Obituary Listing

May 8, 2021

Sandra Lee O’Connor (nee Smith) passed peacefully in Taos, NM on May 8th, 2021.  She chose to spend her last days in Taos, a place she loved and had lived, and it gave her peace that it would be her final resting place. She is survived by sister Stacey Smith-Arlt; her children Claire Allison, Heather Lynn, Bradley Stuart and Jennifer Lee, her grandchildren—Alexa, Jake, Spencer, Jordan, Croix,...

May 8, 2021

Daniel Stephen O’Connor died on April 1, 2021 in Oakland CA.  He is survived by his son, Zachary Orion; his siblings Claire Alison, Heather Lynn, Bradley Stuart, and Jennifer Lee; his Aunt Stacey and Uncle Jeff; and his many nieces and nephews.  Daniel had sadly been missing from his family for several years, and while the circumstances of his death are tragic, his family...

May 6, 2021

Juan Iglesias Munoz, 20, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away on May 6, 2021. He was preceded in death by his uncle Javier Munoz, grandfather, Cruz Munoz, and girlfriend Maria Elena Cruz.  Juan was a very loving and caring man who had a heart of gold. He loved helping people in their time of need as he...

May 4, 2021

Loretta C. Suazo age 65, a resident of Los Colonias, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Juan B. and Carolina Martinez; infant sister Juanita, brother Benjamin Martinez; niece Cindy Martinez, nephews Jerome Quintana, P.J. Valdez, and Mario Martinez Jr.; brother-in-law Alfredo Gonzales; in-laws...

May 3, 2021

Denise Gallegos 46, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her father Tomas C. Gallegos; sister Christa Gallegos; grandparents Chris and Eva Gallegos; and Basil and Heloise Hobbs.

Denise is survived by her children Vanessa Goudace (Kevin) and Alayisa Littlepage; granddaughter Mia Ramos; her mother...

May 2, 2021

Enriquetta “Quetta” Vigil, 34 a resident of Questa, NM passed away Sunday May 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an accident.  Enriquetta was born December 2, 1986 to Armando Vigil, Jr. and Cynthia Rael-Vigil.  Quetta was a kind and pleasant soul who flourished being a Mom, young entrepreneur and caregiver whereas she enjoyed her clients very much.  Quetta had...

Apr 30, 2021

Beth Smyth Gibson of Tres Ritos, NM  died on April 30th, 2021 in Taos, NM. She was born on July 5th, 1932 in Houston, TX to Inez Mills Smyth and Murray Green Smyth.  As a young woman she excelled in dancing, swimming, tennis, and horsemanship. She enjoyed spending time on the family ranches near Uvalde, TX with her grandparents,...

Apr 29, 2021

Roy Robert Sisco age 73, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his son Robert Sisco; parents Pete and Reyes Sisco; nephew Levi Salazar; in-laws Teodorita and Pablo Romero; and Narciso Griego and Elena Lucero.

Roy enjoyed spending...

Apr 21, 2021

Doris Elaine Olsen passed away at her home in Taos, New Mexico, on April 21, 2021. Doris was born in Oakland, California, on June 22, 1931. She had a passion for art and enjoyed sharing it with others. Doris lived in Sonora for 40 years and was a well-known watercolorist of historical buildings, landscapes and flowers. She taught classes...

Apr 17, 2021

Cristobal Juan Trujillo age 78, a resident of Talpa, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Sarah Trujillo; his son Albert J. Trujillo; grandsons Christopher and Albert M. Trujillo; siblings Tony, Cecilia and Josie; and brother-in-law Manuel.

Chris is survived...

Apr 16, 2021

Sarah Cooper Stacy, age 80, a resident of Red River NM passed away peacefully April 16, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Aaron Tyrone Stacy; and her parents Purvis Lagrone Cooper and Elsie Wood Cooper of Eupora, MS.

She is survived by her daughter Sonja Stacy Hollomon (Stephen); son Ty Noble Stacy;...

Apr 14, 2021

Anthony “Ant” Maestas age 26, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 14, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his uncle Francis Maestas; great-grandparents Onofre and Salome Palajo; Patricio and Genoveva Maestas; Jose and Carmen Ochoa.

Anthony was a very outgoing man with a huge heart of...

Apr 13, 2021

Lourdes E. Jaramillo age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Julian Jaramillo Sr.; daughter Carmen Jean Jaramillo; parents Jose and Corina Esquibel; siblings Roger Esquibel, Victor Esquibel, Tina Chavez, Rose Canongo, Cecilia Hernandez; and son-in-law Armando Ramos.

Apr 11, 2021

Connie S. Montoya passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwardo E. Montoya; her mother Bertha Gatlin and father Robert L. Gatlin Sr.; and brother Robert L. Gatlin Jr.

Connie is survived by her children Patsy Calhoun, Mario Montoya (Darlene), Ramona Montoya, Bobbi Montoya...

Apr 11, 2021

Dale Ernest Schuette, age 75, passed gently on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at his home on the mesa of Taos, NM, surrounded by close family and friends.

Dale is survived by his beloved husband Reg Stark, his daughter Layne Schuette Fulero, her husband Joshua Fulero, their son Sam, as well as brother Robert Schuette, Darline Schuette Hoffins,...

Apr 11, 2021

Ernest Valerio Jr. age 54, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Valerio Sr.; grandparents Albert and Eulalia Rodriguez and Trinidad and Della Valerio; also, several aunts and uncles.

Ernest was a Journeyman Electrician, working construction in the area...

Apr 7, 2021

Jose Miguel "Mike" Roybal “Bluebird”, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at his home in Chamisal.  Mike was born October 2, 1934 in Llano San Juan, New Mexico, to Procopio and Elbiria Roybal. He was the oldest of five children.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father and one brother. Jose is...

Apr 5, 2021

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ciria Martinez age 51, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on April 5, 2021 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her father Rolando Martinez; grandparents Sovieda Varos and Cleofas Gonzales and Margaret Anaya and Rafael Martinez; brother Jesus Santistevan; godparents...

Apr 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear aunt, Eulalia Garcia (Lalie) as she was known to her family, was born in Questa on November 12, 1917, and passed away peacefully at home on April 4th, 2021 at the age of 103.

Eulalia was preceded in death by her parents Repito Garcia...

Apr 4, 2021

Precious Angel, Ximena Lady Aragon Dominguez age 2, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Natalia and Cleofas Dominguez and Julia and Gabriel Aragon.

Ximena is survived by her mother Noelia Aragon Dominguez; siblings Ramon Marquez and Leonardo Marquez; grandparents Gabriel and Moraima Aragon; uncles and aunts...