Jose L. Silva
Nov 29, 2023
Jose Laureano Silva age 102 of El Prado, NM. Passed away on November 29, 2023. He was born and raised in San Cristobal, NM. He was a Businessman, Rancher, and World War II Veteran. After returning from the war, he worked in Mexico with the Department of Agriculture during the Hoof and Mouth pandemic. He returned home, and worked for...
Miguel "Tony Moly" Tafoya
Nov 26, 2023
Miguel “Tony Moly” Tafoya age 85, a resident of Talpa, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Tafoya; son Ronnie Tafoya; granddaughter Tawny Tafoya; parents Tomas Montoya and Carolina Cortez; adopted mother Guadalupita Tafoya; siblings Carla Graham and Dan Cortez.
Miguel worked in the mining industry for many years, including 2...
Bertha Ortega
Nov 21, 2023
Bertha Ortega age 66, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Silviano & Fedelina Vigil; and brother Joe Vigil
Bertha is survived by her children Richard Ortega and Josie Ortega; grandchildren Jeramiah Ortega, Dominic Segura and Devina Segura; siblings Gilbert Snyder Vigil, Mary Archuleta, Rose Ortega (Armando), Charlene...
Arnold Martinez
Nov 21, 2023
Arnold Martinez 74, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel A. & Veroniz Martinez; companion Theresa Griego; brother Robert Martinez; and special uncle James Rarden (aunt Becky).
Arnold was an avid Denver Broncos fan and loved spending time in the outdoors. Before moving to Arroyo Hondo,...
William Wood
Nov 18, 2023
William Wood, age 66, a resident of El Salto, passed away unexpectedly on November18, 2023. A longtime Taos area resident known for his progressive politics, quiet decency and wearing shorts no matter how low the temperature, died last month at his home in Arroyo Seco. He was 66. The cause was complications caused by Covid. Born May 7, 1957, William...
Chat Campbell
Nov 18, 2023
Chat Campbell was born in Natick, Massachusetts. He passed November 17th, 2023, peacefully in his home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Chat was surrounded by his loved ones.
Chat was an entrepreneur at heart as the owner/operator of Campbell Excavation Company in Taos, New Mexico, and other businesses. Chat came to Red River, New...
Zakaria Sinno
Nov 15, 2023
Zakaria Sinno, age 90, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on November 15, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Zakaria Sinno has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Jaydan James Flores Winters
Nov 13, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son Jaydan. He was born on January 25, 2004 and passed away November 13, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Julia Sandoval; and grandparents Rudy and DeeDee Vigil.
Jaydan is survived by his father Ralph Flores; Robbie and Joylene Vigil who raised him for the...
Maria Flora Pineda
Nov 10, 2023
**In Loving Memory of Flora Pineda**
Flora Pineda of Arroyo Seco passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 87. Preceded in death by her parents Manuel D. Pineda and Lucarita Pacheco Pineda, and siblings Orlando Pineda (Floyda), Jake Pineda (Ernestina), Natividad Pineda, Nicanora Pineda, and Sophia Pineda Muller. Flora was joined in eternal rest by her soulmate, Orlando...
Thomas Paul Ortega
Nov 7, 2023
Thomas P. Ortega age 46 of Albuquerque, formerly of Taos, passed away surrounded by his family on November 7, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Elizardo Ortega, Sr. and Beatrice Duran; maternal grandparents Paul and Beatrice Mares; along with many other loving relatives.
Thomas is survived by his children Miranda Cardenas (Gabriel) and Ariana Ortega...
Brigitte Lotze
Nov 3, 2023
Brigitte Lotze, age 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Albuquerque on November 3, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Brigitte Lotze has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Herman G. Torres
Oct 31, 2023
Herman G. Torres, age 75, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ezequiel Torres and Sofia Pineda Muller, stepmother, Felicia Torres, and sister Nancy Trujillo.
Herman proudly served his country for over 20+ years in the U.S. Army in which he retired at the rank of Major...
Dominic Martinez
Oct 27, 2023
Dominic Martinez, better known as “WeeWee”, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 27, 2023. Dominic was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 20, 1983. Dominic will be so greatly missed by his many friends and family in Taos and Santa Fe.
Dominic was preceded in death by his brother Robbie and grandparents, Grace and Eliverio Chavez, Grandmother Mary Martinez...
Patricia Hampton
Oct 23, 2023
Patricia May Hampton age 64 of Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, passed away October 23rd, 2023. Was born on October 30th, 1958 to Charles Edwin Hampton and Patricia Hampton of Taos Pueblo.
Patricia May is preceded in death by her father Charles E. Hampton, her mother Patricia Hampton; niece Marny Spruce, and her partner Jeff King.
She is survived by her...
Fritz Vialpando, Jr.
Oct 21, 2023
Fritz Vialpando, Jr. 80, born 5/21/1943 in Greeley, CO. Fritz, a resident of Questa, New Mexico for more than 53 years, passed away peacefully in his home on October 21, 2023. He is preceded in death by his sons Fritz Vialpando III, and Veto Vialpando Sr.; grandchildren Timothy Vialpando and Veronica Vialpando; parents Elva and Fritz (Frutoso) Vialpando Sr.; sister...
Milton Cisneros
Oct 20, 2023
Milton R. Cisneros 86, a resident of Cerro, New Mexico, passed away surrounded by his family on October 20, 2023.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Meliton and Margaret Cisneros; brother Charles Cisneros; sisters Eleanor Ortega & Frances Chavez.
Milton is survived by his wife Irma Cisneros; children Nadine Herrera (Harold) and Roger Cisneros; grandchildren Justin Herrera (Lynette),...
Antonia R. Sanchez
Oct 19, 2023
Antonia R. Sanchez, age 63, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother Patricia Tafoya; grandmother Theodora Tafoya; and aunt Annabella Tafoya.
Antonia is survived by her sons Martin Cardenas and Julian Romo; grandchildren Serenity and Jayden Romo; plus many more loving relatives and friends.
Rosary...
Adonais Gonzales
Oct 19, 2023
Adonais Gonzales age 92, a resident of Vadito passed away peacefully October 19, 2023.
He was preceded in death by infant son Joseph Gonzales; parents Rubel and Evangelina Gonzales; grandsons Anthony and Edwin Gonzales; siblings Gabriel Gonzales, Juan Gonzales, Roberto Gonzales, Claudina Gonzales, Cloroveo Gonzales and Manuel Gonzales.
Adonais served his country in the United States Army as a gunner,...
Scott Higgins
Oct 17, 2023
Scott Higgins, age 57, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Scott Higgins has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Robbie Gallegos
Oct 14, 2023
Robbie Gallegos age 42, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly and gained his angel wings on October 14, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Gil B. & Clorinda Gallegos; uncles Johnny and Dennis Gallegos; great-grandmother Eutilla Padilla; grandmother Tanny Quintana; and stepbrother Anthony Padilla Hutt.
Robbie was a kind and loving man who lived life to...
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