Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Samuel Serna
Apr 9, 2017
Samuel A. Serna, 69, a resident of La Puebla, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Annie Serna; son, Sammy Serna; mother, Rita Serna; father, Felix Serna; brother, Felix Jr Serna; sisters, Eva Valerio, Dolores Villareal; nephews, Gary Valerio, Ray Sandoval, Jerome Sandoval; mother-in-law,...
Jimmy Lujan
Apr 8, 2017
JIMMY “SANTIAGO” LUJAN, a life-long resident of El Rancho, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecilia Lujan; grandchildren, Jamie Herrera-Sloan, Jennifer Busick, Seagle Aaron Sloan, Dwayne Lujan, Jessie Lujan, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Arturo Ortega
Apr 8, 2017
ARTURO ORTEGA, 82, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Mr. Ortega was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Clara Ortega; son, Michael Ortega; parents, Anastacio and Gabrielita Ortega; brother, Roger Ortega; granddaughter, Sarah Faith Sandoval; parents-in-law, Jose Ramon and Sarita C. Medina; brother-in-law, Richard Medina and sister-in-law, Susana Duran. Arturo was...
Prescilla Herrera
Apr 7, 2017
PRESCILLA L. HERRERA, 80, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon M. Herrera; son, Sammy Herrera; parents, Pedro J. Lucero and Nieves Fernandez and grandson, Orlando Coriz, Jr. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her children, Bernice Coriz (Orlando) of La Mesilla, Lorraine Johnson (Howard) of Virginia,...
Mary Ulibarri
Apr 6, 2017
MARY TRUJILLO ULIBARRI, 98, a resident of Las Vegas NM, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny (Juan) Ulibarri; parents, Ramon and Agripina Trujillo; sons, Johnny Jr., Leroy, and Julian Ulibarri; grandchildren, Johnny Ulibarri, Rudy Roybal, Michelle Guinn; siblings, Martha, Cecilia, Lucy, Cordelia, Trancito, Julian and Manuel. She was a business...
Napoleon Salazar
Apr 6, 2017
NAPOLEON “SONNY” SALAZAR, 78, a resident of El Guache, born on May 12, 1938 in Gallina New Mexico, and married Helen Salazar on May 9, 1970. Napoleon departed his family on Thursday, April 6, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Salazar, Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; sisters, Mary Serrano and Carol Salazar;...
Vincent Salazar - Courtesy Announcement
Apr 4, 2017
Our beloved Vincent Salazar, 53, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, in Albuquerque. Vince was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Albuquerque. He retired after 28 years from Sandia National Laboratories. Vince was born in Pojoaque to Esequiel and Clara Salazar. He graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, and New Mexico State...
Phillip Martinez
Apr 3, 2017
Phillip Joseph Martinez, 52, a resident of Medanales passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by long-time companion Janice Rivera; mother, Erminia Martinez; maternal grandparents, Antonia and Frank Herrera, paternal grandparents, Jose V. and Sinforosa Martinez; uncles, Robert Herrera, Lino M. Herrera, Dennis Herrera, uncle and aunt Tonie Martinez, Orlando Martinez, and Mary Ortiz. Phillip...
James Fernandez
Apr 2, 2017
James M. Fernandez, 44, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother JoAnn Martinez and step father Medesto Martinez Jr., maternal grandfather, Robert Gurule; aunt, Pauline, uncle, David Gurule all of Dixon; paternal grandparents, Aurora and Felix Fernandez Sr.; uncle, Pablo and Leo Fernandez Sr.; all of Rio Lucio....
John Salazar
Apr 1, 2017
JOHN F. SALAZAR, 52, a resident of Espanola originally of Youngsville, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. John was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Salazar Sr.; brother, Robert “Bobby” Salazar, sister, Diana Salazar; Godson, Dylan Salazar; paternal grandfather, Liberato Salazar, maternal grandparents, Sabiniano Lovato and Delfinia Martinez. John was known to many as having a kind heart,...
Guillermo Jaramillo- Courtest Announcement
Mar 31, 2017
Guillermo Willie Jaramillo originally from Canjilon, died at age 82 on March 31, 2017 he was preceded in death by his parents Cesario and Irene Jaramillo, brothers Jake, Ben , Frank and Avade, sisters Donelia, Eufelia and Florentina. He will be buried on April 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Cora Martinez
Mar 31, 2017
Cora D. Martinez, 90, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31, 2017. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and MaClovia Cruz; husband, Reginaldo Martinez; companion Camilo E. Medina Jr.; brother, Doroteo Cruz, sister, Adonelia Martinez and son, Sammy Martinez. Cora was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, companion and friend....
Minnie "Ha Ha" Martinez
Mar 30, 2017
Minnie “Ha Ha” Bird Martinez, 62, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, John F. Bird Jr.; sister, Yvonne; brothers, Floyd, Sabie, Stanley Sr., grandmother, Josephine Cata. She loved making crafts, playing bingo, she enjoyed cooking for her family and especially the children at the Ohkay Owingeh...
Joe Romero
Mar 29, 2017
Joe Romero, a resident of San Pedro, went to eternal life on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Dometila (Tillie) Romero, his beloved sons, Edward Romero and Andrew Casados and brother Adelmo Romero. Joe was born and raised in San Cristobal (Taos County) New Mexico. Joe graduated from Taos High School where in...
Anthony Chacon
Mar 28, 2017
Anthony C. Chacon, 43, of Vallecitos, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of his sister-in-law and surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Anthony was preceded in death by his twin brother Andrew; paternal grandparents, Juan Pedro and Adonelia Chacon of Cañon de Vallecitos; maternal grandparents, Orlando Jaramillo of Pueblo, Colorado and Celina Jaramillo of Vallecitos. Anthony is...
Theresa Lopez
Mar 27, 2017
THERESA ANN LOPEZ, 53, a resident of Lyden, passed away of a lengthy illness on Monday, March 27, 2017. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Benito and Tita Espinoza, Ercilia Mollohan and Amador Lopez, Beatrice Lopez, Charlie Mollohan; beloved brother-in-law, Eddie Gallegos; aunt, Annie Mendoza; uncle, Sal Sanchez, Chuckie Mollohan, George Lopez; and cousin, Georgie Lopez. Theresa loved to...
Reycita La Pointe
Mar 24, 2017
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Reycita Kathleen La Pointe, known to most as “Kat” or “Kathy”. She passed away in her home on March 24, 2017 in Santa Clara Pueblo. She was 44. Kathy was born on May 28, 1972. She attended the New Mexico Northern College and was a graduate of...
Cordelia Gomez
Mar 23, 2017
CORDELIA GOMEZ, 88, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Randolph L. Gomez; son, James Edward Gomez, daughter, Lucy Ann Gomez; parents, Fermin and Feliciana Viarrial; brothers, Late Governor Jacob Viarrial, Ben Viarrial (Flora), Margarito Viarrial, sisters, Mary Agnes Viarrial, and Frances Viarrial; in-laws,...
Mattie Whitson Squires
Mar 23, 2017
Mattie Earl Whitson Squires was born on January 15, 1926, in Achille, Oklahoma and grew up in New Mexico and West Texas. She passed away on March 23, 2017, in Los Alamos, New Mexico at the age of 91. In 1946, Mattie Earl married Billy Warren Squires in Littlefield, Texas. After residing in Arvada, Colorado for over 50 years, Mattie Earl...
Matthew Corrales
Mar 22, 2017
Matthew Damien Corrales, 31, a resident of Farmington, passed away after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Lucy Corrales. He was such a caring and loving person. He loved his family and friends very much. He opened his home to anyone in need. He was a dedicated Bronco fan. He...
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