Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Margaret Duran
Feb 15, 2026
Margaret Duran, 72, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the Taos Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her partner, Mary Ann Vargas, her parents, Manual and Eloida Duran, her natural parents Jose and Mary Apodaca, as well as her sister Anita Ortiz.
She is survived by sisters, Linda Trujillo (Fidel) of Espanola, New...
Lelande D. Valdez
Mar 11, 2026
Lelande D. Valdez, a resident of Lyden, New Mexico, left us on March 11, 2026, at the age of 73 to be with Our Heavenly Father.
Lelande was preceded in death by his father, Ben Valdez, mother, Lorraine Valdez, and nephew Angelo Montoya.
Lelande is survived by his son Leland B. Valdez Jr., his granddaughters Samantha Valdez and her daughter Amaya Cohen,...
Maria L. Morales
Mar 8, 2026
In.Loving Memory ofMaria L. MoralesDecember 13, 1955 – March 8, 2035
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt. Maria L. Morales, who passed away peacefully on Sunday March 8, 2026 at the age of 70. She was born on December 13, 1955 in Peñitas Chihuahua, Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo Muñoz...
Loyda Gurule
Mar 7, 2026
**Loyda Gurule**
Loyda Gurule, age 94 was born on March 2, 1932, in Vallecitos, New Mexico, to Armando Trujillo and Maria Chacon Trujillo. She was a longtime resident of Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Loyda passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2026, after a short illness.
Loyda was preceded in death by her husband, Sammie Gurule; daughter, Kathy Taylor; grandson,...
Adrian Escobedo
Mar 4, 2026
ADRIAN P. ESCOBEDO
Adrian Escobedo (Dre) gained his angel wings and joined Gods Heavenly Kingdom on March 4, 2026, after a short illness.
It is with heavy hearts that we have lost a beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, son-in-law and soon to be grandfather whom we dearly loved and will greatly miss his warm smile, contagious laugh and witty sense of...
Alberto Rivera
Mar 4, 2026
Albert C. Rivera, 65, was born July 18, 1960, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was a blessed son, brother, father , uncle and cousin.
Albert was preceded in death by his son Albert Anthony Archuleta; brother Harold Goodnight and Tracey Gomez Archuleta; mother of his children; grandparents Albert and Filomena Rivera and other deceased family members.
Albert is survived by...
Martin Roybal
Mar 5, 2026
Martin J. Roybal, lovingly known by his family as “Sherm,” was born on April 2, 1958, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home in Española, New Mexico.
Martin was welcomed into eternal rest by his beloved parents, Marcello and Teresa Roybal; his brother, Henry Gutierrez; his brother-in-law, Leo “Lucky” Jaramillo; his...
Johnny Espinoza
Mar 8, 2026
Johnny “Dude” Espinoza, beloved resident of El Llano, New Mexico, left this Earth on March 8, 2026, surrounded by the love and presence of his family. Born on June 24, 1944, to Felix and Apolonia Espinoza, Johnny brought joy, laughter, and light everywhere he went. Known affectionately as “Dude,” he was truly the life of every gathering — a man...
Teresina Martinez
Mar 15, 2026
Teresina Martinez, 94, passed away on March 15, 2026.
Services are currently pending and will be posted as soon as available.
Horace Martinez
Mar 13, 2026
Horace J. Martinez, 82, of Chimayo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1943, in Alcalde, New Mexico.
Horace was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. On February 27, 1965, he married the love of his life, Stella Martinez. Together they shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving home...
Eusebio Arellano
Mar 11, 2026
Obituary in Loving Memory of Eusebio R. Arellano
Age: 88
Resident of Espanola, N.M.
Date of Passing: March 11, 2026
Eusebio worked most of his life at the sawmills in Espanola and Cuba, New Mexico. He worked for Schulmberger as a diesel mechanic. He operated several side businesses of his own including metal fabrication and welding. He also owned his own sawmill in Abiquiu,...
Denise Martinez
Mar 10, 2026
Denise Lerae "Dee" Martinez, a beloved daughter, sister, partner, mother, and friend, passed away on March 10, 2026, inside her beautiful home surrounded by loved ones in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Denise brought light and joy to all who knew her during her 51 years of life.
Denise was preceded in death by her mother Dianne Gutierrez; father Dennis Martinez; grandparents...
Gloria Montoya
Mar 8, 2026
Obituary for Gloria G. Montoya July 25, 1930 -- March 8, 2026
Gloria Montoya of Cundiyo, passed away peacefully in Los Alamos on Sunday March 8, 2026. Born to Elizario and Estefanita (Martinez) Garcia, she was the fourth eldest sibling in a large and loving family.
Her interest in the medical field and her heart for service led her to train as...
Jesse Maestas
Mar 6, 2026
Services are pending at this time.
The family of Jesse Maestas has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley 505-747-7477
Jose Alfredo Roybal
Mar 5, 2026
Jose Alfredo Roybal
August 14, 1936 – March 5, 2026
Jose Alfredo Roybal, lovingly known as Alfredo, age 89, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of the family he cherished so deeply.
Alfredo was born on August 14, 1936, and lived a life rooted in...
Esther Velasquez
Mar 4, 2026
On March 4, 2026, Esther Lydia Velasquez, 86, of Arroyo Seco, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Esther was born on March 5, 1939, in Gallina, NM, to Amadeo Chacon and Amalia Sanchez, and raised by her adoptive parents Apolonio and Antonia Chavez.
Esther shared 53 years of marriage with Bernie, and together they experienced many adventures. Of all...
Joe M. Trujillo
Mar 2, 2026
Joe M. Trujillo, age 80 passed from this life to be with our Lord on March 2, 2026, at his home in Nambe, New Mexico, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1946.
He was preceded in death by his parents Abenicio and Alvinita Trujillo; his birth mother Mary Margaret Montano; In-laws Rogelio and Petrita Valdez; brothers-in-law Florencio...
Charles Davis
Mar 2, 2026
Charles Calvin Davis, 77, a resident of Abiquiu, NM, passed away on March 2, 2026. Charles was born in Hartford, Connecticut and moved to New Mexico as a child. Charles was a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family, working on cars, and spending time at the casinos with his wife. Charles...
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