Obituary Listing

Mar 7, 2021

James Lobell, 69, a resident of El Rito, passed away on March 7, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of James Lobell has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.  www.devargastaos.com

Mar 7, 2021

Jose L. Mondragon age 54, a resident of Cañon, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Steve and Lydia Mondragon; sister-in-law April Mondragon.

Jose was born on March 30, 1966, he was the second eldest of six children.  He loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed going for...

Mar 3, 2021

Sharon Furlow, 74, a resident of Tres Piedras, passed away on March 3, 2021.  A Celebration of her life will be held at later date.  The family of Sharon Furlow has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

Mar 3, 2021

Carole Jean Becker, age 72, of Taos, passed away March 3, 2021, in her home.  Carole Jean Becker was born in Fairmont, West Virginia in 1948. She was first of her family to attend college. She was an enthusiastic educator and a constant seeker of knowledge. In her twenties, she moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to run a successful clothing...

Mar 2, 2021

John Dill McKenney, 96, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021.  Per his request no services will be held.  The family of John Dill McKenney has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos.

Mar 1, 2021

Alonzo “Rocky” Martinez, 62, a lifelong resident of Taos NM, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Eduardo and Terecina Gutierrez and Luis and Drucilla Martinez. He is survived by his parents, Alonzo Martinez Sr., and Rufina Gutierrez; brothers, David and Vernon Martinez; mother of his children, Cynthia J. Martinez; children,...

Feb 26, 2021

On Friday, February 26, 2021, James C. Bull, Colorado Trial Lawyer, husband, father and grandfather transitioned to the Otherworld in his home in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico at the age of 77 years young.  Jim was born in Denver, Colorado.  He spent his early years with his parents and grandmother in Honolulu, Hawai’i where they had lived since immigrating...

Feb 25, 2021

Michael Anthony Trujillo, age 58, a lifelong resident of Taos, NM entered the Gates of Paradise and into peace on February 25, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Bentura Sabino Trujillo; mother Rose M. Mondragon-Trujillo; grandparents (paternal) Abran and Piedad Trujillo; (maternal) grandmother Francisca Gonzales-Pacheco; father-in-law Jose Frank Hammer; godparents Joe and Carol Maldonado;...

Feb 17, 2021

Duey Len Thompson, 68, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Jo Thompson and his dear friend Evelyn (the artist). Duey fell in love in Taos when he and his friends planned a skiing trip, thus making Taos his home for over 40 years....

Feb 14, 2021

Judith Bellemore Spehar of El Prado was called by the Lord on High on February 14, 2021. She died quietly at home. Her survivors include a brother, Walter Bellemore, of Hamden, Connecticut, daughters Katharine Spehar of Albuquerque and Gabrielle Chernis of San Francisco, deeply beloved granddaughters Aurora Chernis and Athina Chernis of San Francisco, and husband, Warren, of El Prado. Judith...

Feb 14, 2021

Pedro Elizario Chavez, 77, passed away on February 14, 2021.   A resident of Llano Quemado, he is preceded in death by his parents Blas Sr. and Fedelina Chavez; In-laws Palemon and Ofelia Mondragon; brother Blas Chavez Jr.; brothers-in-law Lawrence Santistevan and Pat Sandoval; and sisters-in-law Ruby Chavez, Francis Chavez, and Christine Vargas.

He is...