Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Max A. (Tito) - Thornton, Colorado - Courtesy Martinez
Dec 9, 2014
MAX A. (TITO) MARTINEZNOVEMBER 13, 1937 - DECEMBER 9, 2014Max A. (Tito) Martinez passed away December 9, 2014 in Thornton, Colorado after a lengthy illness. He was predeceased by his parents Maximinio and Sophia Martinezof El Guique. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Inez Martinez, and five childrenStephanie Martinez-Stephan (John), Damian Martinez, Maxine Gerbino (Vincent), MarkMartinez and...
Robert - Age 55 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Frenier
Dec 6, 2014
ROBERT C. FRENIER, 55, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 following an illness. Mr. Frenier is survived by his mother, Pasqualita Frenier of Santa Clara Pueblo; sisters, Linda Lovato and Dinah Rosetta and spouse; 4 nieces; 1 nephew and numerous other relatives from Santa Clara Pueblo and Sisseton South Dakota. A rosary will...
Danny "Guero" Paul - age 28 - Chima Martinez
Dec 6, 2014
Danny “Guero” Paul Martinez, 28, a resident of Chimayo and currently of Guachupangue, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 6, 2014. Guero was preceded in death by his grandmother, Flora Matinez; aunt, Debbi Padilla, uncle, Louie Padilla; niece, Jacyanna Gallegos. Guero is survived by his parents, Brenda Gallegos and husband Eli, and Danny Martinez; children, Acelynn and Kingston; mother of...
Alan (Chops) Dale - 57- Santa Clara Tafoya
Dec 5, 2014
Alan (Chops) Dale Tafoya, 57, a resident of Santa Clara, passed away following his battle with cancer on Friday, December 5, 2014. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Tafoya; grandmother, Lucaria Tafoya; grandpa, Jose Reyes Tafoya; plus close aunts and uncles. Alan was a firefighter by trade in Santa Clara Pueblo, known to his community members as...
Luis - Age 94 - Fairview Trujillo
Dec 5, 2014
LUIS TRUJILLO, a World War II Veteran, was born December 22, 1919 and passed on Friday, December 5, 2014 surrounded by his family. A man of great integrity, he was an exemplary model to his children. He taught them the most important values to live a rich life: Compassion, Empathy, Love and Respect. His ability to make everyone smile and...
Jeff - Age 82 - White Rock - Torrez
Dec 3, 2014
Jeff H. Torrez, 82, a resident of White Rock, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 following complications of a heart attack. Jeff was born on November 20, 1932 in McNary Arizona to Selverio Torrez and Rafalita Hill. In 1950 he joined the US Navy and served aboard the USS IOWA during the Korean Conflict. He remained in the US...
Rosendo - age 69 - Hernandez - Courtesy... Padilla
Dec 3, 2014
Rosendo Padilla, 69, a resident of Hernandez, passed away unexpectedly surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leanardo and Juanita Padilla; in-laws, Benancio and Lugarda Martinez; sister-in-law, Toni and husband Joe Trujillo; son, Robert Padilla Sr.; granddaughter, Robyn Padilla. Rosendo enjoyed fishing and camping, his favorite place was Hopewell. He...
Diane - El Rancho Jaramillo
Dec 2, 2014
Diane Jaramillo, a resident of El Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Lu G. Romero; sister, Barbara Romero Patterson; nephew, Edward Alderete; her puppy, Asha. Diane’s passion was being Dr. Di and making people smile. She is survived by her “Neg”; sisters, Patricia DeSarro, Susan Romero-Hernendez, brother, Paul...
Annabelle - age 84 - Los Alamos Honnell
Dec 1, 2014
Annabelle Honnell, 84, beloved wife and mother and a forty six-year resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014. She was born December 26, 1929 in Huntington, W.V. where she attended St. Joseph High School and graduated from Marshall College. In the course of her career, she worked for the Army Corps of Engineers, General Electric, where...
Jimmie - Age 62 - Bandelier Brothers
Nov 30, 2014
JIMMIE ALLEN BROTHERS, 62, a resident of Bandelier National Monument in Los Alamos, passed away peacefully at home following a brief illness on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeeRoy and Mary Dorothy Skelton-Brothers and sisters, Mary Schroder and Debbie Brothers. When he was in the military, he worked on the Persian Missle and...
Leona - Age 73 - Chimayo - Tiede
Nov 29, 2014
Leona Medina Tiede, 73, a resident of Chimayo, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 29, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Medina and Julia Roybal Medina; in-laws, Lawrence Tiede and Virginia Stobing Tiede; three brothers, Emilio, Michael, and Leonard Medina; brother-in-law, David Dominguez; niece, Carol Trujillo Gomez. Leona was born in...
Maria Emma - age 67 - Canjilon/La Puebla Martinez-King
Nov 29, 2014
MARIA EMMA MARTINEZ-KING, 67, born in Canjilon and a longtime resident of La Puebla, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her son Ben’s home in La Puebla surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Abenicio Martinez and Gertrudes Montaño-Martinez; daughter, Carla Marie War and the father of her children, Jose H. War and...
Elizabeth "Liz Lisa" age 37 - Santa Quintana
Nov 29, 2014
Elizabeth “Liz Lisa Quintana, 37, a resident of Santa Cruz passed away as the result of an automobile accident on Saturday, November 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by her father, Heremenjildo Quintana; paternal grandmother, Maria Reyes, paternal grandfather, Francisco Quintana, maternal grandparents, Ramon Leyba and Dorothy Montoya. Liz was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and cousin. Her passion...
Amarante - Age 71 - Chimayo - Trujillo
Nov 27, 2014
AMARANTE J. TRUJILLO, 71, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Amarante Trujillo, Sr.; daughter, Tracy Trujillo; brothers and sisters, Bonafacio Trujillo, Sr., Tommie Martinez, Henry Trujillo, Sr. and infant sister, Rita Tomasita Trujillo; nephew, Gilbert Trujillo, Jr.; mother-in-law, Genoveva Garcia; brothers-in-law, Ruben Garcia and Modesto Johnny Garcia....
Judith "Jude" - Age 64 - Nambe Pueb Lujan
Nov 26, 2014
JUDITH M. LUJAN “JUDE”, 64, a resident of Nambe Pueblo, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Celedon R. and Rose V. Lujan; in-laws, Senovio Lujan and Gloria G. Kniffin; brother, Joe A. Lujan; sisters, Della Rowin and Brenda Wehry and brother-in-law, Richard Rettig. Judy brought joy and...
Anita V.- age 52 - Lower San Pedro Bustos
Nov 24, 2014
Anita V. Bustos, 52, a resident of Lower San Pedro, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tito and Amalia DeVargas. Anita is survived by her husband, Johnny G. Bustos; son, Juan Bustos and Esparanza Martinez; their son, Juan Cruzito Bustos; daughter, Celinda Bustos; and her children Erilyn, Audreena, and Allie Martinez;...
Viola - age 91 -Taos Romero
Nov 22, 2014
Viola Romero, 91, a resident of Taos, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Henry Romero; parents, Tranquilino and Juanita Vigil; granddaughter, Patricia Romero, grandson, Angelo Quintana; sisters, Isabel Abeyta, Lucia Vigil, Tessie Gordon, and Duane Velasquez; and a niece raised by her parents Frances...
Arnold - Age 72 - Chamita - Sanchez
Nov 22, 2014
Arnold Sanchez, 72, a resident of Chamita, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 22, 2014 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Silviano and Jesusita Sanchez; grandson, Joshua Sanchez; brother, Michael Sanchez; sisters, Susie Sanchez, Angie Martinez and Andreita Panas. Arnold liked the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting in his younger...
Alicia Jocelynne - age 28 - EspaƱola Rios Jaramillo
Nov 21, 2014
Alicia Jocelynne Rios Jaramillo, 28, went home to be with the Lord, on Friday, November 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Bobby H. Garcia; uncle, Danny Rios; niece, Jazelle Rios. Alicia’s passions were her son Jessiah and her family, she loved the outdoors, cliff diving, hiking and the lakes of northern New Mexico. She loved family...
Reshawn S. - age 17 - Chamita Hernandez Monia
Nov 18, 2014
Reshawn S. Hernandez Monia, 17, a resident of Chamita, born January 6, 1997 passed away of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Reshawn was preceded in death by his father, Isaac C. Hernandez; paternal grandfather, Fernando Hernandez Sr., maternal grandfather, Nelson Monia; uncles, Raymond and Tommy Martinez; cousin, Juan Martinez. Reshawn enjoyed rapping, skate boarding,...
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