George "Kirk" Rettew
May 2, 2020
George “Kirk” Rettew, 67, a resident of San Cristobal passed away on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Phyllis Rettew. Kirk had a loving heart and wanted the world to be better than it is. He will be remembered as a real character and big storyteller. Kirk is survived by his...
Alfredo M. Romero
May 2, 2020
Alfredo M. Romero, 85, a resident of Canon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amadeo and Sara Romero and brothers, Joe and Leroy Romero. Alfredo served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a self-taught craftsman in which he loved to...
James R. Campbell
May 1, 2020
James R Campbell, 74, a resident of Penasco passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and caring nurse Ben on Friday May 1, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Ellen Campbell, and sister Elizabeth Campbell. James served his country in the US Navy and proudly served his community day or night in...
Susie M. Lucero
Apr 29, 2020
Susie M. Lucero age 82, a resident of Dixon passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Lucero; parents Abelino and Amalia Martinez; and brothers Emilio, Victor, Ricardo, George and Juan R. Martinez.
Susie was a strong woman, who loved her family...
Pedro (Pete) Trujillo
Apr 24, 2020
Pedro (Pete) Trujillo 83 of Taos, NM passed away April 24, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his son Eric Trujillo and parents Jose Teodoro and Frances Trujillo Mares Martinez.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years Bernadette; his daughter Janice Cowley (Mark) and son Pete Trujillo III (Liz); his brother Ted...
Wayne Gallegos
Apr 22, 2020
Wayne M. Gallegos age 52, of Amalia, NM passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolph A. Gallegos and Cora Gallegos.
Wayne is survived by his wife Lola; step-son Carlos Amador; his son Derik Gallegos (Erica) and daughters Ozelle Segura (Julian) and Amber Martinez (Nick); grandchildren Derik,...
Linda Ann Louden
Apr 21, 2020
Linda Ann Louden was born on October 17th,1946 in Butler, Pa. She passed on in Costilla, New Mexico on April the 21st, 2020.
She attended nursing school in Sharon, Pa. She was a wonderful nurse to many people during her career in nursing. While she was a nurse by profession, she was an artist by her soul calling....
Jim Decker
Apr 19, 2020
Jim Decker age 79, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 19, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Blaine and Helen Decker.
Jim proudly served his country in the US Army. He was very athletic, some of the sports he had a passion for were...
Albert Martinez
Apr 17, 2020
Albert Martinez, 69, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 17, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father Noe Martinez; in-laws, Adelaido and Mary Lujan; brothers in-law, Isaac Lujan and Ed Garcia; and nephew Patrick Barela. Albert retired from the Los Alamos National Labs after 32 years. He enjoyed spending...
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders
Apr 9, 2020
Morgan Elizabeth Sanders was born in Amarillo, TX on November 8th, 1982 and passed away in Taos, NM on April 9, 2020, at the age of 37. Morgan is survived by her loving family: Father, Ted Sanders and Mother, Karen Sanders; Sister, Farrell and her husband Craig Boone; Sister, Breanne and her husband Coly Marsh; three nieces Makenzie, Katie, and Abbie...
Jose "Pat" Suazo
Apr 3, 2020
Jose Patricio “Pat” Suazo age 87, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 3, 2020.
He was preceded in death by children Peggy Sue Suazo and Bridgette Suazo; first wife Genevieve Cordova Suazo; parents Max Sr. and Bersabe Suazo; siblings Arturo Suazo, Max Suazo Jr., Charlie...
Priscilla "Lila" Espalin Quintana
Apr 1, 2020
Priscilla “Lila” Espalin Quintana, 84, a resident of Cerro, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Seferino and Jesusita Espalin; and siblings, Eva Trujillo Neal, Jenny Duran, and Joe and Arthur Espalin. Priscilla loved and cherished her entire family dearly. Her family considered her a walking miracle and was truly blessed...
Jessie Lovato
Mar 23, 2020
Jessie Lovato, 84, a resident of Chamisal, passed away due to natural causes on March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Leonardita Lovato; brothers, Jose, Roman, and Tiburcio Lovato; sisters, Josefa Archuleta, Estella Cordova, Ernestina Dominguez and infant sister Juanita Lovato. Jessie was a kind and loving man. He was loved by all...
Deb Ungar
Mar 21, 2020
Deb Ungar, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday March 21, 2020 of cancer surrounded by her tribe of loving friends. Deb was a longtime nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos where she cared for and treated many patients with compassion. A private burial will be held, and a celebration of her life will be scheduled when appropriate. The...
June Murphy
Mar 10, 2020
June Murphy age 94, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Mahlon Murphy Sr.; sisters Jo and Madge, and her companion cat Mandy.
June loved her entire family dearly and lived a wonderful life. She enjoyed going...
Frances Gutierrez
Mar 8, 2020
Frances Gutierrez age 95, a resident of Taos, passed away on March 8, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Gutierrez, Sr.; sons Gilbert Gutierrez and Ben Gutierrez; infant daughter Gloria Gutierrez; parents Cornelius and Grace Sandoval; brothers Andres Sandoval and Ambrosio Sandoval; son-in-law Vilkie Archuleta; and daughter-in-law Theresa Trujillo.
Frances was...
Jana Grace Herder
Mar 6, 2020
Jana Grace Herder age 30, a resident of Taos New Mexico, and former resident of Corvallis, Oregon passed away on March 5, 2020. Jana was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Robert and Marguerite Bouvette; and by her paternal grandmother, Marjory Herder. She is survived by her parents Todd and Lisa Herder; brothers Jacob Herder (Crystal Burch Herder),...
Tomas George Anglada
Mar 6, 2020
Tomas George Anglada, age 68, a resident of Cañon passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Eli Gonzales; grandson, Josiah Lucero; father, George Anglada; brother, Michael Anglada; and father in law, Ted Gonzales. Tomas was a family man, he cared and loved all his children and...
Marshall Bailon
Mar 4, 2020
Marshall R. Bailon age 56, a resident of Cerro, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Bailon; brother Leroy Bailon; grandparents Elix and Patricia Bailon; Wallace and Elvira Cisneros; and godmother Falco Montoya.
Marshall made his career as an educator, in the Physical...
Roberto Gallegos
Mar 4, 2020
Robert P. Gallegos age 57, a resident of Amalia, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert A. Gallegos.
Robert was employed by Taos County with the Solid Waste Department. He loved the outdoors and hunting. He was a professional sailor, devoted catholic, excellent dancer and enjoyed cooking. ...
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