Robert "Zeus" Reese
Mar 7, 2024
Robert "Zeus" Reese, long-time resident of Elizabeth Town, passed away in his sleep the night of March 7th, 2024 at the ripe old age of 78 despite his many attempts to be eaten by a bear or mountain lion. Zeus was born on February 6th, 1946, to Otis James Renolds and Ida Margaret Johnson in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Zeus earned...
Steve Arellano
Mar 6, 2024
Steve Arellano, 64, of San Cristobal, NM, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Arellano, sister, Elizabeth Arellano, and nephew, Leroy Rael. Steve is survived by his children Rosa, Angelina, and Emilio, and their mother Annette, grandchildren Cayden and Desiree, sisters Louise, Paula, and Karen, as well as many...
William Davis
Mar 6, 2024
William Davis, age 81 died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Taos, New Mexico after an extended illness. Davis was a long-time resident of Taos and well-known artist documenting New Mexico and the west in photography. His gentle demeanor and insightful wit will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bill Davis was born in High Point, North Carolina in 1943 and...
Mercedes Maes Jaramillo
Mar 4, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mercedes Maes Jaramillo on March 4, 2024, following a brief illness. Our mother passed peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Vincent’s hospital in Santa Fe. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Valdez New Mexico to Max and Magdalena (Nene) Maes. She spent her...
Daniel Danny Martinez
Mar 4, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Martinez (75) of Garcia, CO passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2024 Daniel loved the outdoors He was avid hunter, guide & fisherman. Danny was a true cowboy; in his younger years he loved riding & breaking horses. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about the outdoors. He liked giving rides on the backhoe, 4 wheelers & the boat....
Charles "Carl" Moya
Feb 26, 2024
Charles “Carl” Moya, age 63, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Moya, nephew William Gonzales, plus many aunts, uncles, and other relatives. He is survived by his son, Charles Moya Jr, siblings, Lucy White (Daegan), Frank Moya (Elaine), Mary Ann Mattox (Frank), Dolores Moya...
Anna Marie Romero
Feb 21, 2024
Anna Marie Romero, 65, of Taos, New Mexico peacefully passed away on February 21, 2024, with her husband by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents Joe Bailon of Questa and Nora Bailon (partner Norberto Cardenas) of Taos, in- laws Andres (Leroy) and Corina (Cora) Romero of Taos, and grandbaby Mateo Martinez.
Anna is survived by her loving...
Lorraine Lujan
Feb 20, 2024
Lorraine Lujan age 87, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family February 20, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Jose D. Lujan; parents Jose Fidel & Maclovia Quintana; siblings Refujito Quintana, Presides Quintana, Berlinda Vasquez; granddaughters Anisha Lujan and Lucy Pacheco; in-laws Herman & Rafaelita Lujan; sister-in-law Andrea Romo (Julian); brothers-in-law...
Alfirio H. Montoya
Feb 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Alfirio H. Montoya, 84, of Arroyo Seco NM, announce his passing on Monday, February 19, 2024. He was born to Victoriana Montoya in Arroyo Seco. At the age of 19, Alfirio joined the US Army during the Cold War Era and was stationed in Bamberg Germany. Once he was honorably discharged...
Nancy Botwinik
Feb 17, 2024
Nancy Botwinik, 77, a resident of Taos, passed away on February 17, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Nancy Botwinik has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Antonia B. Mares
Feb 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Antonia B Mares, 63 years, resident of Taos, passed away on February 15, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Loretta DeHerrera and John P. Mares, paternal grandparents Beatrice and Paul Mares; maternal grandparents Manuelita and George Chavez; her beloved sister Francisca P. Chavez who she...
Sharon Miller
Feb 12, 2024
Sharon Miller, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday February 28, 2024 at 11am at the Tres Piedras Cemetery. The family of Sharon Miller has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Elizaria Loya
Feb 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Elizaria Olivia Loya Chavez “Pebbles” on February 11, 2024, after having heart surgery on February 2, 2024. She is preceded in death by her baby brother Gabriel Voigt, her father Fred Voigt, 1st husband Ernest Loya, grandparents, Leroy Montoya, Claudio, and Frances Montoya, Julian and Elizaria Coca,...
Almira Fabiola Torrez
Feb 10, 2024
Almira Fabiola Tórrez, 81 of Arroyo Seco passed away on Saturday, February 10th, 2024 following a prolonged illness.
In the 1970s, she moved to California but returned to her beloved New Mexico in 1981 where she lived ever since. Fab was involved with her community. She was a member of the Optimist Club of Taos. She was a member of both...
Palemon A. Martinez
Feb 10, 2024
Palemon A. Martinez passed away peacefully at home on February 10, 2024, three weeks shy of his 92nd birthday. He was preceded in deathby his wife of 64 years, Neoma V. Martinez, parents Maximiano and Juanita Martinez and siblings, Elisa Archuleta, Soledad Anaya, Levinio Martinez, Jose Martinez, Raquel Garcia, Epifanio Martinez, Elvira Sahd and Robert Martinez as well as his...
Joseph F. Martinez
Feb 7, 2024
Joseph F. Martinez passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024 at his home in Taos, NM. He was born in Embudo, NM and was a resident of both, Taos and Rio Rancho.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents Bonifacio and Felis Martinez; beloved sister Judy Coca, and his dogs Sparky and Chato.
Joseph is survived by his son Jeremiah...
Jesse Riggs
Feb 6, 2024
Jesse Riggs, 43, passed away at home in El Prado, New Mexico on February 6, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by the love of her family during her illness. Jesse was born Jan 20, 1981, in Smithville, Missouri to Tom and Mona Riggs. The family moved to Liberty, MO in 1983. Jesse attended Liberty Schools...
Frances L. Trujillo
Feb 6, 2024
Frances Lucille Trujillo passed away on February 6, 2024, after a brave journey with cancer. She was born to Tom and Ernestine (Tina) Trujillo.
Upon graduation from Taos High School, Frances and her father worked in Los Alamos, and she later moved to Santa Fe where she worked for the state.
Frances returned to Taos eventually retiring from a memorable career with...
Erlinda E. Romero
Feb 3, 2024
Erlinda E. Romero, age 86, a resident of Cañon, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on February 3, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo M. Romero, parents, Nasario Esquivel, and Theresa and Eduardo Romero, brother Edwardo Romero Jr., and sisters Corina Romero and Theresa Reyes.
Erlinda enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially in the mountains,...
Juan "Yoni" Camacho
Feb 2, 2024
Juan “Yoni” Camacho age 40, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2024.
Juan worked in the construction business and loved spending time in the outdoors. He was always willing to help any one in need, no matter the time of day or night.
He is survived by his spouse Carlotta Flores; children Alejandro Flores (Melissa Abeyta), Araseli Camacho,...
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