Obituary Listing

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 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 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

Frances M. Baca age 82, a resident of Llano Quemado passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Isabel Martinez; siblings Robert Martinez (Berlinda), Fred I. Martinez Jr., and Mario Martinez.

Frances loved spending time outside planting and working on her beautiful garden and yard.  She adored...

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

Jun 25, 2021

Rose Duran, 74, a resident of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Timoteo and Adelida Garcia and brother and sister, Leo Garcia, and Pauline Romero. Rose was a lady of many hidden talents and was an amazing cook. She enjoyed remodeling and redecorating...

Jun 24, 2021

Antonio Archuleta age 67, a resident of Amalia passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Epimenio and Benina Archuleta; siblings Joe Archuleta (Clorinda), Johnny Archuleta, and Epimenio Archuleta, Jr.

Antonio loved to spend time outdoors fishing and hunting.  He worked for many years at various Ski areas...

Jun 23, 2021

Jeremy Woolf, 45, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2021.  A Celebration of his life will be held at a later date.  The family of Jeremy Woolf has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jun 23, 2021

Rudolfo Ortega 98, a resident of Llano de San Juan, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife Felonis Ortega; parents Fileberto and Rosenda Ortega; siblings Juan Ortega, Jose Ortega, Ernesto Ortega, Andres Ortega, Dora Munoz, and Aurora Duran; sons-in-law Nelson Aguilar and William Vigil.

Rudolfo loved to...

Jun 16, 2021

Carried on despite Multiple Myeloma as he had lived his life, fighting the whole way, but on June 16, 2021, he finally gave up the fight and passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76.  Carl was a consummate philomath.  He began his lifelong pursuit of learning in Albuquerque graduating from Highland High School before...

Jun 15, 2021

Manuel Dave Trujillo was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on April 24, 1939. He passed away with his son at his side on June 15, 2021. Manuel was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Leonardo Trujillo, Maria Encarnacion (Martinez) Trujillo, and Genevieve (LeFevre) Moya, and his son, David Trujillo.

Manuel grew up in Brighton, Colorado...

Jun 14, 2021

Baby Angel Gabriella Lopez entered the gates of heaven on June 14, 2021.

She was preceded in death by great-grandmother Ruby Archuleta; and cousin Andrew Segura.

Angel Gabriella is survived by her parents Gilbert Lopez and Angelica Archuleta; sisters Jasmine A. Lopez and Leah Lopez; grandparents David and Pamela Archuleta and Gilbert and Shirley Lopez;...

Jun 12, 2021

Robert S.Peel, 81, passed away peacefully at home after suffering a severe stroke a week earlier. He cared deeply for the Taos community. He first visited Taos while consulting at Presbyterian Health Services in Albuquerque.  Like many, he and his wife immediately fell in love with the natural beauty of Taos and Northern New Mexico. Next came a strong interest...

Jun 7, 2021

Mark Litsey, 61, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2021.  No public services will be held. The family of Mark Litsey has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019

Jun 3, 2021

Patricia Ann Martinez, 75, a resident of Denver, passed away on June 3, 2021.  Rosary will be recited on Saturday June 12, 2021 at 12:15pm followed by the Mass of Christian burial at 1pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow at the San Antonio Cemetery in Valdez.   The family of Patricia Ann Martinez has...

May 31, 2021

Dorothy Carol DeMarinis, 83, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Dorothy Carol DeMarinis has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com

May 29, 2021

Mariano Morgas 83, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away peacefully May 29, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Sara Morgas; siblings Isabel Medina, Gloria Vigil, Ernesto “Chopo” Morgas; in-laws David Martinez and Alice and Victor Goure, Josefita Varos, son-in-law Tony Miers, along with many other relatives.

Mariano worked for many...

May 27, 2021

Lydia Davis, 79, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 27, 2021. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  The family of Lydia Davis, has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com