Eugenio "Gene" Padilla
Aug 7, 2026
Eugenio Gene Padilla, also affectionately known as “Geno” and “Tio”, passed away on July 27, 2026, just shy of his 92nd birthday.
Gene was born in San Cristobal on July 31, 1934 to Max and Eutilia Padilla. He was looking forward to celebrating his birthday with friends and family. Gene worked as a heavy equipment maintenance mechanic for Taos County for...
Douglas Wright
Aug 6, 2026
Douglas Stanley Wright, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2026, after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Charlotte Wright, and his sister Cynthia Wright. He is survived by his brother, David Wright and his wife Janet, his niece Kim Curtis and her daughter Abby Osburn. A special...
Katrina Moriah Sanchez
Aug 3, 2026
Katrina Moriah Sanchez age 36, a resident of Sanford, CO passed away July 30, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her sister Bowina Burback; grandparents Eloy & Beatrice Ortiz, and Ben & Claudina Sanchez; godmother Darlene Ortiz.
Moriah was a beautiful soul who knew how to love unconditionally and brighten the hearts of everyone she encountered. She always made it a...
Devin J. Duran
Jul 31, 2026
Devin J. Duran 33 of Ranchos de Taos passed away July 31, 2026.
A full obituary and service information will be updated as soon as they become available.
The family of Devin J. Duran has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Ramona I. Trujillo
Jul 27, 2026
Sunrise October 13th, 1932 Sunset July 27th, 2026
Ramona Isabel Trujillo of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away peacefully on July 27th, 2026.
She is preceded in death by her husband Arturo Trujillo, of 60 years; her son Jesse; her parents Frank and Clarita Ortega; her Grandson Joseph Gutierrez; and Great-granddaughter Alexis Trujillo.
She is survived by her children Leo (Marilyn),...
Lorena Ortega
Jul 25, 2026
Lorena Ortega, age 82, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake Ortega, of 36 years; her eldest son, Kenneth (Kenny) Ortega; her parents, Finian and Edumenia Cisneros; her siblings, Ted Cisneros, Emilia (Chona) Garcia, Mary Ortega; and Meliquias Martinez, whom she considered a brother.
Lorena was a devoted wife,...
Matthew R. Medina
Jul 25, 2026
Our beloved Matthew Randy Medina, 53, of Cañon, Taos, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Matthew is survived by his wife, Gina Medina; his mother, Petralina Medina (Tony); his siblings, Michael Medina and Olivia Medina (Marcus); his sisters-in-law, Connie and Marlene; his stepchildren, Lawrance (Chaniece), Stephanie (Jorge), Victoria, Phillip, and Carlos; and his grandchildren, Sophia, Santiago, Alexis, Antonio, Jesse, Antonio,...
Kimber Garcia
Jul 24, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful and beloved Kimber A. Garcia, who passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2026, at the age of 36.
Born on January 24, 1990, in Taos, New Mexico, Kimber graduated from Taos High School before continuing her education at the University of New Mexico, where she earned her bachelor’s...
Mukta Webber
Jul 21, 2026
Mukta Webber, age 88, of Los Cordovas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026.
Born on 5th December 1937 in Abbottabad, India she was the child of Major Doctor Hari Singh Maini and Inder Kaur Maini.
She attended the University of Agra, India and Queens University, Canada where she earned her, BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees. She had a sterling...
Clarinda Stangel
Jul 19, 2026
Clarinda Stangel, 78, a resident of Taos, passed away on July 19, 2026. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Elizabeth Wood and her siblings Thomas Wood and Joyce Latourtte.
She is survived by her husband Andrew Stangel and her daughter Elizabeth Sullivan (Todd); plus many other relatives and friends.
Per her request, her cremains will be best back...
Marlene Abeyta
Jul 19, 2026
The family of Marlene Erica Abeyta of Ranchos de Taos is saddened to announce her unexpected passing on July 19, 2026 at the age of 44 years.
Marlene was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Marlene had a big heart and always helped others. With her contagious smile and her beautiful dimple, she lived life...
Leonides J. "Niny" Martinez
Jul 14, 2026
Leonides J. “Niny’’ Martinez 84, of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on July 14th, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 14, 1942 in Taos NM.
He is survived by his wife Frances Martinez of 53 years, and their children, Steven Martinez (Anna), Sally Blair (Lance), Wayne Chavez, Aram Montoya, Libby Lyon and Melissa Ickes (Joe Alford). 11...
Richard Wallach
Jul 13, 2026
Richard Allan Wallach, age 84, of Ashland, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 13, 2026. Born on March 15, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to Sylvan and Hermine Wallach, who preceded him in death. Richard was well known for his adventuring spirit, witty mind, and genuine love of people.
Richard grew up for the most part on Long...
Christian Benjamin Mims
Jul 10, 2026
Christian Benjamin Mims, 21, a resident of Taos, NM along with his cousin Isaiah Cabrera 17, of Denver Colo, were killed in a car accident north of Walsenburg, CO. on June 29, 2026.
Christian truly lived life like the line from the song “Best of you” by the Foo Fighters. “Is someone getting the best, the best, the best, the best...
Alfredo Montoya
Jul 9, 2026
Alfredo Anastacio Montoya, 41, of Espanola, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, after of an extended illness. He was born on December 8, 1984, in Espanola, New Mexico.
Alfredo’s community service began while still in school in 4H serving as state treasurer and as a member of the Rio Arriba County fair board. By the time he graduated...
Carol Brown
Jul 9, 2026
Carol Brown, 93, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Victor and Winnifred Graham, former husband John Brown and her brother John Graham.
Originally from Hazard Kentucky she moved to different states throughout her life eventually settling in Taos NM with her family where she owned and operated Different Strokes...
Jose "Jimmy" Torres
Jul 7, 2026
Jose “Jimmy” “JT” Torres 75, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, surrounded by family.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother Anita Torres, sister Theresa Torres, his son Jamie Torres, and his granddaughter, Analisa Alicia Martinez. His grandparents Andres and Senaida Torres. His father and mother in-law, Joe and Elizabeth Casados. Brothers-in-law Gilbert and Michael Casados; as well as...
Mary Ruth Martinez
Jul 7, 2026
Mary Ruth Martinez, 82, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Rinconada, NM. on July 6, 2026. Mary Ruth was born September 30, 1943 to Andres and Senaida Torres of Llano Quemado.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Carlos Ernesto Martinez, sisters Anita Torres, Odilla Chavez, Trinidad (Adonias) Romero, Pricilla (Manuel)...
Ruth Ann Gonzales
Jul 5, 2026
Ruth Ann Gonzales, 84, a resident of Las Colonias passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Raymond Gonzales, parents James and Rosemary Ackerman, and sister Barbara.
Ruth is survived by her children, Steven Gonzales, Sandra Acuna (Lorenzo), daughter, Susan Shober, daughter, Sheri Ann Pacheco (Augustin); her grandchildren, Zach Gonzales,...
Richard Greenbaum
Jul 1, 2026
Richard Greenbaum age 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully July 1, 2026.
He will be remembered for his friendly face and cheerful greetings to people while working at various places within our community, to include Michael’s Kitchen, Walmart, and most recently Albertson’s in the deli and bakery department.
Richard is survived by his wife Ruth Vigil; stepchildren Geraldine Pacheco, Catalina...
