Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Rick Age - 42 - PeƱasco Dominguez
May 14, 2013
Rick Dominguez, 42, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2103. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Pilar Dominguez; grandfather, Andronico Roybal; cousins: Emery Lujan, Eileen Gonzales and Andronica Gonzales. Rick was a Veteran of the United States Army National Guard. Rick had a passion for fishing, hunting and motorcycle riding. He was a devoted...
Richard - Age 50 - Ohkay Owingeh - Sanchez, Jr.
May 13, 2013
RICHARD SANCHEZ, JR. “BOOM BOOM”, 50, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away to be with our Lord in Monday, May 13, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Sanchez and grandmother, Esther Martinez. Richard was a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his parents, Richard and Marie Sanchez;...
Christian R. - Age 24 - PeƱasco Gurule -
May 13, 2013
Christian R. Gurulé, 24, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his cousin, Katie Faith Martinez; aunt, Elaine Elizabeth Gurulé. Christian was a very intelligent individual, graduated on May 11, from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy. He was a proud member in the PI...
Gail Age - 47 - PeƱasco Rodriguez
May 12, 2013
Gail Rodriguez, 47, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Services will take place at a later date. The family of Gail Rodriguez have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.
Marylee B. Age - 91 - Los Alamos Lehman
May 12, 2013
Marylee B. Lehman, 91, a resident of Los Alamos since 1947 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Lehman Sr.; son, Charles A. Lehman Jr.; brother, Seth Baldwin. Marylee was such a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sewing, and was a very good seamstress. Marylee would make...
Christopher James Age - 39 - Ranchitos Tapia
May 11, 2013
Christopher James Tapia, 39, a resident of Ranchitos passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Tapia; paternal grandmother, Ignacita Talachy; uncles: Ross Maestas, Ricky Tapia, Joseph Tapia, Eppie Tapia Sr., and Harold Talachy. Christopher is survived by his son, Christopher Tapia Jr.; daughter, Tiffani Tapia (Daniel); grandson, Vernon; mother, Evelyn Tapia-Barnhart;...
Barbara - Age 86 - Los Alamos - Nutter
May 11, 2013
BARBARA A. NUTTER, 86, a resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Blanche Adee; sisters, JoAnne Sterling, Marilyn McDaniel and brothers, Lawrence and Victor Adee. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was very active in her community. She was a scout...
Vidal "Manzy" Age - 78 - EspaƱola Valdez
May 11, 2013
Vidal “Manzy” Valdez, 78, a resident of Española passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Valdez; daughter, Rochelle Valdez; parents, Merijildo and Emilia Valdez; brother, Pedro Valdez; sister, Avenielde Lopez; sister-in-law, Connie Valdez; special son, Ernie Fernandez; brothers-in-law: Raymond Martinez, Gus Martinez and Jose Lopez; in-laws, Emiliano and Elisia Fernandez....
Manuelita G. Age - 97 - Chama Sanchez
May 10, 2013
Manuelita G. Sanchez, 97, a resident of Chama passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Sanchez; parents, Jesus and Francisquita Gonzales; brothers: Juan Gonzales and wife Rosana, Florian Gonzales and wife Consuleo; sisters: Refugio Madrid and husband Jose, Delfinia Foster. Manuelita is survived...
Frederick J. - Age 89 - Los Alamos Edeskuty, Sr.
May 10, 2013
FREDERICK J. EDESKUTY, SR., 89, a resident of Los Alamos for 63 years, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Alcestis von Edeskuty; brothers, Joseph von Edeskuty and Jack Edeskuty and parents-in-law, Alfred and Adelia Bergren. Fred was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was extremely proud of his...
Casiano B. Age - 63 - EspaƱola Baca
May 10, 2013
Casiano B. Baca, 63, a resident of Española passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 with his daughter and family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benancio and Margarita Baca; sisters: Bennie Zapata, Ruby Atencio and Susie Baca; brothers: Juan and Raymond Baca; nephews: Paul and Jose Baca; maternal grandparents, Antonio and Tomasita Atencio; paternal...
Moses - Los Alamos - Attrep, Jr.
May 8, 2013
MOSES ATTREP, JR., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and scientist died in Los Alamos, NM on Wednesday, May 8, 2013.\r\nBorn the youngest of seven children on January 2, 1939, in Alexandra, La., Moses grew up in Alexandria and went on to attend Louisiana College in Pineville, La. He continued on to graduate school in Arkansas, obtaining a Ph.D. in radiochemistry from...
Rosarito "Rose" Age - 99 Fresquez Trujillo
May 7, 2013
Rosarito “Rose” Fresquez Trujillo, 99, born April 3, 1914 in Penasco, NM to Policarpio and Juanita Ortega Fresquez. She passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 after a sudden downturn in her condition while visiting from Midvale, Utah where she lived for 58 years. Rose was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel G. Trujillo; sons: Arnold, David and Roy;...
Brenda L. Age - 47 - EspaƱola Martinez
May 6, 2013
Brenda L. Martinez, 47, a resident of Española passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margarita Elena Ortega; brothers: Martin, Raymond and Beltran Ortega; father-in-law, Reganaldo Lalo Martinez; brother-in-law, Anthony Sammy Martinez. Brenda was highly active in the Medical field learning new areas of the healthcare profession. She...
Joyce Natalie - Age 43 - EspaƱola/Chimayo - Fresquez
May 5, 2013
JOYCE NATALIE FRESQUEZ, 43 a resident from Española/Chimayo, passed away in Albuquerque on Sunday, May 5, 2013 surrounded by her loving family following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother, Annabelle Miera; grandmother, Lugarda Miera; grandfather, Juan Miera; baptismal God-parents, Jose and Magdalena Montoya; uncle, Steve Miera; aunt, Berlinda Martinez; cousin, Vernon Martinez; brother-in-law, Rudy Arzola...
Kelly - Age 51 - EspaƱola - Loy
May 5, 2013
Kelly Louise Loy, Born April 1, 1962 in Allentown PA, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She is survived by her husband, Todd Rodencal; children, Melinda Loy and fiancé Frankie Dixon, Matthew Loy and Michael Loy and wife Franca; grandchildren, Jaliyah, Connor, Gabriella, Joshua, Dominic, Franchesca, and Sean; mother, Shirley Grace; father, Robert W. Grace; brother Robert B. Grace...
Billie - Los Alamos - Crabb
May 3, 2013
BILLIE CRABB, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 3, 2013. Billie had been a resident of Los Alamos for 66 years. She moved from Mineral Wells, Texas to Los Alamos to be with her father who at the time was working building the city. She met her husband Billy Crabb and they were married in June of...
Andrew Age - 84 - Los Alamos Kossar
Apr 29, 2013
Andrew Kossar, 84, a resident of Los Alamos passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max Kossar and Pearl Dennis of Shenandoah, PA. Andy served his country as a Korean War Veteran and was honorably discharged from both Air Force and U.S. Army. He was a member of the American Legion and...
Frances D. Age - 72 - Ranchitos Sandoval
Apr 28, 2013
Frances D. Sandoval, 72, a resident of Ranchitos passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness on Sunday the 28th of April. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Soto Dominguez and Magdalena P. Dominguez; paternal grandparents, Jose Dominguez Sr. and Francisca Soto Dominguez; maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Pacheco; husband, Damian Sandoval;...
Patsy C. "Patsy" Age - 65 - EspaƱo War
Apr 27, 2013
Patricia C. “Patsy” War, 65, a resident of Española passed away from a lengthy illness on Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donicio and Geneva Montoya; brother, Danny Montoya; sister, Diane Montoya; nephew, Jalen Bustos. Patsy was a loving wife, sister and aunt with a big heart of gold. She was surrounded by many...
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