Eddie Velasquez, of Chimayo, NM, passed away May 18, 2026, at 52 years of age. Although born in Montrose, Colorado, Eddie lived in Northern New Mexico all of his life. 

He was preceded in death by, and will be reunited in glory with his brothers Bobby Velasquez and Ricky Velasquez, great-nephew Reuben Trujillo, brother’s in-law Robert Spiegl and Ronney Sanchez, and both maternal and paternal grandparents. 

Eddie is survived by his children; Rebecca (Kaici) Gutierrez and Eddie Velasquez, Jr. (Mae), his mother Bernice (Rafaelita) Archuleta, father Abelino Velasquez, long-time partner Melanie Trujillo of Chimayo,  sisters; Eutimia Sanchez, Priscilla (Joe) McIntire, Elma Moon Spiegl, and Ivy Velasquez. He also had two other sisters, Peggy and Francis. He also leaves behind his nieces & nephews; Tara Trujillo, Anthony Gordon, Delisha (Khristian) Gordon-Brown, Rosa Bonilla, and Michael Cusick, as well as great-niece, Nilah Velasquez and great-nephews Roberto (Amy) Trujillo, Rudy (Falisha) Trujillo, and Anthony Gordon Jr, and many other family and friends. 

Eddie’s memory will be cherished by all those whose lives he touched. He was a funny guy with a wild spirit. He loved to dance and there wasn’t a dance floor he wouldn’t be on. He had a passion for cooking and was one of the best in the family. Eddie loved animals and was always willing to help out his family and friends when needed. Eddie was dearly loved and will be missed by many of his family and friends. 

Services are pending and will be updated at a later date.

The family of Eddie Velasquez has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.  505-747-7477