Ruby Gonzales Obituary
Ruby Gonzales age 60, a resident of Española, formerly from Taos, passed away peacefully September 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her son Aaron Coca; father Juan Manjo Gonzales; maternal grandparents Onesimo & Juanita Martinez; and paternal grandparents Crespin and Genoveva Gonzales.
Ruby is survived by her spouse Tommy Maestas; mother Josie Vanderzanden; siblings Johnny Gonzales (Nadine), Shirley Mondragon (Waldy) and Carlos Vanderzanden (Rika); nephews and niece Joaquin Gonzales, Felicia Mondragon, Joshua Mondragon (Marissa) and Greg Maestas; in-laws Vicky and Lalo Maestas; brother-in-law Jeffery Maestas; plus many other loving relatives and friends.
Service arrangements are pending at this time.
The family of Ruby Gonzales has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com
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1524 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
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