Delmer Chacon, 68, a resident of Chama, NM passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2012. He worked as a cook and dishwasher for the Dulce Elementary Public Schools, also worked at the TBone Ranch in Antonito, CO. He was a hard worker who enjoyed being outdoors. Delmar was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Demetrio and Rufinita Chacon; brother, Ernest Chacon; sister, Elizabeth Janie Chacon-Jiron. Delmar is survived by his wife of 30 years, Margaret Manzanares de Chacon of Chama; brothers: Ermand Chacon and wife Vi of Pueblo, CO; Arnold Chacon of Colorado Springs, CO; Matthew Chacon and fiancé Kathy of Manassa, CO; sisters: Barbara Chacon of Santa Fe, NM; Karen Chacon of Denver, CO; JoAnn Chacon of Santa Fe, NM; uncle, Charlie Mondragon and wife Carla of Saguache, CO; aunts: Viola Mondragon of Denver, CO; Mary Chacon of Denver, CO; Lena Marquez of Saguache, CO; plus many other nephews, nieces, cousin & friends. Funeral will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Saguache, CO with burial to follow at Hill Side Community Cemetery in Saguache, CO. The family of Delmer Chacon has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477