Henry Fernandez
Jul 13, 2023
Henry “Nene” Fernandez, 80 of Ranchos de Taos born August 13, 1942, passed away unexpectedly July 13, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father Jose de La Luz Fernandez and mother Sebriana Fernandez and siblings Jeff Fernandez, Jake Mascarenas and Manuelita Esquibel and brothers-in-law Claude Esquibel and Reggie Archuleta and sisters-in-law Cecilia Fernandez and Sally Mascarenas. He is...
Edna Duran
Jul 11, 2023
Edna Duran age 83, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her sons Herman, Albert and Carl Duran; great-grandson Ryan Rael; parents Jose Evaristo and Eutimia Arguello; brothers Valdamar Arguello, Luis Lucero, Eddy Arguello and Rudy Arguello.
Edna is survived by her children Maria Ortega, Katie Duran, Anselmo Duran (Cindy), Brenda...
Jeremy Sanchez
Jul 10, 2023
Jeremy Ramon Sanchez, 33, of Taos, New Mexico via Kress, Texas, passed away July 10, 2023 unexpectedly.
He is survived by his three boys, Jeremiah, Antonio, and Abraham Sanchez all of Taos, NM; his parents, Richard and Rosa Sanchez of Kress, Texas; his siblings Chris (Laura), Carlos, Richard (Wendy), and Tasha. He was beloved by many nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles,...
Angela E. Vigil
Jul 9, 2023
Angela E. Vigil age 78, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully after a long illness July 9, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her son Mario Vigil; parents Enriques Vigil and Felomena Gallegos; siblings Virginia Salazar, Jose R. Perea, Eddy Perea, Joe V. Perea, Gasper Vigil, Ruben Vigil, Henry Vigil, Bertha Salazar, Nora Gonzales, Vera Cardenas, Della...
Carole Close Vollmer
Jul 8, 2023
Carole Close Vollmer was born April 13, 1948, in Berkeley, California, to Perry Close and Norma Landry Close. Besides northern California, she spent part of her early childhood in Austin, Texas, where her father was earning his doctorate in zoology. At the age of eight, she moved with her mother to Jeanerette, Louisiana, where her family engaged in the farming...
John "Blue" LeBleu
Jul 7, 2023
Longtime Taos artist, mountain man, and resident on the Carson mesa, Johnny Gayle “Blue” LeBleu, died peacefully at Taos Healthcare on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 83. He is survived by his daughter, Monique Angel LeBleu.
Cajun-born from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Blue came to Taos, New Mexico, in 1976 as a painter, wood worker, and Native American...
Margaret Leon Romero
Jul 6, 2023
Margaret Leon Romero, age 93, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Richard Leon and 2nd husband Tony Romero; parents, Juan Gabriel and Gavina Trujillo, and her siblings, Casilda Barela, Fernandez Trujillo, Epifanio Trujillo, Lino Trujillo, Levi Trujillo, Ernest Trujillo, and Ermelinda Garcia. Margaret was a...
Rosemary Regello
Jul 5, 2023
Rosemary Regello was born June 8, 1958 in California. She was the 5th child of six.
She was preceded in death by her brother Donald Joseph Regello, Jr.; and her parents Donald and Joan Regello.
Rosemary attended school in California and graduated from Aragon High School in San Mateo, California. She attended San Francisco State University where she graduated...
Alejandro E. Trujillo
Jul 2, 2023
Alejandro Elias Trujillo 18, of Questa, NM passed away unexpectedly on July 2, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Manuel & Idela Romero; uncles Manuel Romero, Jr. and Jesus Medina, Sr.; his grandparents Ernesto and Ada Trujillo.
Alejandro is survived by his parents Andrea Trujillo and Bobby Trujillo; his brothers Joaquin, Julian, Daniel and his sister...
Lance Aguilar
Jul 1, 2023
Lance Aguilar, age 26, a resident of Taos, passed away on July 1, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Lance Aguilar has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Joseph "Jojo" Adam Vigil
Jun 23, 2023
Joseph “Jojo” Adam Vigil, was born on January 28th 1980, and passed away peacefully after a brief illness to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ on June 23rd 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Antonio M. Vigil and Glenda M. Vallejos; his brother Jon Paul Blea; his paternal grandparents, Enrique and Frances Vigil; and his maternal grandparents,...
Roger Hyndman
Jun 23, 2023
Roger Hyndman was born March 3, 1926, in Cincinnati, Ohio, he grew up in Saint Louis, Missouri. He served as a radio operator in the field artillery in the Philippines during World War II and as a personal sergeant major in an army field hospital in Kyoto, Japan, during the first months of the Occupation. An English major, he...
Xavier Landon
Jun 22, 2023
Xavier Landon, age 63, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Xavier will be taken back home to Paris France where he will be laid to rest at the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. The family of Xavier Landon...
Jennifer Garland
Jun 19, 2023
Jennifer Garland, 50, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2023. A full obituary and service arrangements are pending and will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of Jennifer Garland had entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Sandra Lynne Tuttle
Jun 16, 2023
Sandra Lynne Tuttle, age 80, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Sandra Lynne Tuttle has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Gertrude "Trudy" Tafoya
Jun 14, 2023
Gertrude “Trudy” Tafoya was born at midnight November 15/16, 1929. Her birthday was celebrated on the 16th of November. Beloved by her family and so many. She was born to Eloy D. and Esther Vargas Trujillo in Santa Fe but grew up mainly in Taos.
She is preceded in death by her parents; in-laws; her husband Michael N. Tafoya; her...
Diana Emilia Mather
Jun 13, 2023
Diana Emilia Mather was born August 24, 1949 in Taos, NM and joined her Heavenly Father on June 13, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Eloisa Sanchez; her brother Johnny Sanchez; and grandson Arturo Archuleta.
Diana is survived by her children Melanie Archuleta (Leonard), Alex Lopez and Alyssa Martinez; Diana was blessed with grandchildren Leandra,...
Lynda Archuleta
Jun 13, 2023
Lynda Rebeca Archuleta, born on September 27th, 1988, of Cerro, New Mexico, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023.
Lynda is preceded in death by her sister Jessica Archuleta; Grandparents Joe and Marcella Archuleta, Antonio and Esmerelda Marquez, and Rebecca Abeyta; Uncles Johnny Marquez, Anastacio Archuleta, and Albert Archuleta; Aunts Eduvigen Martinez, Becky Barajas, Mary Marquez,...
Jose "Lupe" Aguirre
Jun 12, 2023
Jose Guadalupe (“Lupe”) Aguirre completed his last trailblazing day on this earth on June 12, 2023, after a long illness. As an immigrant to this country, he worked to become a citizen, a business owner, and an example of how education and hard work can help families move ahead in the United States. Because of him, many family members settled...
Donna Baca
Jun 10, 2023
Donna White Baca, age 68, of Questa, New Mexico, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 10th, 2023. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She led her life with so much love and kindness and will always be remembered for that. She loved to spend time with family and friends, but especially with her grandchildren.
Donna...
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