Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Joseph S. - age 60 - Alcalde Martinez
Jun 12, 2014
JOSEPH S. MARTINEZ, SR. 60, a resident of Alcalde, went home to be with his maker on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Filiberto D. and Benarda Martinez; sisters, Margie and Patsy; brothers, Filiberto Jr, Richard, John and Raymond Martinez and nephew, Ricky Martinez. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Marie Martinez; children,...
Juan A. - Age 80 - El Guique Archuleta
Jun 12, 2014
Juan A. Archuleta, 80, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosina; his parents, Ambrosio and Donelia Archuleta; infant daughter, Lourdes Archuleta; brothers, Luis, Sambran, Jose Eligo, Freddy, and Ambrosio, sister, Fabiola Quintana; mother and father-in laws, Antonio E. and Margarita M....
Michael L. "Hava" - Age 64 - Dixon Griego
Jun 11, 2014
Last night a heavy and broken heart was gained, with the passing of our beloved Michael L. Griego “Hava” or “Havalin”, age of 63, a resident of Dixon/Apodaca, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, with loving arms wrapped around him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Andres and Cipricia Griego; brother, Anthony Leroy Griego; sister, Virginia M. Ginny...
Severiana - Age 96 - CaƱones - Salazar
Jun 11, 2014
\r\nSeveriana Salazar 96, residenta de Cañones, paso a mejor vida el miercoles, 11 de junio en su hogar. Severiana fue precedida en muerte por su esposo, Jacobo Salazar, sus padres, Vidal y Delfinia Velasquez, sus 6 hermanos y sus 6 hermanas. Severiana era la unica sobreviviente de la familia Velasquez. Tambien fue precedida en muerte por sus hijas, Aggie Garcia...
Vicki Jo - age 63 - Los Alamos Biggs
Jun 11, 2014
\r\nVicki Jo Biggs, 63, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and May Belle Harman. She was a resident of Los Alamos for 26 years. She was a dedicated special education teacher for 32 years and was a member of the White Rock...
Jose Herminio - Age 92 - El Guique - Casados
Jun 9, 2014
JOSE HERMINIO CASADOS, 92, a resident of El Guique, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Adela Casados; father, Simon Casados; son, Leroy Casados; grandchildren, Keith Alarid, Robert Montoya, and Andrew Casados. Herminio was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was passionate about his land and working on the farm....
Octaviano - Age 84 - Vadito - Valdez
Jun 9, 2014
Octaviano “Mi Lindo” J. Valdez, 84, a resident of Vadito, NM passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014. Mr. Valdez was preceded in death by his parents, Juan de Jesus and Fedelina Valdez; daughter, Carmen Valdez, son Billy Martin Valdez, step-daughters, Rosalie Cordova, Josephine Galloway; grandson, Adrian Romero; brother, Benedicto Valdez, sisters, Orcelia Martinez and Estephanita Martinez; sister-in-law, Corina Valdez,...
Tamara Lynn "Venomosa" - age 40 - R Duran
Jun 8, 2014
Tamara Lynn “Venomosa” Duran, 40, a resident of Rio Ojo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 8, 2014. She is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Blaine Maestas. Tamara loved to draw and was talented at singing. Tammy enjoyed making new friends and visiting with friends and family. She loved being outdoors, and was a very kind person that...
Victor Joseph - age 16 - El Rito Villalpando
Jun 8, 2014
VICTOR JOSEPH VILLALPANDO, 16, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Donna Villalpando; adoptive grandparents, Myron and Cecil Shure and Charles and Jane Shoemaker; maternal great-grandfather, Louis Martinez. Victor was a talented dancer and gymnast who touched the hearts of many in the valley through his...
Antonio - Age 47 - El Rito - Manzanares
Jun 7, 2014
ANTONIO ANDRES MANZANARES, 47, a resident of El Rito, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. He was born on February 23, 1967 in Antonito, CO and was baptized in the oldest church of Colorado. He was born to the late Gavino and Maria Gallegos Manzanares. Mr. Manzanares is survived by his companion, Rosenda Manzanares; brothers, Sammy Sisneros, Leonard Manzanares,...
Marcos - age 37 - Santa Fe Wheeler
Jun 7, 2014
\r\nMarcos Wheeler, 37, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014, with his family by his side. Marcos was known as a loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Anyone that knew him, knew that he had a big heart. He is survived by his mother, Joyce (Ray Baros); daughters, Mariah and Trinity, son, Isaiah, his siblings he grew up with,...
Evan - Age 22 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 7, 2014
Evan Jay “Smiley” Martinez, 22, a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Evan was preceded in death by his mother, Missie Martinez; brother, Jaren Martinez; grandfather, Orlando Martinez; great-grandparents, Anthonio and Gregoria Martinez, Blas and Rosina Martinez and Estevan and Amelia Gallegos; aunts and uncles, Elsie Archuleta, Josefina Lopez, Alfonzo Gallegos and George Lopez; close cousins,...
Erika - Age 24 - El Llano - Valdez
Jun 4, 2014
ERIKA ANGELITA VALDEZ, 24, a resident of El Llano, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at home. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Julia Atilano and grandfather, Felipe Valdez. Erika was a very loving, happy and respectful person to her family. She was the sparkle in everyone’s life she touched. She will forever live in our hearts...
Melody - Age 58 - Medanales Hartzler
Jun 3, 2014
MELODY HARTZLER, 58, a resident of Medanales, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Maxine Beebe. Melody loved photography, she liked taking pictures of hummingbirds, sunsets and sunrises and would paint her own landscapes. She enjoyed gardening everything from trees, plants and even little shamrocks. She had a great...
Isabel E. - age 67 - Penasco Garcia
Jun 2, 2014
Isabel E. Garcia, 67, a resident of Penasco, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, June 2, 2014. Isabel was preceded in death by her parents, Rosinaldo and Mercedes Romero; sisters, Perfie Vigil, Flori Rodriguez; in-laws, Leopoldo and Sofiria Garcia. Isabel was a loving compassionate person who loved her family unconditionally. Her favorite...
Christine Eveline - age 67 - Los Alamos Jolly
Jun 2, 2014
Christine Eveline Jolly, 67, resident of Los Alamos, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 2, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Helmut and Marta Auerbach; sister, Petra Hall; daughter, Angela Polston, grandson William Klebesadel, Jr., and great-grandson, Justus Baca. Christine was born in Watenstedt-Salzgitter, Germany and has resided in Los Alamos since 1970. After...
Daniel - Age 67 - Dixon - Courtesy Announceme Pineda
Jun 2, 2014
Daniel (Danny) Pineda, age 67, a resident of Dixon, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abel and Stella Pineda; brother, Louie Pineda. Danny is survived by his daughters, Nancy Valdez of Albuquerque and Sherry Cahoon and husband Aaron of Pennsylvania; sons, David Herrera of Pennsylvania and Daniel Herrera and wife Theresa...
Natividad Eloy - Age 80 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 1, 2014
NATIVIDAD ELOY MARTINEZ, 80, a resident of Chimayo, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolina Arroyos Drysdale; mother-in-law, Berna Arroyos; brother-in-law, Andrew Arroyos; parents, Moises and Antonia Martinez and brother, Johnny Ortega. Natividad loved fishing, hunting, playing cards, camping and going to the casino. He worked and lived in Colorado,...
Rose N. - age 76 - Chimayo Martinez
Jun 1, 2014
Rose N. Martinez, 76, a resident of Chimayo, passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Honorata Mondragon; husband, Ross Martinez; son, Ricky Martinez; grandson, Gabriel Duran; sisters, Aurora Mondragon and Loretta Montoya; Brothers-in-laws, Carmen Martinez, Eliseo Martinez, Vicente Martinez, and Benny Martinez, sister-in-law, Cordelia Marquez, Anselma...
Stokley Ward - age 82 - Los Alamos Richey
Jun 1, 2014
Stokley Ward Richey, 82, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born on October 18, 1931 in Hico, Texas to the late Cicero Bascum and Clarice Irene Richey. Ward was married to his dear wife Winnie for over 56 years. Ward and Winnie moved from Houston, Texas to...
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