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Lucy Chacon
Died January 2, 2007
Lucy Victoria Chacon, 42, of Rodarte passed away on January 2, 2007. She is preceded in death by her father, Joe H. Chacon, grandparents, Florencio & Clorinda Chacon, Elipifanio & Frances Chacon. She is survived by her mother, Eliria Chacon, sisters and brothers, Florence Cornejo (Lupe) of Denver, CO, Judy Sanchez (Larry) of Tucson, AZ, Eloisa Torrez of Denver, CO, Phillip Chacon (Ida) of Nevada, Carmen Sanchez of Tucson, AZ, Mary Mascarenas (Anthony) of Albuquerque, LouAnn Arellano (Arnold) of Dixon, Barbara Chacon of Leadville, CO, Jerry Chacon (Geraldine) of Llano de San Juan and Joe Chacon of Llano de San Juan. She is also survived by 19 nieces and nephes, 21 great nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Prayer service was held on January 04, 2007 at Penasco Valley Church of Christ in Rodarte. Funeral service was held January 05, 2007 at Penasco Valley Church of Christ. Interment followed at Santa Barbara cemetery.

Emelina Tafoya
January 3, 2007
Emelina Tafoya, 73, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 03, 2007. In her youth, she attended St. Francis Catholic school and graduated from Taos High School in 1953. She worked at the Kit Carson Drive-In Theatre for 7 years. She then worked for JC Pennys, where she retired after 24 years of service to the company. . She worked for Wal-Mart for 10 years after her retirement and was a care provider for her niece. She is a lifetime member of San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church and was also a member of the Guadalupanas. Emelina dedicated her life to her children and family. Emelina was raised by her grandmother, Francisquita Cortez. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luis & Asencion Tafoya, infant sister, Elena Tafoya, sister, Cordelia Trujillo and brother, Victor Lucio Tafoya. She is survived by her children, Samuel R. Bailon and wife Maria Elena of Ranchos de Taos, Rebecca L. Cordova and husband William of Rio Rancho and Robert D. Bailon of Rio Rancho. She is also survived by grandchildren, Matthew, William Paul and Ashley Cordova, Kimbree-Kaye, Taelyr D., Christopher J. and Mark Ryan Bailon, brothers and sister, Florentino Tafoya and wife Emilia of Albuquerque, Nellie Elena and Tomas Pacheco of Cheyenne, Wyoming , Ismael "Mouse" Tafoya of Llano Quemado, and Jose Luis Tafoya of Albuquerque. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews with special mentioning of her nieces Barbara Trujillo-Mendez and husband Antonio and Mercedes "Mercy" Trujillo.
Rosary was recited on January 05, 2007. Funeral mass was held on January 06, 2007. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church. Interment was held at San Francisco cemetery.

Michael Smith Watkins
January 5, 2007
Michael "Mike" Smith Watkins of Taos passed away on January 04, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Queens, New York on December 12, 1965. He was educated primarily in San Diego and served in the US Army prior to embarking on a career as a long haul truck driver. He owned Watkins West Trucking and drove coast to coast until side lined by diabetes. He won numerous safety awards over his career and was Excel Transportation "Driver of the Year" in 1998. Mike is survived by his wife, Angela Holcomb Watkins of Lower Las Colonias, his parents, Captain, USN Ret. Richard and Deborah Watkins of Lower Las Colonias, his brother, Commander John Watkins, USN of San Diego and four nephews and a niece.
Funeral mass was held on January 08, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and celebrated by Father Larry Brito with interment at Las Cruces cemetery. He was a gentle giant, who brought joy to all who knew him and endured his health issues without complaint.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.

Lois Ann Long
Died January 6, 2007
Lois Ann Long (Ranchos de Taos) went before us on Saturday January 6th. She is survived by her loving husband and friend of 59 years, Robert Allen Long. She is also survived by her daughter Karin Long of Milwaukee, WI; son Orv (Robert) Long, daughter-in-law Diana Bamerick of Ranchos de Taos and granddaughter Talia Bamerick of Durango, CO; son Dr. Preston Long, daughter-in-law Eileen Long and grandchildren Caitlin and Preston Alexander of Tempe, AZ. Lois was raised, educated and married in Rochester, IN. She raised her children in Marinette, WI before moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1973. She owned and operated a small retail clothing business in Phoenix before retiring and moving to the Taos area in 1999. The family would like to thank all of their Taos friends for the love and kindness shown to Lois.

John Munoz
Died January 8, 2007
John Munoz, 41, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 08, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Munoz, daughters, Leeandra and Amanda Munoz, mother, Shirley Mae Gutierrez of Hawaii, sisters, Gina Gurule of Taos, Vina Gutierrez of San Diego, CA, Nidia Gutierrez of Hawaii, grandmother, Mary Munoz of Aguilar, CO and uncle, John Gonzales. He is also survived by parents in law, Blas & Magdalena Romero, brother in law, Ben Romero, nephews and nieces, Jasmine and Javier Gurule, Mia Gutierrez, James and Ben Romero Jr., many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service was held January 11, 2007 at Rivera Chapel.

Agapita Jeantete
January 9, 2007
Agapita Jeantete, 80, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. She is preceded in death by her infant son, Arnold, granddaughter, Susan Romero, parents, Luis & Petrita Fernandez, brothers and sisters, Luis Fernandez (Julia), Gus Fernandez, Marina Cordova (Joe) and Alice Garcia. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Gabriel Jeantete, children, Richard Jeantete (Doris), Gabriel Jeantete Jr., Arnold Jeantete (Angie), Christine Romero (Richard), Henry Jeantete (Imelda), Chuck Jeantete (Doris), Bernadette Archuleta (Rick), John Jeantete (Karen). She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sisters, Fabbie Lucero, Irene Trujillo, Margaret Fernandez and Cecelia Martinez (Claudie), sister in law, Teddie Fernandez, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on January 11, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass was held on January 12, 2007 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Interment followed at Las Cruces cemetery.

Benito Cordova Quintana
Died January 9, 2007
Benito Cordova Quintana, 25, of Taos passed away on January 09, 2007. Benito gave the gift of life by being an organ donor. He was a 2000 graduate of Taos High School. He attended UNM at both the Taos and Albuquerque campuses. He also attended New Mexico State University and the University of Southern Colorado. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the Taos Optimist Club. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben & Beatrice Cordova and Ernesto Marquez. He is survived by his mother, Katie Cordova of Taos, father, Victor A. Quintana of Costilla, brother, Billy C. Quintana of Taos, grandmother, Celsa Quintana of Costilla, aunts and uncles, Irma Wagner (George), Rita Martinez (Ray), Henry Cordova (Nila), John "Sais" Cordova (Bertha), Iris Marquez, Angie Ramirez (Abe) and Sharon Ruybal (Felix), many other relatives and friends.
Rosaries were recited on Sunday, January 14, 2007 at Rivera Chapel and on Monday, January 15, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, January 16, at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was held at Amalia cemetery.

Frances Espinoza
January 14, 2007
Frances Espinoza, 55, of Los Cordovas passed away on January 14, 2007. She is preceded in death by her twin sons, Peter & Paul Espinoza, father, Albert Padilla, sisters and brothers, Mary Alice Padilla, Stella Ridaman, Dorothy, Ladencio and Henry Padilla. She is survived by her husband, Billy Espinoza, children, William Espinoza (Beverly), Margaret Espinoza (Eltin), Lorenzo Espinoza, six grandchildren, nephews she raised, Leroy Padilla (Sharon) and Michael Padilla (Trish), brother, Alex Padilla and sister, Mary Ann Padilla, other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 19, 2007. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Church.

Dulcinea Salas
January 15, 2007
Dulcinea Salas, 76, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 15, 2007. She is preceded in death by her husband, Otoniel Salas, sons, Toby, James, Johnny, Ricky and David Salas and grandson, Margarito Montoya. She is survived by her daughters, Veronica Sisneros (Floyd) of Denver, Marina Mays of Avon, CO and Marie Salas of Ranchos de Taos, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 1 great great granddaughter, brothers, Levi, Mike, and Felimon Salazar, 5 half brothers and 1 half sister.
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 19, 2007. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Both services were held at San Francisco de Asis Church.

Irma Robinson
Died January 17, 2007
Irma Robinson, 79, of Espanola and formerly of Questa passed away on January 17, 2007. She was a Magistrate Judge in Questa during the 60's. She was active in Democrat Party Politics in northern New Mexico and owned and operated restaurants and beauty salons in Questa, Santa Fe and Espanola. She was appointed by Governor Bruce King to the Board of Cosmetology. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.S. "Robbie" Robinson and son, Wayne Robinson. She is survived by her children, Ronald J. Robinson (Ann) of Espanola, Gordon C. Robinson (Roberta) of Questa, Lester Cisneros (Mary), and Conchita Cisneros all of Santa Fe. She is also survived by grandchildren, Enrika Sanchez, Diego and Phillip Robinson, Racquel Barnes (Travis), Nicole Gonzales (William), Michelle Robinson, Lester Ray and Michelle Cisneros, John Anthony and John Paul Blea, Erik Robinson, eight great grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Ruben Cisneros (Crucita) of Questa, Larry Cisneros of Albuquerque, Viola Spalding (Bob) of Upland, CA, Aurora Gonzales (Arcenio) of Las Vegas, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 19, 2007. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Both services were held at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Questa.

James Armijo
Died January 18, 2007
James Armijo Sr., 62, of Westminster, CO formally of Taos passed away on January 14, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Frances, children, Monica Trujillo (Michael), Dennis Armijo, Gina Frawley (Philip) and James Armijo Jr, brother, Ted Armijo (Pearl), sisters, Stella Esquibel (Victor) and Tina Barkello (Blake) and many other relatives.
Rosary was recited on Sunday, January 21, 2007 at Archdiocese of Denver in Wheat Ridge, CO. Funeral mass was held on Monday, January 22, 2007 at Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Broomfield, CO.

Ivy Chavez
January 20, 2007
Ivy Chavez, 81, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on January 20, 2007. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Gail Robinson. She is survived by her children, Sandra Jones of Taos, Dennis Wood of Ranchos de Taos and Michele Chavez of Las Vegas, NV, sisters in the United Kingdom, grandchildren, Cade and Dax Robinson.
Private family services have been held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 622, Taos, NM 87571.

Jimmie King
Died January 20, 2007
Jimmie King, 63, of Red River passed away on January 20, 2007. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married Danetta Blankenship in 1964 in Ft. Worth. Jimmie and his wife, Danetta opened Bandana Properties, the first property management company in Red River in 1980. He was proud to be a working cowboy until his health declined. He won the World Championship of Drag Racing at the 1962 NHRA Winter Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ and was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Danetta King, son, Keith King of Albuquerque, parents, James and Mattie King and sister, Carolyn Carpenter (Clayton) of Clyde, TX, mother in law, Billie Martin of Ft. Worth, TX, niece, Christi Carpenter of Abilene, TX and many extended family members and friends.
Funeral service was held on January 26, 2007 at Red River Community House. Interment followed at the Red River cemetery.

Frances Martinez
January 21, 2007
Frances M. Martinez, 91, of Taos passed away on January 21, 2007. She was a 2001 Taos Living Treasure. She was on the Planning, Zoning & Historical Committees for the Town of Taos and a financial consultant for La Loma Plaza Park. She was administrator and supervisor of food services at Taos Municipal Schools. She was active in the VFW Lady's Auxiliary & Retired Teachers, volunteered at Taos Senior Citizens Center and was a paralegal aide for the State of New Mexico. Her hobbies were painting and being a good neighbor. She is preceded in death by her sons, Ernesto "Ernie" Trujillo and Frank "Frankie" Trujillo, grandson, Eric S. Trujillo, husbands, Jose Teodoro "Pope" Trujillo, Laureano "Larry" Mares and Carlos Martinez. She is survived by her children, Pete "Pedro" Trujillo (Bernadette) of Taos, Ted Trujillo of Albuquerque and Cecilia Trujillo of Taos, grandchildren, Janice Cowley, Pete Trujillo III, Frankie Trujillo Jr. and Teresa Lane, and numerous great grandchildren.
Rosary was recited on Friday, January 26, 2007. Funeral mass was held on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Both services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Minnie Rivera
January 21, 2007
Minnie Rivera, 92, formerly of Taos, died peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2007 in Las Vegas, NV. Minnie is preceded in death by her husband Martin Rivera. She is survived by her daughter Vera Tibbs and grandchildren: James Tibbs, Anita Tibbs and Norma Chaddick and great grandchildren: Kristian Chaddick, Json Chaddick; Alexander Tibbs, Aaron Tibbs; Noah Bell, Zachary Bell and Bethany Bell. She is also survived by various nieces and nephews. Minnie will be missed by everyone who knew her. Minnie lived in Taos for many years before moving to Las Vegas.
A memorial service will be held in Las Vegas, NV for friends and family living in the LV area. A Funeral mass will be held in Taos at a later date.

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