Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Leroy Quintana
Nov 28, 2015
Leroy “George” Quintana, 57, a resident of Chimayo, passed away Saturday Nov. 28, 2015 following a short battle with cancer. He went peacefully surrounded by his loving family. George was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Antonio and Emilia Romero who raised him, Grandfather, Vicente Quintana; Stepfather, Andy Lopez, Uncle Frank Quintana also known to many as “Father”, Father and Mother...
Patricia Salazar-Lewis
Nov 27, 2015
PATRICIA (PAT) SALAZAR-LEWIS, 53, a lifetime resident of El Llano passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, Andres Salazar; brother, Alex Salazar; nephew, Lawrence Salazar; paternal grandparents, Antonio David and Romanita Salazar; maternal grandparents, Jose Maria and Juanita Coriz; mother-in-law, Connie Quintana-Lewis, and many other relatives and close...
Alice Gordon
Nov 27, 2015
ALICE L. GORDON, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully at home with her daughters on Friday, November 27, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Peter A. Montoya; husbands, Alfonso J. Montoya, Thomas L. Gordon; parents, Martin and Lupita Vigil. Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When...
Frutosa Martinez
Nov 26, 2015
Frutosa Martinez, 88, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully at home and was reunited with her beloved husband on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Zebedeo Martinez; eldest son, Marcus Martinez; parents, Timoteo and Bernardita Trujillo; brothers, Alfonso, Felipe and Ignacio Trujillo; a beloved aunt, Rosarito Trujillo; grandmother, Pilar Trujillo; in-laws Presciliano and...
Jeremy Ortiz
Nov 25, 2015
Jeremy Ortiz, Born September 4, 1976, passed on to his eternal home on November 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Ortiz; and his maternal grandparents, Jake and Josephine Alarid. Jeremy is survived by his loving mother, Bernadette Alarid; his children, Kaylee and Tyler Ortiz; his brother, Jonathan Ortiz; niece, Aspen Ortiz, and nephew Isaiah Ortiz; his paternal...
Isabel Martinez
Nov 24, 2015
ISABEL M. MARTINEZ, 73, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Josephine Martinez; brother, Joe L. Martinez; former husband Andres Maestas. Isabel is survived by her children, Diana Maestas Duchene of Phoenix AZ, Mike Maestas of Placitas, Andrew Maestas (Darlene) of Española, Steven Maestas (Yvonne)...
Bryanna Gallegos
Nov 24, 2015
Bryanna Dawn Gallegos, 21, went to be with our Lord on November 24, 2015 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She is preceded in death by her sweet precious baby girl Bryonny Flores Gallegos; grandfather Domingo Gallegos; grandmother Donna Herrera, and step-father Juan Trujillo. Bryanna is survived by her father Tone Gallegos and Andrea; mother Maria Trujillo; fiancé Edwardo Flores; brothers,...
Anthony Valdez
Nov 24, 2015
Anthony David Valdez, 22, a resident of Cebolla, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Anthony was a great person with an amazing personality. He was always willing to lend a hand and be there when you needed him. He was always happy and cheerful. We will miss him and his smile forever. He was preceded in death by his step-father Ben Cordova,...
Lafayette Rodriguez
Nov 24, 2015
Lafayette (Lafo) Rodriguez, of Dixon, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at the age of 80. Lafayette was born to parents Malaquias and Josefa Rodriguez on March 21, 1935 in Chamisal, NM. He grew up among five brothers and three sisters. He attended Menaul High School, graduating in 1953. He enlisted in the Marine Corps serving three years. Upon...
Elaine Saiz
Nov 23, 2015
ELAINE A. SAIZ, 90, a resident of Espanola Valley passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Jake Saiz; son, Steve Saiz; granddaughter, Ashley Romero. Elaine along with her husband Jake owned and operated Jake’s Market for many years. Elaine was a volunteer pink lady at the gift shop at Espanola hospital and...
Lisa Roybal
Nov 21, 2015
Lisa A. Roybal 37, a resident of Chimayo, born on June 13, 1978 and passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015 following a sudden illness. Lisa was preceded in death by her beloved father, Filimon Romero and other loving relatives. She is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Matthew Roybal of Chimayo; her dear mother, Cruzita Romero; her beloved sister Linda...
Sammy Herrera
Nov 21, 2015
Sammy Herrera, 60, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 21, 2015. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Nambe New Mexico. Born to Eloy and Guadalupe Herrera on October 18, 1955. Proceeding him in death are his parents and brothers Teodolo, JoseMaria, and Timmy Herrera; Nephew, Tommy Herrera Jr; Paternal grandparents, David and Manuelita Herrera, maternal grandparents, Josemaria and Julianita Ortiz;...
Gilbert Fuentes
Nov 21, 2015
Gilbert Thomas Fuentes, a resident of Truchas, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 21, 2015. He was born to Gilbert and Floy Fuentes on July 24, 1947. At the age of 3 he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and at the age of 5 he was diagnosed with scoliosis of the spine and polio. Thomas graduated from...
Tessie Martinez
Nov 21, 2015
TESSIE M. MARTINEZ, 38, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Tessie was preceded in death by her father, Luie Nelson Martinez; nephew, Louie Martinez; cousin, Eli Padilla, Joey Rael; uncle, Alex Trujillo; maternal grandparents, Cayetano and Esneda Trujillo, paternal grandparents, Luciano Martinez and many aunts, uncles and other relatives. She liked to cook and help...
Rosebella Lineberry
Nov 20, 2015
Rosebella J. Lineberry, 77, originally from Santa Cruz, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2015. Rosebella was preceded in death by her husband Ray R. Lineberry, parents; Jose Larkin Gallegos and Amada “Molly” Roybal, mother-in-law, Jean Colbert, brothers; Joseph “Chicken” Gallegos, and wife Rosie, and Antonio “Buddy” Gallegos; half brothers, Joe Gallegos, Eddie...
Margaret Lucero
Nov 20, 2015
MARGARET ANN TRUJILLO LUCERO “PEGGY”, 79, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Elisa Trujillo; sisters, Drucilla Perdoza and Susie Medina; brother, Ray Paul Trujillo; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Trujillo and Cruzelda Trujillo. She loved going to bingo. Margaret was an active member of the San Juan...
Dusty(RuthEllen) DeAguero
Nov 18, 2015
DUSTY (RUTH ELLEN) DEAGUERO, 73, a longtime resident of Española, passed away of a brief courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Jeannette Howell and other loving relatives. Dusty held various jobs throughout her life, her favorites were Disc Jockey at KBSO, legal secretary, Health Field and most...
Virginia Lee
Nov 16, 2015
Virginia Dillon Lee, 82, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. Her spirit is now with her deceased spouse, James Oliver Lee who died on November 24, 1990. She is survived by: her sister, Dorothy O’Hara, and her five daughters; Rosemary Rezendes and spouse, Dee Keoski, spouse and two children, Virginia Lee Bateman, spouse and four children, Nora Lee and spouse, Megan...
Eddie Diaz
Nov 16, 2015
EDDIE DIAZ, 63, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Eddie was born January 3, 1952 and raised in Alcalde. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Cecilia Diaz; brothers, Michael Diaz and Ruben (Kelly) Vigil; in-laws, Floyd and Celina Martinez; brothers-in-law, Jimmy and Chris Martinez. His biggest...
Laura Collett
Nov 14, 2015
LAURA COLLETT, 78, a resident of Santa Fe for the past 12 years passed away of natural causes on Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Halie Delarme, father, Charlie Collett; sisters, Mildred, Violia, Rosetta, Hazelene, Burlene and brother, Arnold. Laura worked as a private nurse for many years before retiring to New Mexico to...
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