Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Maria Salazar
Dec 12, 2025
Maria S. Salazar, 78 resident of Hernandez, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Maria was born in Chili, New Mexico, and raised in Mesa de Poleo. Maria loved to cook for everyone who stopped by to visit with her. Sopapillas, tortillas, beans and green chili were her favorite things to cook. She also enjoyed...
Ramsey Garcia
Dec 10, 2025
Ramsey Garcia 54, of Espanola NM, passed away peacefully with his family by his side December 10, 2025.
Ramsey was preceded in death by his grandparents Antonio and Bernadita Garcia; Pete and Julia Quintana; Brother Eddie Jacquez; Uncles Max, Bobby, Julian, Tim, Roland, Gene Quintana, and Jerry Garcia; Aunts Stella Garcia and Stephanie Smith; and in-laws Nelson and Terrence Vigil.
He was survived...
Robert John Seeds
Dec 13, 2025
Robert John Seeds, 72, a lifelong resident of Española, New Mexico, passed away on December 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born and raised in the Española Valley and dedicated his life to serving his community. After graduating high school, he worked alongside his father in the family body shop. He went on to successfully own and operate Robert’s...
Merejildo V. Ortega
Dec 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing into eternal life of Merejildo V. Ortega 92, on December 13, 2025. Merejildo was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, friend, and dedicated Veteran. He was born in Cundiyo to Anastacio and Grabielita Ortega and was a life long resident of Chimayo. He married his loving...
Preciliano Romero
Dec 11, 2025
Preciliano Aurel Romero, born July 18, 1939, to Ramon and Anita Romero in El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home in Ranchitos, New Mexico on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Pres was a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico. He attended El Rancho Elementary and graduated from Pojoaque High school. He was drafted into...
Adela Martinez
Dec 12, 2025
Adela Martinez, 92, a resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her parents Enrique and Gomicinda Baca; her husband Eraldo Martinez; her daughter, Elena Martinez; her sons, Nobert, Leonard, Matthew, and Felipe Martinez; her brothers, Filigonio Baca, Enrique Baca Jr., and Aquilino Baca; her sisters,...
Justine Trujillo
Dec 10, 2025
With profound sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved daughter, Justine Trujillo, who left this world on December 10, 2025. Though her time here was far too short, her life was filled with love, light, and a spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
Born on December 15, 1999, Justine brought joy from the moment she arrived. She grew into...
Kelly Armstrong
Dec 7, 2025
Kelly Cook Armstrong, born March 7, to Richard and Shirley Cook, passed away in her home on December 7, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of the Española Valley, a place that shaped her spirit and community values. She attended McCurdy High School before earning her bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from Eastern New...
Angelina Martinez
Dec 6, 2025
Angelina “Angie” Martinez born August 28, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home in Chimayo, NM, on December 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Angie was a lifelong resident of Chimayo, NM. She attended elementary school in Chimayo, NM, and graduated in the class of 1951 from Santa Cruz High School in Santa Cruz, NM....
Carlos Eloy Romero
Nov 27, 2025
Carlos Eloy Romero, 30, of Albuquerque NM, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving morning.
Carlos was preceded in death by his father Carlos Romero Sr, great-grandparents George & Sally Romero, Juan & Manuelita Ulibarri, Delphino & Febye Garcia; grandparents Loretta Garcia & Fernando Hernandez Sr ; Baby Angel Romero, uncles Juan Romero, Isaac Hernandez, Gary Orozco; aunt Febye Sena; cousins Toure Jerome Tsosie...
Roselio "Rusty" Varela
Nov 30, 2025
Roselio “Rusty” Varela, 77, passed away peacefully in Canon Plaza, surrounded by his loved ones, after being cared for by his daughter and grandchildren.
Roselio loved being outdoors: hunting, gardening, and spending quality time with family and his beloved dogs.
Roselio had many roles in life. He was a veteran, a coalminer, a postman, he was a devoted member of Our Lady of...
Ermila Ramoz
Dec 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Ermila Ramoz
January 26, 1936 – December 14, 2025
Ermila Ramoz, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 89 in Espanola, New Mexico. Born in Sonora, Texas, on January 26, 1936, Ermila was raised in Carrizo Springs by her devoted parents, Andres and Manuela Salazar, alongside her three brothers...
Pablo Romero
Dec 2, 2025
Pablo Romero passed away on December 2, 2025, just over a month after his beloved wife, Toni, passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Maria and Eloisa T. Romero; two sisters, Matilde Romero and Isabel Archuleta; and his brother.
Pablo is survived by his children, Anita Armijo (Bobby), Steven Romero, Monica Rutledge (Paul), Elaine Yardman (Donald), and Joseph...
Grace Baker
Dec 1, 2025
Grace Baker, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on December 1, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Canjilon, New Mexico, on July 7, 1934.
She married James N. Baker in 1957, after meeting him first on a blind date. She loved nothing more than spending time with her...
Lucinda Archuleta
Dec 1, 2025
Lucinda “Lucy” M. Archuleta, 82, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born on August 6, 1944, in Leadville, CO, Lucy was one of six siblings. In the winter of 1949, her family moved to Santa Cruz, NM—a place she would forever call home. She attended Santa Cruz...
Antonio Roybal
Nov 30, 2025
Antonio Roybal, 41, of Española, NM, passed peacefully on November 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of his wife and family. Antonio was a man whose heart was far bigger than the world allowed, a protector, a dreamer, and a soul who loved deeply and fiercely. His life was marked by loyalty, laughter, and countless quiet acts of kindness that...
Joan Louise Kim
Nov 22, 2025
Joan Louise Farmer Kim, age 88, beloved wife, mother and grandmother of White Rock, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents James Roy and Ana Linda Farmer, sister Helen Book, brother James Farmer, Father-in-law Chae Suk Kim, Mother-in-law Yuen Hee Chung, Sisters-in-law Dr. Soon Ock Kim,...
Mary Lou Chavez
Nov 20, 2025
With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and family matriarch, Maria Louisa Chavez, on November 20, 2025, at the age of 86. She passed peacefully at her home in Española surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
Born on February 10, 1939, in Valencia County, Los Lunas,...
James Steven Sanchez Jr
Nov 20, 2025
In loving memory of Steven Sanchez Steven Sanchez, a loving friend, son, brother, and uncle, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 57. Steven will be remembered for his gentle spirit, his warm presence, and the kindness he shared so freely with the people and animals around him.
Steven had a caring heart and found joy in life’s...
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