Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Veronica Arroyos de Lujan
Dec 29, 2023
Veronica (Ronnie) Arroyos de Lujan age 73 passed away on December 29, 2023 in Albuquerque. She was a longtime resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Española, New Mexico. She was the firstborn of 6 siblings. She was a loving daughter, sister, Nana, auntie, cousin and friend.
Veronica was an accomplished businesswoman and wonderful homemaker. She was an incredible cook...
Edward Mose
Dec 29, 2023
Edward "Ed" Elwood Mose, SR 82, of Medanales, New Mexico, passed away surrounded with love on December 29, 2023. He was born on February 14, 1941 in Hagerstown, Maryland, to Naomi and Lester Mose, Jr. Ed proudly served in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. Ed has been married to the love of his life, Antonia Dolores...
Nicolas Rogelio Naranjo
Dec 28, 2023
Nicolas Rogelio Naranjo passed away on Thursday, December 28th, 2023. He was surrounded by loved ones and prayer as he was called Home suddenly and unexpectedly.
He is preceded in death by his son, Stephen Naranjo; his parents: Nicolas and Syria Naranjo; his brothers: Sam and Leroy Naranjo; his parents-in-law: Onofre and Margaret Gallegos; his brothers-in-law: Onofre Gallegos, Robert Gallegos, Mark...
Patricio Ernesto Archuleta
Dec 27, 2023
PATRICIO ERNESTO ARCHULETA, 78, a lifelong resident of Embudo, New Mexico, went with our Lord on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Patricio is preceded in death by an unborn child; son Mario Archuleta; parents Amado and Domitila Archuleta; sister Amadita “Amy” Sanchez; and brother Rudy Archuleta.
Patricio is survived by his children; Barbara Chaves (Walter), Sandra Bustos (Manuel), Pat Gene Archuleta...
Agatha Trujillo
Dec 26, 2023
Agueda I. Trujillo, (Aggie), age 91, beloved wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and lifelong Espanola resident, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 26th, 2023. She spent her last Christmas surrounded by her family. She is now reunited with her forever love and traveling partner, Anselmo and their grandson Marcos.
Aggie epitomized strength and drive, everything she did she did to the fullest....
John Alex Salazar
Dec 26, 2023
John Alex Salazar Sr., age 73, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe I. Sr. and Ramoncita Salazar; parents-in-law, Joseph and Elisaida Romero; twin sister Carolina Salazar; granddaughter, Aspen Salazar; brothers Napoleon Salazar (Helen), Leroy Salazar and Dennis Salazar;...
Laura Snyder
Dec 25, 2023
Laura Ann Snyder, (93), passed away peacefully on December 25, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Espanola, New Mexico.
Laura was born on in Chillicothe, Ohio on February 23, 1930, the daughter of Robert A. Hutton and Elizabeth C. (Strathman) Hutton. She spent her early childhood years in Ohio and completed her education in Oakland County, Michigan. She graduated from...
Linda B. Barela
Dec 24, 2023
Linda B. Barela, 60, of Chimayo, NM and formerly of Truchas, NM, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023. Linda was born on June 2, 1963, and lived her entire life with cerebral palsy confined to a wheelchair. What made Linda special was despite her disability, she never complained or felt sorry for herself. She was always upbeat and talkative. To know Linda was...
Elmer Sandoval
Dec 23, 2023
Elmer Jose Sandoval
January 8, 1934 ~ December 23, 2023
Elmer Jose Sandoval, 89, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness.
Elmer is preceded in death by his parents Santiago and Delfinia Sandoval; his in-laws Alfredo and Jacobita Vigil; infant daughter Elaine; son Tomas; brother...
Cecilia Archuleta
Dec 22, 2023
On Friday, December 22, 2023, Cecilia R. Archuleta, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 76 after an unexpected and brief illness. Cecilia was born in Del Norte, CO on June 29,1947, to Edwardo and Alexina Serna. Cecilia was very close to her family and especially adored all her beautiful grandchildren with whom she spent an abundant...
Esther Diane Martinez
Dec 22, 2023
Esther Diane Martinez was born on September 4, 1968, to Merejildo Martinez and Celia Martinez in Albuquerque NM and was a life-long resident of Chimayo NM.
Esther loved fishing, camping, gambling and spending time with her family and fur babies.
Esther was as she would say a “Happy Go lucky, Tough Cookie”. She loved life to the fullest, there was...
Marcella Ortiz
Dec 21, 2023
In loving memory, we share the passing of Marcella “Marcy” Ortiz, a radiant soul who graced the world for 78 years. Marcella, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed on December 21, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and enduring love.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Marcella's journey was marked by a vibrant spirit and...
Charles Maestas
Dec 20, 2023
On December 20, 2023, Charles Maestas went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He left this world full of faith and anticipation.
Charles was preceded in death by his father Ignacio Maestas, brother Lawrence “Boy” Maestas, niece Renezmae Calzada, good friend Gerald “Pinon Man” Valdez, and Ignacio “Nacho” Lujan.
Charles is survived by his wife Janelle...
Daniel Morse
Dec 20, 2023
Daniel (Dan) Fessler Morse departed his earthly life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.Dan was born in Trenton, NJ on July 3, 1949, to William Fischer and Theodora Doris (Pulone) Morse, joining brother George Fischer. The family lived in Shanks Village, NY, until his sister Edith arrived in 1953, when they moved to West Norwalk, CT. His father Billy passed away...
Richard Gene Sandoval
Dec 19, 2023
Richard Gene Sandoval, 51, a resident of Santa Fe, departed this world on December 19, 2023. He is survived by his father, Gene Sandoval; grandmother, Lucy De Luna; son, Ricky Sandoval; siblings, Michelle Baca, Mike Sandoval and many families and friends.
Richard was born to his loving parents on August 16, 1972, in Bakerfields California. He and his family moved to...
Angie Maria Ulibarri
Dec 19, 2023
Angie Ulibarri, beloved mother, grandma, great-grandma, mother-in-law, and special aunt, gained her angel wings on December 19, 2023.
Angie is preceded in death by her parents Juan and Maria Anastacia Duran, husband Patricio Ulibarri Sr., grandson Phillip Martinez, sisters Maria Quintana and Irene Duran, brothers Tony Duran, Willie Duran, Juan Duran Jr., special nephews raised like sons Dennis Garcia and...
Brenda Rael
Dec 18, 2023
Brenda Rael, was raised in Cordova, NM, born on May 6, 1963 and passed away on December 18, 2023.
Brenda is preceded in death by her loving mother Prescilla T. Romero; daughter Priscilla Rael; sister Flora D. Lopez and husband Joe; grandparents Vidal and Rosarito Trujillo; father-in-law Joe Rufino Martinez; uncle and aunt Chris and Grace Trujillo; nephews Donny Lee...
Marianna Dominguez
Dec 18, 2023
Maria Anna Dominguez, 66, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on December 18, 2023, of a lengthy illness.
Maria Anna Dominguez is preceded in death by her parents Serafin and Carolina Montoya; brothers Arturo and Ricardo Montoya and sister Maria Montoya.
She will forever be remembered and missed .
Maria Anna is survived by her husband Santiago Dominguez, sisters Francis Zamora, Emilia...
Lawrence Lee Vigil
Dec 17, 2023
Lawrence Vigil, of Canjilon, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 17, 2023. He was born on June 03,1956, to Vidal and Atocha Vigil.
Lawrence was a proud father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was always there to lend a helping hand to both his family and friends. Lawrence was well known for his unique...
Clarissa Olivas
Dec 16, 2023
Clarissa Olivas, age 74, a resident of Espanola, NM, passed away on December 16, 2023.
Clarissa is preceded in death by her mother Rose Gallegos; sisters Norma Joe Martinez, Jessica Valdez and brother Joseph Gallegos.
Clarissa loved her family deeply, as well as her dog Diego and her many cats. She loved the outdoors, going fishing, pinon picking and camping. ...
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