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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory

Bobby Phillip Delgado

Bobby Phillip Delgado

Oct 21, 2023

Bobby was born on November 3rd, 1970, in Fairview NM.

Bobby loved being outside, playing and watching over his granddaughter, great nieces, and nephews whom he loved very much. He was always singing, dancing, and joking around making everyone around him laugh.

Bobby is preceded in death by his father Chris Delgado, his grandparents Phillip and Matilda Guillen and Annie...

Reymundo J. Lopez

Reymundo J. Lopez

Oct 19, 2023

Reymundo J. Lopez, 90, passed away on October 19, 2023, in the loving care of his children. He was born in Pecos, NM. He married the love of his life Angela in Nambe, NM, and made their family home in Pojoaque, NM.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife Angela of 44 years, his parents Reymundo G. and Eugenia Lopez,...

Juan Jose "Coffee Bean" Valdez

Juan Jose "Coffee Bean" Valdez

Oct 14, 2023

Juan Jose Valdez (Coffee Bean), 54 a resident of Alcalde, passed away peacefully as he entered his heavenly home on October 14, 2023.

Juan is preceded in death by his infant son - Lucas Valdez, grandparents - Floyd, Viola Valdez, and Ruben, Ramona Martinez, uncles - Alfred (Bully) Trujillo, Eric Valdez, aunt - Hilda Vigil and his side kick Pepper.

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Sarita Vega

Sarita Vega

Oct 12, 2023

Sarita Vega, a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM, was called to be with the Lord on October 12, 2023, at the age of 85. Sarita was preceded in death by her husband Alfonso Cordova; son, Alfonso Cordova Jr.,   parents, Norberto, and Aurora Martinez; sister, Stella Martinez, and husband, Ismael; brother, Salomon Martinez, and wife Pauline Martinez; brother, Lorenzo Martinez, and...

Barbara Baca

Barbara Baca

Oct 12, 2023

Our beloved mother, Barbara Baca, 84, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, October 12, 2023. 

Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Mario Baca, her parents Filadelfio and Marina Rodriguez, and sons Frank and Greg Baca. She is survived by her children Marina Lopez (Robert), Anita Baca (James Lujan), Millan Baca (Michelle Montoya), Miguel Baca, Jacobo Baca (Lucia...

Bert Kenneth Martinez

Bert Kenneth Martinez

Oct 11, 2023

Bert Kenneth Martinez, “El Pajaro”, age 64, a resident of Dixon, New Mexico, has unexpectedly passed away to a better life on October 11, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Bert Kenneth Martinez was born in Embudo, New Mexico, on June 16, 1959, to Tonie and Silas Martinez.

Bert Kenneth grew up in Dixon, New Mexico.  He loved his mother dearly,...

Robert Steve Garcia

Robert Steve Garcia

Oct 10, 2023

Robert S. Garcia aka “Turkey”, 81, of El Duende, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2023. Robert was born and raised in Mosquero, NM.  He is preceded in death by his parents Tom and Lydia Garcia, grandmother who raised him, Theodorita Muniz, and grandson Carlos Vigil.

Robert graduated from Mosquero High School in 1961, he...

Norma Anna Barela

Norma Anna Barela

Oct 9, 2023

Norma Anna Barela, 30, from Espanola, NM, passed away on October 9, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and caregiver.

She is preceded in death by her great grandparents Filadelfio and Felipita Barela, Lalo and Cloudina Salazar, God-grandparents Andres and Nora Salazar, special uncle Gilbert and Dora Barela, Tia Cleotilde DeAguero, cousins Louie, Pancho, Ricky, Felisha, and...

Morgan Jacquez

Morgan Jacquez

Oct 8, 2023

Morgan Jacquez, 27, a resident of Cuba, originally from Youngsville, NM, passed away on October 8, 2023.

He is preceded in death by grandfathers Richard Jacquez and Ernesto Maestas, and cousin Isiah Maestas.

He is survived by fiancé Kailee Casaus, parents Ray and Martha Jacquez, brothers Raymond Jacquez (Stasia) and Diego Jacquez, grandmothers Cleo Jacquez and Belen Maestas, aunts Amy...

Michael Jon Valdez

Michael Jon Valdez

Oct 8, 2023

Michael Jon Valdez

Life: August 15, 1965 – October 8, 2023

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the loss of our Dear Michael. He will be forever loved, forever missed, and in our hearts forever.

Michael was preceded in death by his son Nikki Valdez and his mother Rosalie Valdez.

He is survived...

Alfonso Jaramillo

Alfonso Jaramillo

Oct 7, 2023

With great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Jaramillo family announces the passing of our kind, brave, caring, and unimaginably generous son, brother, uncle, and friend, Alfonso Jaramillo.

Alfonso passed away peacefully in his mother’s home in White Rock, New Mexico on Saturday, October 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Leocadio “Lucky”; niece, Kimberly Cordova; and close...

Raymon Romereau

Raymon Romereau

Oct 5, 2023

Raymon Romereau (Jung Tsi’deh-Willow Bird), loved deeply, always in awe of the beauty of the world around him. He was an adventurous prankster, a collector of things he enjoyed, very intelligent, a talented artist, photographer, and always exuded a calm, steady approach in all things. He loved good conversation over a prune pie and a hot cup of tea. He...

Manuel Velasquez

Manuel Velasquez

Oct 5, 2023

Manuel A. Velasquez, 47, of Truchas, NM, passed away on October 5, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents Cipriano and Sabinita B. Romero and Salome and Androlica Velasquez, aunt Diane Velasquez, and uncles Roger Velasquez and Tony Romero.

He is survived by his parents Charlie and Becky Velasquez, son Alejandro Martinez, uncles Ray Romero (Lillian), Nino Delfin...

Lorraine D. Ortiz

Lorraine D. Ortiz

Oct 4, 2023

Lorraine D. Ortiz, 68, of Nambe, NM, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1955, to Hepalito (Paul) Sisneros and Clorovea Sisneros in Minturn, CO.

Lorraine was a beloved member of the community. She worked for the Pueblo of Pojoaque Supermarket for over thirty years. She was dedicated to the service industry. Her uniform was...

Joseph "Pepito" Pepo Ortega

Joseph "Pepito" Pepo Ortega

Oct 4, 2023

Joseph “Pepito” Pepo Ortega was born on October 9, 1985, in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Joseph and Marcella Ortega.  He departed this life at the age of 37 on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM, after a lengthy illness.

Pepito was a very friendly and outgoing person.  He always had a joke to tell,...

Brenda Theresa Abeyta

Brenda Theresa Abeyta

Oct 3, 2023

 Brenda Theresa Abeyta, 57, of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Tuesday morning, October 3, 2023, after a hard battle with cancer.

Brenda was born to Martin and Bernadette Garcia in Española. After Brenda graduated from Pojoaque High School, she went on to study at New Mexico State University. Here is where she met the love of her life, Darroll. They...

Josephine Eva Cortez

Josephine Eva Cortez

Oct 2, 2023

Josephine Eva Cortez, 73, born on January 23, 1950, to Ernest Rodolfo and Edith Garcia in Alamogordo New Mexico. Josephine passed away at home on October 2, 2023.

Josephine was married to her late husband Charles Cortez for over 40 years. Preceded in death by  Josephine’s parents Ernest Rodolfo and Edith; brother Tommy Garcia; mother and father-in-law Mr. and Mrs....

Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule

Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule

Oct 2, 2023

Joseph "Jojo" L. Gurule, age 32, of Penasco, NM, passed away on October 2, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1991, to Joe and Sandra Gurule in Santa Fe, NM, and graduated from Penasco High School in 2009.

As a child, he was very passionate about sports, specifically basketball. His love for basketball eventually led to his decision to...

Daysi Lopez

Daysi Lopez

Oct 2, 2023

Daysi Lopez, age 75, of Española, returned to The Heavenly Father’s House on October 2, 2023.  She passed away peacefully at her assisted living facility in Santa Fe.

She now joins her parents Benjamin Guillen & Marcolfa Salcedo, and her late husband Norbert Lopez of Santa Cruz in eternal rest.  She was blessed with two sons, Ben and Claudio, six...

Robert Matthew Vigil

Robert Matthew Vigil

Sep 27, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robbie Matthew Vigil.

He is preceded in death by his father Eluid, grandmother Ascencion, and other beloved relatives.

Robbie is survived by his beloved partner, Becky, and his daughters Nikole, Gabriella, Daniella, and Tamara, as well as his granddaughters Skylynn and Queanna. His mother, Lorraine Lopez, who all deeply treasured him.

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