Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Edna G. - Los Alamos Ludlam
Aug 22, 2012
Edna G. Ludlam – born April 13, 1926 in Taylor Wisconsin, died August 22, 2012 at Los Alamos Medical Center of natural causes. Former wife of deceased Jose Renato Romero de Romero, she bore his children: Mark Romero, Michaeline Williams, Renato Romero; now deceased, and Vincent Romero. She is grandmother to Mark’s children: Ryan Romero and Rochelle Chandler. She is...
Frances L. Age - 77 - Los Ranchos/ Española Johnson
Aug 22, 2012
Frances L. Johnson, 77, a resident of Los Ranchos, NM formerly of Española passed away from a long illness on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Frances along with her husband Norman “Red” Johnson owned and operated Johnson’s “Ok” Tire Store in Española for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Myrtle Lowance; brothers: Jack and Glen...
Louis Christopher Age-53 - Española Lujan
Aug 19, 2012
Louis Christopher Lujan, 53, a resident of Española passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012. Louis was a 1976 Graduate of Española Valley High School and retired from the City of Española as a wastewater plant manager. He was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed by all his family & friends as well as his...
Matthew William Montoya
Aug 18, 2012
Matthew William Montoya passed away peacefully in the arms of his parents Jennifer Romero and Pete Montoya on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Matthew was born at 7:00 a.m. and went to be with the Lord shortly after.\r\nDuring his brief time with us Matthew showed amazing strength, character, and personality. Shortly after being born, he reached for the comfort of his...
Nelle - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Elliott
Aug 18, 2012
NELLE R. ELLIOTT, 89, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Grace Brindley; brother, Garth Brindley and sister, Jean Cox. Nelle was born in Cullman, Alabama. She was unique in that she graduated from Mt. Scholastica, a junior college. Nelle was employed through the Los...
Jose D. - Age 99 - Chama - Gutierrez
Aug 17, 2012
JOSE D. GUTIERREZ, 99, a resident of Chama, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Isidro and Josephine Gutierrez; son, Horacio Jose Gutierrez; granddaughter that was raised as a daughter, Rhonda Renee Gutierrez; granddaughter, Vickie Valdez; brothers, Adrian, Max and Benito Gutierrez and Reynal Velasquez; sisters:...
Benny - Age 55 - Española - Lovato
Aug 16, 2012
BENNY (CATS) LOVATO, 55, a resident of Española, went to be with our Lord peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Benny loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. He retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in...
Bernadette Y. - Age 28 - Espanola, formally o Gonzales
Aug 16, 2012
Bernadette Y. Gonzales, 28, a resident of Española, originally of La Madera was called upon to be with the Lord Thursday, August 16, 2012. Bernadette was preceded in death by her father, Marty Lane; step-father, Ralph Pacheco; grandmother, Jenny Hudson; great-grandmothers, Felomena Jaramillo and Rosa Griego; uncle, Felix Griego and cousin, Audrey Gonzales. Bernadette was an outgoing, fun and very...
David Fernando Age - 59 - Albuquerque/Medanal Chavez
Aug 14, 2012
David Fernando Chavez, 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, currently resided in Medanales passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. David was a loving man who was outgoing, friendly and adventurous. He was an active man who enjoyed being outdoors, loved telling stories but most of all loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his...
Lawrence "Pete" - Peñasco Baca
Aug 13, 2012
Lawrence “Pete” Baca, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Monday, August 13, 2012. He loved the outdoors, his grandchildren and his daughters were his world. He loved his family dearly and was loved much and will be dearly missed. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ida Baca; brother, Henry Baca. Lawrence is survived by his...
Rosendo Filimon - Age 74 - Chimayo Martinez
Aug 11, 2012
Rosendo Filimon Martinez – Age 74 a resident of Chimayo passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2012 with his loving family at his side following a short battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Martinez; father, Emiliano Martinez; mother, Ramoncita Martinez; brothers: Eliseo, Benny, Carmen and Vicente Martinez; sisters: Cordelia Marquez, Ancelma Pacheco and Adelina...
C. Gordon & Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman
Aug 10, 2012
C. Gordon Hoffman passed away on August 10, 2012 at the age of 98.\r\nHe was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Betty Ruth Mitchell Hoffman; his siblings: Golda, Janice, Wendell and David and all twenty of his first cousins. He is survived by his two children: Joe and Roberta; his four grandchildren: Jessica Hoffman, Bettie Jo Hoffman...
Paul - Age 84 - Taos - Borrego
Aug 9, 2012
PAUL J. BORREGO, 84, a resident of Vadito, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2012 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Eliseo and Antonita Borrego; brothers, Luis, Ernest, Alfonso, Frank and Horacio Borrego. Mr. Borrego is survived by his sister, Aurora B. Gurule of Peñasco; brother, Eliseo Borrego, Jr. of Vadito; 13 nephews...
George - Age 77 - Española Martinelli
Aug 9, 2012
George Edgar Martinelli, 77, a resident of Española passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 9, 2012. George was known by his co-workers as Mr. Ed. George was born on May 15, 1935 in Modesto, California to George and Eleanor Martinelli. He is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude (Trudie), his brothers: Lawrence, Wallace, and James, his 3 children: Kathryn Murray-Tran,...
Santiago "Jimmy" N. - Courtesy Anno Rodriguez
Aug 8, 2012
Santiago “Jimmy” N. Rodriguez, age 63, a resident of Norwalk, California and formerly of Santa Fe, passed away on Thursday April 19, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife Lauren Rodriguez, parents Joe and Amalia Rodriguez, nephews Luis F. Garcia, Rigo Martinez and J.P. Martinez. He is survived by his son James M. Rodriguez and wife Elaine.\r\nGrandchildren Alicia...
Crystal Age - 27 - Española Garcia
Aug 8, 2012
Crystal Garcia, 27, a resident of Española passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 8, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Garcia; grandparents: Felix and Erminia Garcia, Bernabe and Fabiola Garcia and Elena Vigil. Crystal is survived by her husband, Percy Espinoza; children: Isaiah and Mariah Espinoza; mother, Linda Vigil and...
James - Age 53 - Española - Viera
Aug 8, 2012
JAMES VIERA, 53, a resident of Española, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sister, Adeline Viera brother, Anthony Calvillo; mother, Esther Viera and father, Martin Viera. James loved soccer and golf and was an amazing cook. He coached soccer at Bernalillo High where he was named coach of...
David Age - 62 - Santa Fe Garcia
Aug 7, 2012
David E. Garcia was unexpectedly called to join the Lord on August 5, 2012. David was born in Mescalero, New Mexico on February 15, 1950 to Fernando and Ola Garcia. He lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico since early childhood. \r\nDavid is preceded in death by both parents, and is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Richard and Esther...
Noberto Alejandro Age - 62 - Rio Chama Garcia
Aug 6, 2012
NOBERTO ALEJANDRO GARCIA, 62, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amarante and Priscillina Garcia; first wife and mother to his daughter, Urbanita Salazar Garcia; father-in-law, Joe M. Trujillo; Godparents, Gregorio and Mela Garcia; uncle, Gregorio Salazar and aunt, Onofre Salazar. Noberto was a wonderful husband, father...
Michael Harold - Age 64 - Española - Salazar
Aug 6, 2012
MICHAEL HAROLD SALAZAR, 64, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Guadalupe Salazar and Teresita Salazar Jaramillo; step-father, Fermin Jaramillo; paternal grandparents, Jose Ramon Salazar and wife Francisquita de Sales Atencio; maternal grandparents who raised him since he was an infant, Filomeno and...
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