Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Stella Trujillo
Jul 9, 2017
Our beloved, Stella Trujillo, 70, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Stella was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Ida Trujillo; and brother, Ernie Trujillo. Stella will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed by her husband, Tony Trujillo; daughter, Susie Trujillo-Martinez (Dominic), son, Ronald Trujillo (Peggy); grandchildren,...
Dolores Gallegos
Jul 9, 2017
Dolores L. Gallegos, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents, Amarante and Salome Archuleta; husband, Jimmie F. Gallegos; and son, Lawrence J. Gallegos. Dolores was a Teacher’s Assistant for the Española Public Schools for 20 years. She was married to her late husband for 60 years before...
Bob Trujillo
Jul 8, 2017
BOB TRUJILLO, 72, a resident of Abiquiu, was called home to be with his parents on Saturday, July 08, 2017. Bob was born in Hernandez, NM on June 07, 1945. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Cordilia Trujillo; siblings and his grandson Gabriel. He’s not gone until he is forgotten, but he will NEVER be forgotten....
Teodoro (Ted) Martinez
Jul 8, 2017
TEODORO (TED) E. MARTINEZ, 78, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Beronis Martinez; wife, Cecilia Martinez; son, Ernest Martinez; brothers, Willie, Amadeo and Horacio Martinez; sisters, Adelina Martinez, Maria Garcia and Vereranda Flores. Mr. Martinez was an auto mechanic for 40 years. He owned...
David Vigil
Jul 7, 2017
DAVID G. VIGIL, 55, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan D. and Mary E. Vigil. David was employed at Bob’s Fish and Chips during his early years while developing great friendships. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboys fan. He loved many things...
Rubel Martinez
Jul 5, 2017
Rubel Francisco Martinez, 89, San Pedro, died Tuesday, July 4, 2017 at his home with his loving family by his side. Rubel was born Dec. 30, 1927 in Cuarteles, the third of seven children (only son), to Ascencion Martinez and Esther Fresquez Martinez. Rubel graduated from Santa Cruz High School in 1945. After graduating, he joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He...
Manuel Sandoval
Jul 5, 2017
MANUEL SANDOVAL, 40, a resident of Cordova formerly of Los Angeles passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Manuel was preceded in death by his father, Henry Cerda; padrino, Robert Sandoval; grandparents, Enrique and Estella Cerda, Damian and Frances Sandoval; father-in-law, Candido Romero; grandchildren, Mariah Penate, and Nathaniel Walker; sister, Raycheal; uncle, Rene and numerous relatives and friends. Manuel was...
Allen Pettingill "Baby Allen"
Jul 4, 2017
ALLEN R. PETTINGILL “BABY ALLEN”, 52, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on Tuesday, July 04, 2017. Allen was preceded in death by his father, Allen S. Pettingill; maternal grandparents, Royal C. Elwess and Stella M. Elwess, paternal grandparents, Nelson Pettingill and Evelyn. Allen R Pettingill (Baby Al) was a very devoted, loving, caring husband, father, son , brother,...
Eric Archuleta
Jul 4, 2017
ERIC BRIAN ARCHULETA, 38, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Tuesday, July 04, 2017. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vicente and Amada Garcia and Manuel Archuleta; uncles, Salomon and Elmer Garcia. He was born on May 06, 1979 in Los Alamos to Daniel and Gloria Archuleta. Eric is survived by his daughter, Charlene Archuleta; parents, Daniel...
Teodoro Sandoval
Jul 4, 2017
Teodoro Sandoval was a resident of Rio Lucio, New Mexico. He was born August 26, 1921. He was 95 years old and passed on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Ramon and Lucinda Sandoval, his son Rocky, 3 infant children named Tony, Ramoncita, and Debbie, 2 infant great-grandchildren named Kamea and Aria, 8 brothers and...
Isaac Barela Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Isaac Romelo Barela, Jr., a resident of Chimayo, unexpectedly went to be in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Isaac was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Dolores Barela, paternal grandfather, Gilbert Barela; uncles, Dennis, Louie and Ricky Barela; maternal and aunt, Natalie Vasquez-Mirabal. Isaac loved spending time with his family, and will be greatly missed. Isaac...
Katharine Ankeny
Jul 1, 2017
Katharine Sue Mulder Ankeny passed away at home on July 1st, 2017 after a tooth and nail fight against Colon Cancer. She is survived by husband Lee Ankeny, children Emily and Tristan, mother Velma Mulder, siblings Nancy Roush, Jody Bergland (Bob) and Bill Mulder Jr. (Amy), as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She is preceded in...
Thomas Pieterick
Jun 28, 2017
THOMAS GEORGE PIETERICK, born December 27, 1955 in Milwaukee, WI, residing in Tomahawk, WI left this world on June 28, 2017 in Santa Fe County. Thomas was a 1974 graduate of Bay View High School. He was employed at EZ Painter (Surline) for 32 years in until his retirement in 2011. He graduated from their first Certified Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic...
Bernie Marquez
Jun 28, 2017
BERNIE M. MARQUEZ, a resident of Ranchitos, has gone to join her husband, Jose E. Marquez Sr.; son, Donald Marquez, in their new home. She is survived by her daughters, Connie, Rose, Christina, and Norma, sons, Jose E. Marquez Jr. and wife, Gerald Marquez and wife, and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Marquez; twelve grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ida Martinez; sisters, Frances...
Priscilla Herrera
Jun 27, 2017
PRISCILLA HERRERA, 32, a resident of Los Pachecos, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 following a lengthy illness in Rio Rancho. Priscilla has gone home to be with her beloved brother Michael; maternal grandparents, Edward and Melba Lopez; uncles, Phil Lopez, Samuel Herrera, and Albert Smith, aunt, Florence Herrera and numerous other loved family members. Priscilla is survived by...
Camille Dobberowsky
Jun 24, 2017
Camille Dobberowsky, 30, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on June 24, 2017 due to natural causes. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Manuel and Bernardita Cata. Camille worked at Adelante Services and also competed in the Special Olympics. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Barbara Hutchinson of Ohkay Owingeh; sister, Amanda Dobberowsky; partner,...
Reyna Martinez
Jun 24, 2017
Reyna Nichole Martinez, 32, a resident of Alcalde, went to her eternal home with our Lord on June 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Cornelio and Cruzita Valdez, Elefio and Antonia Salazar; grandmother, Viola Maestas; brother, Ricky Martinez; God parents, Eva and Eloy Lopez and God brothers Ivan Lopez...
Wynona Holton
Jun 22, 2017
Wynona D. Holton, 68, a resident of the Española area, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Born on February 15, 1949 in Gainsville Texas. Wynona graduated in May of 1967 from Joshua High School. A decade later she moved to NM working for the Proforce in Los Alamos. In 1979 she became a mother for the first time to...
Eric Martinez
Jun 22, 2017
Beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, ERIC MICHAEL MARTINEZ, 38, a resident of the Shadow Mountain area, was called home on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Eric was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Edward and Stella Martinez; maternal grandfather, Frank Benjamin Heusi II, and aunt Matilda Irvin. Eric was born on March 31, 1979 in LaPorte, Indiana to Edward and Elizabeth...
Mariano Maestas
Jun 20, 2017
MARIANO HERMINIO MAESTAS, 103, a resident of Chili, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his home in Chili, New Mexico. Mariano is preceded in death by his parents, Felix Maestas Sr. and Sofia; siblings, Amabel “Mabel” Cordova, Ubaldo Maestas, Sister Felicia, and Felix Maestas Jr., Francequita “Francis” Atencio and Maria Clorinda “Clora” Archuleta. Mariano E. Maestas was born in...
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