Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Carlos Martinez
May 10, 2016
Carlos (Charlie) Martinez, 85, a resident of Alcalde, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 due to natural causes. Carlos was preceded in death by his parents, Federico and Aurora Martinez; wife, Sally Martinez; sons, Johnny Sr. Cecilio Sr. and Adam Sr. Martinez; grandsons, Juanito Jr. (Yvonne), Angelo and Joel Gonzales. Carlos retired from the United States Postal...
Elfego Lovato
May 10, 2016
ELFEGO LOVATO, 97, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Elfego was preceded in death by his wife, Carlota Lovato; parents, Jacobo and Beatriz Lovato; daughter, Christella Lovato; granddaughter, Gracie Lovato and daughter-in-law, Tanny Lovato; sisters, Vangie Duran, Isabel Romero, and Grace Salazar; and brother, Joe Lovato. Elfego was an iron worker at the Los...
Alfred Redwine Sr. AKA The Ol' Man
May 9, 2016
Alfred Redwine Sr. AKA The Ol’ Man, 79, a resident of Chama, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. Alfred was preceded in death by his sons, David, Aaron, and Linoel Redwine and wife, Cordy Redwine. Alfred was a purebred mountain man who loved being in the mountains and never missed a day of logging, fishing, and hunting. He showed...
Henry Esquibel - Courtesy Announcement
May 8, 2016
HENRY J. ESQUIBEL, 65, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Henry was born May 14, 1950 in Española, NM and was raised in Velarde, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melaquias and Rosana (Montoya) Esquibel; parents-in-laws, Erminio and Alejandrina Martinez; brothers, Arturo and Tomasito and sisters, Priscilla and Juanita. Henry...
David Martinez
May 8, 2016
DAVID “ANTHONY” MARTINEZ, 60, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. He was born January 5, 1956 in Albuquerque to Remigio and Erlinda Martinez. He was preceded in death by his mother Erlinda; brother, Eddie; grandmother, Magdalena; uncles, Gilbert and Aniceto; aunt, Veronica; brothers-in-law, Thomas and Anthony, and father-in-law, Genaro...
Julie Perez
May 8, 2016
Julie DiAnne Perez, age 42, our beloved Julie left this life on Sunday, May 8, 2016, and has started on her journey into God's heavenly kingdom into his waiting arms. Julie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Juan and Sophie Herrera and her paternal grandparents, Johnnie and Antonia Perez, her uncles, Johnny and George Herrera and her cousin Stevie...
Paul Lopez
May 7, 2016
PAUL O. LOPEZ (PO), 64, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe was carried away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Jesus’ Arms to join his parents, Paul and Rose and one sister, Jackie in his new home. He left behind Maria, 3 daughters; Melinda, Pauline and husband Allan and Amanda; one son, Paul John and wife Kristina; three beloved grandsons,...
Margaret Guenette
May 7, 2016
Margaret Anne Guenette, age 90, of Los Alamos, NM, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, May 7, 2016, surrounded by her family. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary Celia (Kontz) Toth; her infant son, John Peter; and her sisters, Mary (Toth) Lawler, and Helen (Toth) Pelrine. Margaret is survived by her devoted spouse of 58...
Olivia Blanco
May 7, 2016
OLIVIA H. BLANCO, 62, a resident of Española, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Olivia was born April 30, 1954 in Parkview. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avelino Valdez, Andrea Lopez-Valdez; brothers, Avelino R., Alonzo N., and Joe L. Valdez, sisters, Edith A. Lopez, Ramona L. Valles. Olivia loved all her grandchildren and bragged about them...
Adela Martinez
May 7, 2016
ADELA S. MARTINEZ, 91, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Adela was preceded in death by her husband Gilberto Martinez; infant son, Alex Martinez; parents, Benjamin and Delmira Atencio; sister, Maria Lopez, brothers, Margarito, Phillip, George and Pedro Atencio; son-in-law, Tony Trujillo. Adela is survived by her daughters, Marcella Trujillo, Rosa Herrera (Johnny), and son,...
Lucille Lopez-Garcia
May 7, 2016
LUCILLE M. LOPEZ GARCIA, 64, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2016. She was born on November 8, 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anselmo and Bernie Lopez Romero; sons, Jody and Joseph Garcia; sister, Carla DeVargs, brothers, Benny and Dennis Lopez; maternal grandparents, Juan B. and Rquel Salazar, paternal grandparents, Federico...
Michael Perez
May 7, 2016
MICHAEL J. PEREZ, 57, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2016 of a lengthy Illness. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Cruz Perez and brother, Leroy Perez. Michael was known to many by his sense of humor, and charm, along with being a hard worker, Michael had many passions, Most of all were his...
Paul R. (Bobby)
May 6, 2016
Paul R. Borrego (Bobby), 80, a resident of Santa Cruz was received into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 6, 2016. His favorite hobbies were woodworking and fishing. Bobby was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Borrego; parents, Adrian and Elena Borrego; brothers, Joe, Ursulo, Johnny, Jerry, and Benny; sisters, Juanita, Annie, Connie,...
Jose Varoz
May 5, 2016
Jose Larry Varoz, a resident of El Rito passed away unexpectedly at the age of 71 at his wife’s side on Thursday, May 5, 2016. Larry was born and raised in El Rito and moved to California in the 1960’s and eventually came back to El Rito in the mid 70’s. He was employed with the Mesa Vista School district...
Simon Maez
May 5, 2016
SIMON MAEZ, 83, my beloved husband Simon Vicente Maez, a resident of San Pedro, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, May 5, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Miguel and Lugarda Maez; siblings, Desidro, Juan, Alonzo, Rosendo, and Hilario Maez, Lupita Vigil, Eufemia Rascon, Eddie James Maez; step-son, Michael Lopez. Simon...
Maria Villareal
May 3, 2016
MARIA ELENA VILLAREAL, 36, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016. Maria Elena was preceded in death by her father, Robert Villareal; maternal grandma, Lugarda Valdez; maternal grandfather, Jose G. Valdez, paternal grandmother, Elsa Villareal. Maria Elena was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and friend. She is survived by her son, Abram Estrada; mother, Felima Villareal;...
Vitalia Moya
May 2, 2016
VITALIA S. MOYA, 89, a resident of El Llano, passed away of natural causes on Monday, May 2, 2016 surrounded by her family. Vitalia was preceded in death by her husband, Eugenio Moya; infant daughter, Doris Edulia and daughter, Lubella Moya; parents, Antonio David and Romanita Salazar; mother-in-law, Edulia Moya; 8 brothers and 6 sisters. She is survived by her...
Christopher Chilton
Apr 29, 2016
Christopher “James” Chilton, 31, a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lugi Maestas, Julia Morrison and grandfather John Chilton, Lupe Gonzales, cousins, John Maestas, Darlene Maestas, and Angelica Orligoza. Christopher is survived by his parents, Margie and Lorenzo Morrison, father, Bryan Chilton, brothers, John Chilton and wife Sonya,...
Henry Wilton
Apr 29, 2016
HENRY E. WILTON, 49, a resident of Espanola, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. Henry was born on May 14, 1966 to Henry and Susie Wilton and Agnes Mercado. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Freddy Madrid. Henry is survived by his daughters; Monique Maes, Vanessa Montoya and Andrea Wilton; his grandchildren; Alexis Garcia,...
Martha Cortez
Apr 28, 2016
Martha Helen Cortez, age 75, a resident of Los Alamos, NM., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 due to natural causes. Martha was preceded in death by her son, Louis Edwards; parents, Maximillano and Helen Cortez; brother, Richard Cortez; sisters, Ida Edwards, Tillie Boatner and Sylvia Cortez-Pousson. Martha was a very loving, giving, caring and helpful person. She was...
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