Maria "Molly" Vigil
Aug 18, 2023
Maria “Molly” Vigil age 68, a resident of Pilar, passed away peacefully August 18, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jose & Maria Vigil; brother Elias G. Vigil; brother-in-law Floyd Pacheco, Sr. and nephew Dr. Floyd Pacheco, Jr.
Maria was a kind and loving woman who loved her entire family. She enjoyed spending time traveling and especially...
Leonilia Alice Maestas
Aug 17, 2023
Leonilia Alice Maestas age 89, a resident of Talpa, passed away at home peacefully on August 17, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Benses and Isabel Gonzales of Llano Quemado, NM; her husband Leroy E. Maestas; son Paul L. Maestas; her granddaughters Rose and Marie Maestas; and her grandson Derick Maestas.
She is survived by her children...
Lawrence Foss
Aug 10, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) Foss died in the night of August 10, 2023. He remains vividly alive to us all. Few people in the is world could give us more happy memories. We remember sad times, too, the Paradise Fire when he and wife Leslie, lost home / and for Larry a lifetime of artwork.
Larry’s art and life was full of...
Annette Trujillo
Aug 9, 2023
Annette Trujillo was born on April 23, 1956 to Juan Isdro and Lucilla Trujillo in Taos, NM, and passed away August 9, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Albert, Luis, and Melvin and sister Eva Trujillo.
Annette is survived by her children Pablo Baca and Jo Sandoval; boyfriend Leon Maldonado; grandchildren Sharon, Shania, Andre...
Raymond Orlando Parraz
Aug 8, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Orlando Parraz announces his passing on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico at the age of 77. Raymond was born on Monday, May 27, 1946 in Taos, New Mexico.
Raymond is preceded in death by both parents, Vicente Parraz and Marcelina Chavez; Daughter Rayla; Sister Concha and...
Douglas Kingsley
Aug 5, 2023
Douglas Kingsley, 77, a resident of Carson, passed away unexpectedly on August 5, 2023. No public services will be held. The family of Douglas Kingley has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Lillian M. Miera
Aug 4, 2023
Lillian M. Miera 76, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, August 4, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Felix, Sr. & Delia Miera; sisters Irma Miera, Gloria Miera, Christine Miera and brother Carlos Miera; niece Renetta Miera; paternal grandparents Eliseo & Lupita Miera; and maternal grandparents Narciso & Juanita...
Cecilia Dora Tafoya
Aug 2, 2023
Cecilia Dora Tafoya 88, a resident of El Prado, NM, passed away August 2, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents David & Cira Martinez; daughter Annette Gonzalez; sisters Teodora (Teddy) Vigil, Adelina Dina McKnight; infant sister Susan; brothers Eloy, Roman, Toby, Ruben, Patricio, Flavio and infant brother David Martinez.
Cecilia is survived by her children Darlene Trujillo...
Bettie R. Martinez
Aug 1, 2023
Bettie R. Martinez, age 96, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023.
Bettie retired from Taos Middle School after 28 years as the school secretary. During these years she became a motherly figure to many of the students. She was an active parishioner at Our Lady of Guadalupe church. In December 2019 Bettie was honored...
Lori D. Aguilar
Aug 1, 2023
Lori D. Aguilar, 53, a resident of El Segundo CA, passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Michael and Elba P. Coca Romero Aguilar, brothers, Danny Raymond and Carl John Aguilar, grandparents, Hipolito M. and Lila C. Romero of Llano Quemado and nephew Joey Aguilar.
She is survived by her siblings,...
Tomas E Martinez
Aug 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tomas Eduardo Martinez. He was the son of Eduardo and Elma Martinez. Tomas was a beloved son, husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin.
Tomas Eduardo Martinez, age 90, was a resident of Taos, New Mexico. He passed away after a short illness on April 26, 2023. He was...
Andy L. Valerio
Jul 31, 2023
Andy L. Valerio age 72, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, July 31, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Elizardo & Magdalena Valerio; uncles Eloy Valerio and Juan Herrera; and godmother Lydia Romero.
Andy was employed by and retired from the Taos Municipal Schools after 25 years, where he was...
Amber Renee Archuleta
Jul 29, 2023
Amber Renee Archuleta unexpectedly and tragically departed this world on July 28, 2023.
She is survived by her father Joshua Archuleta; and brother Frankie Archuleta of Questa, brother Joshua Archuleta, Jr.; grandmother Mary Archuleta (Fabian); aunts Rita Cordova (Danny), Glenda Archuleta-Alnachef (Phillip), Edith Archuleta (Jorge), Yvette Boatman (Mark), and uncle Jonathan Archuleta.
Amber is preceded in death by her...
Joseph G. Valerio
Jul 28, 2023
Joseph G Valerio, 62, of Ranchos De Taos went to be with the Lord July 28th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents Amarante Valerio and Margarita Duran Valerio, brother Francis Valerio, sister-in-law Beatrice Valerio, father-in-law Horacio Tafoya, brothers-in-law Everette and Darryl Tafoya, uncle Tomas Duran, aunts Cecila Martinez, and Pacifica Romero, plus numerous nieces, and nephews. He...
Paige Anderson
Jul 23, 2023
Paige Marie Anderson, after an adventure filled life, left this earthly plane to join her mother on July 23, 2023 at the age of 69. She was born in Seattle, Washington, on Mother’s Day, May 9th of 1954.
She worked in the medical management field for most of her career in Taos until retiring. She was an avid skier, two...
Sandra Livingston
Jul 21, 2023
Sandra (Belle) Livingston of Lakewood, Colorado passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023. Sandra lived to be 99 years old. She was born in Costilla, New Mexico on March 16, 1924, to Meliton and Guadalupe DeHerrera. Sandra is preceded in death by her parents Meliton and Guadalupe, her brother Junior, eldest son, and daughter-in-law (Mickey and Terri) and son...
Alice Q. Lopez
Jul 21, 2023
Alice Q. Lopez “Bonita” age 69, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly July 21, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband Amado Lopez; parents Pablo & Rose Quintana; siblings Cindy and Mark Quintana.
Alice was a kind and loving woman, who loved her family dearly. She took pride in tending to her beautiful flowers. Alice will...
Alicia Norling
Jul 19, 2023
Alicia Kay Beason was born at home in Los Angeles, California March 25, 1929. “Bunny” (an early nickname) was the youngest of four and as a young person growing up during the depression, she loved cats, dogs, horses, and being in the outdoors. She had three children with her first husband and high school sweetheart Ray: Jason, Jillian, and Liz. ...
Gilbert A. Mondragon
Jul 18, 2023
Gilbert Mondragon age 87, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully July 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bella Mondragon; daughter Louella Mondragon; parents Onofre and Josefita Mondragon; siblings Pat Mondragon, Soveida Mondragon, Emelina Valerio, and Leroy Mondragon.
Gilbert was employed by and retired from the United States Forest Service. He loved to spend time in...
Robert Spillers
Jul 16, 2023
Robert Spillers, age 80, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Robert Spillers has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
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