Obituary Listing

May 1, 2022

Precious Little Hunter Lee Spung age 3, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly May 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Jessie & Bud Crary and Lucille Downs.

Hunter was a fun, energetic, loving child.  He loved spending time outdoors and boating. Hunter enjoyed heavy equipment machinery.  At his young age,...

Apr 28, 2022

Tony Romo “McQueen”, age 72, a resident of Talpa, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Manuel, granddaughter, Kayla and grandson, Manuel Jr., his parents, Eustacio and Carolina, and in-laws, Felix and Elvira. Tony loved spending time in the outdoors and was an avid hunter and...

Apr 28, 2022

On December 27, 1929, Margaret was born in Villisca, Iowa to Oren J. Rush and Mae (Gessaman) Rush of Elliott, Iowa and she grew up on farms around Elliott, Iowa.  Margaret is preceded in death by both of her parents, a sister, a niece, and her beloved cat “FawzieBear,” which she had for over 10 years.

She...

Apr 28, 2022

Olivama S. Fresquez was called home by our Lord Jesus Christ on April 28, 2022, two days after her 94th birthday.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, Amadeo Fresquez; her parents Maximiano & Abegai Sanchez; in-laws Ben Fresquez and Rosita Duran; brothers Joe D. and Gavino Sanchez; sisters Cordelia Duran and...

Apr 27, 2022

Jerry Trujillo, age 54, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2022, Jerry was born September 23, 1967, he was the eighth eldest of eleven children. Jerry is survived by his son Jerome, granddaughter Kataleah Marie Trujillo, wife of 14 years Francella Segura, stepchildren Raymond and Vanessa Pacheco, Gera Acosta, Mariah Segura, grandchildren Querida,...

Apr 27, 2022

Aida Herrera Flores, 97, a resident of Questa, and former resident of San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family April 27, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Fermin & Ursula Rael Herrera; husband Antonio “Tony” Flores; son Anthony David Flores; grandson Jerome Flores; sisters Oralia Gaillour (Michael), Mabel...

Apr 26, 2022

Mary S. Martinez age 85, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family April 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Martinez; parents Juan De Dios & Avelina Montoya; siblings Claudino Montoya, Tina Montoya, Della Watson, and Jesse Martinez.

Mary was a very caring, loving woman who...

Apr 21, 2022

José Leví Mondragon, Jr. age 88, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully with his loving son Peter at his side, on April 21, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Manuelita Mondragon; parents Leví Mondragon, Sr & Elsie Gonzales; grandson Darryl Mondragon; sisters Ercila and Adelina Mondragon.

José Leví is survived...

Apr 18, 2022

Manuel Martin Maestas, born January 1, 1967, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by his son Manuel Maestas, Jr.; grandfather Joe Alex Maestas, Sr.; uncle Joe Alex Maestas, Jr.; sister-in-law Claudia Maestas; stepdad Wilbert Vigil; cousins Nathaniel Maestas, Albert Trujillo, Keenan Cordova...

Apr 15, 2022

Gabriel L. Vallejos 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully April 15, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pulidor & Ignacia Vallejos; and siblings Joe C. Vallejos, Rosalie Chacon and Glenda Anaya.

Gabriel is survived by his son Robert Whitson; siblings Ernest Vallejos (Anita), Gustavo Vallejos (Roberta), Becky Aragon, Geneva Pacheco...

Apr 14, 2022

William Lowber Welsh, age 83, passed away unexpectedly from a cardiac event on April 14, 2022, at his home in Taos, New Mexico. Lowber was a lifelong artist who took pleasure in creating sculptures, wood furniture, pottery, and paintings. He was a laid-back man who loved being outside and basking in the sun on his back patio. He could...

Apr 13, 2022

William DeLong, age 75, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022.  A private service will be held at a later date.  The family of William DeLong has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Apr 12, 2022

Eddie L. Jaramillo age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, with a large extended family in Taos, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, with friends and family at his bed side.

He is preceded in death by his parents Andres and Antonita Jaramillo; sister Jane Moya; and grandparents Miguel & Lougarita Sanchez of Albuquerque.

Eddie is...

Apr 11, 2022

Jeanie Phillips Miller, age 68, a resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022.  She was preceded in death by her parents George and Zeke Phillips.  Jeanie was an original hippie girl that loved to spend time outdoors riding on Harley Motorcycles and visiting with veterans. She was a very kind and giving person that would help...

Apr 6, 2022

Theresa A. Padilla (Terry) age 79, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents Fidel & Filomena Martinez; brother John (Shorty) Martinez; grandfather Eduardo (Pappi) Martinez, grandmother Agapita Gonzales; and grandson David Martinez, Jr.

Terry is survived by her husband George Padilla, Sr.; her...

Apr 3, 2022

Kenneth Ivey, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2022.  A full obituary and service announcements are pending at this time and will be posted and announced as soon as they become available.  The family of Kenneth Ivey has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019...

Apr 2, 2022

Leo Martinez, 75, of Costilla, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 26 years, Teresa Martinez; his parents Fidel and Eutilia Martinez; and brother Fidel Martinez.

Leo was born December 9,1946 in Costilla, New Mexico, a son of the late...

Mar 31, 2022

Jonathan “Stud” Sandoval age 49, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly March 31, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cecilia Trujillo Martinez (Tom Martinez) and Donald Sandoval; grandparents Juan & Sara Trujillo.

Jonathan loved to create woodcarvings, especially crosses and hearts, he also enjoyed tile work and plastering.  He enjoyed spending time...

Mar 30, 2022

Ronald Lynn, age 86, a resident of Dixon, passed away on March 30, 2022.  No public services will be held.  The family of Ronald Lynn has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Mar 29, 2022

Julie Anne Burke, a resident of Taos, NM unexpectedly passed away on March 26, 2022.  She was born on October 11, 1966 at Ft. Benning, GA.

She is survived by her father, James Burke; mother Carol Burke; sister Jennifer Hixon; stepmother Sharon Burke; mother’s partner Gilbert Kirchoff; nephew Maxwell Hixon and niece Chloe Hixon.

Julie...