Robert De Silva
Apr 3, 2021
Bob de Silva passed away on April 3, 2021 after a long fight with Leukemia and vascular dementia. He was 86. Robert Bond de Silva was born on April 29, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii and moved to California with his family as a teenager during WWII. He married Martha Hazen after they graduated from Oxnard High School, and they...
Santiago Mondragon
Apr 3, 2021
Santiago Fernando Mondragon age 18, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother’s Esther King and Dorothy Gutierrez; great-grandfather Patricio Archuleta; grandmother Rubie O’Neal; great-aunt Audrey Abeyta; great-uncle Danny Mondragon; and cousin Andrew Segura.
Santiago loved his...
Crystal Lane
Apr 3, 2021
Crystal Lane age 39, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Lane; and uncle Ricky Neathamer.
Crystal was a loving, caring woman who always put her family and others before herself. She had a heart of gold and will truly be missed...
Abenancio Cordova
Mar 27, 2021
Abenancio Cordova, also known as El Fosforo, age 90, a resident of Lama, born in Chamisal, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Remedios Cordova; his wife Victoria Cordova; daughter Elizabeth Medina; siblings Jose Cordova and Fidelia Vigil.
He leaves behind his son Alex (Louise),...
Jose R. "Lolo" Rael
Mar 27, 2021
Jose R. “Lolo” Rael age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Antonio and Stella Rael; siblings Rodolfo Rael, Alfonso Rael, Eva Gallegos, Ofelia Ortiz, Jacobo Rael and Fred Rael.
Jose proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was...
Jacob Ortiz
Mar 25, 2021
Jacob Solomon Ortiz, our baby unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at the age of 19. Jacob is survived by his family Zuriel (mama) Alex (pops) Isabella (shishy) Eli (sister) and Romeo (romie). We are inviting all those that loved Jacob by requesting all attendees to join us in dressing in all white attire (if possible) because this...
Carla Graham
Mar 25, 2021
Carla Carolina Graham, of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carla was born April 4, 1948, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Carolina Cortez and Eliseo Miera and is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel (Cecelia) Cortez, nephew Ronnie Tafoya, mother and father-in-law, Don and Soledad Graham;...
Consuelo Connie Garcia
Mar 24, 2021
Consuelo Dulcinea Garcia (Connie Martinez), 84, A resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2021. Connie was born on January 9th, 1937 in Dixon, New Mexico to Ernest and Rosanna Martinez. Connie went to McCurdy Mission School for six years and attended Taos High School and graduated in 1956. She also attended Brigham Young University. In...
Steven A. Sisneros
Mar 24, 2021
Mr. Steven A. Sisneros age 64, of Ranchos De Taos passed away peacefully and surrounded by his entire family on the evening of March 24, 2021. Jose and Maria Sisneros were blessed with his birth on September 16, 1956 in Embudo, New Mexico. Steven is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beatrice “Guera” Sisneros Rodriguez, paternal grandparents...
John Charles Hummel
Mar 20, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, John Charles Hummel on March 20th, 2021. Many of you know that John has been fighting health issues for many years and this Saturday he passed in his sleep as his body could fight no more. John left behind his wife of 49 years, Ruth Anne...
Lisette Archuleta
Mar 18, 2021
Lisette Archuleta age 45, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her parents Rudy Archuleta and Martha Martinez; grandparents Antonio and Antonia Villalobos; and companion Joseph Ortega.
Lisette was a kind and funny woman, who always had a big smile on her face. She adored...
David Romero
Mar 18, 2021
David Romero age 62, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 18, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Octaviano and Andreita Romero; siblings Enrique Romero, Vivian Romero and Christine Romero; brother-in-law William Aguirre and sister-in-law Betty Romero; and son-in-law Valentin Espinoza, Jr.
David served his...
Eloisa C. Rael
Mar 15, 2021
Eloisa C. Rael age 84, a resident of Questa, NM, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband Vito Rael; parents Eloy and Manuelita Rael; parents-in-law Enriques and Adonaisa Rael; brother Epimenio Rael; son-in-law Greg Gomez; brothers and sisters-in-law Florence Rael, Ricardo Rael, Margaret Cummings, Euralia Torres and Donaciano Torres,...
Joe Trujillo
Mar 15, 2021
Joe Trujillo, age 55, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2021, Joe was born April 30, 1965, he was the seventh eldest of eleven children. Joe is survived by his parents Manuel “Pablito Red” and Flora Trujillo. His siblings are Shirley (Johnny) Gurule, Manuel(Teresa), Linda (Macario) del Rosario, Ted (Josie), Paul(Darlene), Dennis (Lorraine), Andy, Jerry (Franscella), Johnny (Laura), Alex (Sonya). He is loved and adored byhis partner of 10 years, Mellissa DeHerrera, and numerous nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends....
Joanne Medina
Mar 12, 2021
Joanne Medina, 60, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Sarah Medina. Joanne was a very glamorous woman who was always making sure she was dressed nice and appropriate. She was very sociable and loved spending time helping others in...
Derrick Santistevan
Mar 12, 2021
Derrick Santistevan age 56, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his father Toby Santistevan; grandparents Lee and Isabel Romero; and Ruben and Delia Santistevan.
Derrick is survived by his son Richard Espinoza (Alene); his mother Frances Santistevan; grandchildren Elijah,...
Bob Sonday
Mar 11, 2021
Bob Sonday, 67, a resident of Carson, passed away due to natural causes on March 11, 2021. Bob was a nationally known woodturner, cabinet, and furniture maker for most of his life. Some of his pieces have been shown in national museums and are in the hands of collectors of such work. When he and his wife Sarah moved to Taos, he worked...
Daniel "Dannie" Harrison
Mar 11, 2021
Dannie Harrison age 72, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his father Willie Ray Harrison; infant brother Richard Harrison; parents-in-law Virgil and Ellen Terry.
Dannie proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, in submarine service and worked for the Military Defense...
Baby Killian Serbell
Mar 10, 2021
Precious little Baby Angel Killian Hendrix Serbell gained his Angel Wings and entered into paradise. The family of Baby Angel Killian Hendrix Serbell has entrusted the care of their precious Angel to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com
Jose "Brother Hawk" Fernandez
Mar 9, 2021
Jose “Brother Hawk” Fernandez age 70, a resident of Arroyo Seco passed away peacefully on March 9, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Sally Fernandez; sister Angelina Cart; nieces Madalena Cart and Kim Fernandez; cousins Manuel Padilla, Pat Padilla, and Anthony Padilla.
Jose is survived by his brother Manuel Fernandez,...
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