Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Frances Guillen
Aug 31, 2026
Frances Salazar Guillen, a lifelong resident of the Espanola Valley passed away peacefully Monday, August 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born in El Guache, New Mexico, May 13, 1930.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Ross and Josephine Salazar; her husband of 72 years, J. Elmer Guillen; brothers Ross Salazar Jr., Regino Salazar, Dennis Salazar; and...
Anita Fresquez Montoya
Apr 16, 2026
COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT
In Loving Memory
Anita Fresquez Montoya
September 28, 1959 - April 16, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Anita Fresquez Montoya, age 66, who was called to be with our Lord on April 16, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas. Born in Espanola, New Mexico on September 28, 1959, she was the fifth child of...
Juan Antonio Maez
Jul 26, 2026
Juan Antonio Maez was born on September 21, 1982, and passed away on July 23, 2026.
Juan is survived by his parents, Dolores and Emery Maez; his children, Emery Christian and Everly Marie Maez; and their mother, Crystal Hudson, with whom he maintained a close relationship as they worked together to raise their children. He is also survived by Crystal’s older...
Alice Torrez
Aug 2, 2026
Alice D. Torrez, 80, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on August 2, 2026. She was truly the best mother anyone could ever ask for. Alice lit up every room she entered with her radiant smile and possessed the kindest, most generous heart always ready to help anyone in need and willing to give everything she had to those...
June A. Romer
Aug 9, 2026
After a long and fruitful life, our Dear friend, June "Sara" Romer has made her way to meet our Heavenly Father. Sadly, she left us on August 9, 2026.
She was born to Alfred Paul Romer and Juanita Romer in New York, who predeceased her along with a sister, Star Jones and her husband, Ed Jones, who lived in Santa Fe, NM.
Sara...
Ernest Trujillo
Aug 16, 2026
Ernest C. Trujillo
December 29, 1937 – August 16, 2026
Ernest C. Trujillo passed away on August 16, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, memories, and a family who will forever carry him in their hearts. Ernest was born on December 29, 1937, to Benito and Josefita Trujillo.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Benito and Josefita Trujillo, the love...
Ralph Martinez
Aug 22, 2026
Ralph C. Martinez, 56, a life-long resident of Chimayo, NM, was called home by our Lord and Savior on August 22, 2026 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was born on February 3, 1970 to Cornelio & Rosita Martinez.
Ralph was a dedicated father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Ralph was known for being loving,...
Reynaldo Ojeda Caballero
Aug 20, 2026
Con profundo pesar y con el corazón lleno de amor, despedimos a nuestro querido Reynaldo Ojeda Caballero, a quien todos conocimos con cariño como Rey (Chapito).
Reynaldo nació el 4 de febrero de 1950 en Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, México, tierra donde creció y comenzó su vida. Con el paso de los años hizo su hogar en Estados Unidos, donde trabajó con gran...
Dora Garcia
Aug 19, 2026
Dora L. Garcia, 90, a long-time resident of Guachupangue and recently of Apple Valley in Española, NM, passed away with her loving dedicated caretaker daughter always by her side on August 19, 2026, briefly from an infection in which sepsis took hold of what her petite body could not overcome. Her remarkable tolerance for pain made her final battle so...
Timothy "Timmy" Martinez
Aug 30, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy “Tim” M. Martinez Sr., 39, of Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico.
Tim was a cherished dad, husband, son, uncle, and friend. Who was called home way too soon on August 30th, 2026. Tim entered into eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy with many humorous memories, laughter, and love.
Born on May...
Santiago Alejandro Vigil Jr.
Aug 23, 2026
Santiago Alejandro Vigil Jr, 28 of Chimayo New Mexico was unexpectedly called to his eternal home on August 23, 2026. He was born on June 26, 1998 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Santiago was the most care free, down to earth, free spirit, stubborn, confident young man with a great sense of humor. Santiago never met a mirror he didn’t like,...
Brandon Christopher John Trujillo
Aug 22, 2026
Brandon Christopher John Trujillo, 26, of Chimayó, New Mexico, made his way to Heaven on August 22, 2026. He was born on March 7, 2000.
Brandon was a true outdoorsman whose heart belonged to the mountains. He found peace and purpose in the outdoors and had a deep appreciation for the beauty of the land he loved. A patient hunter with...
Eliza Martinez
Aug 22, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Eliza G Martinez. Born May 16, 1944. She was surrounded by her loved ones when the Lord came for her on August 22, 2026 at her family home where she was born in Ohkay Owingeh, NM.
Eliza was preceded in death by her parents Antonio and Josephine Gabaldon,...
Danny Sisneros
Aug 18, 2026
With profound sadness and love, we share the passing of Danny Sisneros, who left us on August 18, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on April 14, 1957, in Las Tablas, New Mexico, Danny was the beloved son of Celestino and Candelaria Sisneros.
Danny’s life was shaped by deep family bonds and enduring friendships. He is reunited in peace with...
Martha Wright
Aug 17, 2026
Martha J Wright
With heavy hearts we share the passing of our mom, Martha, 84, on Monday, August 17, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward (Jody), son Edward (Dino), parents Marcelino and Tonita, sisters Maryann, Lorraine, and Helen, brothers Luciano (Grace), and Marcelino Jr.
Born in Guachupangue, New Mexico, on December 21, 1941, to Marcelino and Tonita Roybal. She...
Era Sue Jones
Aug 15, 2026
Era Sue Diana Jones
Pojoaque, NM
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Era Sue Diana Jones on August 15, 2026, at the family home, surrounded by her loving familia. She was called home on the sacred feast of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She fought a courageous 3 ½ years of cancer. Era Sue was...
Benigna Martinez
Aug 13, 2026
Benigna Martinez, a longtime resident of Chimayo, NM, entered eternal rest peacefully on the evening of August 13th. As she took her last breath to go home to our Heavenly Father, she was enveloped in love, surrounded by her family as her sobrinos and hermanos prayed the rosary by her side.
A compassionate soul with a humble heart, Benigna was a...
Tomas "Tom" Roybal
Aug 11, 2026
Tomás (Tom) Roybal
It's not just that Tom didn't like hospitals. He wanted to get home in case things didn't work out. He said he'd “make a run for it” if that's what it took to get away from his hospital bed. Nothing like that was needed.Tom got home and three days later he left this world following a brief illness...
Levi Gallegos
Aug 10, 2026
Levi Gallegos, age 43, a resident of El Guache, NM, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Levi loved his boys and family with all his heart. He would give his shirt off his back for anyone he loved and cherished. He loved helping and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping, cruising...
Elaine Yolanda Archuleta
Aug 10, 2026
January 2, 1955- August 10, 2026
Elaine was born in Gallina, N.M. She went on to be with the Lord after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Elaine's passion was cooking, camping with her family and enjoying her grandchildren whom she adored.
Elaine was preceded in death by her father Remigio Sanchez, brothers Mike and Floyd, sister Connie, daughter Karen and grandson Matthew.
She...
Subscribe
Ensure you never miss an update by subscribing to receive alerts whenever new obituaries are posted.



