Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Rosalia D. "Mamma Rose" Age - 75 - Maestas
Sep 27, 2012
Rosalia D. Maestas “Mamma Rose”, 75, a resident of Chama passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012. She was preceded in death by husband, Eliseo; grandson, Antonio Valdivies; mother, Louisa Duran; father, Rosario Duran; brothers: Miguel, Juanito, Rumaldo and Jose Duran. Rosalia is survived by her sister, Mary Montoya and husband Andy of Blanco, NM; brother, Arturo Duran and wife...
Patricia M. Age - 65 - Ranchitos Gallegos
Sep 27, 2012
Patricia M. Gallegos, 65, a resident of Ranchitos passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Her involvement in her faith was always active. She loved her family very much and was a giving woman with a heart of gold. Music was her passion and inspiration. She could liven up any gathering whether...
Alvaro V. Age - 70 - Albuquerque/ Rio Puerco Madrid
Sep 26, 2012
Alvaro V. Madrid, 70, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, September 26, 2012 in Española. He was born and raised in Youngsville (Rio Puerco) NM, and at an early age entered the Franciscan Seminary where he studied and devoted many years of his life there. The St. Franciscan Seminary was the...
David A. Age - 37 - Chama Redwine
Sep 25, 2012
David A. Redwine, 37, a resident of Chama passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. David was a skilled equipment operator and truck driver who worked all his life with his father as a logger. David had the best personality anyone could have. He enjoyed Riding Harley’s, Hunting, Fishing, and Camping with family and friends to which he always...
Arturo W. Age - 75 - Peñasco Pacheco
Sep 23, 2012
Arturo W. Pacheco, 75, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Arturo was a hard working man. He was a Veteran with the Marine Corps. Arturo also worked for the New Mexico State Penitentiary. He retired after 32 years from Los Alamos National Lab. Mr. Pacheco loved his family dearly. He was fond of his daughter-in-law,...
Benito Age - 90 - Medanales Roybal
Sep 22, 2012
Benito Roybal, 90, a resident of Medanales and currently residing at Sombrillo Nursing Home in Los Alamos passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Benito was born and raised in Medanales, his parents were Abedon Sr. and Tonita Roybal. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Melaquias Roybal Jr., whom was...
Eloy - Age 67 - Española - Lopez
Sep 22, 2012
ELOY C. LOPEZ, 67, a retiree from the New Mexico State Police, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Eloy was preceded in death by his wife, Eva; son, Ivan; parents, Ernesto Lopez and Emily Medina Lopez. He is survived by his daughter, Colleen Lopez (significant other - Randy Gurule); grandson, Izaiah Lopez. Eloy is also survived by his beloved...
Leo M. Age - 99 - Los Lucero's/Vallecitos Jaramillo
Sep 21, 2012
Leo M. Jaramillo, 99, a resident of Los Lucero’s, born and raised in Vallecitos passed away on Friday, September 21, 2012. Mr. Jaramillo worked for the Jackson Saw Mill for many years until retirement after that he continued with the Carson National Forest with The Older American Program. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph “Joe” L. Jaramillo;...
David - Age 66 - Alcalde Garcia
Sep 20, 2012
David Garcia – Age 66 a resident of Alcalde, NM passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012 following injuries sustained in an automobile accident. \r\nDavid was born in Clayton, NM to Joe & Virginia Garcia of Española, NM. He was an Army veteran, a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, beloved friend, and a humble man with a passion for alternative medicine....
Helen Age - 84 - Pojoaque Sanchez
Sep 18, 2012
Helen Sanchez, 84, a resident of Pojoaque went to meet Our Lord on Tuesday, September 18, 2012. She was born in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Louisa Chavez; husband, Teofilo M. Sanchez, a Bataan Death March Survivor; brothers/sisters: Joseph, Bernice, Ben, Fred, Annie, Marcelina and Cecilia. Helen is survived by one...
Norine Brane Age - 94 - Los Alamos Lindblom
Sep 18, 2012
Norine Brane Lindblom, 94, passed away at home in Los Alamos after a brief illness Tuesday September 18th, 2012. Norine was born in Beggs, Oklahoma, February 12, 1918 to Noel Owen Brane and Paola Vick Brane. A few years later they moved to Clayton, New Mexico where she grew up. With her sisters Janice and Marjory, they endured the Dustbowl...
Esther D. Age - 73 - Gallina Chavez
Sep 17, 2012
Esther D. Chavez, 73, a resident of Gallina, NM passed away from a lengthy illness on Monday, September 17, 2012. Esther was a loving wife, mother & grandmother. She worked many years at Bruno’s in Cuba, NM as a cook. She could cook up anything you felt like eating. She was a very, very good cook. Esther was a quiet...
Desiree Age - 45 - Santa Cruz/Truchas Pacheco
Sep 17, 2012
Desiree Pacheco, 45, a resident of Santa Cruz formerly of Truchas passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012. She enjoyed going camping, and taking her son, Nathaniel fishing. She enjoyed spending her free time with her family & friends. Desiree was preceded in death by her mother, Mabel Pacheco; grandmother, Emilia Ortiz; brothers: Ricky, Marvin, Harvey and Elmer Pacheco; nephews:...
Belen age - 84 - Rodarte Sanchez
Sep 13, 2012
Belen Sanchez, 84, a resident of Rodarte, NM passed away from a lengthy illness on Thursday, September 13, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother & grandmother. She loved her family dearly. She passed on many of her recipes to her daughters and granddaughters, of her delicious bread, green chili and her prune pastelitos. Belen had quite a green thumb...
Bernardo Age-94 - El Rancho Lujan
Sep 12, 2012
Bernardo Lujan, 94, a resident of El Rancho passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He served in the United States Army, March 7, 1941 to September 24, 1945, starting in “D” Company -351st infantry and was later attached to the 804th Tank Destroyer Battalion, serving in North Africa, Rome Italy and Po Valley. Bernardo was a proud owner and...
David Age-82 - Cordova Cordova
Sep 10, 2012
David Cordova, 82, a resident of Cordova passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2012. David worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratory for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Belarmino and Frances Cordova; brothers: Leo, Flavio and Tito Nelson Cordova. David is survived by his brother, Porfirio Cordova of Santa Fe; sister, Della Trujillo and...
Alex Christopher 1 Day Old - Chamita Sisneros, IV
Sep 10, 2012
Alex Christopher Sisneros IV, 1 Day Old, a resident of Chamita, NM passed away on Monday, September 10, 2012. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Andrew D. Sisneros of Chamita. He is survived by his father, Alex Michael Sisneros III of Chamita; mother, Robin T. Sisneros of Chamita; sister, Nickole M. Sisneros of Chamita; paternal-grandparents, Alex and Carol...
Angie - Española Morfin-Romero
Sep 10, 2012
Angie Morfin-Romero, a resident of Española, NM went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 10, 2012. Angie was a loving mother and grandmother. Her life revolved around her family and meant the world to her. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. She welcomed the New Year with great enthusiasm by cooking her...
Juanita M. Age-85 - El Rito Alire
Sep 7, 2012
Juanita M. Alire, 85, a resident of El Rito went home to her “Jesus” on Friday, September 7, 2012. Juanita worked at the Rio Arriba Health Centers, in El Rito for many years, Ojo Caliente Schools, La Fonda in Santa Fe and JCNNM, in Los Alamos where she retired from in 1989. Our Mama was an exceptional woman with a...
Tony J. - Age 84 - Lower San Pedro Fresquez
Sep 6, 2012
Tony J. Fresquez, 84, of Lower San Pedro Road passed away at home on September 6, 2012 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents; Melecio and Braulia Ortiz Fresquez of San Pedro. Braulia Ortiz was originally from Chimayo, brother; Melecio Fresquez, sisters; Lugarda Lujan and Gilda Quintana. \r\nToday the world lost an amazing brother,...
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