Obituaries

Local obituaries for DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory
Leroy J. - 68 - Arroyo Seco - Gomez
Apr 3, 2011
LEROY J. GOMEZ, 68, a resident of Arroyo Seco, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Maria Gomez and brother, Benny Gomez. Leroy was a loving husband of 48 years, a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, camping and the outdoors. Mr. Gomez is survived by his wife, Angie...
Amanda A. - Age 23 - Truchas/Cordova - Romero
Apr 3, 2011
AMANDA A. ROMERO, 23, a resident of Truchas and originally of Cordova, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011. She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, Vidal and Rosalito Trujillo; aunt, Flora Lopez and cousin, Ernesto Martinez. She enjoyed caring for her daughters and caring for her mom and dad. She was deeply loved and will be...
Delfino de - Age 31 - Truchas Fernandez
Apr 3, 2011
Delfino de Fernandez “Dino” - Age 31 passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2011 in Truchas. He was a plumber by trade. Dino was a very loving and giving person always willing to help anyone in need, expecting nothing in return. Dino was a kid at heart he was always up to something. He loved riding his ATV and...
Beatrice B. - Age 91 - Los Alamos - Lamb
Apr 2, 2011
Beatrice (Bea) Bridget Brennan Lamb, loving mother, grandmother and friend, died at Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico, surrounded by loving family and dedicated staff on April 2, 2011. \r\n Bea was born to John and Sarah Brennan on July 14, 1919 in Bayonne, N.J. A very nurturing person, Bea always wanted to be a nurse, and...
Jimmy L. - Age 62 - Chimayo Martinez
Apr 2, 2011
JIMMY L. MARTINEZ, 62, a resident of Chimayo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noberto E. and Stella Martinez; paternal grandparents, Jose Rosario and Juanita Martinez and maternal grandparents, Santiago and Lupe Martinez. Jimmy was the owner of Jimmy’s Auto Sales, also known as No Down...
Ernest E. Age - 58 Ohkay Owingeh Kaye
Apr 2, 2011
ERNEST E. KAYE, 58, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born on September 3, 1952 to Edwin and Francis Kaye. He attended Española Valley High School and played baseball for the Hornets as well as for the San Juan Bats. He was an avid sports fan, supporting the Dallas Cowboys and the...
Edith - Age 88 - Fairview Williams
Apr 2, 2011
Edith Williams, 88, born April 1, 1923, in Primero, Colorado , a long time resident of Fairview passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at her home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband, George L. Williams, sons; David L. Williams, Joseph G. Williams and daughter Patrisha J. Gavurnik. She is survived...
Lydia U. - Age 76 - Cebolla - Archuleta
Apr 1, 2011
LYDIA U. ARCHULETA, 76, a resident of Cebolla, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2011 at her home with her loving husband and family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose Miguel and Jesusita Ulibarri and brother, Gerald Ulibarri. Lydia graduated from Provo Utah Nursing School and enjoyed a very successful career in Nursing. She...
Jose H. - Age 82 - Dixon Valdez
Mar 30, 2011
Jose H. Valdez, 82, a resident of Dixon passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after a short illness. He loved to farm, fish and hunt. Jose loved to make chicos, and grow green chili and loved to watch westerns on TV. He retired from Utica Lumber Company. Jose was preceded in death by his parents: Agapito and Eloisa Valdez;...
Ronald E. Age - 77 Los Alamos Brown
Mar 28, 2011
Ronald E. Brown, 77, a resident of Los Alamos passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2011. He was a life member of the Catholic Church, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Washington and his PhD in Physics from Caltech. He was a physics professor at the University of Minnesota for 13 years and then...
Epifanio Age - 85 Peñasco Pacheco
Mar 27, 2011
Epifanio Pacheco, 85, a resident Peñasco passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2011. He was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. A World War II United States Marine Veteran, member of the American Legion in California. He enjoyed fishing and working on his land. He was a loving husband for 61 years & a devoted father and grandfather. Epifanio...
Melvin J. Age - 47 Española Lujan
Mar 25, 2011
Melvin J. Lujan, 47, a resident of Espanola passed away on Friday, March 25, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ferminia Quintana; father, Pedro Lujan; brothers: Leroy Quintana, Abedon Lujan; maternal grandparents: Simon and Florencia Martinez; uncles: Jerry and Tommy Martinez. Melvin is survived by his brother: Gene Quintana and wife Elizabeth from Rawlins, Wyoming, Randy Lujan...
Dennis "Gurnes" - Age 55 - El Guiqu Martinez
Mar 23, 2011
Dennis “Gurnes” Martinez, 55, of El Guique passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 after a short illness. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, camping and swimming. Dennis loved his family dearly. He was preceded in death by his son, Gilbert Martinez. Dennis is survived by his daughters: Melissa Martinez of Phoenix, AZ, Kimberly Garcia and companion Robert of La...
Jeanette - Age 86 - Los Alamos - McEwen
Mar 23, 2011
JEANETTE McEWEN, 86, a resident of Los Alamos passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, James McEwen. Jeannette was born on September 28, 1924 in the family home at Los Angeles, CA. She grew up there, got married, and lived in La Crescenta, CA until July 2010, when...
Socorro Age - 66 Hernandez Mercado-Perez
Mar 23, 2011
Socorro Mercado-Perez, 66, a resident of Hernandez passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Socorro was born in Durango, Mexico to Leandro Mercado and Maria Luisa Perez. She loved to spend time watching her novelas and time at the Casinos. Socorro is survived by her children: Juliana Ybarra of Alcalde, Gerardo Sosa...
Mary Jeanne - Age 89 - Los Alamos - Nilsson
Mar 22, 2011
Mary Jeanne Nilsson, a resident of Los Alamos since August of 1945, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at the age of 89 in the presence of her beloved family.\r\nKnown affectionately to many in the community as “MJ,” Mary Jeanne Bolan taught for two years in Russell, Kansas before arriving by train to Lamy, New Mexico in...
Barbara Jean Henry Age - 85 Forrest
Mar 21, 2011
Barbara Jean Henry Forrest, 85, died on March 21, 2011 from complications from Alzheimer’s. She had battled Alzheimer’s Disease for years, and when she got pneumonia and the flu she was not strong enough to fight it. Barbara’s long charmed life was full of love, happiness, relatives and friends. Barbara, the only child of Bill and Lucile Henry was born...
Jeffery Scott Age - 40 Garcia
Mar 21, 2011
Jeffery Scott Garcia, 40, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2011. He was born in Garden City, KS and grew up in Great Bend, KS. Jeffery was a loving husband, father, son, brother & loved by all who knew him. He was a wonderful & amazing artist. He enjoyed 4 wheeling and outdoor sports, a life member of the Catholic...
Mary Madeline Age - 75 San Juan Pueblo Garcia
Mar 19, 2011
Mary M. Garcia 75, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2011, peacefully at home from a lengthy illness. Mary enjoyed to visit the community senior center and loved to go to ceramics and play bingo. She was a very loving woman who cared for everyone and would always lend a hand. In her early years...
Alfred R. Age 44 Santa Fe Martinez
Mar 18, 2011
Alfred R. Martinez, December 22, 1966 to March 18, 2011. The world just lost a truly remarkable and unique young man. Alfred (Fred) was loved and cherished by his family and friends. He was one of a kind, one of the best mechanics Santa Fe could ever find. He touched so many hearts without even knowing the impact he left...
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