Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Jose Montoya
Mar 10, 2022
Jose Eluid Montoya From Truchas, NM passed away peacefully on Thursday March 10, 2022 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Eluid was born on November 2nd, 1943 to Eduvigen and Casimiro Montoya. He graduated from McCurdy High School. After
Graduation he went to Las Vegas Nevada where he worked at the Nevada Test Site for 35 Years...
Paul Jaramillo Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
Our beloved Paul A. Jaramillo Jr., a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of White Rock, slipped into eternity into the arms of our Heavenly Father unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Paul was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who loved and cherished his family with all of his heart. Paul Jr. impacted countless lives and is dearly...
Tiburcio Vigil
Mar 8, 2022
Tiburcio M. Vigil, 88 years old from Chimayo, NM, was a firm believer in Jesus. Dad/Grandpa would pray daily that he was ready for God to take him. God answered his prayers on March 8, 2022, and now he is with his Lord and Savior. Tiburcio was born March 31, 1933, at his home in Chimayo, to his father Fabian, and mother...
Betty Alarid
Mar 6, 2022
Betty M. Alarid, a resident of Espanola (San Pedro) passed away on Sunday March 6, 2022. She was preceded in death by by her parents Eduardo and Elma (Florez) Martinez, Frank Alarid her husband of 66 years, a daughter Rose Marie; grandson Francisco Martinez, brothers Roy and Bobby Martinez, sister Gloria Montoya, Uncles; Enrique, Antonio, Luis and Adolfo Martinez,...
Rosina Quintana
Mar 5, 2022
Rosina L Quintana of Pojoaque passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2022 She was born December 24, 1922, to Miguel and Frances Lovato and lived in Santa Fe through 1955. She married Max, her husband, August 1952. They were married for 57 years and shared many happy years living in Pojoaque. They enjoyed going fishing, camping, dancing...
Mateo Valdez
Mar 4, 2022
Mateo Valdez, September 19, 1945-March 4, 2022
Mateo Valdez, from Espanola, passed away after a battle with cancer. He was 76 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Emma Valdez, and brothers Prajedes, Helario, Joe, and Sofonias Valdez.
He is survived by his only son, Roger Valdez, from Seattle...
Linda Jaramillo
Mar 1, 2022
Linda Kaye Jaramillo, 79, passed away on Tuesday, March 1st at Presbyterian Hospital in Espanola, with loving family by her side.
Linda was born on July 26, 1942 in Appleton, Missouri, to Lewis and Marjorie Teetor. Linda loved spending time with her family, keeping up with the NBA (especially the Spurs), and of course talking to her...
Cassandra Quintana
Mar 1, 2022
Cassandra D. Quintana, 30, a resident of Chimayo, NM was called home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Cassandra was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend who was loved by many.
Cassandra was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather Ernie Quintana, gramita Josephine Quintana, maternal grandparents Ruben...
Theodore Lobato
Feb 25, 2022
Theodore Christopher Lobato, aka Lolo (east side of cattle guard) and Ted (west side of cattle guard), has passed away peacefully at his home in Canjilon, on February 25, 2022. He was born on May 25, 1969 to Atocha Vigil and Jack Lobato.
Ted/Lolo is known for his love of his Momma, Dallas Cowboys and “Gods Country,...
Maria Maestas
Feb 24, 2022
Maria Eva Angelina (Vangie) Maestas
Evangeline left this world on February 24, 2022 she was born on January 17, 1937 in Pecos, NM. She married and moved to Holman, NM where she lived the rest of her life serving as a Postmaster first in Holman, and then in Mora, NM until retirement. Vangie was a faithful member...
Dean Martinez
Feb 23, 2022
Dean Melvin Martinez (Larry Dean), age 65, a resident of La Mesilla, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. He was born in Fairview, New Mexico on February 15, 1957. He was one of eight children born into a large family and lived in the beautiful valley of Velarde, NM.
At the young age of 17...
Mark Vigil
Feb 23, 2022
Mark Anthony Vigil, age 51 A lifelong Resident of Guachupangue, was called home on February 23, 2022. He was a loving Son, Brother, Father and Grandfather. Mark enjoyed life to the fullest and always had smile on his face. He had a sense of humor. He enjoyed the outdoor life; He was an avid Hunter and Fisherman. Through out his...
Sarah Sadie Aguilar
Feb 22, 2022
Sarah Sadie Aguilar, age 75, a resident of Las Trampas passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leroy Aguilar, parents Enrique and Sofia Lopez, brother Raymond Lopez, sister Roselia Vigil, brother-in-law Ben Vigil who were like second parents to her and father-in-law Anselmo Aguilar.
...Nelson J. Sanchez
Feb 22, 2022
Nelson J. Sanchez, age 50, a lifelong resident of Lyden, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 22, 2022. Nelson loved spending his time with his sons, friends and family. Nelson loved the outdoors, namely the summertime where he loved tending to his gardens and his beloved acequia. Nelson sure did enjoy the “Sierra” come...
Dora Soliz
Feb 20, 2022
Dora Soliz was born Sept.10, 1962 in Cordova, NM. She passed away on Feb. 20, 2022 following a brief illness. Dora was preceded in death by her parents, Saiz & Ermelinda Trujillo; her brother, Oliveo Trujillo; & her sister, Beverly Montoya. In her younger days, Dora and her family spent many weekends in Albuquerque with her longtime friends Amparo...
Richard Marquez
Feb 19, 2022
Richard Marquez, a resident of Velarde, went to be with our lord on February 19, 2022, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed at his home surrounded by family.
Richard was preceded in death by his loving mother Luz Silva Marquez, sisters Mary (Nena) Marquez and Suzie Hinojosa, a very special grandson, Jose Lino Atencio III,...
Brittany Arzola
Feb 19, 2022
Brittany Arzola, 26 was called home on February 19, 2022 joining her beloved father where he greeted his princess as she entered into the gates of heaven.
Brittany was preceded in death by her Father Rudy Arzola, Godfather Joseph Rendon, Godbrother Nico Fresquez, Aunts April Miera, Joyce Fresquez and Brenda Lopez. Uncles Antonio, Alonzo, Seferino, Martin, Leo...
Diana Sena
Feb 19, 2022
Diana Jane Sena, 64, of Pojoaque, passed away at home on Saturday February 19, 2022. Diana was born on June 4, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA to Thomas and Barbara Seitz. The family moved to Los Alamos in 1959 when Tom took a job with the Los Alamos National Laboratory. Diana attended LAHS and graduated in 1975. She was a...
Johnny Quintana Velarde
Feb 18, 2022
Johnny Quintana Velarde, age 32, was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, February 18, 2022. He was born January 28, 1990, in Santa Fe, NM and was a lifelong resident of Cuarteles, NM.
He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Velarde, who adored Johnny; paternal grandfather Epifanio Velarde; maternal grandparents Juan...
Leonard "Gabby" Manzanares
Feb 18, 2022
Leonard, 59, born January 7th, 1963, a lifelong resident of El Rito, left this world peacefully on February 18th, 2022.
He was a beloved father, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend. He is survived by his beautiful daughter Mallory Manzanares (& her mother Robin), his twin brother Herman (& wife Rita) Manzanares, sister Vicki (& late husband Silviano) Martinez...
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