Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Betty Rivera
Jul 20, 2016
BETTY L. RIVERA, 50, a resident of Bernalillo and Ojo Caliente, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Betty was preceded in death by her mother, Florenia Rivera; brothers, Dennis and Joseph Rivera; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Teresina Duran, paternal grandparents, Alberto and Filomena Rivera. Betty loved arts & Crafts, she loved to draw, music, gardening, singing and loved to...
Benedict Ladabour
Jul 20, 2016
BENEDICT ‘BEN’ LADABOUR, 75, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his beloved Marjorie Meyers; parents, Robert and Rufina Ladabour; aunt, Minga and uncle, Connie. Ben was a kind and gentle man. He enjoyed fishing and playing baseball. He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed making people...
Beverly Trujillo
Jul 20, 2016
Beverly Pat Trujillo, born May 7, 1973, departed this life July 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Patrocinio and Juanita Maestas and Prescillano and Epimenia Salazar and paternal grandparents, Aurelio and Ruth Trujillo. Beverly is survived by her two daughters Julie Vigil and Jolene Trujillo; one granddaughter Elyana Rivera; father of her children, Mark Vigil; parents...
Joey Romero
Jul 20, 2016
Joey Romero, 49, a lifelong resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Adonelia and Victor Romero; maternal grandparents Leandro and Juanita Padilla; uncles Rosendo Padilla, Teddy and Valeriano Pacheco; aunts Mida Pacheco and Lorraine Barela; cousins Robert Padilla and Mark Garcia. Joey comes from a large, loving, and...
Estrellita Villareal
Jul 20, 2016
ESTRELLITA M. VILLAREAL, 34, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Private services were held. The family of Estrellita M. Villareal has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com
Jeanette Lovato
Jul 20, 2016
Jeanette Rae Lovato, 22, a resident of the Alcalde/Los Luceros area, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Juan and Kate Lovato; paternal great-grandparents, William and Rayitos Ortega; maternal great-grandparents, Epimenio and Margarita Medina and Abelino and Amalia Martinez; Nephew; John Paul Martinez Jr. Cousin, Reina Renee...
Ted Martinez "Terrible Ted"
Jul 20, 2016
TED L. MARTINEZ “TERRIBLE TED”, 58, a resident of La Puebla passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 of a lengthy illness. Ted was preceded in death by his father, Manuel O. Martinez; cousin, Thomas Maestas; uncles, Orlando Maestas, and Harold Vigil. Ted was a mechanic and loved fishing, hunting, camping and just loved the outdoors. He will be missed dearly...
Valentin Valdez
Jul 17, 2016
Valentin Valdez, age 48, a resident of Nambe, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. Mr. Valdez was preceded in death by his grandparents, Valentin and Eva Valdez and Genaro and Antonia Terrazas; uncles, Benny Valdez, Lovene Espinosa, Andy Sanchez and Lucas Duran. Valentin enjoyed country and Spanish music as well as hunting. He loved fishing...
Esther Archuleta
Jul 16, 2016
ESTHER ARCHULETA, 65, a resident of El Rito, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded and comforted by her beloved family on the afternoon of Saturday, July 16, 2016 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Caroline Kotter; mother and father-in-law, Filimon and Ernestine Archuleta; sisters-in-law, Annie Valdez and Linda Romero. Esther was...
Marian Honsinger
Jul 15, 2016
Marian Alice (McKeirnan) Honsinger, Age (76), of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loving family on July 15, 2016 after a short battle with septicemia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Isabel (Graham) McKeirnan, and her siblings Patricia, Bob, Jean and Mike. Marian was born in Pomeroy, Washington on August 13, 1939...
Horace Montoya
Jul 15, 2016
HORACE “CUTIE” MONTOYA, 79, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2016 following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eudalia “Lala” Gonzales; parents, Silviano and Esquipula Montoya-Romero; step-father, Margarito Romero; children, Karen Martinez, Betty, Lillian, Donald, Phillip and Gene Gonzales; grandchildren, Leon and Dion Gonzales, Shaylen and Harold Romero; brother,...
Nicholl Martinez
Jul 14, 2016
Nicholl Martinez, 27, a resident of Chimayo, along with her precious Angel went to be with our Lord Jesus on Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Emilia Vigil; aunt, Sharon Garcia; uncle, Max Vigil. Nicholl is survived by her 3 beautiful children Julias Torres, Angelina Trujillo and Emily Vigil; companion, Randy Vigil; parents, Joyce...
Fidel Martinez Jr.
Jul 11, 2016
FIDEL (FIDDLES) MARTINEZ JR., Age 77, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016. Fidel was preceded in death by his mother and father, Fidel Sr. and Adelina Martinez of Rio Chama; brothers, Clotario and Orlando Martinez; sister-in-law, Orlinda; great-niece, Claudette; brothers-in-law, Medardo Gallegos and Candido and Fernando Garcia; step-son-in-law, Harold Barela and father in-law, Tony Garcia....
Desiderio Gutierrez Sr.
Jul 10, 2016
DESIDERIO “STAR” GUTIERREZ, SR., 90, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. A wake will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 starting at 3:00 p.m. at the family residence in Santa Clara Pueblo. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Clara Pueblo...
Harold Vigil Sr.
Jul 6, 2016
HAROLD BENNY VIGIL SR., age 63, a resident of El Guache, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Guzman and Tonita Vigil; brothers, Bobby and Mike Vigil. Harold loved horseback riding, hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his great-granddaughter. Harold is survived by his children, Valerie Trujillo (Toby), Harold Benny Vigil...
Glen Baker
Jul 4, 2016
Glen Baker, 57, of El Prado, Taos, went perfectly to his permanent home on Monday, July 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by the mother of his 5 sons, Cynthia, and his padrino, Victor Salazar. He was a proud employee of the NMDOT, loved to fish, hunt and collect gems and minerals. He loved all his grandkids. They were...
Dr. Jerry Foropoulos Jr.
Jul 3, 2016
Dr. Jerry Foropoulos Jr., age 61, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2016. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry Sr. and Esther Foropoulos; father in law, Frank Manzanares; as well as other loving relatives. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Joyce Foropoulos of Los Alamos; children, April Maestas and...
Eufelia Martinez
Jul 2, 2016
Eufelia (Faye) B. Martinez went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 2, 2016. She was born on July 29. Faye was preceded in death by her parents, Rufinita and Pedro Bustos and Margarita and Amarante Martinez; sisters, Aurelia, Belen, Tessie, Edulia; sisters in law, Tillie, Mele, Apolonia and Pomosena; brother in law, Johnny; grandson, Christopher Martinez...
David Trujillo
Jul 2, 2016
David Joe “La Zorra” Trujillo age 47, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016 following a short illness. David was preceded in death by his son, David Trujillo, Jr.; grandparents, Tomas and Maria Silva who helped raise him; aunt who was like a sister, Mary Helen Silva; father-in-law, Paul Medina; sister-in-law, Tammie Medina; uncle, Tommy Medina;...
Gary Trujillo
Jul 1, 2016
Gary Trujillo, 52 a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 following an automobile accident. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas M. Trujillo, Sr. and brother, Nicholas M. Trujillo, Jr. He was an electrician by trade and was a gentle bear with a great heart and loving smile. Mr. Trujillo is survived by...
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