Obituary Listing

Jul 26, 2022

Max C. Madrid was born on November 4, 1940, age 81, from Cordillera (Ranchos de Taos, NM) and was called to our heavenly father on July 26, 2022, while surrounded by all his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents Presentacion and Senida Madrid; Father-in-law Mardoqueo Lucero, Mother-in-law Estrellita Lucero; Siblings Atilano Madrid, Eliria...

Jul 25, 2022

Our loving mother Olivia E. Cortez of Questa, NM was 89 years old, born on June 12, 1933, passed away at her home on July 25, 2022.  She was born in Antonito, CO to Jacobo and Teresita Segura.

Olivia was preceded in death by her parents; stepmother Cecilia; brothers Jake Segura and Elfidio Espinoza; daughter Henrietta Bowden;...

Jul 24, 2022

Dolores Estela Miera – Sandoval, 90 of El Prado, New Mexico peacefully passed on July 24, 2022. Lolita spent a great deal of her life in Ogden, Utah where she engaged in her passion as a licensed Cosmetologist styling the latest hair trends. She returned to Taos in 1976 to be closer to her roots. In 1994 she served...

Jul 22, 2022

James Lanigan, age 64, a resident of Borger TX, passed away unexpectedly on July 22, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of James Lanigan has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jul 22, 2022

Patricia Ann McKee December 29, 1953 - July 22, 2022 Love is the soul's light, the taste of morning, no me, no we, no claim of being. - Rumi Patti passed peacefully at home with grace and love by her side, as rainbows lit up the Taos evening sky. A classic beauty with exquisite taste, she was a devoted...

Jul 21, 2022

Nancy Robinson, age 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022.

Nancy Helen Robinson was born January 10, 1938 in Hawthorne, California to father Dario and mother Muriel Robinson. She attended Lutheran Church Missouri Synod elementary school through the eighth grade. She graduated from Chaffey High School in Ontario, California in 1955 where...

Jul 21, 2022

Utilia Salazar 94, a resident of Cerro, passed away July 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband Adonias Salazar; son Teddy Salazar; parents Amado & Beatrice Quintana; brothers Chris Gallegos, Adonario Gallegos, Arsenio Gallegos and Duby Quintana.

Utilia is survived by her children Fidelas Portillo (Ralph), Lora Sanchez (Jim), DeAnn Vigil (Michael);...

Jul 19, 2022

Zachary Kauffman, age 45, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Zachary Kauffman has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jul 15, 2022

Margaret (Margie) Pacheco age 74, born in Taos, NM on September 20, 1947, peacefully passed away at home July 15, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her father Alfonso Pacheco, Sr. and mother Corina Pacheco; brothers George, Lupe and Alfonso Jr. Pacheco, sister Bennie Cortez; and boyfriend Richard Sawtelle.

Margie is survived by her...

Jul 15, 2022

Gerald Gene Nailor from the Pueblo of Picuris passed away peacefully on July 15, 2022. He devoted many years of service as a Governor and Lt. Governor for the Pueblo of Picuris. He had a love and passion for art and spent most of his time painting and sharing his beautiful pieces with family, friends, museums and many others....

Jul 14, 2022

Carmelita Maria Lucero of Amalia, NM was 95 years old and was born on May 19, 1927, and peacefully passed away on July 14, 2022. Carmelita was born to Juan Benito and Raquel Trujillo in Amalia, NM and raised by her grandparents Genaro and Andrea Gonzales in Amalia.  She passed peacefully at home surround by loving family. Carmelita was preceded...

Jul 11, 2022

Susan Wilson, age 87, a resident of Red River passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022.  A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Vermont.  The family of Susan Wilson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com   1-866-657-4019

Jul 7, 2022

Our loving mother Theresa Griego sadly passed away on July 7th, 2022, at the age of 72. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her and welcomed all who came into her life with open arms and a warm smile. She participated in various community events as a member and president of the Sacred Heart...

Jul 5, 2022

Jill Marguerite Gibson passed away July 5, 2022, peacefully while surrounded by her family. She was the oldest of two children born to William and Helen (Miller) Vorheis on September 30, 1944, in Santa Clara, California.

The family moved to San Francisco, California where she spent most of her youth through early adulthood. Jill began working at...

Jul 3, 2022

Eli J. "Chuco Lee" Martinez Our loving Father passed away on Sunday July 3, 2022 in Taos, NM, he was 87 years old. Eli was born in Amalia NM on August 13, 1934 to Philipe & Eloisa Martinez.

He is preceded in death by his son’s Randy and Jude Martinez, his parents Philipe & Eloisa Martinez, siblings...

Jul 1, 2022

Judith Ann King Anderson was the first born of Wilbur and Gladys King.  Born in Harlingen, TX into an Air Force family, Judith’s frequent family moves instilled in her a lifelong love of travel.

Judith graduated from Kaiserslautern American High School in 1962 while her father was stationed at Ramstein Air Force Base.  It was not long...

Jun 29, 2022

Our beloved Suzanne Pierce made her transition on June 29, 2022 in the company of her husband Dave, her son Chris and dear friends. They report her transition was as graceful as  Suzanne always was. Suzanne is well known in Taos for her service to Unity of Taos where she was Board President for the last 12 years, and at the...

Jun 28, 2022

David P. Vargas, age 68, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Vargas; parents, Felix and Eduvigen Vargas; his brother, Timmy Vargas, and parents-in-law, Palemon and Ofelia Mondragon and brother in-law Pedro Chavez. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the...

Jun 25, 2022

Leopold Baminger, age 72, a resident of San Cristobal, passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2022.  A full obituary and service announcements are pending at this time and will be posted as soon as they become available. The family of Leopold Baminger has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jun 24, 2022

Candido “Candy” Mondragon, age 86 a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Clorinda Mondragon; parents, Jose Olmedo and Hipalita Mondragon; siblings, Lilly Peck, Ernest Mondragon, Otilia “Tillie” Vigil, Margaret Blea, Steve Mondragon, and Arturo “Art” Mondragon.  Candy proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. ...