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Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory

Kevin M. Joseph

Kevin M. Joseph

Sep 13, 2023

Kevin M. Joseph, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with his loving family at his side. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth W. Joseph; parents-in-law, Joe I. Sr., and Ramoncita Salazar; and grandparents, Russell and Fern Joseph, and Frank and Mary Succetti.He is survived by his loving wife of...

Reina Amor Garcia

Reina Amor Garcia

Sep 11, 2023

Reina Amor Garcia, 24, passed away on September 11, 2023, from complications due to a horrific car accident she sustained 10 years ago. Reina was a very beautiful source of love and light from the moment she came into this world and until her last breath. She was born 2 months after her father was tragically killed and became a...

Jose "Pete" Maestas

Jose "Pete" Maestas

Sep 11, 2023

Jose Pete Maestas, age 82, a lifelong resident of Chili, NM passed away peacefully in his home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Pete is preceded in death by his father Enrique Maestas; mother Adelina Maestas; granddaughter Krisanne Salazar; nephew Juanito Valerio; parents-in-law, Jose and Teodorita Salazar; brother-in-law, Salomon Salazar and his wife Flora; sister-in-law, Cleo Lopez...

Elizabeth Maestas

Elizabeth Maestas

Sep 10, 2023

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Elizabeth Archuleta Maestas, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 87 in La Puebla, New Mexico.  Born in the rural mountain community of Coyote, New Mexico she left at an early age to fulfill a life of discovery and accomplishment. 

Together, she and her husband of 68 years, Gerald, embarked on...

Julia Martinez

Julia Martinez

Sep 9, 2023

Julia Martinez, 95, a resident of El Llano passed away on September 9, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Julia was born on New Year’s Day in 1928 to Eutilia and Margarito Trujillo. She met the love of her life Martin Martinez and would celebrate 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2005. Julia worked as a...

Larry A. Martinez

Larry A. Martinez

Sep 8, 2023

Larry Anthony Martinez, age 69, of Ranchitos, New Mexico, was welcomed by our Heavenly Father on September 8th, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary E. Martinez; his father, Roman Martinez; his brother, Billy L. Martinez; and his brother Joseph F. Martinez. Larry was born on August 8, 1954, in Embudo, NM.

He is survived by his...

Rebecca Diane Sanchez

Rebecca Diane Sanchez

Sep 8, 2023

Rebecca (Becky) D. Sanchez, age 73 of Arroyo Seco, NM, was born on February 1, 1950, and was taken to be with our Lord on Friday, September 8, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernesto and Lugardita Griego of Apodaca, NM, mother and father-in-law, Guillermo and Irene “Nene” Sanchez of Embudo, NM.

Becky was a proud wife,...

Clarabelle S. Ortiz

Clarabelle S. Ortiz

Sep 7, 2023

Clarabelle S. Ortiz, a lifelong resident of Cuyamungue, NM was called to be with the Lord on September 7, 2023 at the age of 91. She was born on September 11, 1931 to Enrique and Anita Salazar in Nambe, NM.

Clarabelle is preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Anita Salazar, her brother Gilbert Salazar, husband Patrocinio Ortiz, and...

Amelia Trujillo

Amelia Trujillo

Sep 7, 2023

Our beloved mother, Amelia Trujillo (age 93) of El Rito, NM, left this life surrounded by family on September 7, 2023.

Born to Jose Tomas and Teodosia Marquez on August 20, 1930, Amelia is survived by her daughters Elizabeth Garcia, Josephine Trujillo, Cecilia (Ken Alire), Angela (Peter Pecos ), Caroline (Cipie Maez), and Rosalie (Marcos Garcia); granddaughter she helped raise,...

Sally Chavez

Sally Chavez

Sep 5, 2023

Sally Chavez, 67, a resident of Chimayo, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 

She is preceded in death by her husband David C. Chavez; daughter Lou Ann Chavez; son Leo Chavez; grandson Jerome Chavez; mother Frances Fresquez; father Frank Fresquez; sisters Lorenza Martinez and Diana Fresquez; in-laws Nestor and Emelinda Chavez.

She is survived by her son,...

Brian Gallegos

Brian Gallegos

Sep 2, 2023

Brian Gallegos, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the age of 50. Brian was born on March 7, 1973, in Los Ojos, New Mexico to Vicente and Rose Gallegos. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was called home to the...

Rene' Michelle Echave

Rene' Michelle Echave

Sep 2, 2023

Rene’ Michelle Echave

August 18, 1957 ~ September 2, 2023

It is with a sad heart that we announce that Rene’ has lost her fight with breast cancer and brain cancer. It has been a long and hard struggle, but she is at rest now. She has her angel wings and is now watching over us that cared for and...

Angel Marie Martinez

Angel Marie Martinez

Aug 29, 2023

Angel Marie Martinez, of Espanola, born on September 19, 1987, took her last breath on August 29, 2023, while a brilliant sun set over the Valley.

Angel was the epitome of beauty inside and out. Her adventurous spirit and zest for life was inspiring. Angel was a truly amazing person, always giving through her kindness and compassion. She had a...

Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Griego

Maria "Lupe" Guadalupe Griego

Aug 29, 2023

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Maria “Lupe” Guadalupe Griego, 75, of Amarillo, Texas passed away on August 29, 2023.

Lupe was born on November 17, 1947, she was the eldest of six siblings, to Alfonso and Elisa Gonzales of Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Lupe graduated from Santa Fe High School. She later married Juan Santiago (Jim) Griego and became step mother...

Jerry Barboa

Jerry Barboa

Aug 28, 2023

Jerry T. Barboa, age 73, of El Ríto, NM, was born May 28, 1950 and was taken to be with our Lord on August 28, 2023. 

Jerry is preceded in death by his father Tircio Barboa, mother Ruth Alderete, baby brother Robert Christopher Barboa and baby daughter Jackie Marie Barboa.

Jerry is survived by his loving sons, Christopher Barboa of...

James Neal "Champ" Baker

James Neal "Champ" Baker

Aug 27, 2023

James Neal Baker (Champ), 91, was born in Cebolla New Mexico on July 27, 1932.  He married the love of his life Grace T. Baker in 1957 and lived in Espanola until his passing on August 27, 2023. 

He is proceeded in death by his son Glen A. Baker, his parents Dwight Baker and Dorothy Mae Baker and his brothers...

Deacon Pete Garcia

Deacon Pete Garcia

Aug 27, 2023

Deacon Pete I. Garcia, 97, a resident of Cuyamungue and born in Nambe, was called home to the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather, always bragging about five generations.

He is preceded in death by his wife Katie M. Garcia, Pacifica and Antonio Garcia, son in-law Sam Artino,...

Eliza Priscilla Armenta

Eliza Priscilla Armenta

Aug 26, 2023

Eliza P. Armenta (Espinoza) at the age of 86, went home to our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday August 26, 2023, after a short illness.  Mom was born on Valentine’s Day which she would remind everyone how special that was so she always got much love from all.  She passed peacefully surrounded by her family.  Eliza was a proud mother,...

Maclovio "Mac" Levi Herrera

Maclovio "Mac" Levi Herrera

Aug 26, 2023

Maclovio (Mac) Herrera, 86, Española, NM, passed away on August 26, 2023. Mac was the fifth of twelve children born to Maclovia and Herculano Herrera.

Affectionately known as “Maco”, he lived much of his adult life in Los Angeles, Californina, working for the Northrup Corporation manufacturing both military and commercial aircraft. He proudly served in the United States Army, traveled...

Juan Miguel Dominguez

Juan Miguel Dominguez

Aug 26, 2023

Juan “Sunshine” Dominguez, 35, a resident of El Guache, NM went peacefully to his home in heaven surrounded by family on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Juan was an amazing person with a heart of gold and a shining personality. Among being an avid fisherman, Juan was amazing when it came to gardening and lit up any room with his contagious smile. Juan...

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