Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Manuel Dixon
Jul 31, 2024
Manuel R. Dixon (Richard), age 87, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 31, 2024.
Manuel was preceded in death by his infant daughter Jennifer Dixon, his parents Anita Dixon and Martine Valencia, mother of his children Carmen Sisneros Dixon, sons Gerald and Steve Talamante, grandkids Ricky and Sonya Dixon and great grandson Jaydn...
Yvonne Padilla
Jul 29, 2024
Yvonne L. Padilla, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 29, 2024; was loved tremendously and will be greatly missed.
Her Funeral Ceremony will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 11:00 am at DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. Internment will follow at Loma Vista Cemetery in Alcalde, NM.
The family of...
Nelson Harold DeAguero
Jul 28, 2024
Nelson DeAguero, 75, a resident of Chimayo/Espanola, NM, passed away from a long battle with cancer on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Nelson was preceded in death by his children Jerome DeAguero and Clarissa DeAguero Ramirez; grandchild Angel Ramirez; parents Juan and Rosalia DeAguero; brothers Juan DeAguero, Randy DeAguero, and Carlos DeAguero; and sister Maria DeAguero.
Nelson is...
Geraldine Contreras
Jul 28, 2024
Geraldine Lenora Contreras, age 66, a resident of Abuquerque, NM, and formerly of Ojo Caliente passed away on July 28, 2024.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her parents Stella and Joe Valdez of Ojo Caliente.
Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Marisol Contreras, Crystal Contreras both of Albuquerque NM and Sylvia Contreras of Sacramento CA. Grandchildren, Felicia, Araceli, Joshua Jr. (Bubba),...
Charles Ortiz
Jul 26, 2024
Charles Steven Mathew Ortiz
May 11, 1961- July 27, 2024
The Heavens opened its gates to Charles Ortiz on July 27, 2024.
Charles’ wish was to return home to Nambe, New Mexico, and live his last days at home.
Two days before the intended trip home Charles succumbed to a battle with Cancer.
Virtual chats with his sister Dora and phone calls from family and...
Jose Ramon Vigil
Jul 26, 2024
Jose Ramon Vigil, 100 years old from Chimayo, NM passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024. Jose Ramon was born in Cundiyo, NM on July 23, 1924, to Marcos B. and Floripa Vigil.
Jose Ramon served in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 as a Private, Company “I”, 115th Infantry. He fought in the Battle of Normandy, France in World...
Sefie Martinez
Jul 25, 2024
Sefie Martinez, age 71, a resident of Alcalde, NM, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman Martinez, Sr. and Martha Salazar Martinez; his sister, Lorraine Martinez Sattler; brothers, Patrick and Michael Martinez; maternal grandparents, Seferino and Candelaria Gallegos Salazar; paternal grandparents, Patricio and Elviria Martinez.
He is survived by his siblings,...
Ramoncita Vialpando Raya
Jul 24, 2024
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Ramona Raya (Vialpando), 63, Alamosa, born in Cañones, NM, on April 11, 1961. She passed away on July 24, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. She had a beautiful soul and spirit about her. Her smile brightened the entire world and left an impression on everyone’s heart she met. Ramona brought pure joy to many....
David G Valdez
Jul 23, 2024
David Gregorio Valdez, a resident of Dixon, NM, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
David was born in Dixon, New Mexico on July 21, 1939, to Jose N. Valdez and Floraida Atencio. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School, Dixon Elementary School and Northern New Mexico Normal High School in El Rito, New Mexico. David was active in baseball, basketball, football...
Fedelina Lopez
Jul 22, 2024
Fedelina Lopez, age 92, passed peacefully into the light of God on July 22, 2024, in the presence of her loving children and grandchildren. Fedelina (Faye) was born August 9, 1931, to Marcos and Floripa Vigil of Cundiyo.
Fedelina was preceded in death by her parents, husband Felipe, older and younger brothers both named Ernesto, brother Manuel, niece Tina Lopez and...
Gerardo Marquez Quinones
Jul 22, 2024
GERARDO MARQUEZ QUIÑONES
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gerardo Marquez Quiñones after a brief illness. Gerardo was born on August 9, 1938, in Durango, Durango, Mexico.
Gerardo was predeceased by his parents, Leopoldo and Eloisa Marquez, his siblings, Otilia M. Garcia, Manuela Marquez, Ruben Marquez and Ernesto Marquez; his in-laws Jose Elias Vasquez and Maria Vasquez;...
Diana L Martinez
Jul 21, 2024
Diana L. Martinez, 64, a resident of Truchas, NM, was called home to the Lord on July 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with leukemia. She was born to Susie B. Medina and Frederico P. Medina Sr. on October 26, 1959, in Leadville, CO.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son Ernesto E. Martinez;...
Marjorie Gallegos
Jul 21, 2024
Marjorie A GallegosIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, auntie and friend Marjorie “Margie” A. Gallegos, of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Marjorie went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with health complications.Marjorie is preceded in death by her father, Pete Gallegos Jr. Her...
Mary Elizabeth "Lisa" St. Martin
Jul 21, 2024
Lisa St. Martin, born Mary Elizabeth Ortiz, on May 8, 1957, was a lifelong resident of Alcalde, NM.
Lisa worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory for 15 years. Though she never became a fan of the commute, she enjoyed the company of those she worked with. Upon her departure from LANL, she focused on her children and family. Lisa was a...
Tatyana Kurennaya
Jul 19, 2024
Tatyana Mikhailovna Kurennaya (née Fedorova), 71, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Tatyana was born on May 13, 1953, in Kalinin (Tver’), Russia, to Mikhail and Evgeniya Fedorov. She also lived with her grandmother, Anna Nikishina, in Serpukhov, during her school years. Tatyana received her master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Moscow Energy Institute...
Ismael Ernesto Lujan
Jul 19, 2024
Ismael Ernesto Lujan de Nambe, NM, surrounded by family, passed peacefully at his home on July 19, 2024.
Ernesto was preceded in death by parents Celedon y Nestora; parents-in-law Petronilo and Juanita Romero; siblings Ramos, Oliva, Gustavo, Josefa, Nestor, Feliciano, Matilde, and Speaker of the New Mexico House Ben Luján; special nephew Robert Lujan, many close-knit nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws.
He is...
Theodore Gilbert Roybal
Jul 18, 2024
Ted Roybal, a resident of San Pedro, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the age of 96, surrounded by his wife and family.
Ted was a humble, well-liked man who didn’t hold grudges, and for whom family was most important. He was generous, and a good dancer. He was a good-natured man with a mischievous...
Steven Maestas
Jul 18, 2024
Steven Maestas, 57, our brother, uncle, and husband passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 8:43 pm. surrounded by his loved ones. He had a laugh and a smile that will be missed by everyone who knew him. He met Derrick while he was working in Dallas, Texas, and have been together for 26 years.
Steven was preceded in death by...
Ernestina Sanchez
Jul 17, 2024
Ernestina (Ernie) Sanchez, 84, resident of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her immediate family on July 17, 2024.
Ernie was born to the late Tomas and Rafelita Garcia on August 13, 1939, in Canjilon, NM. Ernie was a tough hardworking woman. She entered the workforce as a key punch operator for Levi Strauss in California. Ernie also worked...
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