Francisco Lovato "Cisco"

Francisco V. Lovato “Cisco”, 39, a resident of Rio Rancho formerly of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 3, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Dale Lovato; paternal grandparents, Raphael and Adela Lovato; maternal grandparents, Damian and Frances Pacheco and many other relatives. Francisco enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his boys riding ATV’s, working on cars, doing projects around the house and relaxing with his animals. He was always willing to lend a helping hand no matter how busy he was. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.  Cisco is survived by his companion, Lisa Castañeda of Rio Rancho; sons, Andres and Noah Lovato, and Mario Lopez; daughter, Mariah Armijo; mother of his son Noah, Talia Ward; mother, Priscilla Lovato and longtime companion Leonard Lujan; brothers, Albert and Adam Lovato; sister, Shelly Lovato and companion Ray Lopez; nephew, Isaiah Guinn; niece, Azayliah Lopez and many other relatives and friends. Public Visitation will begin on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will celebrated on Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the San Jose Catholic Church in Hernandez, with a burial to follow at the San Jose Cemetery.  Serving the family as pallbearers are Albert Lovato, Ray Lopez, Harold Guinn, Onix Figueroa, Steve Maez, and Andrew Lopez. The family of Francisco V. Lovato has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477