Sep 12, 2019

Private Services will be held.  The family of Benjamin Demmin has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 575-300-5288

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...

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