Obituary Listing

Joe G. - "Josecito" Montoya

Joe G. - "Josecito" Montoya

Apr 22, 2015

Joe G. Montoya “Josecito”, 86, a resident of San Pedro/Cundiyo passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday April 22, 2015. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Celestina and Jose E. Montoya; brothers, Manuel, Juan, and Amadeo Quintana; in-laws, Estefanita and Elizario Garcia, plus many friends and relatives. Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria Montoya;...

Bill James Devargas - Courtesy

Bill James Devargas - Courtesy

Apr 21, 2015

Billy James Devargas, 52, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 21, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Patrocinio and Amada Romero, paternal grandmother, Alexandrina Devargas; nephew, Arthur (Tonk) Duran; cousin, Isaiah Apodaca; uncles, Freddie and Urban Devargas. He is survived by his son, James; parents, Luggie and David Romero,...

Yolanda White

Yolanda White

Apr 21, 2015

YOLANDA MAXINE WHITE, 51, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Marie White and sister, Hazel Leekela. Yolanda was employed by the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council for over 20 years. Her favorite hobby was playing with her granddaughter, Jade, going to the casino and...

Judy Montoya

Judy Montoya

Apr 20, 2015

Judy Montoya, 77, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her sons, Robert and Raymond Montoya; parents, Roman and Rosa Torres; brother, Ray Torres. Judy is survived by her daughter, Rose Sherman (Michael), Carmen Allen (Mark), Anita Hamilton, Theresa Montoya (Marcus); granddaughters, Brittany Gutierrez, Gianna Hamilton, Hannah Montoya, Michelle Sherman,...

Mabel Rendon

Mabel Rendon

Apr 20, 2015

Mabel Rendón, 72, a Current resident of Espanola, originally from Velarde, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015. Mabel was born on October 2, 1942 and was the youngest of six children. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Preciliano and Domitilia Rendón; sisters, Alvinita Rendón, Alvinita Gasca, and Eloisa Roybal, brother, Emilio Rendón; sister-in-law, Reyes Rendón; brothers-in-law, Samuel...

Robert Lopez

Robert Lopez

Apr 19, 2015

Robert W. Lopez, 60, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Robert was born on April 2, 1955 and lived in Nambe, his entire life. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Praxedes and Otilia Lopez; brothers, Joseph and Manuel Lopez; nephews, Vincent Lopez Jr. and Steven Lopez Jr. He was an accomplished drummer and...

Olivama A. Martinez

Olivama A. Martinez

Apr 18, 2015

Earth has one less soul and heaven one more Angel with the passing of Olivama A. Martinez. Olivama returned to her heavenly home on April 18, 2015. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her and ultimately gave her peace. Olivama was born on June 23, 1924 in Truchas, New Mexico to Primitivo and Rebecca R. Archuleta. Olivama married...

Steve M. Herrera

Steve M. Herrera

Apr 18, 2015

STEVE M. HERRERA, JR., 51, a resident of Velarde and formerly of El Rancho, joined our Lord and the Angels that preceded him in heaven Saturday, April 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his loving maternal grandparents, Jose Manuel and Delia Romero; paternal grandparents, Juan and Sophie Herrera; uncles, Johnny and George Herrera and cousins, James and John...

Anita M. Martinez

Anita M. Martinez

Apr 15, 2015

Anita M. Martinez, 90, was led by the angels to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. A lifelong resident of Alcalde, she died at her home; the home that she loved. Anita was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Juan E. Martinez, her parents Trinidad and Camilo E. Medina, Sr. – in-laws, Silviana and Antonio...

Martin Martinez

Martin Martinez

Apr 14, 2015

Martin Martinez, 56, a resident formerly of Chimayo, more recently a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, Eduvigen and Carlotta Martinez; daughter, Angelic Martinez; brothers, Meardo, Gilbert, and Johnny Martinez, sisters, Elsie Fernandez and Erma Martinez, and several nieces and nephews. Martin was a character, he loved...

Delfin O. Quintana

Delfin O. Quintana

Apr 14, 2015

Delfin O. Quintana was born April 2, 1929 in Cebolla, NM to Luis Quintana and Dulcinea Valdez Quintana.\r\n \r\nHe is survived by his wife Frances from Los Ojos, NM, his children Edna Cova (Guillermo), Delfin D. Quintana (Pancha), Jasmine E. Quintana, and sister Rosina Martinez. His grandchildren are Daniel Cova (Marissa Riquetti Cova), Andrea Cova, Lauren Quintana, Angelica Quintana, Gabriel Quintana,...

Loriann Quintana-Martinez

Loriann Quintana-Martinez

Apr 13, 2015

Loriann Quintana -Martinez, 53, entered into Eternal Life with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 13, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Willie Quintana; father of her daughter, Donald Chavez; brother-in-law, Nestor Martinez Jr., sister-in-law, Janelle Martinez. Loriann was born on June 17, 1961. Everyone who was lucky enough to know Loriann, you were blessed. She...

Benjamin R. Cordova

Benjamin R. Cordova

Apr 13, 2015

Benjamin R. Cordova, Sr., 58, of Ensenada, New M, passed away April 13, 2015 in Aurora, Colorado. Ben was born in San Francisco, CA to Joe B. & Soraida Cordova on July 3, 1956. He was a self-employed General Contractor, known as Lasting Impressions Construction. He was preceded in death by his sons, Benjamin R. Jr. and Brandon Cordova; mother...

Eugene Luis Villalobos

Eugene Luis Villalobos

Apr 11, 2015

Eugene Gene Luis Villalobos “Guero”, 54, a resident of Espanola, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 after his courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Villalobos, mother, Juanita Gomez; step-father who raised him, Miguel Gomez; brothers, Salvador and Floyd Villalobos. Gene was a very loving and...

Helen Archuleta

Helen Archuleta

Apr 10, 2015

HELEN M. ARCHULETA, 85, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Archuleta; daughter, Carolyn Charlene “CC” Archuleta and her parents, Gabriel and Efania Jeantett. Ms. Archuleta is survived by her children, Louisa McHugh, Henrietta, Michael and Conrad Archuleta and numerous other relatives and friends. Private...

Alvin Vigil

Alvin Vigil

Apr 10, 2015

Alvin R. Vigil, age 64, a resident of Española, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 10, 2015. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ramona Vigil; brothers, Alfonso and Larry; in laws, Ramon and Helen Salazar; and close uncle, Tomas Vigil. Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife of 42 years Angela Vigil of...

Annette Torres

Annette Torres

Apr 10, 2015

ANNETTE R. TORRES, 50, a resident of Cañones, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her father, Ben Moya; sister, Debra Medina; nephew raised like a brother, Johnny Torres. Annette was a loving wife, mother and friend. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. She was quite a jokester, but if she had...

John T. Bailey

John T. Bailey

Apr 7, 2015

John T. Bailey, age 87, a resident of Green Valley, AZ., passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 following a lengthy Illness. Services will be held in Arizona. The family of John T. Bailey has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 1-505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com

Antonio "Tony" Garcia

Antonio "Tony" Garcia

Apr 6, 2015

ANTONIO “TONY” GARCIA, 94, a resident of Dixon, passed away very peacefully at home with his family by his side on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delfido and Rafaelita Garcia; sisters, Cecilia Diaz, Regina Edmonds and brother, Elias Garcia. He was a World War II Veteran. He was a “jack of all trades”....

Eva Griego

Eva Griego

Apr 6, 2015

EVA M. GRIEGO, 88, a resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. Public visitation will begin on Monday, April 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 14,...