Virginia Couse Leavitt and Ernie Leavitt

It is with deep sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of Virginia Couse Leavitt in Taos on November 26 at the age of 92, after a brief illness. She was surrounded by family members and close friends.

Ginnie was a visionary leader whose contributions to the preservation of Taos's rich artistic heritage have left an enduring legacy. She, her late husband, Ernie Leavitt, and Alan Olson were co-founders of the Couse-Sharp Historic Site and The Couse Foundation. Ginnie's tireless dedication to the arts and the history of the Taos community has shaped the cultural landscape for generations to come.

Friday, May 16, 2025
Memorial and celebration of life for Virginia Couse Leavitt
El Monte Sagrado Resort, 317 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM
Memorial and celebration of life for Virginia Couse Leavitt

The public is invited to join Ginnie's family and friends at a memorial event and celebration of life, generously hosted by El Monte Sagrado Resort courtesy of Jim Long of Heritage Hotels. The schedule is planned as follows:

1:30 p.m. | Coffee and tea service, Rio Grande Ballroom Foyer
2:00 p.m. | Program honoring Ginnie, Rio Grande Ballroom
3:00–5:00 p.m. | Reminiscing and reception with light refreshments and beverages, Terrace

Please RSVP to info@couse-sharp.org

We hope to see you there to honor Ginnie and commiserate on her passing.

For more information on the remarkable Ginnie Leavitt, please see the Couse-Sharp Historic Site's news release, and the obituary prepared by her family.