Barbara Mondragon
Mar 26, 2024
Barbara Jean Oakeley Mondragon, age 79, was born January 2, 1945 and died peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on March 26, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her parents Eloisa Lopez Oakeley and Robert Charles Oakeley; her husband Eloy “Lloyd” Mondragon; brother Robert Oakeley; granddaughter Jeanette Flores; niece Althea Oakeley and nephew Patrick Oakeley.
Barbara is survived by her...
Armando Salazar
Mar 24, 2024
Armando Salazar, 49, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 24, 2024. He is survived by his mother Dolores (Gilbert) and brother Manuel. Plus many other relatives and friends. A private family service will be held. The family of Armando Salazar has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of...
Jane Barnes
Mar 23, 2024
Jane Barnes, 82, a resident of El Prado, passed away on March 23, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Jane Barnes has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Lewis Pell
Mar 23, 2024
Lewis Pell, 87, a resident of Taos, passed away on March 23, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Lewis Pell has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Mariah Voigt
Mar 19, 2024
Mariah Voigt, 32, of Taos, New Mexico, went home with our Lord on March 19, 2024. Mariah had a presence that filled a room with warmth and love. Constant smiles, endless hugs, and big laughs. She loved being with her family and spending time with those she held close to her heart. Mariah is so loved and will be missed...
Karen Geyer
Mar 14, 2024
Karen Geyer, 71, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2024. A full obituary is pending and will be posted as soon as it becomes available. The family of Karen Geyer has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019
Julianita Montoya
Mar 14, 2024
Julianita Montoya, 84 a longtime Vadito resident went to be with the lord on March 14, 2024 at Holy Cross Medical Center in Taos, NM.
Julianita was born December 24, 1939 in Vadito, NM to the home of Celedono and Maclovia Romero. She worked several years at La Tiendita in Las Trampas. Julianita ran her local shop Camino Real Arts &...
Jazimine Martinez Trujillo
Mar 13, 2024
Precious Baby Jazimine Martinez Trujillo gained her Angel wings and was welcomed into Heaven on March 9, 2024 at the age of 4 months. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandfathers, Andre Davis, Edwin Martinez and Toby Martinez. She is survived by her parents, Ronnie Trujillo Jr and Infiniti Martinez, paternal grandparents, Ronnie Trujillo Sr (Alexis Martinez) and...
Eric Larson
Mar 12, 2024
Eric Larson was a true Taos spirit. Born and raised in Southern California, he followed his heart here and gave of it to all he met. He made new friends everywhere and introduced those folks to others who also became fast friends. His interests were wide ranging, and he indulged them all. He loved sports, skiing, hiking, disc golf. He...
Natalie Montoya
Mar 11, 2024
Natalie Montoya age 83, a resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024. Two months prior, she was diagnosed with acute leukemia.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Leroy Montoya; grandchildren Elizaria “Pebbles” Loya Chavez and Gabriel Voigt; son-in-law Robert Martinez; parents Ernesto & Laura Montoya of Cañon; in-laws Claudio & Frances...
Rudy Valdez
Mar 10, 2024
Rudy James Valdez was born May 5, 1967, in Aurora, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2024. He resided in Ranchos de Taos, and was a former resident of Chamisal, New Mexico. He was a generous, caring, and loving father, husband, brother, and son. Rudy made friends easily and was always willing to help anyone in need as he...
Francisco "Franko" Trujillo
Mar 9, 2024
Francisco Orlando Trujillo “Franko” Age 69, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly March 9, 2024.
He preceded in death by his father Flavio; siblings Paul, Corine, Silvia, Elaine, Josie; and other relatives. Franko was well known for his skills of being a contractor for 40 plus years. He enjoyed going to the casino. He especially loved spending time...
Vito Anglada
Mar 9, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce our huge loss, at the same time we celebrate Heaven's triumph. We will do our best to remember and honor the life of Vito Anglada, a devoted son, a beloved husband, a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He was also a cherished brother, a kind-hearted uncle, and loyal friend, touching the...
Olivia Rael
Mar 8, 2024
With great sadness, the family of Olivia F. Rael 83 of Questa, NM announce that she passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 8, 2024. She survived a massive stroke 12 years ago while reciting a rosary in church for a young man who had passed away. This left her wheelchair bound and she lost function...
Robert "Zeus" Reese
Mar 7, 2024
Robert "Zeus" Reese, long-time resident of Elizabeth Town, passed away in his sleep the night of March 7th, 2024 at the ripe old age of 78 despite his many attempts to be eaten by a bear or mountain lion. Zeus was born on February 6th, 1946, to Otis James Renolds and Ida Margaret Johnson in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Zeus earned...
Steve Arellano
Mar 6, 2024
Steve Arellano, 64, of San Cristobal, NM, peacefully passed away on March 6, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Arellano, sister, Elizabeth Arellano, and nephew, Leroy Rael. Steve is survived by his children Rosa, Angelina, and Emilio, and their mother Annette, grandchildren Cayden and Desiree, sisters Louise, Paula, and Karen, as well as many...
William Davis
Mar 6, 2024
William Davis, age 81 died Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Taos, New Mexico after an extended illness. Davis was a long-time resident of Taos and well-known artist documenting New Mexico and the west in photography. His gentle demeanor and insightful wit will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bill Davis was born in High Point, North Carolina in 1943 and...
Mercedes Maes Jaramillo
Mar 4, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Mercedes Maes Jaramillo on March 4, 2024, following a brief illness. Our mother passed peacefully surrounded by her family at St. Vincent’s hospital in Santa Fe. She was born on February 7, 1926 in Valdez New Mexico to Max and Magdalena (Nene) Maes. She spent her...
Daniel Danny Martinez
Mar 4, 2024
Daniel “Danny” Martinez (75) of Garcia, CO passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2024 Daniel loved the outdoors He was avid hunter, guide & fisherman. Danny was a true cowboy; in his younger years he loved riding & breaking horses. He enjoyed teaching his grandchildren about the outdoors. He liked giving rides on the backhoe, 4 wheelers & the boat....
Charles "Carl" Moya
Feb 26, 2024
Charles “Carl” Moya, age 63, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ruth Moya, nephew William Gonzales, plus many aunts, uncles, and other relatives. He is survived by his son, Charles Moya Jr, siblings, Lucy White (Daegan), Frank Moya (Elaine), Mary Ann Mattox (Frank), Dolores Moya...
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