Henrietta Visarriagas
Dec 25, 2024
On a beautiful Christmas morning, December 25, 2024, Henrietta Visarriagas joined her family in Heaven. Surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world for eternal rest. Henrietta was born in Taos, NM on April 22, 1950.
She is predeceased by her mother Placida Cardenas; her brothers Presciliaño, Gilbert and Lorenzo Cardenas; her sister Eulogia “Jugi” Cardenas; her niece Veronica Cardenas;...
Rebecca Lynne Trujillo
Dec 20, 2024
It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and cherished grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Lynne Trujillo. Becky passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 68 due to complications from a brief illness.
Becky was born in Ely, NV. On June 5th ,1956. As a young lady she met, fell in love and married...
Clarence Grant
Dec 19, 2024
Clarence Teodoro Grant, 82, of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, passed away on December 19, 2024, at Holy Cross in Taos.
Clarence was born on November 11, 1942, in Taos, New Mexico, to Elva Morgas and Eduardo Grant. He was a lifelong resident of Taos, and his roots in the community ran deep.
Clarence attended Taos High School and later became...
Timothy Medina
Dec 18, 2024
Timothy Medina, resident of Taos, born on January 22, 1977, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 47. Timothy fought the cancer battle with all he had. He continued to keep his faith, stay positive and strong until the very end.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Connie Medina; maternal grandparents, Elsie R. and Nacario Gonzales;...
James Keegan
Dec 17, 2024
James Keegan, 77, a resident of Des Montes, passed away on December 17, 2024. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Burial will be held on January 9, 2024 at 1:30pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The family of James Keegan has entrusted the care of their loved...
Alfonso A. Vigil, II
Dec 15, 2024
Alfonso Andres Vigil II, age 50, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away December 15, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his father Alfonso Andres Vigil; and the love of his life Loretta (Lorie Trujillo).
Alfonso is survived by his children Alfonso A. Vigil, IV (Elaina), Danique Silva, Hailey Silva, Lorenzo Martinez and Isabella Martinez; his mother Pauline Vigil; granddaughter...
Monte McCaulley
Dec 12, 2024
Monte McCaulley, He passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on December 12, 2024. He was 71 years old. Monte was born in Embudo, New Mexico on 6/12/1953. He was raised in Taos. He also lived in Albuquerque, Pilar, and Questa, New Mexico for ten years. He is survived by his younger brother Terry Lee McCaulley, older brother William McCaulley and sister-in-law...
Paul Jaramillo
Dec 10, 2024
Paul Jaramillo, avid fisherman and gardener, passed on December 10, 2024.
Paul is survived by his wife Alice; son Edward Jaramillo and wife Amy, daughter Barbara Guzman and husband Jose; grandchildren, Thor Jaramillo, Laird Jaramillo, Alberto Guzman and wife Laurie, and Pablo Guzman.
Memorial service will be held in the Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos, 1524 Paseo del Pueblo...
Lawrence "Larry" Struck
Dec 8, 2024
Lawrence (Larry) Struck age 73, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albino and Dolores Struck; his brother Steve Struck; sister-in-law Peggy Struck; and other family and friends.
Larry is survived by his sister Velma (Jerry), Syria (Randy); his children Shannon Struck and Marcos Struck; and his...
Mary Kay Frayer
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Kay Frayer, 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 7, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gerald Frayer and Mary Kaser, and brother Dennis Frayer.
Mary Kay was an amazing, loving soul who always was looking for the best in people. Giving support to children and adults through her social...
Josiah B. (Si) Mandonado
Dec 7, 2024
Josiah B. (Si) Mandonado, 21, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Ben Mandonado and Ramon Pacheco, aunts Epimenia Bailon, Michelle Wilson, and Anita Pacheco.
Josiah (Si) legacy will live on through all his loved ones. There are so many great memories of him. Many will remember his love for...
Evelyn M. Parraz
Dec 6, 2024
Evelyn Maria Parraz, 83, a lifelong resident of El Prado, slipped the bonds of Alzheimer’s and peacefully reached the end of her earthly journey at her home on December 6th, 2024.
Evelyn was born on December 28, 1940 to the late Vicente and Marcelina Parraz. She was the oldest of 8 children. She quickly found out what a loving family should...
Anthoni Payne
Dec 1, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Anthoni Lawrence Payne on November 25, 2024, at the age of 21. Anthoni was a beloved father, fiancé, son, brother, and friend. He brought light and laughter into the lives of everyone who knew him and will be deeply missed.
Anthoni was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From a young age,...
Gary Medina Jr
Nov 27, 2024
Gary Medina Jr. was born on May 27, 1995 in Taos. Gary made his presence into this world on the front page of the paper. Gary was special from the day he was born.
Gary enjoyed working on music and he loved to draw. Gary had a smile that could brighten the whole room, he was loving and caring. Gary was...
Robert S. Freudenheim
Nov 27, 2024
Robert S. Freudenheim passed on November 27th, 2024, at the age of 73. Bob was born on January 14th, 1951 in Albany New York, the son of Bernard Swartz and Evelyn Kopmar.
Upon the death of his father, Bob as a young child, with his brother and mother moved to Brooklyn, New York. When Norman Freudenheim adopted the two young children,...
Virginia Couse Leavitt
Nov 26, 2024
Virginia Couse Leavitt passed on November 26, 2024 at the age of 92. Virginia was the granddaughter of the Taos painter and founding member of the Taos Society of Artists (TSA), E. I. Couse. She co-founded The Couse Foundation to preserve the Couse house and studio, as well as the studios of Couse's neighbor, friend, and fellow TSA painter, Joseph...
Jose Andy Torres
Nov 26, 2024
Jose Anselmo “Andy” Torres age 84, whose hard-working hands stopped on November 26, 2024 at his beloved orchard in Cañoncito – Dixon, NM, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his father Zacarias “Zac” Torres and his mother Candelaria Mascarenas; brother Dennis Torres; brothers-in-law Carlos Trujillo and Asa Reaves.
Andy is survived by his beloved partner, Carmen R. Martinez;...
Leo Lujan
Nov 26, 2024
Leo Nico Mark Lujan, 1, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away on November 26, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after suffering from a rare neurodegenerative disease, called Tay-Sachs. Leo began his life as a healthy baby, but after a few months would not progress in development. He suffered as the disease progressed losing all motor skills along with...
Ursula "Lula" Salazar
Nov 20, 2024
It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Ursula “Lula” Salazar age 78, who left us peacefully on November 11, 2024, surrounded by her family. Lula was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Lula is now reunited with her husband, Wallace, and daughters Micayla and Jennifer Salazar, who preceded her in death....
Jessica Salazar
Nov 17, 2024
Jessica Salazar, 42, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather Patricio Sanchez; aunt Edna Mascarenas; and cousin Felix Quintana.
Jessica is survived by her father Melvin Salazar; mother Donna Garcia (John); children Lucian Salazar, Aliyah Montoya and Kianna Gonzales; granddaughter Amiyah Montoya; brother Nathan Salazar (Tasha); stepson Eugene Gonzales; grandmother...
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