It's our Annual Holiday Service of Remembrance on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 4:00pm in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Michael Donald Salazar
Dec 15, 2024
It is with great great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother Michael Donald Salazar, a resident of El Llano NM. Michael was born on December 13, 1968 and passed away from a short illness on December 15, 2024.
Michael was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. Michael was a blessing to all who...
Allen Jerome Fernandez Sr.
Dec 15, 2024
Allen Fernandez was born June 11, 1962, to Leo and Julia Fernandez in Grants, New Mexico.
He grew up in Rio Lucio and graduated from Penasco High School. Allen loved being in the mountains, where he would hunt and fish. He married the love of his life Sharon Fernandez on December 20, 1986, and started their family. Allen had a big...
Genevieve Josephine Archuleta
Dec 14, 2024
Genevieve J. Archuleta
10/21/1935-12/14/2024
On December 14, 2024, Genevieve J Archuleta, 89, a resident of El Llano, NM, originally of Santa Cruz passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Genevieve was preceded in death by her father Rafael, sister Noberta, mother Genara, sister Trinidad, daughter Jeanette, grandson Joshua, father of her children Paul, husband Estevan, and daughter Lisa.
Genevieve is survived by her daughter...
Pete A Dominguez
Dec 13, 2024
Pete Dominguez, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 13, 2024.
Born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 18, 1949, Pete was known for his unwavering kindness, strong work ethic, and deep love for his family. He dedicated his life to supporting those around him, always offering a listening ear and...
Mary T. Quintana
Dec 12, 2024
Mary T. Quintana, 94 of Jacona, NM, passed away on December 12, 2024, with her daughter and son by her side. Mary worked for the Santa Fe County Extension services for many years. She later worked for the Pojoaque Valley Schools in the cafeteria as a cook, which she eventually retired from. Mary enjoyed going to the casinos with her...
Ernie Clifford Gallegos
Dec 12, 2024
It is with deep sadness to announce the unexpected death of Ernie Clifford Gallegos, 81, was a resident of Espanola, NM and was returned to the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Ernie was born and raised in Comanche Canyon, New Mexico on December 17, 1942, had lived in Espanola for the past 50 years with his family, and enjoyed...
Bertha V Rodriguez
Dec 11, 2024
Bertha V Rodriguez was born in the village of Cundiyó, NM, to Noberto and Elena Vigil on June 19,1939. She was the youngest of her siblings Adelina Vigil, Ruby Vigil, Ruby Johnson, Pita Lujan, and Joe Vigil.
Bertha attended Cundiyó Elementary and Pojoaque Elementary. She graduated from Loretto Academy. She began college at the young age of 16. She attended UNM...
Nancy Ann Gardner
Dec 11, 2024
Nancy Ann Gardner, 82, passed away on December 11, 2024.
She is survived by her children; Dian Gardner, James Gardner, Lucas Merrick, Amadeo Wilson, and Jazmine Ruiz; siblings Jean Anderson, Randy Walker and Sherman Walker.
She was a mother, foster mother, school master, teacher, fire fighter, EMT, entrepreneur, builder and fixer of houses, although when asked, she would usually say she was...
Thomas Michael Vigil
Dec 11, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Michael Vigil, a resident of San Pedro. Thomas was born on September 5,1970, and passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2024.
Thomas was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle, son-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. His smile, kindness, and friendly personality will always be remembered. He was a...
Paul Jaramillo
Dec 10, 2024
Paul Jaramillo, avid fisherman and gardener, passed on December 10, 2024. Paul is survived by his wife Alice, son Edward Jaramillo and wife Amy, daughter Barbara Guzman and husband Jose, grandchildren, Thor Jaramillo, Laird Jaramillo, Alberto Guzman and wife Laurie, and Pablo Guzman.
Memorial service will be held in the Evergreen Chapel of Devargas Funeral home of Taos, 1524 Paseo del...
Lamberto Herrera
Dec 10, 2024
Lamberto Herrera, 94, a devoted Father and Grandpa, passed away with his family at his side on December 10, 2024.
Lamberto was survived by his wife Phyllis Herrera; children; Patricia Starkey (Ken), Lucille Padilla, Herman Padilla, Daniel Padilla, Ricky Herrera (Cinderella), Rodney Herrera (Tammy); grandchildren, Camille, Jesus, Ana Alicia (Susan), Rayven (Gene), Manuel (Jessica), Matteo, Christian, Sofia, Nico, Luis (Mia), Gabriel,...
Lucas Orlando Trujillo Sr.
Dec 9, 2024
Lucas O. Trujillo Sr., of El Rito, NM, was called home with the Lord on December 9, 2024, at the age of 85, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1939, to Victor and Eliza Trujillo.
Lucas attended high school at El Rito Normal School where he played football and ran track. Here, he became interested in...
Armando Romero
Dec 7, 2024
Obituary for Armando Jose Romero October 27, 1984 – December 7, 2024
Armando Jose Romero, born on October 27, 1984, passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 40. His life was a testament to hard work, love for family, and a passion for the outdoors.
Armando was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete and Flora Romero and Manuel...
Maria Beatriz Talamante
Dec 6, 2024
Maria Beatriz Talamante was born on March 2, 1932, to Alfredo Talamante and Maria De Los Anjeles Salazar-Talamante in Edith Colorado.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband Jose Alfredo Talamante; parents Alfredo and Maria De Los Anjeles Talamante; sisters Librada Talamante- Garcia, Fedelina Talamante, Rita Martinez, Adelia Martinez; brothers Feliciano Talamante, Silviano Talamante, Alfredo Talamante, Guadalupe “Chon” Talamante, Pedro Talamante;...
Amado E Martinez Jr.
Dec 6, 2024
Amado E Martinez Jr., a resident of Velarde, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on December 6, 2024.
Amado was preceded in death by his parents Amado Martinez Sr and Ermelinda Vigil-Martinez; father and mother-In-law Frank and Calicia Medina; sons Christopher and Daniel Martinez; grandson John David Romero Jr.; brother Gilbert Martinez and...
Christopher Lee Martinez
Dec 1, 2024
Christopher Lee Martinez, 41, of Gallina, NM, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2024.
Preceded in death by his grandparents: Liberato Sanchez, Jake Martinez (Bea), Ignacita Aguirre (Benito); half-sisters Stephanie and Desirae; Uncles Benino, Robert, Paul, Jerry and aunt Barbara Martinez, godfather Isaac Trujillo, special cousins T.J. and Kenneth Sanchez.
Chris was a man whose warmth and humor...
Harold Ortega
Nov 28, 2024
Harold Ortega, 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered into eternal rest Thursday, November 28, 2024, following an unexpected illness.
Harold was born August 18, 1946, in Chimayo, NM.
Upon graduating from Santa Cruz High School in 1965, Harold began his career in construction for a brief time in California and returned to New Mexico where he worked for several years in the...
Jillian Johnson
Nov 28, 2024
Jillian Johnson, 36, a resident of Cordova, NM, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2024.
Jillian was preceded in death by her paternal great grandparents Enemecio and Celsa Martinez and Hubert and Bessie Johnson, maternal great-grandparents Solomon and Josefita Mondragon and Jack Sherwood and Sostena Trujillo, maternal grandfather Jose Mondragon, paternal grandparents, Joseph and Aurelia Johnson and best friend Amanda Romero.
She...
John Charles Demarest
Nov 27, 2024
May 28, 1949 - November 27, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, John C. Demarest, of Abiquiu, New Mexico. Born on May 28, 1949, in Columbus, Ohio, he joined our mother, Rae, in heaven on November 27, 2024, at the age of 75.
John proudly served his country as an Aircraft Mechanic in...
Andy Lee Ortega
Nov 27, 2024
Andy L. Ortega, 63 years old, passed away at the family residence in Chimayo, NM, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.
Andy was a lifelong resident of Chimayo and was known and liked by many in the community.
Andy is survived by his mother, Cordy Ortega-Martinez of Santa Fe, NM, loving sister Delilah Brown of Espanola, NM, brother Joe “Josito” Ortega of Meadow...
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