Jerry Alber
Mar 5, 2023
Jerry Louis Alber, 82, died quietly on March 5th, 2023, at his home in Taos New Mexico, in the company of his decades-long companion Robert Stewart. Jerry’s death may have ended (or perhaps not) a lifelong search for transcendence every bit as notable as that of the protagonist of Somerset Maugham’s novel The Razor’s Edge. It took him to India...
Joe T. Martinez
Mar 4, 2023
Joe (Teddy) Martinez was born in Questa, NM on November 24, 1961 and died in his home in Questa on March 4, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Trivinio and Ursula Martinez; and infant brother Floyd Martinez.
Joe is survived by his sons Joshua Martinez and Justin Martinez (Katrina); grandchildren Aalyiah, Jordyn, Skarlet, and Ezekiel Martinez. Joe...
Sophie Pineda Muller
Mar 4, 2023
Sophie Pineda Muller, age 92, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2023. She was born in Arroyo Seco on April 9, 1930 to Manuel D. Pineda and Lucarita Pacheco.
Sophie was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Nancy Trujillo (Larry); brothers Orlando Pineda (Floyda), Jake Pineda (Ernestina) and sisters Natividad and Nicanora Pineda. ...
Yvonne Trujillo
Mar 4, 2023
Yvonne Gayle Trujillo, age 84, passed away March 4, 2023 at her home in Cerro, NM.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents Gale Alan and Cora Mae Beatty; her younger brother Bud Beatty and younger sister Sally May Kincaid.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years James A. Trujillo; seven children Debbie (Erik Light), Jerry Stone,...
Ethan Sockwell
Feb 22, 2023
At the moment of sunset on February 22, 2023, Ethan "Skip" Sockwell, 75, surrendered his long, courageous battle with metastatic cancer and died at home with his partner by his side. He was a kind, loving, generous man, a hero and a gentleman.
Ethan was born and raised in East Texas. Drafted into the US Army in 1969, Ethan was trained...
Francisco Carlos Martinez
Feb 19, 2023
Francisco Carlos Martinez “El Lechero” was born July 16, 1940 to Beatrice Trujillo and Felix Martinez. He was raised in Ranchitos where he peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on Sunday morning, February 19th, 2023. He was well known in the Taos community as a musical entertainer and food salesman for many years. He had an uncanny ability to paint...
Preston Robert Cox
Feb 13, 2023
Preston Robert Cox was born on April 23, 1944 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Preston Wright Cox and Katherine Steiner Cox and passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. As the son of the Aide to the United Nation Controller, Preston spent many of his early years in the Middle East and often shared stories of his experiences overseas. He attended Manhasset Senior...
Sandra Cox
Feb 13, 2023
Sandy Cox 12/18/1946 - 2/2/2023 Embudo Station Sandy was born in Wichita Falls, Texas to Joe and Sue Hersey. She graduated with high school honors and attended Colorado University. In 1969, she married Preston Cox. In 1970, the mystique and beauty of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico moved them. While living in Santa Fe, Sandy worked with Preston in...
Marisa Angelica Archuleta
Feb 12, 2023
Marisa Angelica Archuleta age 29, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly January 24, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lisette R. Archuleta; and grandmother Martha Martinez.
She is survived by her children Elysium N. Rael, Marianna Z. Vigil and Joshua L. Maestas; siblings Heather A. Garcia, Natoria R. Archuleta (Jonathan Romero), Esmeralda M. Garcia...
Frances Chavez
Feb 6, 2023
Frances Chavez, previous resident of El Prado and longtime resident of Llano Quemado left this earth on February 6, 2023. She was born on April 22, 1944 to Albert (Tito) and Mercedes Silva.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Jose Evaristo Silva, Tomas Silva, and Albert Silva and her sisters Rose (Marceau) Sautlet, and Irene Silva....
Ruby Archuleta
Feb 3, 2023
Ruby Archuleta, age 82, from Taos Pueblo passed away peacefully Friday, February 3, 2023.
She was loved by so many in the community for her work in the Health Care field. Ruby worked at Holy Cross Hospital in her early years as a Respiratory Therapist, before leaving to pursue work as a seamstress for a prominent dress maker in Taos...
Rose Marie Chisholm
Feb 3, 2023
Rose Marie Chisholm, age 86, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2023. She is preceded in death by her daughter Kay Frances Torres, parents, Glenn Joslin and Rafaelita Montoya, and brother Nick Montoya Jr. Rose Marie loved to travel, spend countless hours working with kids and participating in the Senior Olympics, but most importantly loved...
Mario Martinez
Feb 2, 2023
Mario E. Martinez, a longtime resident of Las Colonias, passed away on February 2, 2023. Mario was born on February 24, 1943 to parents, the late Juan B. and Carolina Martinez.
He is survived by his wife Mabel Martinez; granddaughter Angelica Martinez (Angelo Ortiz), who was his love and joy, and who he affectionately called, “Jellybeans”. Daughters Debbie Chavez (Victor),...
Robert Silver
Feb 1, 2023
Robert Jay Silver, psychologist, writer, gadfly, husband, father, grandfather, friend and lover of life passed away February 1, 2023. Bob was born in New York City, New York on August 6, 1942 to Harry Silver and Helen Selkin Silver.
After graduating from Bronx High School of Science, he attended The City College of the University of New York where he...
Valentine Don Gutierrez
Feb 1, 2023
Valentine Don Gutierrez a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on February 1, 2023. He was born on April 15, 1967.
He was preceded in death by his son Justin Gutierrez; nephew Kelly Beckstead; paternal grandparents Donaciano & Maria Gutierrez; maternal grandparents Benedido Fresquez and Dora Salazar; and numerous aunts and uncles.
Don enjoyed woodworking, carving santos and crosses. ...
James E. Paulsen
Feb 1, 2023
James Edward Paulsen died at the age of 78 on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 surrounded by his closest friends. After the loss of his beloved wife Susan, and the complete “defeat over cancer”, Jim finally said “Goodbye”.
He is survived by his older sister JoAnn Paulsen of Youngtown, AZ; and his only child Ariana Dominque Paulsen, of Paris, France; and...
Charles Roy Martinez II
Jan 31, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Roy Martinez II, age 60, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 31st at home. Born to Charles “Roy” and Betty Martinez at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos on October 28th 1962, Chuck grew up in Taos where he enjoyed riding his horse “Güero”, lifeguarding, and skiing every chance he got. Leaving home with...
Benjamin Garcia
Jan 31, 2023
Benjamin Garcia, 90, of Questa, NM was called home to our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on December 16, 1932 to Herman and Eliza Garcia. At the age of 9, his father passed away and his mother married his stepfather, Aurelio Maestas. He is survived by his...
Lorraine Montoya
Jan 30, 2023
Lorraine E. Montoya age 52, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2023, from medical reasons. She was born on November 24, 1970 to Florida and Robert Montoya.
Lori is preceded in death by her mother-in-law and father-in-law Belarmino & Edna Hartt; the love of her life Edward Hartt; her daughter Celeste Montoya; and her mother...
Rod Thomas
Jan 23, 2023
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Rod Thomas passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, in his favorite chair at home in Manassa, Colorado on January 19, 2023. “Rod” was born to Jennings and Oneta Jensen Thomas on March 26, 1941 in Alamosa, Colorado. Raised in the San Luis Valley, Rod graduated from Manassa High School in 1959. Soon after, he was called to the Eastern States...
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