Cindy Ross
Died January 22, 2007
Cindy Ruth Ross peacefully passed from our lives on Monday, January 22, at 9:30 a.m. She was cared for by her loving family, daughters Anicca and Claire and son Nathan, as well as Julie Schochet and many friends. She is survived by a vast circle of those who love her. Ru-Ru was a teacher, student, counselor, artist, activist and writer. She had a brilliant mind and a wonderful laugh. She knew how to listen with an open heart. Ruthie gave her loved ones the gift of her graceful passing and will be remembered and missed by all whose lives she touched.
Memorial service was held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at the Lama Foundation.
Donations to cover funeral expenses can be made to Lama Foundation, PO Box 240, San Cristobal, NM 87571.
Franzuella Devis
Died January 26, 2007
Franzuella Lavern Devis, 70, of El Prado passed away on January 26, 2007. She is survived by her sons, Lloyd Lee Devis (Summer) of Miles City, Montana and George E. Devis (Ellen) of Taos, grandchildren, Crystal Summers (John), Laura Williams (Todd), great grandchildren, Savannah and Madison Summers, Matthew, Ashlee and Justin Williams, many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service was held on February 01, 2007 at Rivera Chapel.
Dawn Wilson
January 29, 2007
Dawn Wilson, 46, of Taos passed away on January 29, 2007. She is survived by her mother, Gladys Wilson, sisters and brother, Meagan, Kelly, Jennifer, Lori and Kerry all of Canada and other relatives.
Memorial gathering was held on February 01, 2007.
Michael Miller
January 29, 2007
Michael Victor Miller, 56, of Eagle Nest passed away on January 29, 2007 from an illness related to his service in Vietnam. Michael was a loving dad, caring husband and a wonderful giving person. He was born on March 08, 1950 in Aurora, Illinois to Glenn & Naomi Miller. Michael grew up in Wisconsin where he lived with his brothers, Glenn & Eric. Michael graduated from high school in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He joined the military and served in Vietnam for two years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Eric Miller. He is survived by his wife, Frances, his children, Travis, Jonah and Adam Miller, Anthony Trujillo and his wife, Noel, Elaine Trujillo, grandchildren, Chris, Brian, Cynthia, Isiah, Jonah, Charlene, Chaz and Cecilia, brother, Glenn Halak, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and other relatives.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Gaspar Vigil
February 2, 2007
Gaspar Jose Vigil, 85, of Arroyo Hondo passed away on February 02, 2007. He was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, veteran of the European Theatre during WWII and a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dolores Vigil, parents, Simes & Genoveva Vigil, brothers, Serafin and Paul Vigil. He is survived by his children, Roger Vigil of Arroyo Hondo, Bernice Montoya (Andres) of Des Montes, Gladys Valenzuela (Hector) of Albuquerque and Arnold Vigil (Elaine) of Albuquerque. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, brother, Donald Vigil (Faby) of Taos, sisters, Consuelo Mares, Ada Garcia (Paul) and Terry Zamora all of Albuquerque and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 05, 2007. Funeral mass was held on February 06, 2007. Both services were held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Arroyo Hondo. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery.
Bobby Pacheco
Died February 4, 2007
Bobby Manuel Pacheco, 50, of Ranchitos passed away on February 04, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Sr., brother, Eloy Gilberto Pacheco Jr. and nephew, Clarence Sisneros. He is survived by his children, Manuel J. Pacheco (Coleen) and Emily E. Pacheco all of Cerro, grandchildren, Luk Pacheco, Breana Demos and Jesus Pacheco, mother, Erlinda Pacheco, brothers and sisters, Alfred Grant (Barbara), Ellen Tafoya, Frances Martinez, Dorothy Martinez, Jerry Pacheco (Geneva) and Mary Alice Chavez (Pablo), goddaughter, Paula Sisneros, numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 07, 2007 at 7 PM at Rivera Chapel.
Pauline Garcia Larson
February 5, 2007
Pauline Garcia Larson, 63, of Taos passed away on February 05, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Samuel Garcia, son, Francis Garcia, brothers, Fernando Robert and Sam P. Garcia. She is survived by her children, Kristina M. Garcia (Mike Hymer) and David Larson both of Tooele, Utah, mother Evangeline Silva, sisters, Doris Woolley (Rick) and Kathy Hardin, brothers Mike Garcia (Barbara), grandchildren, Kristin Ruybal (Ace), Brandi Garcia, Ashley Larson and Monica Stevens and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 08, 2007. Funeral mass was held on February 09, 2007. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Kirby Blair
Died February 6, 2007
Kirby Dale Blair passed away on February 06, 2007. He was born July 04, 1933 in Waco, Texas. He was a Taos resident for over 30 years. Known by his friends as Dale, he graduated Southern Methodist University with a Masters degree in Creative Writing and History and began his journalistic career with the Dallas Times Herald as a film and stage critic. He was well known in the Dallas Theater community, where he had several plays produced, and later had a play produced Off Broadway. He was also known for his creative writing workshops held at Baylor University and Baylor Theater. He went on to research and wrote a historical novel "Quanah, The Coiled Snake." He was a recipient of three Helene Wurlitzer Foundation grants for writing. He is survived by nieces, Carolyn Blair Morrison of Kettle Falls, WA, Nancy Blair Benson of Saucon Valley, PA and Elizabeth Blair Christy of Granbury, TX, two great nieces, a great nephew and two great great nieces and his community of many loving friends in Taos.
Carlos Lucero
February 7, 2007
Carlos "Charlie" Lucero, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 07, 2007. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adelina Lucero, infant son, C.G. Lucero, parents, David & Estella Lucero, sisters, Edna Vargas and Mary Lucero. He is survived by his daughters, Martha Ortiz (Celso), Beatrice Lucero, Cecilia Lucero, Rose Quintana (Orlando) and Carmen Ortiz (Leonard). He is also survived by sisters, Louis Jaramillo (John) of Las Cruces and Lorraine Trujillo (Eloy) of Taos, numerous grandchildren and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 09, 2007. Funeral mass was held on February 10, 2007. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery.
Reyecita Lopez
February 7, 2007
Reyecita M. Lopez, 93, of Picuris Pueblo passed away on February 07, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Louis Lopez, sons, Benny, and Gregory Lopez and grandson, Gregory Pacheco. She is survived by her children,
Emily Martinez, Tina Tsosie (Clifford), Laura Pacheco (Edward) and Ernie Piahue, grandchildren, Matthew Pacheco (Feliz), Benita Lopez and Edwina Pacheco and 6 great grandchildren.
Private family services will be held.
May Maestas
February 9, 2007
May Maestas, born November 4th, 1924 in Jaroso, CO, she was raised and lived in Taos, NM. Throughout her life, she dedicated her time to helping others through many local civic and faith-based organizations. She gave to her parish, Our Lady of Guadalupe, through the use of her time. She was a dedicated lector, a member of the Altar Society, The Catholic Daughters, and was active in the Cursillo movement. She was also a member of Las Taosenas. She was a charter member of the local Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Her service to the veterans represented by the VFW included the positions of National Department Secretary and State President.
When not giving of her time, she shared her love of people and was a tireless worker. Through the years her smiling face could be seen helping people at several local stores where she either worked or managed including J.C. Penney, Del Sol Weaving, Kachina Gifts, Aaronson Brothers, and Anthony's. In the interval between Aaronson Brothers and Anthony's, she worked as a teacher's aide in the Enos Garcia Middle School reading lab and she felt that perhaps being a teacher was a missed calling. Following the demise of the Anthony's chain, she landed on her feet, as always, in the position that would define the remainder of her life. For nearly twenty years she worked at the Ancianos Senior Center in Taos where she shared her love of life with other seniors. She continued to visit as a participant and volunteer until her death.
She is survived by her four children and their families; Joseph Robert & Bernadette Maestas of Taos, their children Pamela, Robert Christopher & April, and Jamie; Joseph Paul & JoAnn Maestas of Albuquerque, and their children Matthew & Debbie, Charles and Maureen, Gregory, Gail, and Reuben; Cecilia Consuelo & Magarito Lucero of Taos, and their children, Philip & Heather Graybull, and Maya Graybull; Teresa May & Abel Montoya of Taos, and their children, Mark and Carla, and Stephen. She is also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren and an entire community of close friends.
Rosaries were recited on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at Rivera Chapel and on Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on Monday, February 12, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment was held at Santa Fe National cemetery.
John Carpentier
Died February 10, 2007
John Raymond Carpentier, 53, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 10, 2007. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Carpentier. He is survived by his sons, Ryan and Corey Carpentier, mother, Phyllis Tomlinson, brothers and sisters, Robert Carpentier, Mary Carpentier, Jeanne Kirk (Forrest), Christopher Carpentier (Brenda), stepbrothers, Terry, Roger, Chris and Kenny Tomlinson.
Memorial gathering was held on February 16, 2007 at his mother's residence in Ranchos de Taos, NM.
Eddie J. Romero
Died February 13, 2007
Eddie "El Jarrito" Romero, 60, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis Romero and Cora Struck and granddaughter Kimberly Loreto. He is survived by daughters, Adelina Loreto (Orlado) and Patricia Chavez (Raul), son, Raymond Romero, grandchildren, Angelica, Sandra and Jesus Chavez and Ashley Loreto and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on February 15, 2007. Funeral mass was held on February 16, 2007. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at Jesus Nazareno cemetery.
A. Wilfred Rael
Died February 13, 2007
A. Wilfred Rael 56, of Questa passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2007. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Loretta Rael, parents, Moises & Juanita Rael and sister, Linda Rael. He is survived by his wife, Penny Rael, children, Tammy Rael (Juan), Brian Rael (Rosita), Jason (Renee), Daniel Rael (Anna) and Gabriel Rael, grandchildren, Andrew, Kryshelle, Kylee, Alicia and Aaliyah Rael, brothers and sisters, Moises Rael (Jeannie), David Rael (Petra), Patsy Rael and Rodney Rael (Ana) and many other relatives.
Rosary was held on February 16, 2007. Funeral mass was held on February 17, 2007. Both services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa. Interment was held at Paradise Ponds/Rael Family cemetery.
Clara Medina
February 15, 2007
Clara Medina, 84, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on February 15, 2007. She is preceded in death her son, Salomon Medina I, grandson, Thomas Wagner, parents, Bernabe & Rufina Herrera, sisters, Theresa Olonia, brothers, Jose & Manuel Herrera. She is survived by her children, Bertha Quintana (Francis) of Taos, Frank Medina (Diana) of Taos, Eloisa Trujillo (John McKillip) of Albuquerque, Eloy Medina (Linda) of Rockford, IL, Clarence Medina of Talpa and Salo A. Medina of Talpa. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, sisters, Magdalena Valerio and Efren Luna, brother, Juan Herrera all of Talpa and many other relatives.
Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 at 10 AM at Nuestra Senora de San Juan de Los Lagos in Talpa.
