DIANE E. MARES, 56, a resident of Española, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was preceded in death by her mother, Consuelo Roybal and son, Benny J. Lovato. She was born September 14, 1959. She enjoyed being around her family, cooking and listening to music. Ms. Mares is survived by her husband, Benjie Lovato; children, Brandy Lovato and companion Willie Batista and Tammy Roybal; sisters, Joann Ortega, Elena Roybal and Elsa Reyes; brother, Juan Roybal; grandchildren, Brittany Martinez, Mariah Batista, Jeremiah Trujillo, Alexis and Patrick Martinez and numerous other relatives and friends. Memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Española. The family of Diane E. Mares has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com