Sarah Lovato
Jan 30, 2020
Sarah Lovato, 79, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents James “Doc” and Murtis Johnson; and brother James Johnson.
Sarah moved to Taos over 25 years ago after visiting Taos on a trip to Santa Fe. She immediately fell in love with the majestic...
Tony Romero
Jan 30, 2020
Tony Romero, age 91, passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2020 at his daughters' residence in Taos. He is preceded by his wife of 30 years, Crystella; his mother Edna; sister Martha; and brother Rudy. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. Tony is survived by his three children, Bonny, Christine and Mike; grandson...
Virginia Ortiz
Jan 30, 2020
Virginia Ortiz, age 80, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away on January 30, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Pat Ortiz; parents, Amadeo and Amalia Valerio; brother Andy Valerio and sisters, Judy Wilson and Lynn Holquin.
Virginia worked for many years as a teacher at the St. Francis Catholic...
Lorraine Romero
Jan 29, 2020
Lorraine Romero age 85, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her husband Maurilio Romero; son Norman Romero; parents Samuel and Carmelita Herrera; brother Jimmy Herrera and sister Helen Duran.
Lorraine was a hard-working woman who cared dearly for all her family.
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Michael Paul Martinez
Jan 18, 2020
Michael P. Martinez (Mikey), 52 years old, of Talpa, NM, passed away at home, peacefully and surrounded by family on January 18, after a brief illness.
He was born in Taos on January 31, 1967. Mikey graduated from Taos High School in 1985 and attended UNM-Taos. He loved the mountains and had a deep...
Juan F Romero
Jan 14, 2020
Juan Felipe Romero, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on January 14, 2020. He was born in Placita, NM on May 9, 1936 and graduated from Penasco High School. He was the owner of Del Norte Lounge and J.F. Romero Construction. Juan Felipe also served as Taos County Commissioner, Taos Magistrate Judge and...
Kay Torres
Jan 8, 2020
Kay Torres age 52, a resident of Taos Pueblo, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2020.
She was a very outgoing and loving woman. She was an educator, who worked for the Taos Pueblo Day School and Taos Municipal Schools. Kay will be remembered as being energetic with a caring and big heart.
Kay is...
Michael Mullin
Jan 6, 2020
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Esther Garcia
Jan 5, 2020
Esther Garcia, age 74, a resident of Questa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Tessie Ortega and sister Betty Ortega. Esther was a very strong minded and outspoken woman who cared dearly for the people and the community of Questa and Northern...
Anthony Tafoya
Jan 4, 2020
Anthony Christopher Tafoya, age 66, Bi-annual resident of Ranchos de Taos and Southern California passed away at home on January 3, 2020. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart of 50 years, Donna Tafoya, his father, Bataan Death March survivor and Air Force Veteran Michael N. Tafoya, and son Steven Bentley. He is a...
Antonio Cordova
Jan 1, 2020
Antonio Cordova age 67, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on January 1, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Marina Cordova; siblings Loretta Mondragon, Josie Cordova, Ted Cordova, Peggy Struck; nephew Benito Mondragon and niece Anna Marie Gonzales.
Antonio proudly served his...
Michael Cardenas
Dec 29, 2019
Michael Cardenas age 50, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his brother William “Punky” Cardenas, sister Veronica Cardenas; grandmother Placida Cardenas; aunt Eulogia “Jugi” Cardenas and cousin Lawrence “Tiny” Cortez.
Michael is survived by his children Marlene Trujillo, Michael...
Ryan Trevino
Dec 27, 2019
Ryan Trevino, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Friday December 27, 2019. He will be greatly missed by all his loving family and friends. His family will be having funeral services in his hometown of Del Rio Texas at a later date. The family of Ryan Trevino has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....
Erleen "Lynn" Holquin
Dec 25, 2019
Erleen Ruby “Lynn” Holquin, 79, of Arvada, Colorado passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2019. She was born on September 9, 1940 in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Amadeo and Amalia Valerio. Lynn is preceded in death by her parents, brother Andy Valerio, sisters Judy Wilson, Virginia Ortiz and sons William Jr. and Dominic Kittredge. A...
Sophie Ida Tafoya
Dec 25, 2019
Sophie Ida Tafoya, passed away on December 25, 2019 in Denver. She was born on November 22, 1925 in Wagon Mound New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Abeyta and Rafaelita Sisneros; sons Max and Sam Trujillo; siblings Mary Medina, Isabelle Archuleta, Ernestina Mondragon, Emma Tafoya, Rosella Romero and Olmedo Abeyta Jr. She is survived...
Eliu Herrera
Dec 19, 2019
Eliu F. Herrera age 88, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 19, 2019.
He is preceded in death by his grandson Jose Beto Herrera; parents Fermin and Ursulita Herrera; siblings Mable Trujillo and Riley Gaillour; brothers-in-law Virgil Trujillo, Tony Flores and Michael Gaillour.
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Arsenio Brito
Dec 15, 2019
Arsenio “Archie” Brito age 80, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2019.
He is preceded in death by infant son Arsenio; parents Demostenis and Eliza Brito; siblings Geneva Sanchez and Obed Brito.
Arsenio is survived by his loving wife Dora, children Connie Romero (Jerome), Arsenio Wayne...
Eulogia "Jugi" Cardenas
Dec 14, 2019
Eulogia Anita, “Jugi” Cardenas, 77 years old of El Prado, NM, passed away peacefully at the Alta Vista Regional Hospital in Las Vegas, NM on December 14, 2019.
Eulogia was born on July 3, 1942 in El Prado, NM. Jugi, as everyone knew her by, is preceded in death by her mother Placida Cardenas,...
Rachel Vialpando
Dec 11, 2019
Rachel Vialpando, 85, from Questa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother entered the gates of Heaven peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 11, 2019. A beautiful woman who devoted her life to God, her loving husband, and family. She will forever live in each of our hearts. She is preceded in death by her grandson,...
Baldamar "Bobby" Varos
Dec 9, 2019
Baldamar “Bobby” Varos, 82, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife Pablita “Polly”Varos; son, Robert Varos; parents, Narciso and Nestorita Varos; brother, Severo Varos, and in-laws, Medardo and Elvira Mondragon. Bobby served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thailand during the...
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