Obituary Listing

Nov 25, 2020

Marcos Salazar age 39, a resident of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lenny and Laverne Martinez; and grandparents Fred and Dora Salazar.

Marcos was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he loved to spend time in the outdoors and enjoyed cooking for his family.  For...

Nov 24, 2020

Lydia Aguirre, 66 a resident of Questa, NM born May 5, 1954 passed away on November 24, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents Alejandro and Felicita Gonzales of Questa, NM; brothers Alex Gonzales, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; Ricky Gonzales of Questa, NM; Maurice Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM; and granddaughter Aleah Gilbuena of Las...

Nov 24, 2020

Horacio Anastacio Tafoya age 89 formerly of Ranchos de Taos more recently from Albuquerque went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Tafoya; parents, Mardoqueo  and Cecilia Tafoya; sisters, Emily Tafoya and Elevinia Tafoya; brothers, Max Tafoya and Jose Fedelino Tafoya. Horacio is survived by his wife, Rufina Tafoya.  His surviving...

Nov 20, 2020

Dora Inez Nowak, 68, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Mr. & Mrs. James Cook; siblings John Cook, James Cook Jr., and Martha Cook.

She is survived by her son John Spencer-Nowak; grandchildren Bridgett Rael, Daniella Spencer-Nowak, Amaya Spencer-Nowak, Skyla Spencer-Nowak, John Spencer-Nowak Jr., and Whya...

Nov 20, 2020

Elisa Quintana, 93, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Ralph Cordova; grandson, Manuel Cordova Jr; parents, Procopio and Cornelia Mascarenas; brother, Procopio Mascarenas Jr and sister, Feloniz Martinez; and daughters in law, Veronica...

Nov 18, 2020

JoAnn LeBleu Joubert, a native of Moss Bluff, LA, and a resident of Eagle Nest, NM, passed away on November 18 at her beloved mountain home after a six year battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by friends and family.  An avid skier, she liked to hike, garden, and be outdoors.  She fiercely loved her family; especially her grandchildren...

Nov 18, 2020

Manuel Antonio “Tony” Martinez Jr., 88, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on November 18, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Manuel Antonio Sr. and Eloida (Romero) Martinez; parents-in-law Carlos and Mariana Romero, and Juan B. Romero; siblings Ursula Sanchez, Nicanor Martinez, Betty Tafoya, and Alex Martinez; son-in-law Eloy Abeyta; brothers-in-law Felix...

Nov 17, 2020

Miriam Kramer was born at Beth Israel Hospital in the borough of Manhattan, NYC, on April 5, 1941 to Sol Kramer and Mollie King Kramer. Born Malka Konig in Hungary, Miriam’s mother changed her name to Mollie King when she was a naturalized citizen in 1940. Miriam was their only child and was raised in an Orthodox Jewish home...

Nov 16, 2020

Orlinda C. Vigil age 74, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on November 16, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ulysses Vigil; parents Eliud and Dolores Trujillo; sisters Nora Martinez and Doris Trujillo; grandson Bobby Pacheco and granddaughter Felicia Pacheco.

Orlinda is survived by her...

Nov 16, 2020

Rhonda Coutu age 44, a resident of Questa passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her father Thomas Coutu; stepfather David Dingman; grandfathers Dan Dingman and Ken Coutu; grandmothers Pat Coutu and Elaine Therriault; uncle Armond Thibeault and aunt Karen Coutu.

Rhonda is survived by her children Wyatt Coutu-Ulch,...

Nov 15, 2020

Scot Loomis age 73, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on November 15, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mel and Ethelynn Loomis.

Scot worked for many years as a database manager for the Honolulu Advertiser in Hawaii.   After living in Hawaii, he and his...

Nov 15, 2020

Donovan “DBoi” Vigil age 32, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Billy Vigil, Sr.; great-grandmother Rachel Trujillo; cousin Armando Fernandez, Jr.

Donovan was a music artist, his life was music.  He loved to spend time in the mountains camping and fishing and...

Nov 14, 2020

Destry Wayne Walsh age 43, a resident of Taos, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother Dorothy Reid; uncle Michael Brant; and grandparents Celia and Chester Sampson, Sr.

Destry was a wild spirit who burned fast and bright from the day he arrived into this world. ...

Nov 14, 2020

Lorraine Archuleta, 81, a resident of Rodarte, passed away on November 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezequiel Archuleta; son, William Archuleta; parents, Jubencio and Edubigen Chacon; brothers, Florencio and Jubencio Chacon Jr; sister, Violet Vargas (Joe); brother in law, Lynden White; parent in-laws, Andres and Rosa Archuleta; and daughter-in-law, Donna Archuleta. Lorraine retired from the...

Nov 11, 2020

Antonio “Tony” Vigil, 91, passed away peacefully in Taos, NM on November 11, 2020.  He was born in Ranchos de Taos, NM to Antonio J. Vigil and Hijnia Gutierrez Vigil in 1929.

An avid outdoorsman, Tony often loved to fish, hunt, or simply haul firewood in late summer and early fall.  He made an early career of...