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Age 84, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Finian and Edumenia Cisneros; siblings, infant brother Felix Cisneros, Ted Cisneros,Mary Ortega and Meliquias Martinez whom she considered a brother.Emilia retired from the Questa Schools after working for 20 years as an educational assistant. She loved and adored all her family, but more so her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted wife and will be missed by all the hearts she touched.She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Conrad Garcia, her children, Lloyd Garcia (Janet), Ruben Garcia, Danny Garcia (Yolanda), Ronnie Garcia, Norman Garcia (Clara), and Michelle Spears; 9...

Age 28, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2022. Matthew was born in El Paso, Texas to Abby Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Jr. in 1994. Matthew is preceded in death by his father, Ruben Cordero, Jr., grandfathers Alex Maestas and Ruben Cordero, Sr., and great-grandparents Joe Alex Maestas, and Francisco and Ruth Moya. Matthew loved taking his children fishing, cruising with music blaring, playing video games and wearing his red cap. Matthew is survived by his wife, Charise Farden, his children Matthew Elijah and Ayva Reign, his mother Abby Maestas, his mother-in-law Louella Vigil, father-in-law Warren Kelly, father-in-law Charles Farden (Desbah), grandmothers Debbie Maestas,...

Was born on August 6, 1953 and was called to our heavenly Father unexpectedly on May 7, 2022. She is preceded in death by her second husband Ramon Rascon; first husband Ernest Montoya; sons Julian and Juanito Montoya; her father Leo Valencia Sr.; sisters Bernice Trujillo, Mary and Jane Valencia, and brother-in-law Pat Suazo; aunts, uncles and other relatives. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth Rascon, son Samuel Rascon, daughter-in-law Cheryl Rascon; Armando Rascon (Blanca) and Justin Arellano (Erica) who she considered like son's and daughter's. Granddaughters Damariz, Zulica and Aryanah Rascon; Mother Crucita Valencia; Brothers Leo Valencia Jr. (Kristi), Sam Valencia (Kathy) and...

On May 2, 2022, Laurie Renetta Weathers was taken from us before her time.Laurie was born on December 15th, 1975, in Taos, New Mexico. Laurie graduated from Taos Municipal Schools and attended the University of New Mexico. Laurie started her dispatch career in Red River, NM. She also dispatched in Great Bend, Kansas as well as in Taos, NM. She was a hard-working woman and played many roles in the community. Laurie was loved by everyone who knew her and made friends everywhere she went. Laurie was welcomed with love into heaven by her father, Urban Rafael Romero Jr; sister, Dina Grace; brother, Urban III; grandparents - Urban and Emily Romero & Meregildo and Grace Martinez; her aunties -...

Age 72, a resident of Talpa, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2022. He was preceded in death by his sons, Anthony and Manuel, granddaughter, Kayla and grandson, Manuel Jr., his parents, Eustacio and Carolina, and in-laws, Felix and Elvira. Tony loved spending time in the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved and adored his entire family especially his grandchildren. Tony is survived by his wife Roberta, children, Peggy, Gina (Andrew), Chris (Geneva), Andrea (Ted), and Michael (Emily), grandchildren, Renee, Antonio, Kevin, Rosa Linda, Marcos, Isaiah, Brandon, Tyler, Michael Jr, Venessa, Joseph, and Matthew, 5 great-grandchildren, and sister and brothers-in-law, Elena...

Age 97, a resident of Questa, former resident of San Francisco, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family April 27, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Fermin & Ursula Rael Herrera; husband Antonio "Tony" Flores; son Anthony David Flores; grandson Jerome Flores; sisters Oralia Gaillour (Michael), Mabel Trujillo (Virgil); and brother Eliu Herrera and his beloved son Lawrence Herrera. Aida is survived by her children Richard Flores (Florence), Diana Flores LaCome, Nadine Flores Marinelli (Ron), Fabian Flores (Mary); her beloved sister Isabel Garcia (Ben, who was her special brother-in-law), special sister-in-law Berlinda Herrera; grandchildren...

Age 88, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully with his loving son Peter at his side, on April 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife Manuelita Mondragon; parents Lev? Mondragon, Sr & Elsie Gonzales; grandson Darryl Mondragon; sisters Ercila and Adelina Mondragon. Jos? Lev? is survived by his beloved dog Babe; children Loretta Mondragon, Peter Mondragon (Lavern Martinez, Deceased), Dolores Kronenberg (Bill), Damian Mondragon and Barbara Mondragon (Chico); grandson he helped raise Kevin Mondragon (Valerie), grandchildren Andria Mondragon, Nicole Mondragon, Vanessa Estrada (Dale), Darryl Estrada, Marcos and Giselle; great-grandchildren Kaelyn, Cameron and Brielle;...

Age 88, a resident of Los Cordovas, passed away peacefully with his loving son Peter at his side, on April 21, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife Manuelita Mondragon; parents Lev? Mondragon, Sr & Elsie Gonzales; grandson Darryl Mondragon; sisters Ercila and Adelina Mondragon. Jos? Lev? is survived by his beloved dog Babe; children Loretta Mondragon, Peter Mondragon (Lavern Martinez, Deceased), Dolores Kronenberg (Bill), Damian Mondragon and Barbara Mondragon (Chico); grandson he helped raise Kevin Mondragon (Valerie), grandchildren Andria Mondragon, Nicole Mondragon, Vanessa Estrada (Dale), Darryl Estrada, Marcos and Giselle; great-grandchildren Kaelyn, Cameron and Brielle;...

Born January 1, 1967, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully April 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.He was preceded in death by his son Manuel Maestas, Jr.; grandfather Joe Alex Maestas, Sr.; uncle Joe Alex Maestas, Jr.; sister-in-law Claudia Maestas; stepdad Wilbert Vigil; cousins Nathaniel Maestas, Albert Trujillo, Keenan Cordova and niece Sandra Gallegos; grandparents Anastio Romo & Carolina Romo; and half-brother Anthony Romo. Manuel is survived by his sons Joseph Maestas (Marissa), Mathew Maestas, daughter Venessa Castillo (Francisco), 5 grandkids Leo, Manuel, Nathaniel, Elijah and Ezaden; mother Elma Vigil; father Tony Romo & stepmother Roberta Romo; ...

Age 32, went to be with his Lord and Savior, February 16th, 2022. Adelmo was born on December 28th, 1989, in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School in 2008. He enjoyed many hobbies including music, chess, traveling, skiing, and cooking. In High School he performed with the Mariachi El Tigre, playing several instruments. Adelmo especially enjoyed playing the guitar. After high school, he continued to play and perform as a soloist, mastering many different styles including Flamenco. Adelmo served proudly in the United Stated Airforce. After leaving the service, he completed his certificate in Construction Technology at UNM-Taos. He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin,...

Age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, with a large extended family in Taos, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2022, with friends and family at his bed side. He is preceded in death by his parents Andres and Antonita Jaramillo; sister Jane Moya; and grandparents Miguel & Lougarita Sanchez of Albuquerque. Eddie is survived by his Family Living Provider of 25 years Phillip Martinez, and house mate Donald Gene Ives, brother Ralph and Kathy Jaramillo, brother Steve and Maria Jaramillo, sister Charlene Jaramillo and brother Ricky Jaramillo all of Albuquerque. He is also survived by his Primo Hermano Rudy Martinez, El Zapatero of Taos and the entire extended Augustina Martinez Family of Ranchos...

Age 85, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family April 26, 2022.She was preceded in death by her son Johnny Martinez; parents Juan De Dios & Avelina Montoya; siblings Claudino Montoya, Tina Montoya, Della Watson, and Jesse Martinez. Mary was a very caring, loving woman who adored her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time outdoors planting and gardening. For many years, she was employed at El Taose?o Restaurant. She is survived by her children Debra Lovato (Robert), Martin Martinez (Desiree), Tammy Valdez, and Isaiah Martinez (Axel); granddaughter who she considered her daughter Angel Romero (Aaron), grandchildren Juan Gonzales, Robert Lovato,...

Age 79, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandpa. He was preceded in death by his precious, beautiful daughter Jennifer Salazar; parents Levi and Irene Salazar; siblings Ismael, Ramon, Abel Salazar, Josephina "Fefa" Esquibel and Eloida Garcia. He was better known and respected in the Taos community as "Wallace". Whatever he did, it was done with such commitment, skill and love! His time was never wasted. He would often say "Just do it" or "You'll rest when you die"; and "It's not the days in your life, it's the life in your days". He never said goodbye, he would always say, see you later. He enjoyed woodcarving Santos, playing guitar,...

Age 27, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away March 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Cruz G. Chavez, II; great-grandparents Manuel & Rafaelita Gurule, George & Manuelita Chavez, Elizardo & Aneda Lopez, and Hernando Jaramillo. Andres was a very kind and loving man. He loved and adored his family dearly. He proudly served his country in the National Guard and was an avid sports fanatic. He especially liked his Dallas Cowboys. Andres will be greatly missed by his entire family and friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Valerie & John Trujillo; siblings Cruz M. Chavez, III (Suzie), Marcus Chavez (Audrea),...

Age 75, died March 16, 2022 at his home in Taos, New Mexico after a long illness. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Larcom) of Taos, daughters Karen Krasovec of Colorado Springs and Mary Krasovec of Rye, NY and grandson Joshua Krasovec of Oak Hill, FL. He loved them very much; they were his pride and his joy. He was the third child of Joseph and Julia Krasovec who preceded him in death as did his brothers Joseph (Bucky) and Ray, and he is survived by sister Regina (John) Panepinto of Pueblo, CO and his brother George (Lucille) Krasovec of Littleton. He was fortunate to have many cousins who were also good friends: Helen Rynaski of Taos, Joe (Mary) Kronwitter of Pueblo, Kathy (Richard)...

Age 77, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents Severo Archuleta and Anselma Sandoval; siblings Steve Archuleta, Frank Archuleta, Tony Archuleta, Ricardo Archuleta, Mary Sandoval; and nephew Sammy Mascarenas. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an experienced fire crew boss with the United States Forest Service for many years. He will be greatly missed. Bobby is survived by his children Vincent Archuleta, Ronnie Archuleta (Linette), James Archuleta (Joann), and Vera Archuleta (Dennis); grandchildren Alexandria Archuleta, Ronald Ryan Archuleta, Devin Archuleta, James M. Archuleta, Jacob M. ...

A person who we have all come to love and cherish for many years. Abel Virgilio Gomez was a caring man, with a heart of gold, who was always helping his family & friends, passed away on March 9, 2022. He was born to Eva & Estevan Gomez in Cerro, NM on July 27, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Eva & Estevan Gomez, his sons Abel Jr. & Greg Gomez, and grandson Leo Ortiz. Abel is survived by his wife, Joan Gomez, his daughters, Cindy & Naomi Gomez, grandchildren, Vanessa Ortiz, Gerald Gomez, Letisha Gomez, Alyssa Gomez, Jaclyn Gallegos & Danielle Gallegos, great-grandchildren Aundrea Ortiz & Leo Ortiz Jr. and many other relatives & friends. Funeral...

Age 33, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly March 8, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother Roberta Valerio; grandparents Francis & Beatrice Valerio; and aunt Renetta Valerio. She was an amazing and caring mother, who adored her daughter dearly. Nicole is survived by her daughter Sammie Gomez; father Joey Trujillo; siblings Joey Valerio (Ashley) and Ashley Ortiz (Marcos); boyfriend Wyatt Gomez; grandparents Julia & Manuel Archuleta; nieces and nephews Josiaha Valerio, Joey Valerio, Jeremiaha Valerio, Joseph Salazar, and Tristan Ortiz; uncles Richard Valerio and Kenneth D. Archuleta; godmother Yolanda Montoya, and many other loving relatives and friends. Rosary will be...

Age 61, a resident of Cordillera, passed away unexpectedly March 7, 2022. He was preceded in death by his brother Roque Martinez; grandparents Teresina & Edwardo Gutierrez; and Luis & Drucilla Martinez; plus, many other family members. David was a very outgoing man who lived life to its fullest. He was also a very talented artist. He is survived by his parents Alonzo Martinez and Rufina Gutierrez; brother Vernon Martinez; many nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles Ida Ortega, Jesus Gutierrez, Florence Sanchez and many other loving relatives and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday March 17, 2022 at 11am in the Evergreen Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home, burial will follow...

A truer cowboy you will be hard pressed to find. Joe was a cowboy's cowboy: ruggedly handsome good looks, rough, weather-beaten hands forged in hard work, and a community-minded spirit that had him involved in so many organizations. He had convictions that ran deep; if you knew him, you knew where he stood. He endured pressures and challenges that would crush an ordinary spirit, but Joe was battle-hardened and always persevered until his final battle with leukemia.Joe was the loyal son of Luis O. and Bernice T. Torres. He was born, raised and died in his beloved community of Arroyo Seco. He attended New Mexico State University and majored in Agriculture, after which he returned home and...

Was born on June 18, 1984, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She grew up in Guadalupita and Taos, where she spent time when not in school participating in ballet, camping, rafting, and skiing. She graduated from Taos High School in 2002 and then completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in religious studies and psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2006. She loved deserts, forests, mountains, and rivers and combined this love with a passion for community, culture, and youth education. In 2004 Germaine joined Field Institute of Taos - a nonprofit providing outdoor and environmental education programs for kids - first as an Assistant Instructor, and later serving as the Community Programs and...