Margaret Burns

Margaret Gonzales Burns, remembered as the nurse at the Molycorp Mine, passed away peacefully, February, 4th, 2022 at 90 years old. After raising a family, Margaret graduated from USC Nursing School, where she was named Most Outstanding Student in her class.  Following her retirement from nursing, she served broadly in the Taos community.  Earning her certificate as a Master Gardener, she worked with the town to bring live flowers to Taos Plaza. She volunteered her time at St. James Food Pantry and CAV Thrift Store. Margarets service to her community will be missed, but her legacy will live on.

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home.  To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com