Obituary Listing

Jan 5, 2022

Fernando Angelo Tafoya passed away on January 5, 2022 at home in Taos, New Mexico, he was 86 years old.

Angelo, as he was known, was a kind and loving man who enjoyed listening to jazz and watching game shows with his wife. He was much admired for his quiet strength by his family.  He was a...

Jan 4, 2022

Richard Lawrence Trujillo (59) a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2022. He is survived by his mother Ruby; son Diego (Miriam) and grandchildren; Nicholous and Shaolin. He was preceded in death by his father Elias, sister Pamela and mother of his son Louise Martinez. Born and raised in Taos, he had deep family roots, many...

Jan 3, 2022

Dr. Margaret Hansen, age 74, a resident of Taos, passed away on January 3, 2022.  A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Margaret Hansen has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jan 3, 2022

David Boles, aged 84, born May 2nd, 1937, passed away peacefully the evening of January 3rd, 2022.   He had been a visitor with his family to Taos Canyon since the early 40’s, eventually becoming a permanent resident with his family in the 70’s. A lifelong attorney, David always had a deep love of Taos, its people, traditions, and beauty. He is survived...

Jan 1, 2022

Lawrence “Lolo” Martinez age 35, a resident of El Prado, passed way unexpectedly January 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Eleanor Visarriagas; Edwardo & Rafelita Visarriagas; uncle Juan Visarriagas; and great-grandmother Emma Duran.

Lawrence was a fun, loving, outgoing man, with many talents, especially art.  He would always make friends...

Jan 1, 2022

Guillermo (Willie) Maestas, 91, of Talpa went home to our Lord peacefully on the evening of January 1, 2022.

Guillermo was born in Talpa, New Mexico on 6 July 1930. He proudly served in the Army attaining the rank of Private First Class during the Korean War. After the war he returned to Talpa for 14 years...

Dec 31, 2021

Joseph Taylor Kern passed away on December 31, 2021, in Taos, New Mexico. He was born July 12, 1965, to the late Joseph Chester Kern, III and Helen Bickerstaff Kern Jones.  Joe is survived by his mother, Helen Bickerstaff Kern Jones (Earl Jones), sister, Susan, and her husband Stuart.  He was a very proud Uncle Joe to Susan and...

Dec 31, 2021

Martin F. Baca a resident of Taos, NM passed unexpectedly and was taken to our Lord on December 31st, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his son Edward Baca; parents Viola and Fidencio Baca; infant sister Christina; brothers Alex and Luis Baca.  He is also preceded in death by in-laws Felonis and Max Mondragon; brothers-in-law Danny, Bonnie and...

Dec 30, 2021

Clorinda Georgina Mondragon, age 62, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Pacomio Mondragon Sr, father, George Romero, and infant son, Jose Maria Mondragon.  Clorinda was a fun-loving woman who loved to help others in need, she was very outgoings and loved telling jokes. She enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2021

Meredith Jane Fernandes, a resident of Taos, NM, died on December 29, 2021 after succumbing to a long illness.  She was born in Weymouth, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 8, 1978.  She is survived by her son Aspen Dow,  her friend Clay Dow, her parents Richard and Anne Fernandes of Rochester, MA, her sister Kathryn Fernandes,  her brother Peter Fernandes, her...

Dec 27, 2021

Antonio M. Cintas age 74, a resident of Questa, NM passed away unexpectedly December 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose & Rose Cintas; brothers Larry and Orlando Cintas; and his parents-in-law Alberto & Josephine Ortega.

Antonio was an avid hunter and loved fishing with his grandkids. He served his country...

Dec 27, 2021

Frederico A. Voigt age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 27, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his son Gabriel Claudio Voigt; parents William & Elizaria Voigt; siblings Julian Coca, Hilario Voigt, Rosalita Duran and Guillermo Voigt.

Federico is survived by his daughter Elizaria Loya...

Dec 26, 2021

Johnnie Ortiz age 70, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Salvador & Margaret R. Ortiz; siblings Paul Ortiz, Helen Aragon, and Phillis Johnson.

Johnnie was a very outgoing, fun, energetic guy, who loved to spend time at the Taos Mountain Casino. He also...

Dec 24, 2021

Christopher (Chris) Robert Valdez, 42, a lifelong resident of El Llano, New Mexico was called Home to the Lord on December 24, 2021.

Chris is survived by his daughter, the love of his life, Alexis Valdez, parents Archie and Annabelle Valdez from El Llano, Brother Vincent and Cristal Valdez from Chimayo, Twin sister Crystal and Nicolas Peña from Rio Rancho, Godsons Lucas and Leandro Peña, special nieces Faith...

Dec 18, 2021

Peter Schwartz, age 84, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2021. A full obituary is pending at this time and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. Burial took placed on Sunday December 19, 2021 at 2pm at the Taos Jewish Cemetery.  The family of Peter Schwartz has entrusted the care of their...

Dec 17, 2021

Leo F. Mondragón age 81, a resident of Llano Quemado, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents José Levi & Lydia Mondragón; and parents-in-law Abedon & Damiana Maestas.

Leo is survived by his wife Frances Mondragón; daughter Louise Conway (Wayne), son David Mondragón (Jacki); grandsons Paul &...

Dec 16, 2021

Prescilla Esch age 81, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away after a brief illness on December 16, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alberto & Felicitas Tafoya; siblings baby sister Susanita Tafoya, Leo Tafoya, Max Tafoya and Emma Tafoya.

Prescilla was employed for over 25 years at Holy Cross Hospital...

Dec 16, 2021

Alex Ortiz, age 83, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jackie Ortiz, infant daughter baby girl Ortiz, his parents, Jose Rafael and Frances Ortiz, and sister Claudia Rothstein.  Alex worked for over 20 years  as a retail clerk at the local hardware store...

Dec 15, 2021

The small communities of Amalia and Costilla are mourning the loss of a mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and much more.  Barbara Molina Lucero passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on December 15, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Malaquias and Natividad Lucero.

Barbara is survived by her oldest son Dino Maes, middle son...

Dec 14, 2021

Clarence G. LaCome age 72, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully December 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Johnny & Elvira LaCome; brother Gerald LaCome; grandparents Augustine & Marina LaCome; aunt Eloisa Cisneros and uncle Elmer LaCome.

Clarence proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  He was a talented local Artist, who...