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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory

Prescilla Gallegos

Prescilla Gallegos

Jun 14, 2025

Prescilla Gallegos was born on December 27, 1949. A resident of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2025. 

Prescilla grew up in the town of El Rito, New Mexico, with 12 siblings. After High school, attended a vocational school which led to her employment at PERA for the state of New Mexico. After marriage and having her only...

Elias "Patito' Dominguez

Elias "Patito' Dominguez

Jun 14, 2025

Elias "Patito" Dominguez, age 15, passed away on June 14, 2025, in Alcalde, New Mexico. Born on March 17, 2010, in Española, New Mexico. Elias brought joy and light into the world from the very beginning.

Known affectionately as "Patito," Elias was a happy and handsome young boy who had a natural gift for capturing the attention of those around him....

Daniel Quintana

Daniel Quintana

Jun 14, 2025

L Daniel G. Quintana, born July 21, 1962, in Espanola, NM, graduated from Espanola Valley High School in 1980, attended Northern New Mexico Community College and worked for the New Mexico State Game & Fish where he retired after 26 years of service. 

Dan passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents Perry and...

Antonio "Leandro" Padilla

Antonio "Leandro" Padilla

Jun 13, 2025

Leandro A. Padilla

d. June 13, 2025

Hernandez

Leandro A. Padilla (JR), 77, a resident of Hernandez, NM, passed away on June 13, 2025, after a lengthy illness at home surrounded by his family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Leandro and Juanita Padilla; in-laws Eduardo and Adelina Salazar; brother Rosendo Padilla and sister-in-law Rosana Padilla; brothers-in-law Joe Romero, Dan Boggs and...

Carolina Maria Lujan

Carolina Maria Lujan

Jun 13, 2025

Carolina Maria Romero Lujan de Nambé, NM, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, passed peacefully on June 13, 2025. 

She is reunited with Ernesto -- her husband of 75 years -- and her many antepasados. She was preceded in death by parents Petronilo and Juanita Romero; suegros Celedon y Nestora Lujan; sisters Lucy Rodriguez, Virginia Castle, Adella Garduño, Abelina Knighton, Lydia McBride;...

Barbara S Herrera

Barbara S Herrera

Jun 12, 2025

Barbara S. Herrera, 68, of Alcalde, New Mexico, went to her heavenly home on June 12, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1956, in Fruita, Colorado, to Tito and Mary Valdez.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter whose love for family guided every step of her life. She shared a beautiful marriage of 52 years with...

Rogelio Zarate

Rogelio Zarate

Jun 11, 2025

Rogelio Zárate, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family on June 11, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on April 12, 1944, in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Rogelio grew up in the vibrant coastal town of Ensenada, Baja California, where his passion for music and zest for life took root.

In 1971,...

Teresa Trujillo

Teresa Trujillo

Jun 10, 2025

Teresa Trujillo June 22, 1942 – June 10, 2025, It is with sad and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Teresa Trujillo of Medanales, NM.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Armando Trujillo; parents Pedro and Beróniz Garcia; grandson Ivan Trujillo; brothers Amado (Luisa), Abelino/Junior, Delfin (Virginia), Audoro, and sister Mary Salazar (Willie).

She is...

Rebeca Mendoza de Castillo

Rebeca Mendoza de Castillo

Jun 9, 2025

Con profunda tristeza la familia de Rebeca Mendoza de Castillo auncian su fallecimiento. Rebeca nacio el 22 de Noviembre del ano 1939 y fallecio el 9 de Junio del ano 2025, a la edad de 85. Rebeca fue una madre, abuela, visabuela, hermana, e hija muy querida y sera recordada por ser una mujer amorosa que siempre dedico su vida...

Theodore Jerome Cordova

Theodore Jerome Cordova

Jun 8, 2025

Theodore J. Cordova (Teddy)

Gallina

5-5-1974 – 6-8-2025

Teddy passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, after a short and aggressive illness. He was surrounded with an abundance of love from those who loved him and those with him in spirit.

Teddy was preceded in death by our dad Joe O. Cordova and our sister Patricia V. Cordova; paternal and maternal grandparents and several...

Glen Gallegos

Glen Gallegos

Jun 7, 2025

In loving memory of Glen J. Gallegos who was born on June 11, 1944, and passed away on June 7, 2025.

He will be greatly missed by his daughters, siblings, grandchildren, many acquaintances and by his beloved dog Skippy.

Please join us for a Memorial Service honoring Glen’s Life on will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. A Public Viewing will be...

Reynaldo Lovato

Reynaldo Lovato

Jun 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Reynaldo Lovato, a loving husband and father, proud grandfather, and beloved great grandfather. Reynaldo passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife & children on June 7, 2025, at the age of 91.

Reynaldo was born March 31, 1934, to Ignacio & Lauriana Lovato. He lived a...

Gail Ann Herrera

Gail Ann Herrera

Jun 5, 2025

COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT

Gail Ann Herrera, 83, previous resident of Dixon, NM, and recently of San Jose, CA, passed away peacefully on June 05, 2025, surrounded by family. A loving and gracious mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend to so many, she will be missed. A faithful servant of our heavenly father Jehovah, she sleeps in peace awaiting the fulfillment of God’s...

Sharron Berryman

Sharron Berryman

Jun 2, 2025

Sharron Lou Berryman was born August 21, 1944 and passed June 2, 2025. She gained her wings to join her husband Don Berryman and loved ones in heaven. She positively influenced many through teaching and the sharing of her music. She will be greatly missed by many.

Services will be held at a later date at Santa Fe National cemetery.

The family...

Robert Kandarian

Robert Kandarian

Jun 2, 2025

Robert was born (26 March 1934) and grew up in Flint, Michigan. 

He had a brother Richard (deceased), and sisters Zoe Ciscon (Houston, Tx), Suzanne Hurtl (Oakland, CA), and Kathryn Sabitino (Tucson,AZ). Upon graduating from High School he joined the Army, then returned to Flint and used the GI Bill to earn a degree in Engineering from Michigan Tech. He accepted...

Fauna Fern Gutierrez

Fauna Fern Gutierrez

Jun 1, 2025

Fauna Fern Gutierrez went to her heavenly home on June 1, 2025. Fauna was born on February 21, 1983 to Gloria J. Yback. 

Fauna was a proud member of the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico. Fauna graduated from Pojoaque High School class of 2001. She was employed with the Pueblo of Pojoaque Gaming Commission where she worked for several years....

Monica Carter

Monica Carter

May 31, 2025

Monica Lucia Carter, age 43, of Española, New Mexico, passed away on May 31, 2025.Monica was a mother who loved her sons, Roger (RJ) Romero, Jr. and Adrian Romero, with all her heart. Though life wasn’t always easy, her love for them never wavered. She had a big heart, always took time for others, and never forgot a birthday —...

Clarence Roybal

Clarence Roybal

May 31, 2025

                  Courtesy Announcement

Clarence Roybal, 78, a resident of California formerly of Velarde, passed away on May 31st after a lengthy illness. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Reyes and Cordelia Roybal and brother Rex Roybal. 

He is survived by his daughters, Valerie Roybal (Tommy) and Suzette Delaware; his son Clarence Roybal...

David Brown

David Brown

May 31, 2025

David Brown, August 11, 1930-May 31, 2025

Born in New York City to Jewish immigrant parents Isidor (Bronshvak) Brown and Anna Katz, David grew up near Bronx Park in the United Workers Cooperatives, known as 'The Coops', a cooperative housing project.

Always curious about the world and how things worked, he thoroughly enjoyed learning, and early in life began reading a set...

John Anthony Quintana

John Anthony Quintana

May 31, 2025

John Anthony Quintana passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a long illness.

He was born on July 16, 1973 in Espanola, NM. He was the youngest of 2 children born to Lucio and Margaret Quintana.

John was preceded in death by his grandparents Amado and Beatriz Quintana and Fidel and Gloria Sanchez. 

John is survived by his...

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