Melinda Lea Woodell, 60 of Taos passed away October 13, 2011. She was one of the original organizers of Somos and won the Best of Taos at the Spring Art Festival and the Best of Show at Stables Gallery. She is preceded in death by father, Fred Woodell and brother, Brooke Woodell. She is survived by son, Ariel Reyes, grandson, Zion Reyes, mother, Rose Marie Woodell, husband, Bob Yeo, sisters Sandra, Patricia, Sharon Kay and Susan and brother, Fred Woodell.
A gathering of friends was held on October 22, 2011 at the family home.