Carla Loretta - Age 59 - Española - DeVargas
Apr 2, 2013
CARLA LORETTA DEVARGAS, 59, a resident of Ranchitos, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. She was born December 8, 1953. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lonnie DeVargas; parents, Joe Lovato and Bernie Romero; brothers, Dennis and Benny Lopez; grandson, Timothy Rivera; maternal grandparents, Juan and Raquel Salazar; father-in-law,...
Augustine - Age 85 - Los Angeles Montano
Apr 2, 2013
Augustine Montaño 85, passed away in Los Angeles, California of natural causes on April 2, 2013 while hospitalized in Sylmar, California. Augustine was born on May 2, 1926 in Leadville, CO. He was preceded in death by his father Antonio Montano, mother Eufemia Baca Velarde of El Llano, New Mexico, brother Robert Luis Montaño from Edgewood, and sister Celina Montaño...
Wallace Homor - Age 98 - Santa Fe Borkenhagen
Apr 2, 2013
WALLACE HOMER BORKENHAGEN, 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 peacefully at home in Santa Fe from natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Ward Borkenhagen; brothers, Leonard and Curt Borkenhagen and sister, Evelyn Borkenhagen. Wally was born near Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Everett Borkenhagen and Clara Erickson. After graduating from High School he worked for...
Cheri - Los Alamos Chance
Apr 1, 2013
Cheri Chance, currently of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed on into the energy of the universe and heaven on Monday, April 1, 2013. Cheri was the matriarch, anchor, and rock for her family and friends that extend across this country. Cheri was the daughter of Carolyn Chance and Alvin Chance (deceased). Cheri, the eldest, is survived by her sister Laura...
Rudy (Rodolfo) - Age 61 - Rio Chama - Mondragon
Mar 31, 2013
RUDY (RUDOLFO) MONDRAGON, 61, a resident of Rio Chama, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maclovio and Floripa Mondragon; brothers, Gilbert, Larry and Alex Mondragon; sister, Gloria Mondragon and sister-in-law, Rosie Mondragon. Mr. Mondragon is survived by his wife, Margie Gonzales of Española; son, Jerry Mondragon and...
Levi - Age 80 - La Mesa de Poleo - Herrera
Mar 29, 2013
LEVI HERRERA, 80, a resident of La Mesa de Poleo, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Simona Herrera; brothers, Orlando and Marcelino Herrera; parents-in-law, Donaciano and Santana Salazar. Levi was a well known, respected and liked man; who was hard working until the end. All who knew him knew...
Adonilia - Age 81 - Española - Romero
Mar 28, 2013
ADONILIA ROMERO, 81, a resident of Española, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013, surrounded by her loving family y su angel de guardia, following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolfo and Margarita Ortega; brothers and sisters and other relatives and friends where she will join them in paradise. Adonilia was a well known...
Frank A. "Chipper" Age - 56 - Santa Gutierrez
Mar 27, 2013
Frank A. “Chipper” Gutierrez, 56, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away from a short illness on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Gutierrez; uncle, Denny Gutierrez; aunt, Madge Gutierrez; nephew, Jeremy Naranjo. During the last 31 years Frank’s passion of operating the Sonic Drive Ins in Española was his...
Paul - Age 60 - Chimayo - Medina
Mar 26, 2013
PAUL HAROLD MEDINA, 60, a resident of Chimayo, went home to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. He was preceded in death by his grandson, David Trujillo, Jr.; brothers, Tommy and Pancho Medina; father and mother-in-law, Willie and Susana Duran and his maternal and paternal grandparents. \He was a loving husband,...
Carolina - 72 - Chimayo Ortiz
Mar 26, 2013
Carolina Lujan Ortiz, 72, better known as “Carol” a resident of Chimayo passed away on March 26, 2013 of a long illness. She was born in 1940. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, her sons, Dickie and Sammy Ortiz. Her parents, Antonio and Delfina Lujan, four brothers and one sister. Her in-Laws, Esquipula and Anita Ortiz. Mrs....
Jose Onivas Age - 64 - Cordova Sandoval
Mar 26, 2013
Jose Onivas Sandoval, 64, a lifelong resident of Cordova, NM passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013, due to a short and sudden illness. He was born February 26, 1949. Jose was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Rubella E. Lopez; parents, Jose Israel and Maria Cordilia Sandoval; maternal grandparents, Severiano and Margarita Romero; paternal grandparents, Francisco...
Martha - Age 91 - Santa Cruz - Denault
Mar 26, 2013
MARTHA DENAULT, 91, a resident of Santa Cruz, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and reunited with her daughter, (Bony) Yvonne and husband Harvey Denault. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Melia Quintana and Susan Borrego; brother, Santana Borrego and parents, Cesario and Genoveva Borrego. Martha was a woman of strong faith, who devoted her last...
Scott - Age 43 - Los Alamos - Irving
Mar 23, 2013
SCOTT ALAN IRVING “DREDLOCK”, 43, a resident of Los Alamos, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013 due to complication of Asthma. Information regarding family members and services will be announced as soon as it becomes available. The family of Scott Alan Irving “Dredlock” has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.
Mary - 83 - Cuarteles - Martinez
Mar 23, 2013
MARY V. MARTINEZ, 83, a resident of Cuarteles, went home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2013 following a lengthy illness. She was born in Gallina on March 9, 1930. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwardo and Arsenia Valdez; husband, Arsenio Martinez; sons, Edwardo (Lalo), Johnny, Arsenio Jr., Gerald and Benny Martinez; brother,...
Patricia - Age 73 - Santa Clara Pueblo - Padilla
Mar 23, 2013
Patricia Padilla, 73, a lifelong resident born and raised of Santa Clara Pueblo passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013, one day after her birthday. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Epimenio Sisneros; mother, Olaria Sisneros; brother, Raymond Sisneros; sister-in-law, Louise Sisneros. Patricia earned an associate’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Bachelors Degree in Nursing...
Donna Age - 75 - Lumberton Herrera
Mar 23, 2013
DONNA HERRERA, 75, a resident of Lumberton, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her sons, Alex and Don Herrera; mother, Rafelita Martinez; brothers, Jose Maria and Louis Martinez. Mrs. Herrera is survived by her husband, Alex Herrera; children, Lucy Martinez, Ricky Herrera and wife Gretchen, Viola Herrera, Evelyn Leyba and husband Horace, Steven...
Lorraine C. - Age 67 - Chimayo - Sandoval
Mar 22, 2013
LORRAINE C. SANDOVAL, 67, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2013, after an 8 year battle with Multiple System Atrophy-C (MSA-C). Lorraine was born on August 26, 1945. She was a life-long member of Holy Family Catholic Church volunteering her services until she could no longer volunteer due to MSA-C; she was also a member...
Dianna Colleen - Age 51 - Alcalde - Smith
Mar 21, 2013
DIANNA COLLEEN SMITH, 51, a resident of Alcalde, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 following an unexpected illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Josephine Sheehan. She was a Holy Cross Hospital Case Manager and an RN at many hospitals in New Mexico and various other states. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and target shooting. Mrs....
Beatrice (Bea) - 90 - Española - Salazar
Mar 20, 2013
BEATRICE (BEA) SALAZAR, 90, a resident of Española, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and reunited with her husband Ralph Salazar, Sr. on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her children, Vivian and Raymond Salazar; parents, Jose and Concepcion War; brothers, Margarito and Hilario War; sisters, Isabel Padilla, Lucy...
Genevieve - Española - Martinez
Mar 20, 2013
GENEVIEVE MARTINEZ, our “Gem”, a resident of Española, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 after fighting a bout with cancer. She was born on July 12, 1928 in Santa Rita, NM. She attended and graduated from Hurley High School in 1947 and went on to Business College in Albuquerque from 1948 to 1950. In...
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