Age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Julian Jaramillo Sr.; daughter Carmen Jean Jaramillo; parents Jose and Corina Esquibel; siblings Roger Esquibel, Victor Esquibel, Tina Chavez, Rose Canongo, Cecilia Hernandez; and son-in-law Armando Ramos. Lourdes is survived by her children Mary Alice Ramos, Vivian Esquibel, Julian Jaramillo (Cami), Paul Jaramillo (Christine), Bobby Jaramillo (Marianne), Rose Jaramillo (James); granddaughter who she raised as her own Jessica Esquibel (Nathaniel); grandchildren Macaria Ramos, Zachariah Ramos (Erika), Manuel Ramos (Amanda), Bobby Rivera (Fatima), Danny...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear aunt, Eulalia Garcia (Lalie) as she was known to her family, was born in Questa on November 12, 1917, and passed away peacefully at home on April 4th, 2021 at the age of 103. Eulalia was preceded in death by her parents Repito Garcia and Patrocinia Gomez Garcia; siblings Arcenio (Celina), Flavio (Maria), Eloy (Emelina), Antonio, Felimon (Odelia), Bersabe (Juan Luis), Emelina (Eloy), Olivama (Juan) and Elsie (Willie). Also preceding her was her beloved niece Lucille whom she raised as her own. She is survived by her brother Abedon Garcia and sisters-in-law Rose Garcia and Berlinda Trujillo. Although she never married or had...

Age 54, a resident of Taos passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Ernest Valerio Sr.; grandparents Albert and Eulalia Rodriguez and Trinidad and Della Valerio; also, several aunts and uncles. Ernest was a Journeyman Electrician, working construction in the area for years. An avid outdoorsman, he loved the outdoors hunting, fishing and camping. He especially enjoyed spending time with his three sons and family, who will miss him dearly. He is survived by his children Nathan Valerio (Brianna), Brian Valerio and Zach Valerio; grandson Isaiah; mother of his children Jessica Hernandez; his mother Mabel Valerio; sisters...

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at his home in Chamisal. Mike was born October 2, 1934 in Llano San Juan, New Mexico, to Procopio and Elbiria Roybal. He was the oldest of five children. He was proceeded in death by his mother and father and one brother. Jose is survived by his wife, Mary Elva Roybal, his nephew who he considered as his son Benjamin E. Lopez (Olivama), daughters: Aurora I. Dominguez (Candido), Ida J. Trujillo (Frank), Wanda F. Covert (Terry), Bernadette M. Roybal and Linda E. Sanchez (Moises). 12 grandchildren including two grandchildren Nathaniel A. Pacheco and Javier E. Lugo whom they raised as his own; 17 great grandchildren; siblings Eloyda (Fidel)...

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Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ciria Martinez age 51, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on April 5, 2021 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her father Rolando Martinez; grandparents Sovieda Varos and Cleofas Gonzales and Margaret Anaya and Rafael Martinez; brother Jesus Santistevan; godparents Pablo and Magdalena Martinez, along with many loving and caring family members. Ciria is survived by her mother Tina Martinez; son's Richard Vigil (Ashley) and Mark Gallegos; granddaughters Serenity and Amorie; loving partner Michael Martinez; siblings Diana Martinez, Lisa Tafoya (Michael), Ralph Martinez, Philip Martinez (Liz), Claren...

Age 39, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother Margaret Lane; and uncle Ricky Neathamer. Crystal was a loving, caring woman who always put her family and others before herself. She had a heart of gold and will truly be missed by everyone whose heart she touched. She is survived by her children Chanelle Medrano (Antonio Vigil), Jazmine Medrano, Favian Cordova and Alexia Villalobos; loving partner Samuel Villalobos; father Tommy Tafoya; siblings Thomas Tafoya (Jennifer), Melinda Tafoya, Noah Tafoya, Manuel Tafoya and Isaac Tafoya; grandmother Margaret Lane; aunts and uncles Michael, Cathy, Maysel, Charlene (Rene), Charles (Joe),...

Passed away on April 3, 2021 after a long fight with Leukemia and vascular dementia. He was 86. Robert Bond de Silva was born on April 29, 1934 in Hilo, Hawaii and moved to California with his family as a teenager during WWII. He married Martha Hazen after they graduated from Oxnard High School, and they had two children, Bryan and Laura. After graduating from Stanford with a Masters in Architecture, he worked with prominent architects of the 1950s and '60s including Phillip Johnson, William Pereira and Oscar Neimeyer, collaborating on the development of Brazil's capital city, which became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1987. In 1964 he and his wife for over 30 years, Suzanne Salyers de...

Age 18, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother's Esther King and Dorothy Gutierrez; great-grandfather Patricio Archuleta; grandmother Rubie O'Neal; great-aunt Audrey Abeyta; great-uncle Danny Mondragon; and cousin Andrew Segura. Santiago loved his family, friends, spending time outdoors fishing and had a passion for cars. He was adventurous, outgoing, and sociable. He will be truly missed. He is survived by his parents James and Amy Mondragon; siblings Seantel Harrington, Lorenzo, Alejandro, and Heaven Mondragon; grandparents Geniva Mondragon, Ernie Mondragon, and James Jimbo Mondragon (Judy); great...

Also known as El Fosforo, age 90, a resident of Lama, born in Chamisal, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Alejandro and Remedios Cordova; his wife Victoria Cordova; daughter Elizabeth Medina; siblings Jose Cordova and Fidelia Vigil. He leaves behind his son Alex (Louise), daughter Jannette (Bob); sons-in-law Roberto Medina and Dennis Cordova; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; his special "cuate" Ron Chavez; special friend Rose Trujillo; nurse for many years Diana Arguello, caretaker Barbara Lee, and many nieces and nephews. Dad had many friends, he will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Dad. Arrangements are pending and will be...

Age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Antonio and Stella Rael; siblings Rodolfo Rael, Alfonso Rael, Eva Gallegos, Ofelia Ortiz, Jacobo Rael and Fred Rael. Jose proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was also employed and later retired from Moly Corp Mine. Jose was always willing to help others in need, he was very adventurous and loved spending time in the mountains. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed watching sports and loved the UNM Lobos. He is survived by his children Victor J. Rael (Debbie) and Albert Rael; good friend and partner Pauline Medina; special loved ones who he considered family, Brian...

Of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carla was born April 4, 1948, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Carolina Cortez and Eliseo Miera and is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel (Cecelia) Cortez, nephew Ronnie Tafoya, mother and father-in-law, Don and Soledad Graham; brother-in-law, Toby Graham, sisters-in- law, Sally Graham, Delia Graham, Roni Romo and Betty Tafoya. She was a business owner of Village Beauty Shop for 35 years, she worked at Kachina Beauty Shop and finished her career working beside her husband and Johnny's Barber Shop. She will always be remembered for her love of her family and friends and her eyes lit up...

Of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carla was born April 4, 1948, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Carolina Cortez and Eliseo Miera and is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel (Cecelia) Cortez, nephew Ronnie Tafoya, mother and father in law, Don and Soledad Graham; brother-in-law, Toby Graham, sisters in law, Sally Graham, Delia Graham, Roni Romo and Betty Tafoya. She was a business owner of Village Beauty Shop for 35 years, she worked at Kachina Beauty Shop and finished her career working beside her husband and Johnny's Barber Shop. She will always be remembered for her love of her family and friends and her eyes lit up...

Our baby unexpectedly passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021. at the age of 19. Jacob is survived by his family Zuriel (mama) Alex (pops) Isabella (shishy) Eli (sister) and Romeo (romie). We are inviting all those that loved Jacob by requesting all attendees to join us in dressing in all white attire (if possible) because this is not a time for grieving, but a time to celebrate a saint going home. Please come and join us as we give our son and brother one final farewell on Saturday April 3, 2021 at 12pm at the Living Word Ministries in Questa. 12 Llano Rd, Questa, NM 87556. The family of Jacob Solomon Ortiz has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos....

Age 84, A resident of El Prado, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2021. Connie was born on January 9th, 1937 in Dixon, New Mexico to Ernest and Rosanna Martinez. Connie went to McCurdy Mission School for six years and attended Taos High School and graduated in 1956. She also attended Brigham Young University. In 1957 She returned to Taos and Married Bernie Garcia. She began her employment career at 13 years of age at La Cocina followed by Raglands Caf?, Credit Bureau of Taos, Manager of Fry's Western Wears on the Plaza. In 1970 Bernie and Connie opened the El Pueblo Shop next to Michaels Kitchen and two years later moved their business to the plaza and renamed it The Village Shop,...

Age 64, of Ranchos De Taos passed away peacefully and surrounded by his entire family on the evening of March 24, 2021. Jose and Maria Sisneros were blessed with his birth on September 16, 1956 in Embudo, New Mexico. Steven is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Beatrice "Guera" Sisneros Rodriguez, paternal grandparents Procopio and Beatriz Sisneros and maternal grandparents Abel and Maria Inez Romero. Steven is survived by his siblings Joe Sisneros (Rose), Johnny Sisneros (Dorothy), Prescilla Varos (Celso), David Sisneros (Maggie), Benita Lucero (James), Mary Cardenas (Manuel), special niece Joan Garcia and nephews he helped raise Andrew and Fabian Mascarenas, as well as many other...

Age 62, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on March 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Octaviano and Andreita Romero; siblings Enrique Romero, Vivian Romero and Christine Romero; brother-in-law William Aguirre and sister-in-law Betty Romero; and son-in-law Valentin Espinoza, Jr. David served his country proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was very talented in the areas of wood-working, rod-iron working, and was also a golden gloves boxer, carpenter, furniture maker, mechanic, and mom's dishwasher. He loved the mountains, oldies music and animals. He is survived by his wife Grace Romero; children Geneva Vigil (Mark), Joann Romero; grandchildren Jerome Vigil, Marcos...

Age 84, a resident of Questa, NM, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Vito Rael; parents Eloy and Manuelita Rael; parents-in-law Enriques and Adonaisa Rael; brother Epimenio Rael; son-in-law Greg Gomez; brothers and sisters-in-law Florence Real, Ricardo Rael, Margaret Cummings, Euralia Torres and Donaciano Torres, Delia and Fred Gonzales, Aaron and Ruth Rael, Fred and Cecilia Rael, Melecio Rael, Don Martinez and Tony Padilla. Eloisa is survived by her children Liz Martinez (Donald), Hazel Rael, Glenda Griffin (Rick), Marsha Martinez (Dennis), Norma Miera (Gino), Victor Rael and Denise Gomez; 24 grandkids, 34 great-grandkids; siblings Felimon...

Age 84, a resident of Questa, NM, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband Vito Rael; parents Eloy and Manuelita Rael; parents-in-law Enriques and Adonaisa Rael; brother Epimenio Rael; son-in-law Greg Gomez; brothers and sisters-in-law Florence Real, Ricardo Rael, Margaret Cummings, Euralia Torres and Donaciano Torres, Delia and Fred Gonzales, Aaron and Ruth Rael, Fred and Cecilia Rael, Melecio Rael, Don Martinez and Tony Padilla. Eloisa is survived by her children Liz Martinez (Donald), Hazel Rael, Glenda Griffin (Rick), Marsha Martinez (Dennis), Norma Miera (Gino), Victor Rael and Denise Gomez; 24 grandkids, 34 great-grandkids; siblings Felimon...

Age 55, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2021. Joe was born on April 30, 1965, he was the seventh eldest of eleven children. Joe is survived by his parents Manuel "Pablito Red" and Flora Trujillo. His siblings are Shirley (Johnny) Gurule, Manuel (Teresa), Linda (Macario) del Rosario, Ted (Josie), Paul (Darlene), Dennis (Lorraine), Andy, Jerry (Frasella), Johnny (Laura), Alex (Sonya). He is loved and adored by his partner of 10 years, Mellissa DeHerrera, and numerous nieces & nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was an extremely hard worker who loved riding horses, hunting, fishing and going to the mountains for Latia's and wood. Those of us who knew...

Age 56, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Toby Santistevan; grandparents Lee and Isabel Romero; and Ruben and Delia Santistevan. Derrick is survived by his son Richard Espinoza (Alene); his mother Frances Santistevan; grandchildren Elijah, Cora, and Luciano; siblings Diana Casados (Vito), Freddy Santistevan, Donald Santistevan (Senovia), Debbie Santistevan, Dorene Alfaro (Marvin), Dean Santistevan and Toby Santistevan; plus many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Private Family Services will be held at a later date. The family of Derrick Santistevan has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas...