Obituary Listing

Jun 7, 2022

Stephen Grocki, age 72, a resident  of Taos passed away on June 7, 2022. No public services will be held.  The family of Stephen Grocki has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com

Jun 4, 2022

Patrick Reza went to be with Our Lord on June 4, 2022. Son of Henry and Mary Frances Reza, Patrick is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia, children Paloma Alicia (Jo), Robert (Angel), and Nathan. His three adorable granddaughters Erika Maria, Azariah Esperanza, and Amaya Corazon, were the joys of his life. He is also survived by his mother...

Jun 4, 2022

John Valade age 77, a resident of El Prado, passed away June 4, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother Jeanette Potvin and brother Leo Valade.

John is survived by his wife Carol.

John was born July 3, 1944 in Saco, Maine.  He grew up in Boston and Holbrook, Massachusetts.  He...

May 28, 2022

Mike “Mikey” Baca age 32, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leonides Baca and Becky Baca, and Leroy and Rosalie Chacon.

Mike is survived by his children Mikey and Leah Baca; his love Marianna Gurule; father Mike Baca, Sr. and his mother...

May 28, 2022

Robert V. Ivy was born June 12, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan.  He was drafted into the army (1967-1969) spending a year on duty in Vietnam which was a defining experience of his life.  He is very close to his son and all of his stepchildren: Son; Mark Karaptian (Julia) who resides in CA., Stepchildren: Shannon O’Brien (Al), Patrick O’Brien (Lisa), Colin O’Brien...

May 28, 2022

Angelina "Angie" Vigil, age 83 of Ranchos de Taos, went home to our heavenly Father on May 28th, 2022 while surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fidencio & Fermilia Sanchez, her son Andy G. Vigil, her husband Orlando Vigil, brothers: Adolfo, Joe, Michael, Joe Eddie, and Richard Sanchez; sisters: Adelaida Zamora, Enomia...

May 27, 2022

Alex Trujillo, age 44, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away after a brief illness on May 27, 2022.  Alex was born March 1, 1978, he was the youngest of eleven children.  Alex is survived by his sons Alex Jr, Valentino, Alejandro, Johnny, daughter Brandy, his nephew and best friend Randall Gorman.  Parents Manuel “Pablito Red” and Flora...

May 26, 2022

Damasio Leroy Fresquez age 24 of Vadito, NM is at rest in God's peace. His light and love will always shine bright from Heaven above.  He is dearly loved and greatly missed.

He was born in Taos, NM on August 22, 1996. Attended Penasco Elem, Middle and High School graduating in 2014. Growing up he loved to...

May 19, 2022

Linda J. Lewis age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully May 19, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert F. Owens and Thelma L. Bruce.

Linda lived the last 16 years in Taos, to be close to her son and grandchildren.  Her greatest joy in life was spending time with...

May 18, 2022

Genoveva “Genie” Martinez, 84, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on December 29, 1937 in El Prado.  She was a long-time resident of El Prado and a graduate of Taos High School. Genie was also a part-time resident of Santa Fe where she worked and retired after 35 years...

May 17, 2022

Jose Baudilio Gonzales of Cañon Plaza, NM passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022. He was born in Cañon Plaza de Vallecítos to Eutilia C. Gonzales and Jose Macedonio Gonzales.

Jose enlisted in the Army and served as a Private First-Class E-3 in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War where he served overseas and...

May 14, 2022

Juan Duran (Gato), our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and nephew of Penasco, NM passed away suddenly May 14, 2022, at the age of 51.

He was preceded in death by his parents Erminio and Rose Duran; his brother Leo Duran; and Maggie Rodarte the mother of his two youngest daughters.

Juan (Gato) is survived by his...

May 12, 2022

Jerry Gurule, 62 of Rio Lucio passed away May 12, 2022 from a lengthy degenerative illness.  He is preceded in death by his father, Lauriano Gurule, grandmother Sophia Vigil and Uncle Joe G. Vigil, both who lovingly raised him as a son.

Unfortunately, Jerry was diagnosed with a genetic degenerative brain disease which caused him to suffer and...

May 12, 2022

Emilia “Chona” Garcia, age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Finian and Edumenia Cisneros, siblings, infant brother Felix Cisneros, Ted Cisneros,  Mary Ortega and Meliquias Martinez whom she considered a brother.  Emilia retired from the Questa Schools after working for 20 years as an educational assistant. She...

May 9, 2022

Rafael Quezada Ruiz, de 65 años, residente de Chihuahua, México, falleció inesperadamente mientras visitaba a su familia en Taos, el 9 de mayo de 2022. La visita pública será el sábado 14 de mayo de 2022 de 4 a 6 p. m. en la Capilla Evergreen de DeVargas Funeral Home. de Taos. Rafael Quezada Ruiz será llevado de regreso...

May 8, 2022

Matthew Valentín Cordero, 28, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2022.  Matthew was born in El Paso, Texas to Abby Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Jr. in 1994. Matthew is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Cordero, Jr., grandfathers Alex Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Sr., and great-grandparents Joe Alex Maestas, and Francisco and Ruth Moya....

May 7, 2022

Carmelita (Carmen) Valencia Rascon was born on August 6, 1953 and was called to our heavenly Father unexpectedly on May 7, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her second husband Ramon Rascon; first husband Ernest Montoya; sons Julian and Juanito Montoya; her father Leo Valencia Sr.; sisters Bernice Trujillo, Mary and Jane Valencia, and brother-in-law Pat...

May 3, 2022

Patricia Donaldson age 62, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family May 3, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jack & Mary Snyder.

Patricia and her husband moved to Taos 3 years ago after traveling to the area many times.  She devoted a lot of her...

May 2, 2022

On May 2, 2022, Laurie Renetta Weathers was taken from us before her time.

Laurie was born on December 15th, 1975, in Taos, New Mexico. Laurie graduated from Taos Municipal Schools and attended the University of New Mexico.

Laurie started her dispatch career in Red River, NM. She also dispatched in Great Bend, Kansas as...

May 1, 2022

Andres Joaquin Jeantet was called home by our Lord on May 1, 2022.  He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his father Stephen A. Jeantet; grandparents Onofre & Maria Inez Baros; grandma Mary Jeantet; uncles Simon Gonzales, Tito Trujillo, Paul Lucero; cousins Bonnie Trujillo, Blanco and Gilbert Gonzales; and beloved Poldo...