Raeborn Eric Croft Jr
May 15, 2023
Raeborn Eric Croft, Jr. age 65, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, originally from St. Augustine, Florida, passed away unexpectedly in La Serna Mountain on May 8, 2023. He left home on May 7, 2023 to go turkey hunting and never returned. He was missing for 8 days and located May 15, 2023 and pronounced deceased.
Eric was a song...
Lesley Michaels
May 12, 2023
Lesley Michaels, age 66, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father Jerry Jerome, and her sister Linda Jerome. She leaves behind her spouse Rosalie Grace, her mother Patricia Jerome, her sister Carol Ann Jerome, her brother Robert Jerome and his wife Kathy, nephew Gannon Jerome, and niece Kaitlyn (and husband...
Sharon Kay Gallegos
May 12, 2023
Sharon Kay Gallegos age 66, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tomas Gallegos; daughters Christa Gallegos and Denise Gallegos; parents Robert & Heloise Hobbs; in-laws Chris & Eva Gallegos; and brother-in-law Lawrence Gallegos.
Sharon was a fun, loving, happy lady, who lived life to it’s fullest. She especially...
Ernestina "Tina" Pacheco
May 10, 2023
Ernestina “Tina” Pacheco, a resident of El Salto, Arroyo Seco, New Mexico went to her heavenly home on May 10, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elizardo Pacheco: her parents Toribio and Celina Martinez; brothers Frank, Juan, Epifanio, Crisoforo, Eloy, Nicolas, Ruben and Ernesto Martinez; sister Rosaura Chacon; sisters-in-law Angelina, Teresa, Elivira, Lucinda, Rose, Rosella; and brother-in-law...
Corine Hernandez
May 9, 2023
Corine Hernandez, age 83, a resident of Upper Llano, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. Corine lived her life as simple as she could. For many years she worked as a waitress in many food establishments around the area. She is preceded in death by her husband Uvaldo Hernandez, her parents and other family members and friends. She...
Patricia Fountain
May 5, 2023
Patricia Fountain, age 55, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Patricia Fountain has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Bernie Dominguez
May 3, 2023
Our beloved mother, Bernardita "Bernie" L. Dominguez, entered eternal rest on May 03, 2023, surrounded by her children. Bernie was born on September 08, 1931, to Juan and Leonardita Lovato in Chamisal, NM.
She attended Chamisal and Peñasco Schools. She met Manuel Dominguez Sr., during her childhood; they married in 1948 after he returned from the Army. They moved to Las...
Gilbert Martinez
May 3, 2023
Gilbert Martinez, 85, went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2023. He passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Eloida Martinez; his in-laws Urban and Emily Romero; his siblings Ursula, Manuel (Tony), Nick, Betty and Alex.
Gilbert proudly served his country in the United...
Betty L. Sandoval
Apr 30, 2023
Our beloved mother and grandmother Betty L. Sandoval was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 30, 2023. She is survived by her four children, Yolanda (Andrew) Gonzalez, Elaine Sandoval, David (Vikki) Sandoval and Julian Sandoval and two unbelievably cherished granddaughters, Lori (Tamara) and Julianna, sisters Juanita (Bernabe) Salazar, JoAnn Gonzales, Peggy Trujillo, Loretta Miera, Lisa Trujillo, Carolyn Trujillo,...
Diane Smith
Apr 29, 2023
Diane E. Smith, age 80, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away on April 29, 2023. No public services will be held at her request. The family of Diane E. Smith has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Norman Ferguson
Apr 28, 2023
Norm Ferguson (79), of Taos passed away on 4/28/2023. He was the son of Norman and Annetta Ferguson and was born in Philadelphia, PA.
He graduated from Ridley Park High School in suburban Philadelphia in 1962 where he earned varsity letters in cross country, basketball, and baseball. He played second base on the 1962 Ridley Park championship team. After graduating...
Betty L Cox
Apr 27, 2023
Betty L. Cox, 80 years of age, passed away April 27, 2023 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Cox; parents Felix and Maria Cardenas; brother Nick Cardenas, sister Martha Cardenas; nephews David Cardenas and Gabriel Cardenas; and grandson Isaiah Ortiz.
Betty was known from her many years...
Gordon Speir
Apr 26, 2023
Gordon Speir, age 77, a resident of El Prado passed away unexpectedly on April 26, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Gordon Speir has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Eliseo Pacheco
Apr 26, 2023
Eliseo "Lee" Beltran Pacheco, age 88, died peacefully in his home on April 26, 2023, after a prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his family who loved him. Eliseo was born at home on January 14, 1935 in Monte Aplanado, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Moises and Pirillia Pacheco, his son Eliseo Pacheco Jr., and...
Melquiades Valentin Rael
Apr 23, 2023
Melquiades Valentin Rael entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2023, at the age of 46. Melky was born on Valentine’s Day, 1977.
Raised in Questa, New Mexico, he loved the mountains, a good lamb jam, watching movies, playing horseshoes, and making art. He was a hard worker, experienced cook, and a colorful storyteller. His sense of humor was unique,...
Nick Ortega
Apr 23, 2023
Nick Ortega age 92, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully April 23, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan Benito and Teodorita Ortega; siblings Norbert Ortega (Arabella), Sr. Neomi Ortega, Elouise Duran and Marthita Ortega; brothers-in-law Tony Martinez, Armando Jaramillo, Floyd Cisneros; and in-laws Gilbert and Ramona Cisneros.
Nick proudly served his country in the United...
Martin Espinoza
Apr 21, 2023
Martin Espinoza, 60, of Las Cruces, passed away on January 12, 2023, after a courageous two-year battle with Multiple Myeloma and kidney disease. He was lovingly known by family and friends as “Coco” or “Teenie” and was known by all to be a kid at heart in every sense. Martin was born in Embudo, NM and grew up in Taos,...
Johnny Jr. Gallegos
Apr 20, 2023
Johnny Isaac Gallegos (John, Jon), age 43, a resident of El Salto Arroyo Seco, NM passed away unexpectedly April 20, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Juan Francisco Martinez & Angelina Martinez; paternal grandmother Precides Gallegos; Uncles: Paul Martinez, Richard Valdez, and Michael (Micky) Romero; Aunt: Annette Gallegos; Cousins: Sara Michelle Gonzales, Nikolas Martinez, Younique Gallegos,...
Eryn Paull Chambers
Apr 19, 2023
Eryn Paull Chambers, age 49, a resident of Angel Fire NM, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, one day shy of her 50th birthday. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Eryn Paull Chambers has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....
Mark Anthony Perez
Apr 14, 2023
Mark Perez 21 of Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. Mark attended Taos High School until his Sophomore year then he graduated from Cibola High School in 2020.
He was known for his kindness, his big heart and his Beautiful Red Hair. He wanted to always help everyone, and he cared for all his...
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