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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory

Teresina Martinez

Teresina Martinez

Mar 15, 2026

Teresina Martinez

April 28, 1931 ~ March 15, 2026

Teresina Martinez passed away at the age of 94. Born and raised in Capulin, NM.

She was preceded in death by her father Leonardo Chavez and mother Raquel Chavez, and six other siblings.

Teresina was the last of the seventh siblings to pass.

Teresina had eleven of her own. Three that had preceded in death Rachel,...

Joseph Hice

Joseph Hice

Mar 14, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Joseph J. Hice, who left us on March 14, 2026. Joseph was born to Rebecca Quiroz and Joseph Hice on April 14, 1999.

He was a strong-willed, hardworking and independent man, deeply rooted in his love for the outdoors and mountains. Though tough in spirit, he carried a great heart for those he...

Donald Garcia

Donald Garcia

Mar 14, 2026

Donald Garcia Sr.

August 17, 1954 — March 14, 2026

Donald Garcia Sr., born August 17, 1954, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Aplastic Anemia. After receiving a bone marrow transplant in November, he fought with strength and resilience until his body could no longer continue, and God called...

Joseph Roy Hickman

Joseph Roy Hickman

Mar 13, 2026

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

Joseph (Joey) Roy Hickman, age 86 passed away on Friday, March, 13, 2026. Joey was born to Joe and Maisie Hickman. He grew up in Santa Fe, NM where he met his ex-wife Pearl Reid with whom he had his brood of children. 

He made many lifelong friends and companions from his time there (Ben, Melvin and Cliff). The stories they...

Horace Martinez

Horace Martinez

Mar 13, 2026

Horace J. Martinez, 82, of Chimayo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Alcalde, New Mexico.

Horace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. On February 27, 1965, he married the love of his life, Stella Martinez. Together they shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving home...

Lelande D. Valdez

Lelande D. Valdez

Mar 11, 2026

Lelande D. Valdez, a resident of Lyden, New Mexico, left us on March 11, 2026, at the age of 73 to be with Our Heavenly Father.

Lelande was preceded in death by his father, Ben Valdez, mother, Lorraine Valdez, and nephew Angelo Montoya.

Lelande is survived by his son Leland B. Valdez Jr., his granddaughters Samantha Valdez and her daughter Amaya Cohen,...

Eusebio Arellano

Eusebio Arellano

Mar 11, 2026

Obituary in Loving Memory of Eusebio R. Arellano

Age: 88

Resident of Espanola, N.M.

Date of Passing: March 11, 2026

Eusebio worked most of his life at the sawmills in Espanola and Cuba, New Mexico. He worked for Schulmberger as a diesel mechanic. He operated several side businesses of his own including metal fabrication and welding. He also owned his own sawmill in Abiquiu,...

Denise Martinez

Denise Martinez

Mar 10, 2026

Denise Lerae "Dee" Martinez, a beloved daughter, sister, partner, mother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2026, inside her beautiful home surrounded by loved ones in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Denise brought light and joy to all who knew her during her 51 years of life.

Denise was preceded in death by her mother Dianne Gutierrez; father Dennis Martinez; grandparents...

Maria L. Morales

Maria L. Morales

Mar 8, 2026

In.Loving Memory ofMaria L. MoralesDecember 13, 1955 – March 8, 2026

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt. Maria L. Morales, who passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born on December 13, 1955 in Peñitas Chihuahua, Mexico. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Muñoz...

Gloria Montoya

Gloria Montoya

Mar 8, 2026

Obituary for Gloria G. Montoya July 25, 1930 -- March 8, 2026

Gloria Montoya of Cundiyo, passed away peacefully in Los Alamos on Sunday March 8, 2026. Born to Elizario and Estefanita (Martinez) Garcia, she was the fourth eldest sibling in a large and loving family.

Her interest in the medical field and her heart for service led her to train as...

Johnny Espinoza

Johnny Espinoza

Mar 8, 2026

Johnny “Dude” Espinoza, beloved resident of El Llano, New Mexico, left this Earth on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Born on June 24, 1944, to Felix and Apolonia Espinoza, Johnny brought joy, laughter, and light everywhere he went. Known affectionately as “Dude,” he was truly the life of every gathering — a man...

Loyda Gurule

Loyda Gurule

Mar 7, 2026

**Loyda Gurule**

Loyda Gurule, age 94 was born on March 2, 1932, in Vallecitos, New Mexico, to Armando Trujillo and Maria Chacon Trujillo. She was a longtime resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Loyda passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2026, after a short illness.

Loyda was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Gurule; daughter, Kathy Taylor; grandson,...

Jesse Maestas

Jesse Maestas

Mar 6, 2026

Jesse Maestas, age 59, of Pojoaque peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1966.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Ramona Maestas; brother Marcos Maestas; nephew Leonard Griego Jr.; paternal grandparents Patrocinio and Juanita Maestas; maternal grandparents Jose Jr. and Josephine Arrietta.

He is survived by brother...

Jose Alfredo Roybal

Jose Alfredo Roybal

Mar 5, 2026

Jose Alfredo Roybal 

August 14, 1936 – March 5, 2026

Jose Alfredo Roybal, lovingly known as Alfredo, age 89, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family he cherished so deeply.

Alfredo was born on August 14, 1936, and lived a life rooted in...

Martin Roybal

Martin Roybal

Mar 5, 2026

Martin J. Roybal, lovingly known by his family as “Sherm,” was born on April 2, 1958, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Española, New Mexico.

Martin was welcomed into eternal rest by his beloved parents, Marcello and Teresa Roybal; his brother, Henry Gutierrez; his brother-in-law, Leo “Lucky” Jaramillo; his...

Adrian Escobedo

Adrian Escobedo

Mar 4, 2026

ADRIAN P. ESCOBEDO

Adrian Escobedo (Dre) gained his angel wings and joined Gods Heavenly Kingdom on March 4, 2026, after a short illness. 

It is with heavy hearts that we have lost a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, son-in-law and soon to be grandfather whom we dearly loved and will greatly miss his warm smile, contagious laugh and witty sense of...

Alberto Rivera

Alberto Rivera

Mar 4, 2026

Albert C. Rivera, 65, was born July 18, 1960, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was a blessed son, brother, father , uncle and cousin.

Albert was preceded in death by his son Albert Anthony Archuleta; brother Harold Goodnight and Tracey Gomez Archuleta; mother of his children; grandparents Albert and Filomena Rivera and other deceased family members.

Albert is survived by...

Esther Velasquez

Esther Velasquez

Mar 4, 2026

On March 4, 2026, Esther Lydia Velasquez, 86, of Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Esther was born on March 5, 1939, in Gallina, NM, to Amadeo Chacon and Amalia Sanchez, and raised by her adoptive parents Apolonio and Antonia Chavez.

Esther shared 53 years of marriage with Bernie, and together they experienced many adventures. Of all...

Monica Lynn "Lu" Jaramillo

Monica Lynn "Lu" Jaramillo

Mar 3, 2026

COURTESY ANNOUNCMENT

MONICA LYNN “LU” JARAMILLO, a resident from Ojo Sarco, NM, was born in Belen, NM, on July 11th, 1978 was taken to be with our dear Lord with her family on her side on March 3rd 2026. 

She had suffered sudden illness while on vacation in Cabo San Lucas, a place that she loved to visit. She loved the ocean....

Anita "Neet" Osborn

Anita "Neet" Osborn

Mar 3, 2026

Anita “Neet” Osborn, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother,and sister, moved on to her heavenly home on March 3, 2026, at the age of 99. Until her passing, she lived independently in the house her husband built, diligently performing all household duties and driving herself wherever she needed to go. Her resilience and tenacity were truly remarkable. 

Born Anita D. Hissman...

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