Ronald Gene Pockrandt

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Ronald Gene Pockrandt, loving father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. Ron was born on February 3, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA to Hubert and Elizabeth Pockrandt. Ron served his country, by joining the United States Navy, when he was 17. One of his favorite things to talk about were the places he visited while in the Navy. After his four years in the Navy, he had several jobs, but his favorite was working for North American Aviation, building tools. While working there, he was, at one time, contracted by NASA to help build the Apollo command and service module, something he was very proud of. He married the love of his life, Natalia Sanchez on February 4,1961. Ron and Nat moved to Red River in 1967 and began ‘building’ a future. Red River Construction Company was born and Ron started building homes and businesses all over the Red River area. He was a big part of building Red River the way it is now. They added to their family in 1972 when they adopted Jennifer Leigh Pockrandt, and again in 1978 when they adopted Ronald Paul Pockrandt. With children in the picture, he soon became ‘Pops’ and the name stuck. Pops had many passions, hot rods, motorcycles and fishing. But the biggest was skiing. He owned and operated Rio Costillo Ski School, along with two other partners, from 1983 to 1986. He was also involved at the Red River Ski Area, starting at ski patrol and then moving to director of Ski School. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Natalia, his parents, and his brother, Dick. He is survived by his family; brother Don Pockrandt and sister-in-law Pat, a son Ronnie, his wife Rebecca, and a daughter Jennifer. Along with six grandchildren, Cruz, Raiden and Antonio Vigil and Ryleigh, Blayke and Rydge Pockrandt.There will be a memorial service, the time and date are to be determined. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com

Carla Carolina Graham

Of Lower Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2021 surrounded by her family. Carla was born April 4, 1948, in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico to Carolina Cortez and Eliseo Miera and is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel (Cecelia) Cortez, nephew Ronnie Tafoya, mother and father-in-law, Don and Soledad Graham; brother-in-law, Toby Graham, sisters-in- law, Sally Graham, Delia Graham, Roni Romo and Betty Tafoya. She was a business owner of Village Beauty Shop for 35 years, she worked at Kachina Beauty Shop and finished her career working beside her husband and Johnny’s Barber Shop. She will always be remembered for her love of her family and friends and her eyes lit up when she saw them. Carla was always able to bring people together by her amazing cooking, especially her red and green chile, calabacitas and menudo. She won numerous awards at the Taos County Fair for her salsa. She loved to cook and bake for everyone. She was always a favorite of young kids because she would invite them to watch Disney movies and make snacks for them. She was devoted to her family and is survived by her husband, Ruben, daughters Kristin Graham Chavez (Anthony), Kimberly Archuleta (Frank), grandchildren Landen Archuleta, Ariana Trujillo, Caleb Archuleta and great grandson, Noah Lee Archuleta due in July. She is also survived her brothers Tony Tafoya, Ramon Cortez (Maryann), Joe Miera (Dolores), Bernice Valerio (Armando), Cindy Jeantette (Peter), Jimmy Miera (Dianna). In-laws, Robert Graham, Leroy Graham (Geneva), Dolores Chavez, (Tino), numerous nieces, nephews, loving relatives, friends, and customers. Carla will be missed here but no doubt welcomed with loving arms above. Rest in peace. The family of Carla Carolina Graham has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019