Manuel Archuleta
May 19, 2024
Manuel Archuleta, 67, a resident of Picuris Pueblo, passed away on May 19, 2024. Traditional burial services have been held in Picuris Pueblo. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Cruz Chavez
May 17, 2024
Cruz Chavez age 74, a resident of La Cordillera, passed away May 17, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his son Cruz Chavez, II; grandson Andres Chavez; parents George & Manuelita Chavez; mother and father-in-law Mercedes & Hernando Jaramillo; sister Loretta DeHerrera; nephews George Salazar, Brad Jaramillo and Nikolas Martinez; nieces Antonia Mares and Fran Chavez; brothers-in-law Lawrence Jaramillo, Paul...
Harry G. Martinez
May 13, 2024
A Life Well Lived.
We are sad to announce the death of Harry G. Martinez, 83 of Taos New Mexico he passed away on May 13, 2024, after succumbing to his injuries from a fall in late February. Harry was born July 20, 1940, to Emilio and Orcelia (Vargas) Martinez in Colorado. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie P. Martinez...
Gilbert C. Quinto
May 12, 2024
Gilbert Carlos Quinto, born October 30, 1936, died May 12, 2024, at the age of 87.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arcenio Quinto & Irene Romero Quinto; siblings Josephine Rivera (†Joe), Adelina Archuleta (†Ralph), Priscilla Hurtado (George), Phillip Quinto; and grand-nephew Matthew Rivera. Also preceded in death by close family members of his wife, Celestina Vigil (mother-in-law), Cimodosella...
Kathryn Kronawitter
May 11, 2024
Kathryn Louise Kronawitter, 76, of Taos, NM passed away on May 11, 2024 from Parkinson's. Born in Chicago IL, and raised in Daytona Beach FL, she spent decades as a florist in Austin,TX and retired to Taos where she enjoyed her last 24 years. Kathy was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Violet Kronawitter, and her husband, Michael William Yeager, her...
Lloyd Montoya
May 8, 2024
Lloyd Montoya age 64, a resident of Taos, passed away on May 8, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Rhonda Montoya; parents Polly & Lolo Montoya; siblings Joseph Montoya, Loretta Romero, and Annie Montoya McCallum (†Ken McCallum).
Lloyd is survived by his daughter Alicia Thoma (Patrick) and son Joshua Montoya; grandchildren Alexandra (Kody), Santiago, Veronica, Makayla, Arianna, Jordan and...
Victor Vicars
May 6, 2024
Victor Vicars, age 70, a resident of Taos, passed away on May 6, 2024. No public services will be held and burial will be held at the Elizabeth Town Cemetery. The family of Victor Vicars has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Juana Cardenas
May 3, 2024
Juana Cardenas, 49, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2024. A full obituary and service arrangements are pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Juana Cardenas has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Bob Suter
May 2, 2024
Bob Suter, 74, of Angel Fire and Christmas Tree Canyon NM, passed away on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Born in Dallas, TX to Jim and Wanda Suter, he was a graduate of Texas Tech University and a Red Raider through and through. A man of many talents and interests, professionally he found his calling in banking while perusing many...
Lilly Vigil
Apr 29, 2024
Mrs. Lilly Vigil, lifelong Taoseña, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 29, 2024. Lilly was preceded in death by her husband Cruz C. Vigil and her beloved son Adrian Carl Vigil, her parents “Cowboy” Joe P. and Ella S. Vigil, her sister Mary Mae Carmichael, her brothers Charlie Vigil (Emma) and Floyd Vigil (Priscilla) and great grandson Mateo...
David Michael Maestas
Apr 25, 2024
David Michael Maestas passed away to Heaven on April 25th, 2024 after complications from his cancer recovery at the age of 50. David was born July 14, 1973. He was known affectionately as GG or Geeg to many. He was a sensitive soul and wore his heart on his sleeve. He would always say, “How are you doing my friend?”...
Luis "Vicho" Garcia
Apr 15, 2024
Luis “Vicho” Garcia passed away peacefully on April 15th, 2024. Luis was a US Army Veteran and fought during the Korean war. Upon returning home he began his career with the US Forest Service, where he retired from in 2003. His career with the forest service took him throughout the United States fighting fires. He was an avid cattle rancher...
Jacobo Dominguez
Apr 11, 2024
Jacobo Richard Dominguez, age 59, and a lifelong resident of Chamisal, NM, went to be with the lord on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Jacobo was a beloved brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Jacobo graduated from Penasco High School and went on to attend Northern New Mexico Community College where he earned his associate degree in Machining and Auto mechanics....
Gasper Miera
Apr 10, 2024
With great sadness, we the family of Gasper Miera 63 of Questa, NM announce that he passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
He was born on September 24, 1960 to Joe E. Miera Sr. and Mary Miera in Pueblo, CO. He grew up in Amalia, NM then relocated to Questa during his teen years.
Gasper...
Eleuto G. Maestas
Apr 9, 2024
Eleuto G. Maestas, 90, of Taos, passed away on April 9, 2024, at his home in La Loma. He is preceded in death by his parents Pascual and Elenor Maestas and his oldest brother, Guillermo, from Talpa. He is survived by this wife of 69 years, Ida Santistevan Maestas and his five children Loretta (Steve), Naomi, Jackie, Eleuto R., and...
Nevada Leigh Archuleta
Apr 9, 2024
Nevada Leigh Ana Archuleta passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2024, she was born on December 19, 1999 in Denver, CO.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents John & Adelina Trujillo, Paul & Rose Vigil, John & Elsie Romero, Benny & Angel Archuleta, Elsie Cortez; Nana Dorothy “Lori” Romero; and uncle Peter R. Vigil
Nevada is survived by her parents...
Alberto Rocha
Apr 7, 2024
Alberto Rocha, 31, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on April 7, 2024. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Gregorio Rocha Perez and Maria Alcaraz. Alberto was an outgoing guy who loved spending time outdoors fishing. He worked for numerous years at Hillcrest Bank in Albertson’s, Rio Grande...
Marissa Valdez
Apr 4, 2024
Marissa Valerie Valdez of Ranchos de Taos, born January 15, 1998, passed away unexpectedly April 4, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her aunt Esther Rivera, who was like a second mom to her; her grandparents Octaviano and Adelina Valdez of Vadito; uncles Billy Valdez of Vadito and Paul Valdez of Santa Fe; and aunt Carmen Valdez of Vadito.
Marissa is...
Joe Manhart
Apr 3, 2024
Joe Patrick (Pat) Manhart was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His family migrated to Tulsa, Oklahoma when he was quite young. He grew up there with his parents Arthur and Eva and his brother Tom. He grew to have a deep connection to his extended family and the civic and arts community in Tulsa.
He graduated from University of Tulsa with...
Chevy Augustine Martinez
Apr 2, 2024
Age 37, a resident of Edgewood NM, born and raised in Taos passed away unexpectedly on April 2nd, 2024. He was born on May 23rd 1986. He is preceded in death by Paternal grandparents Augustine and Tina G Martinez and Maternal grandparents Clorimel and Carmen Maestas. His father Robert D. Martinez (aka Bobby), Aunt Mickey Jaramillo, and Mother of his...
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