Reta Joan Peck Fitch, 89, died quietly in her bed in her home in Upper Las Colonias on April 1st. She was the wife of Dr. Robert M. Fitch and the mother of Dr. David Fitch, Douglas Fitch, both of New York City, and Christopher Fitch of Arlington Mass. She was grandmother to Aurora Fitch of Israel, Lyla Fitch of Arlington, Mass., John Bernard ‘Chaz’ Malaya and John Rene Malaya, both of New York City.Reta was active in the local communities: more

Margaret Lujan Perez, RN, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, was called to join her Heavenly Father on March 11, 2020.  A devout Catholic and member of St. Viator Catholic Parish, she is now reunited with her loved ones who preceded her in death: mother Antonia M. Lujan, father Cesario Lujan, grandmother Ursula Mirabal, grandfather Santiago Mirabal, great-aunt Sadie Mirabal, brother Melvin Lujan, aunt Violet Campbell, aunt Rose Cordoba, aunt Tonita Lujan, uncle Jimmy K. Lujan, uncle Juan G. Lujan, nephew Thomas Lujan, aunt Marie Concha, and many others. Margaret was born in Taos Pueblo, New Mexico on May 1, 1934. more

Annabel V. Medina, Age 70, of Canon in Taos, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roberto and Juanita Medina, and her siblings; Berlinda, Georgianna, Michael & Janice; niece, Melissa, nephews, Eli Medina, and Mateo Medina. Aunts; Manuelita Aragon, Estrella Robbins, uncle; Bonifacio Cruz Medina& Moises Aragon. more

Eric Muller Thibedeau, Was born in Tucson, AZ on April 23, 1981. In 1982, his father, Ron, accepted a Forest Service job transfer to Taos, NM. Eric made wonderful friends in every school he attended, many of whom are close friends to this day ... from St. James Preschool, St. Francis School, Taos Valley School, Taos Junior High and Taos High '99. more

John P. Mares, Age 75, of Taos, New Mexico, left this world on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 after suffering a long illness with cancer to join Our Heavenly Father in His Kingdom. John is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Beatrice Mares, brother, Clarence whom he was very close to. John is survived by his companion/partner, Stephanie Rivera of 29 years, children, Antonia (Gilbert) Mares, Francisca more

D. Gilaine Miller, Went home to our Lord, on March 28, 2020. She was 86 years old and the beloved wife of David Miller, “66 years, 3 months, and 8 days.” *A good wife is hard to find, and worth for more than diamonds. Her husband trust her without reserve and never has reason to regret it. more

Alice Ross Edmunds, Died peacefully in her Taos home from cancer on March 31, 2020. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1955 and grew up near there until she was 14. She and her family then moved to South Bend, Indiana where she graduated from John Adams High School. After graduation, Alice traveled the U.S. spending significant time in California, Arizona and the East Coast in the U.S. She then earned a BA in Early Childhood and Special Education at Highland University in Las Vegas, NM. more

Lucy Trujillo went to her eternal rest on April 01, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Lucy was born on October 3, 1935 to Jose Hilario and Eloisa Gutierrez in Springer, NM. She enjoyed cooking, creating her own recipes, making quits, jellies, cookies, fishing, going to the casino, playing bingo and would try her luck with scratch game cards, and especially spending time with her family. Lucy would tackle any craft and make it her own. more

Catharine “Tinca” Bodson, Age 97, died peacefully at home March 22, 2020.  She was a long-time resident of Taos, and lately of Belen, NM where she had lived with her daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bodson; son, John, and grandson, Ian.  Also brother, David Verheyden and sister, Amélie Hughes. more

Moises L. Ortega, Age 85, passed away on March 22, 2020. He was born and raised in Arroyo Hondo, New Mexico where he attended elementary school and eventually graduated from Taos High School. When Moises was 17 years of age he joined the Air Force and attended Highlands University in Las Vegas, New Mexico. more

Taos Dr. Tom Lekas Passed away March 25, 2020 at his home in Taos, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was a well-known Dentist in Oklahoma City until his retirement in 1994 when he moved to Taos. He was born to Alexander and Sophia Lekas in 1934. more

Jessie Lovato, Age 84, a resident of Chamisal, passed away due to natural causes on March 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Leonardita Lovato; brothers, Jose, Roman, and Tiburcio Lovato; sisters, Josefa Archuleta, Estella Cordova, Ernestina Dominguez and infant sister Juanita Lovato. more

Deb Ungar A longtime nurse at Taos Holy Cross Hospital, Deb died Saturday of cancer surrounded by her tribe of loving friends. more

Patricia Martinez Medina, 31, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2020. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Patricio Martinez Jr., Maria Chavez Medina and Elsie Abeyta, aunt, Thelma Mares, uncles, Moises and Danny Medina. more

Roberto P. Gallegos, Age 57, of Amalia passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Roberto A. Gallegos. He is survived by his partner Glenda Martinez, his stepdaughter MariaElena, his 5 grandchildren, more

Tomas George Anglada, Age 68, a resident of Cañon passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2020. He was preceded in death by his son, Eli Gonzales; grandson, Josiah Lucero; father, George Anglada; brother, Michael Anglada; more

June Murphy Age 94, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on March 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Mahlon Murphy Sr.; sisters Jo and Madge, and her companion cat Mandy. more

Frances Gutierrez Age 95, a resident of Taos, passed away on March 8, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Gilbert Gutierrez, Sr.; sons Gilbert Gutierrez and Ben Gutierrez; infant daughter Gloria Gutierrez; more

 Mary Ellen Dolan Lamb, Age 87, a lifelong resident of Red River, NM went home to our Lord on March 7, 2020. Mary was born on June 15, 1932, to Rudolph William Dolan and Mary ExiBea Settie Cala Dona Burt, near Nowata, Oklahoma. more

George A. Cohn Age 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe & Beatrice Cohn and Jose & Guadalupe Gonzalez; father, Robert A. Cohn; more

Patrick Harley Morton Finished his long, strange trip on March 2, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. He was born on Saint Patrick’s Day, 1950 in Pueblo, Colorado (but when asked, he said he was a “Rocky Mountain Boy”) more

Marshall R. Bailon Age 56, a resident of Cerro, passed away unexpectedly March 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Bailon; brother Leroy Bailon; grandparents Elix and Patricia Bailon; Wallace and Elvira Cisneros; more

Brooks Hale Stebbins , “Our treasured son Brooks Hale Stebbins (28), passed away from this mortal world to his new life on March 5, 2020. He leaves behind his mother Kelly Stebbins, father, Tom Stebbins, sister, Emily Stebbins, many relatives, and all those who knew and loved him. Brooks’ easy going nature allowed him to make friends easily and he always enjoyed sharing his good fortune with anyone he knew or met. more

Charlie Was born in Monterrey, California, the son of Vivian and Josephine Price. He received his BA, MA, and PhD from Stanford University. He had a career as a professional oboist, performing in a number of ensembles in both California and Pennsylvania, in addition to his principle career as a Professor of Musicology. more

LeRoy Belcher, Texas Tech alum, born in San Pedro, California October 4, 1943, 76 years of age passed away January 29, 2020, in Albuquerque following a sudden illness. He is survived by a large and loving family, a daughter and two grandsons of Taos, and two older brothers, Bobby of Lubbock and Jerry of Temple, Texas. more