Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2021

Linda Vincent Hoag, age 73, a longtime resident of Red River, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2021 from cancer.  She is preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Evelyn Vincent. She was born in Washington, DC and was raised in Vienna, Virginia where she met her future husband in high school. Linda...

Jul 26, 2021

On Monday, July 26th of 2021, Mary Celeste Friday went on to her next journey.

Although devastated to leave her loved ones, she was at peace.  She was preceded in death by her Daddy, Larry Friday; Uncle Lynd Mische, Uncle Lee Galles, Grandfather, H.L. Galles Jr., Grandmother, Fern Livingston Galles, Grandmother, Dorothy Gregston, special Great Aunt, Dorothy...

Jul 26, 2021

Mrs. Hook, 61, passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 in her home in Taos, NM. Donna was born December 30, 1959, in Guymon, OK to Ermel Lester “Paul” and Mildred Jonell Toombs Kittle. On July 8, 1995, Donna married her soulmate, Billy John Hook in Ulysses, KS. Donna and Billy shared a passion for music and spent time working...

Jul 26, 2021

Ernestina “Tina” Martinez age 22, a resident of Questa passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother Audrey Salazar; great-grandmother Alice Martinez; and great-grandfather Telesfor Martinez.

Ernestina is survived by her mother Melissa Martinez; brother Joshua Martinez; aunts and uncles Jayne Martinez, Stanley Martinez, James Martinez, Paul Martinez,...

Jul 24, 2021

Dennis Roy Brooks, beloved father, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor, passed away peacefully at his home in Taos Canyon on July 24, 2021. Dennis is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Tequila Jane Brooks and Eugene Brown of Alexandria, Virginia; sister Nancy E. Brooks and her partner Mike Hein of Brattleboro, Vermont and Crystal River, Florida; sister and brother-in-law...

Jul 19, 2021

Patsy Lee Obrien, 78, a resident of Carson, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2021.  Per her request, no public services will be held.  The family of Patsy Lee Obrien, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Jul 18, 2021

Marcella Archuleta age 87, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully July 18, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe Archuleta; children Albert and Anastacio Archuleta; parents Adelmo Gold and Maclovia Mondragon; granddaughters Lisa Archuleta, Jessica Archuleta; numerous siblings and loving relatives.

Marcella was a very outgoing lady who loved to dance...

Jul 16, 2021

Pat Gonzales age 67, a resident of Cerro, passed away at his home on July 16, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his son Patrick Cortez; and sister Karen Gonzales.

Pat is survived by his children Dominic Cortez (Michelle) and Karrie Cortez (Joe Gurule); grandchildren Arianna Gurule, Jeremiah Gurule, Isaiah Cortez Sanchez, Roman Montaño,...

Jul 12, 2021

Lawrence Herrera, 59, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his son, Jose Beto Herrera, and father Eliu Herrera. Lawrence was a very outgoing man who loved to joke with friends and family.  Always living life to its fullest.  He especially loved to watch his Miami Dolphins play on...

Jul 7, 2021

Angie(Teresita) De La Rosa 77 passed away July 7, 2021.  She was born to Epifanio and Frances Chacon on July 4,1944.   Angie  grew up in Penasco New Mexico after graduating high school and proceeded in her dreams and moved to San Francisco CA eventually returning to Penasco .  Angie survived by her son Rueben De La Rosa one brother...

Jul 6, 2021

Beloved Charles E. Hurst Sr. age 62, was taken by our Lord to his place of eternal rest on July 6, 2021.

He was born on October 7, 1958 to Benita and Glen Hurst.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Karen Hurst and Patsy Hurst; brothers Ben Hurst and Jim Hurst; nieces and nephews...

Jul 5, 2021

Teresita F. Montoya, 66, a resident of Rio Lucio passed away on July 5, 2021 of a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents Adolfo and Elizaida Gurule, infant daughter Faby Montoya, and brother Benito Gurule, her in-laws, Nestor and Prescilla Montoya and brother-in-law Jimmy Montoya, and close uncle Eduardo Pacheco. Teresita is survived by her husband...

Jul 3, 2021

Patrick Daniel Montoya 36, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, was called home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Eduardo and Solidea Mondragon, Presentacion and Senida Madrid, and Mardoqueo and Estrella Lucero; grandfather Joe A. Montoya; infant son Patrick Montoya Jr.; cousins Andrew Vargas and Angel...

Jul 3, 2021

Macario “Mickey” V. Pacheco,78, beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, friend to many and distinguished Vietnam War Veteran passed away surrounded by his family on June 26th, 2021. Born on April 24, 1943 in Costilla to Macario and Sandra Pacheco, Mickey was the oldest of 11 children. He was a 1961 Costilla High School graduate, and at the age...

Jun 30, 2021

Natalie Anderson 59, a lifelong resident of Taos, New Mexico was called home to be with the Lord on June 30th, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her son Manuel Cordova Jr.; her gramita Maria Avelina Trujillo; Father Richard Anderson Sr.; Brother Richard Anderson Jr., Mother-in-law Elisa Quintana; Brothers-in-law Joe Cordova and Art Dewees; Sisters-in-law Veronica...

Jun 30, 2021

Dolores “Dodie” M. Martinez, 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully at the Taos Living Center on June 30, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto O. and Cleo Martinez, and brothers, Raul, and Julian Martinez.  Dolores spent the last 22 years of her life at the Taos Living Center, she was a very kind...

Jun 30, 2021

Irene Savanyo (Lemley) age 62, passed away on June 30, 2021 after a brief battle with cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Allan Lemley, her son Nicolas Lemley (Kelsey Ochsner) and granddaughter Lennon Irene Rose.  She is also survived by her brothers; John (Michelle Cope) and Joseph Savanyo.  She was preceded in death by her...

Jun 29, 2021

Joe P. Vigil age 77, a resident of Cerro passed away peacefully June 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his son Macario Vigil; and parents Silvano and Fedelina Vigil.

Joe served in the United States Army, his passion was where he lived, Cerro, NM.  He loved to help people in any way that...

Jun 26, 2021

Travis Johnson, 70, a resident of Angel Fire, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021.  Per his request his cremated remains will be buried back home in North Carolina. The family of Travis Johnson has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jun 26, 2021

Victor Fischer, 73, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2021.  A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  The family of Victor Fischer has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019