Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Elviria (Abie) Martinez
Apr 3, 2015
Elviria (Abie) Martinez, 91, of Embudo, born to Abenicio and Eloisa Martinez on December 29, 1923, went to Our Lord on April 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, George and Adonise Martinez, and sisters, Tonie Martinez and Flora Romero; grandpas, Pedro Montoya and Alejandro Martinez; grandmas, Concepcion Montoya and Antonia Martinez; aunts, Candy Lopez...
Maria Crecencia (Chencha) Martinez
Apr 3, 2015
MARIA CRECENCIA (CHENCHA) MARTINEZ, 88, a resident of Española, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at the Hacienda Nursing Home following a long period of failing health. Chencha was a graduate of McCurdy High School, Class of 1948. She worked many years as a custodian for the State Capitol Building before retiring. She was also active in the planning...
Celina Carrillo
Apr 2, 2015
Celina Atencio Carrillo, 89, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Celina was preceded in death by her parents, Tobias and Beneranda Atencio, her brother Tobias Atencio and wife Cora, and her brother Alfonso Atencio. She was born September 8, 1925 in Velarde and settled in Taos after marrying Luis T. Carrillo in 1946. After...
Horacio (Horace) Gasca
Apr 2, 2015
HORACIO (HORACE) GASCA, 68, a resident of Rio Chama, originally from La Canova/Velarde left from this world to be with the Lord unexpectedly on April 2, 2015 surrounded by family and friends.\r\nHorace was a man of religion and faith. He attended many different churches to get a feel of the word from different priests and pastors. He made a pilgrimage...
Alyce M. Sutton
Apr 1, 2015
Alyce M. Sutton, 81, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Alyce was born in Revere, Massachusetts where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, John T. Sutton Sr., in September of 1956. Alyce was a devoted wife to her husband as well as a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In...
Rumalda Martinez
Apr 1, 2015
RUMALDA N. MARTINEZ, 80, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estanislado and Octavianita Naranjo; sisters, Ramoncita Naranjo and Emiteria Salazar; infant daughters, Lourdes and Loretta and son, Chris Archuleta. She loved crocheting, embroidering, planting flowers and especially going to the casino. In her younger years she loved...
Seferino Serrano Jr.
Mar 31, 2015
Seferino Serrano Jr., 63, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marcelina and Seferino Serrano Sr.; son, Tommy Serrano. Mr. Serrano loved the race track, playing pool and above all being out in nature hunting. Mr. Serrano is survived by his wife of 41 years, Thelma; sons, Eddie...
Tyler Webb
Mar 31, 2015
Tyler Webb, 29, of Los Alamos, died March 31, 2015 after battling a long illness. Tyler was born in Los Alamos on March 21, 1986. He attended Los Alamos Schools thru middle school. He was accepted, attended and graduated from High School at the North American Wilderness Academy (NAWA) in Redding, CA. Tyler was a member of the NAWA Snowboard Team in...
Margaret Isabel Ortiz
Mar 30, 2015
Margaret Isabel Ortiz, 83, a resident of Dixon, passed away of a short illness on Monday, March 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laurencio and Memoranda Arrellano; granddaughter, Gloria Aguilar; sisters, Isabel Arrellano; brother, Jose Igancio, Tacho and Celestino Arrellano, Lillian Arrellano, Lila Campos, Antonio Arrellano, Lucia Martinez, Lisa Herrera, and many other loved ones. Margret...
Maria Herrera - Courtesy...
Mar 28, 2015
Maria G. Herrera, 93 a resident of Cleveland, NM and formerly from Chamisal, NM passed away peacefully at her home due to a short illness with her family by her side on Saturday, March 28, 2015.\r\n She was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years: Gilbert Herrera; daughter: Elsie Herrera; sons: Ralph and William Herrera; mother: Maria Luz...
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