Julian Robles
Jan 23, 2023
A powerful, remarkable painting of the ascending and transparent Christ that was gifted by its artist Julian Robles of Taos to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church greets the eyes and deep sensibilities of all who enter that Church. The Robles painting has been there for a number of years by now; it is a true artistic treasure in the...
Octaviano Montoya
Jan 21, 2023
Octaviano Martin (Jerky) Montoya age 84, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away January 21, 2023.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and son; parents Juan De Dios and Abelina Montoya; in-laws Leandro & Teresina Romero; brother Claudino Montoya (Aurora); sisters Ernestina Montoya, Della Watson, Jesse Martinez and Mary Martinez; sisters-in-law Elizidia Gomez (George), Frances Romero...
Thomas Tuski
Jan 20, 2023
On January 20th, 2023, our beloved son
THOMAS JONATHAN CLARK TUSKI aka TUSKI
passed away and entered into God’s grace.
A true warrior throughout life, with a, "Heart of Gold!" Thomas
spent a great deal of his life traveling as he loved making
friends wherever he went. He most certainly was very
friendly and outgoing, always looking for that opportunity...
Hank Farrow
Jan 17, 2023
Hank Farrow died at home in Taos, NM January 17, 2023. He is survived by his wife Marilyn, children Bonnie Beurskens, Ben Farrow, and Allan Farrow (wife Theresa Harper); grandchidren Benjamin Farrow, Camille Farrow, Anna Beurskens, Nic Beurskens, and sister Judith Damron.
Hank was born May 28, 1939 in Dallas Texas. Hank attended Texas A&M University where he received his...
Carole Irene Newby
Jan 15, 2023
Carole Irene (Carilene) Newby transitioned from this life on January 15th, 2023. She went according to her wishes, in her own home in El Prado, NM and passed peacefully in her sleep.
She was 80 years old. She is survived by her sisters Jerilee Camille Newby and Lorraine Eleanor (Kit) Neagle, and her nieces Janis Christine Meadows and Jenni Cathleen...
Steven Ivankovich
Jan 15, 2023
Steven Ivankovich, age 76, a resident of Taos, passed away on January 15, 2023. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Steven Ivankovich has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Mary Jane Pettenger
Jan 14, 2023
Mary Jane Pettenger age 88, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023. The family of Mary Jane Pettenger has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Herson Vigil
Jan 14, 2023
Herson L. Vigil a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully January 14, 2023. He was born October 16, 1942.
He was preceded in death by his son Herson Mark Vigil; father Max Vigil, mother Maria Sanchez Martinez; and parents-in-law Bences and Corina Maestas.
Herson is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Jeanette; daughters Catherine Pacheco (Leo),...
James Anderson
Jan 13, 2023
James Anderson age 71, a resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023. A private burial will take place at the Tres Ojeras Cemetery. The family of James Anderson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Jesus Hernandez
Jan 13, 2023
Jesus Hernandez, Age 77, of Taos, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023. Born in Havana, Cuba on June 2, 1945, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, now reunited with his parents, Jose and Blanca, and his brother, Omar. Jesus immigrated to the United States with his family in 1962 and married the love of his life, Nancy, in 1965....
Josephine Romero
Jan 12, 2023
Josephine Romero peacefully went to our Lord in Heaven on Thursday January 12, 2023, at the age of 90 with her family by her side.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Jim Romero; son James Romero and daughter Donna Archuleta; infant child Betty Romero; parents Eugenio and Clarita Sena; parents-in-law Virginia T. and Jose de...
Marvin James Vigil
Jan 10, 2023
Marvin James Vigil age 61, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert & Yvonne Vigil; brother Ronald Vigil; paternal grandparents Euastacio & Ellena Vigil; plus many aunts and uncles.
Marvin proudly served his country in the United States Marines, later he was employed by and retired from the...
Natanael Nava Fierro
Jan 7, 2023
Natanael Nava Fierro, age 66, a resident of Cerro passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2023. No public services will be held. The family of Natanael Nava Fierro has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Antonio Cintas Jr
Jan 7, 2023
Antonio R. Cintas, Jr. a lifelong resident of Questa, NM passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2023.
Antonio was born on May 28, 1979 to Antonio Cintas, Sr. & Rose Cintas. He graduated from Questa High School in May of 1997. Antonio loved football and played as a young child all through high school, with his dad Antonio Cintas,...
Teodoro Medina
Jan 7, 2023
Teodoro Medina age 85 of Talpa, NM passed away on January 7, 2023. He was born on May 2, 1937 in Talpa, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fidel G. and Beatriz Medina; his in-laws Fermin and Sabinita Arguello; three brothers, 4 sisters, and son Michael Lawrence Medina.
Teodoro was in the Army National Guard while younger...
Charles "Chuck" Jeantete
Jan 2, 2023
Charles “Chuck” Jeantete, born January 22, 1960, went to his Heavenly Home on January 2, 2023.
He is reunited with his parents, Gabe & Pita Jeantete, brothers Arnold & Gabriel Jeantete, mother-in-law Olivia Lucero, brothers-in-law Duno & Wilfred Lucero, niece Susan Romero, nephew Willie Lucero, & close friend Erwin Jones.
Chuck shared 39 years of marriage with his loving wife,...
Ann Cole
Jan 1, 2023
Ann Cole, passed away peacefully in her sleep in Taos, New Mexico on New Year’s Day, 2023. She was an elegant 84 years old.
Ann was born in 1938 in Los Angeles, California to parents McClellan (“Max”) and Dorothy. She met her first husband, John Dwyer, in high school, and they married after graduation. They had their one and only...
Victor Mondragon
Jan 1, 2023
Victor Mondragon age 51, a resident of La Puebla and formerly of Taos, passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents Steve & Lydia Mondragon; brother Jose Mondragon; and sister-in-law April Mondragon.
Victor is survived by his siblings Steve Mondragon, Sharon Quintana (Chents), Theresa Mondragon (Billy), and Paul Mondragon; nieces and nephews Shawn Archuleta,...
Pacomio L. Trujillo
Dec 31, 2022
Pacomio L. Trujillo, age 82, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hammer, parents, Demetrio and Celia Trujillo, his siblings, Eloy Trujillo, Clarence Trujillo, Wilfred Trujillo (Rebecca), Manuelita Mondragon (Levi), Fabiola Romero (Beres), Anita Casias (Delubino), and Benito Trujillo (Edwina). Pacomio loved spending time outdoors, tending...
Benita Santistevan Martinez
Dec 31, 2022
Benita Santistevan Martinez 96 a resident of La Cordillera passed away surrounded by her family on December 31, 2022. She was born on April 14, 1926 to Carmelita Vigil Santistevan.
On December 18, 1943, she married Levi Martinez at St Francis Church. They were blessed with four children: Rubina Martinez Quinto, Levi Benito Martinez Jr (+), Diana Martinez Mestas, and...
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