Susie DeVargas

Susie L. DeVargas 

February 8, 1957 – May 8, 2025

On the early morning of Thursday, May 8, 2025, our beloved mother, Susie L. DeVargas, peacefully took flight with the angels after a courageous battle with cancer. Her spirit now joins her loving parents and sister in heaven.

Born on February 8, 1957, in the beautiful Española Valley to Tom and Ann Bradley, Susie was one of four sisters raised in a home full of adventure, laughter, and love. Her early years were marked by countless cherished memories that shaped the warm and spirited woman she would become.

Susie had a heart of gold and devoted her life to her family. She was a loving and dedicated mother to her two sons, Johnny DeVargas Jr. and Jason DeVargas, and a proud and adoring grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren. Her nurturing spirit extended to all living things, and she found joy in tending to her garden filled with vibrant plants and flowers, as well as caring for her cherished pets—especially her Great Danes, her canaries, and her beloved African Gray Parrot who was her faithful companion for nearly 30 years.

Her home was often filled with the sounds of classic rock and roll, and she had a special place in her heart for Elvis and The Beatles. Whether you were walking into her house or riding in her car, the music was always loud, and her spirit was always vibrant.

Though life presented Susie with more than her share of hardships, her resilience and determination never wavered. She faced each challenge with strength, perseverance, and an unwavering ability to find joy—even in the darkest times. Her infectious smile and laughter were a testament to her enduring spirit.

Susie was preceded in death by her father Tom Bradley, mother Ann Bradley, sister Patricia Bellettini, and brother-in-law Jim Bellettini.

She is survived by her sons, Johnny DeVargas Jr., Jason DeVargas (Stephanie Martinez); grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Thomas, Kayla, Camila, Cruz, and Alina DeVargas; sisters, Martha Dorsey and husband David, and Janette Nuckols; nephew, Patrick Dorsey; and special niece, Rae Ann Nuckols. Daughter in-law, Brenda Baca and father to her sons, Johnny DeVargas.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola at 11:00 am.  A Private Burial will take place at a later date.

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