Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Viola Maestas
Jun 13, 2015
Viola T. Maestas, a resident of Española left this world to be with our Lord on Saturday June 13, 2015, she was surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Maestas; Parents Lucia and Edwardo Trujillo; Sister Selina Ulibarii, brother, Florentino Trujillo; and grandson Richard “Ricky” Martinez. Viola was born to Lucia and Edwardo Trujillo...
Ruben Beavers Jr.
Jun 12, 2015
Ruben Beavers Jr., age 81, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Ruben was born on March 10, 1934 in Jerusalem, Arkansas. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Florence Beavers; and 10 brothers and sisters. Ruben was a member of the Pipefitters UA local 412 for 55 years. Ruben enjoyed hunting, fishing,...
Antonio Romero
Jun 12, 2015
Antonio I. Romero (Tony), age 66, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, in Aurora, Colorado after a short illness surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his longtime partner Katherine (Annette) Gonzales; parents, Florencio and Mary L. Romero; stepmother, Mary A. Romero; grandparents, Catalino and Antonia Lopez; brother in law, Danny Landin; nephews, Gabriel Jaramillo and Isaiah...
Lucille Ricksecker
Jun 10, 2015
Lucille A. Ricksecker, 91, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Ricksecker; sons, Gregory, Robin and Andrew Ricksecker. Lucille is survived by her sons, Steve Ricksecker and wife Lynn, David Ricksecker and Richard Ricksecker, daughters, Marilyn Traynor and husband John, Rita Jaglowski and husband Jag, Margaret...
Nona Coen
Jun 9, 2015
Nona Fay Coen, a born May 6, 1929 passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at the age of 86. Nona Coen was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Ivan Coen; mother, Eula and her father Thomas Warnell Batts. A resident of Santo Nino, NM. She is survived by her son, Dennis Lee Coen and his wife Remedios...
Floraida Vigil
Jun 9, 2015
FLORAIDA P. VIGIL, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was born in Bingham Canyon, Utah, to Abegais Vasquez and Ruben Pacheco on Christmas day, 1927. She lived in Chimayo for most of her life. She was strong in her faith and dedicated to her God and her church. She loved to...
Petrita Valdez
Jun 9, 2015
Petrita B. Valdez, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Nambé surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rogelio Valdez; her parents, Fidencio and Juanita Baca; daughters, Mary Lou (Irvin "Buzz") Stout, Juanita Valdez, and her brother, Patricio Baca. She is survived by her sons Nazario (Consuelo) Manuel (Judy) Lipio...
Daniel Padilla
Jun 8, 2015
Daniel Pete Padilla, age 54, a resident of El Llano, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was born on May 19, 1961. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Gilberto Padilla; paternal grandparents, Donaciano and Emma Padilla; maternal grandparents, Estanislado and Octavianita L. Naranjo; special cousins, Chris Archuleta and Tony Salazar; aunt,...
Filiberto Dominguez Jr.
Jun 8, 2015
Filiberto D. Dominguez Jr., 61, a life-long resident of Truchas, joined the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents who raised him Dionicio and Bonifacia Dominguez; uncles, Estevan, Pete and Jose, aunts, Consuelo, Bertha and Petronila; father and mother-in-law, Adonaiso and Clorinda Martinez; brother-in-law, William Corr. Mr. Dominguez...
Floraida Romero
Jun 5, 2015
FLORAIDA ROMERO, 95, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donaciano and Eulalia Romero; 2 brothers; 1 sister; 2 half-sisters; 2 sons, Uvaldo and Donaciano Romero; 1 granddaughter; 1 grandson and 1 great-grandson. Floraida was a very loving wife “muy buena esposa”, mother and...
Tony Martinez
Jun 4, 2015
TONY D. MARTINEZ, 93, a resident of Chama, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Martinez of 71 years; son, Robert Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughters, Toni and husband Henry Gallegos of Chama, Genevieve and husband Gene Holloway of Corinth, TX,...
Saul Haros-Garcia
Jun 4, 2015
SAUL HAROS-GARCIA, 48, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Esperanza Haros-Garcia. Mr. Haros-Garcia is survived by his sisters, Rose Melendez and husband Reyes, Juana Posada and husband Martin and Maria Zuñiga and husband Bruno; brother, Martin Haros; son, Antonio Haros-Morales; 3 grandchildren; niece, Adriana Melendez;...
Donelia Martinez
Jun 1, 2015
DONELIA “DONNA” MARTINEZ, a resident of Alcalde, originally from Chamita, entered Heavens gates on Monday, June 1, 2015. Donna was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Senon Martinez; parents, Jose Serbando and Tonita Garcia; daughters, Eloisa Martinez, and Bettie K. Cordova; father and mother-in-law, Miguel and Berina Martinez; brothers, Guadalupe and Eloy Garcia; brother-in-law, Canuto Pacheco. A...
John Lovato
May 31, 2015
JOHN JOSEPH LOVATO (AKA J.J.), 25, a resident of Hernandez passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 31, 2015. J.J. was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lorenzo Humphrey Aragon; paternal grandparents, Joe and Beatrice Lovato; uncle, Frankie Aragon and cousin, Benny Lovato. J.J. is survived by a son, Jonathon Tafoya; parents, Joseph Lovato and Elizabeth Aragon of Hernandez; grandmother,...
George Martinez
May 31, 2015
GEORGE MARTINEZ, 90, a resident of Velarde, went home to the Lord Sunday, May 31, 2015 following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abelino and Amalia Martinez; brothers, Emilio, Victor and Ricardo Martinez; mother of his daughters, Olivia Martin; great-grandson, Joey Mondragon; niece, Maria Martinez; son-in-law, Howard Martinez and aunt,...
Olevio Trujillo
May 30, 2015
OLEVIO TRUJILLO, 68, a resident of Cordova, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Saiz and Ermelinda Trujillo; daughter, Karen Trujillo; sons, Gary and Leonard Trujillo and mother in law, Barbra Trujillo. He worked in Los Alamos as a custodian/laborer for over 20 years. He drove the bus...
Arnold Lucero
May 30, 2015
Arnold Maximilano Lucero, 97, a resident of Velarde, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Lucero; granddaughter, Isabela Lucero; parents, Ciprano and Guadalpita Lucero; brothers, Ciprano, Joe, Abad and Osmundo; sisters, Flora Lucy and Aurola. Arnold was employed with the Española School district for over 30 years...
Eric Martinez
May 29, 2015
Eric “Stix” Martinez, 44, a resident of Chimayo passed away suddenly on Friday, May 29, 2015. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Lynn Martinez; maternal grandfather, Homer Glass; paternal grandfather, Fernando Martinez; uncles, Donald Martinez, Kenny Martinez, Jerry Glass, Eluid Martinez; cousin, Sharon Moya and Chris Glass. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Caroline Martinez...
Julian Montoya
May 29, 2015
JULIAN J. “SHORTY” MONTOYA, 30, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Vigil; maternal grandparents, Pablo and Rosario Vigil; paternal grandparents, Julian and Josie Montoya and close cousin, Linda DeAguero. Julian lived his life with lots of love and happiness. He loved his family dearly and...
Barbrella Wells
May 28, 2015
BARBRELLA WELLS, 46, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She was born on November 6, 1968 in Albuquerque. Barbrella graduated from Olympus High School in Salt Lake City UT in 1986. She went on to study nursing at the University of Utah. She worked for many years at America On-Line in Albuquerque. Barbrella is survived...
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