Raymond E. Sena
Age 58, a participant of Easter Seal Santa Maria El Mirador in Alcalde, NM, died peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the Espanola Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Valdez) Sena. He is survived by his father, Ramon Sena of Colorado Springs, CO, and brother, Daniel Sena of Santa Fe. Raymond was awarded a surrogate healthcare guardian, Steve Martinez of Fairview. Mr. Martinez and wife Deanna were faithful and very involved with his care. Raymond was a special angel that was cared for and nurtured by the staff that worked in the home where he resided. When Raymond was first admitted to his new home, all his caregivers were drawn to him because of his calm demeanor and natural smile. Raymond’s warmth and spirit will live on in the hearts of those that had day to day contact with him. There will never be words to express how much he was loved and will be missed. The family of Raymond E. Sena has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
MIKE VIGIL
Age 72, a resident of Santa Cruz, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008 following a sudden illness. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Juan Jose and Felipa Vigil; brother, Juan F. Vigil Sr.; grandson, Julian Vigil; parents-in-law, Ramon and Isabelita Romero and brothers-in-law, Raymond Romero, Joe “Pino” Vallejos, Howard Weaver and Raymond Romero. Mike was Oñate in 1974 and 1995. He retired from the City of Española and enjoyed dancing, politics and sports. Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife, Jessie Vigil; children, Elizabeth Montoya and husband Tom, Joseph Vigil and wife Denise, Michael Vigil and wife Dorothy, Jeff Vigil and wife Lois, Raymond Vigil, Debbie Olivas and husband Robert, Mary Bauman and husband Adam and Teresita Vigil; sister and brother-in-laws, Sylvia and Roman Aragon, Melva Romero, Ruby Naranjo, Danny and Debbie Romero; favorite nephews, Steven Romero and Anthony Naranjo; brothers and sisters, Pete Vigil and wife Kim, Eppie Vigil, Gus Vigil and wife Elaine, Pita Vallejos and Marie Vigil; sister-in-law, Carol Vigil; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Tom Montoya, Robert Olivas, Adam Bauman, Steven Romero, Mark Vigil and Anthony Naranjo. The Vigil family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Aurelia (Maria) Serna
Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister, a lifelong resident of El Rancho, born August 31, 1923 passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 19, 2008. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Jacob; parents, Adan and Onofre Serna; sister, Eloisa Salazar; brothers, Adan Jr., Eloy, Ruben, Willie, and Felix Serna and wife Rita. Aurelia was a loving mother who enjoyed the simple joys of life. She gave her gifts of unconditional love and unselfishness and was a source of strength to her family. Aurelia is survived by her sons, Chris and wife Gina of Moriarty, Anthony and wife Monica of Albuquerque and Joseph Serna and wife Sharon of Chimayo; daughters, Mary Frances Gonzales (Benjamin) of Santa Fe, Elizabeth Serna (Richard) of Albuquerque and Eloisa Austin of Albuquerque. She is also survived by her sisters, Ida Pacheco of Los Alamos and Angie Martinez and husband Manuel of Pojoaque; sisters-in-law, Lorraine Serna of Arroyo Seco and Joann Serna of Pojoaque, special niece, Marie Scorcia, 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and many other nieces, nephews and friends. The following will serve as pallbearers, Dominic and Marvin Gonzales, Jonathan and David Tapia, Allen Dugger and Patrick Duran. The family of Aurelia (Maria) Serna has placed their trust in DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
HENRY J. MARTINEZ
Age 77, a resident of Española, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luis and Feliz Martinez; sisters, Theresa Baros and Grace Benavidez; brothers, Ben and Freddie Martinez. Henry retired after many years of service as a security guard at Mason & Hanger in Los Alamos. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children, Yvonne Montoya and husband Lawrence of Los Alamos, Carolyn Reagin and husband Scot of Denver, CO, Edward Martinez and wife Deborah of O’Fallon, Illinois; grandchildren, Ashley Montoya, Christopher Montoya, Camille Reagin, Caitlin Reagin, Jerrica Wild and Sara Martinez; sisters, Carmen Gonzales of El Rancho and Cecilia Vigil and husband Ismael of San Pedro; mother of his children, Vera Martinez of Albuquerque; loving companion, Loretta Martinez of Española and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Serving as honorary pallbearers are David Gonzales, Isaac J. Martinez, Larry Vigil, Ralph Casados, Robert Martinez, and David O. Martinez “D.O.”. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Odyssey Health Care of New Mexico, 1911 5th, Suite 100, Santa Fe, NM 87505. The Martinez family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
BEATRICE V. QUINTANA MARTINEZ
Age 76, a resident of Santo Niño, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2008 following a sudden illness. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Enrique “Henry” Martinez; parents, Desiderio and Clorinda Quintana; brothers, Robert, Urban and Eloy Quintana. Beatrice worked at TG&Y as an accountant and was known as a cook at the Senior Citizens Stroke Center. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Barbara Garcia and husband David of Fairview, Leroy Martinez and wife Nadine of Santo Niño, Harold Martinez and wife Vangie of Fairview, Patsy Martinez of Albuquerque, Jeff Martinez and wife Sally of La Mesilla and Kathleen Martinez of Santo Niño; brothers and sisters, Sylviano Quintana and wife Elsie of Alcalde, Steven Quintana of Santo Niño and Joe Quintana and wife Viola of El Llano; sister and best friend, Cecilia Trujillo and husband Ismael of Hernandez and sister-in-law, Flora Quintana; Special Sister-in-law; Tina Gonzales of Calif., other brothers and sisters-in-law; Beva Salazar and husband Lee, Fred Martinez and wife Margie, Pablo Martinez all of Espanola, Levi Martinez and wife Magdalena of Ojo Sarco and Alice Martinez of Fairview. 20 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces and other loving relatives and friends. The following will serve as pallbearers, Adam Martinez, Rico Leichtle, Nathan Anaya, Roosevelt Garcia, Derrek Garcia and Nicholas Martinez. Honorary pallbearers named; Brandon, Kimberly, Jaden, Jazmyn, Regina, Autumn, Joey, Alan and Winter. The Martinez & Garcia family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
LOUELLA E. ROLLER DE ORTEGA
Age 45, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elemin and Adelina Lucero; paternal grandparents, Antonio and Julia Ortega. She served in the United States Navy and was a loving mother of three. She was caring, compassionate and full of life and had a contagious smile and had an open door to anyone who needed her. Louella is survived by her husband, Brandon Roller of Santa Clara Pueblo; children, Danielle and Katrina Wilson and Gabrielle Gallegos all of Santa Clara Pueblo; parents, Anastacio and Martha Ortega of Ojo Caliente; sister, Roberta Martinez and husband Phil of El Rancho; father and mother-in-law, Ted and Toni Roller of Santa Clara Pueblo and nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. The Roller and Ortega families have entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Bobby Rodriguez
Age 52, a resident of Espanola passed away unexpectedly on Wed. Oct. 15, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents; Frank and Amadita Rodriquez. Brothers: Sammy, Walter and Frankie Rodriguez and 1 Sister; Frances Martinez. He is survived by his sisters; Sarah Romero and husband Sal and Lila Haggard of Calif., Laura Ortega and Francisco of Albq. And Carl Marroquin of Calif. Close niece, Jeanette Duran and husband Matthew of Espanola. Prior sister-in-law and close friend, July Romero of Cordova, First cousin and friend: Leroy Rodriguez and close friend Donna Salazar of Espanola. Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The family of Bobby Rodriguez has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
MARCELINO VIGIL
Age 90, a resident of Española, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 following a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Vigil; brothers and sisters, Canuto, Benjamin and Jose Inez Vigil, Floripa Vigil, Sarita Vigil and Sofia Trujillo. Marcelino loved going fishing, making his own inventions, cooking and spending time with his family. He was a good man and will be dearly missed. Mr. Vigil is survived by his daughters, Joann and Rosaline Trujillo both of La Villita; grandchildren, Melba Trujillo of Española and Bernadette Diaz of la Villita; great-grandchildren, Mendie Trujillo, Ernest and Heather Archuleta, Keith Trujillo and Juan and Estrella Diaz; great-great-grandchildren, Alexia, Julian and Jonathan; favorite nephew, Anastacio Vigil and numerous other loving relatives and friends. The Vigil family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
JOE A. GARCIA
Age 77, a resident of Las Vegas, Nevada and originally of Española, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose D. and Ramona V. Garcia; brothers, Ruben and Sam Garcia; brother-in-law, Benny Sanchez. Joe was a loving and wonderful person who loved the outdoors, fishing and tennis. He is loved greatly and will be missed. Mr. Garcia is survived by his children, Larry Garcia, Karen Ricca and husband Steve and Rosell Aragon; sisters, Lucille Martinez and husband Lucas and Stella Sanchez; brother, Raymond Garcia and wife Loyola; sisters-in-law, Dora and Mary Garcia; mother of his children, Pauline Yambra; 6 dear grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Brandon and Patrick Villigan, Brian Martinez, Anthony Garcia, Felix Sanchez and Gilbert Vigil. Honorary pallbearers named are, Larry Garcia, Mary Naranjo and Lucas and Carlos Martinez. The Garcia family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
MATTHEW P. ROMERO
Age 23, a resident of Pojoaque, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2008. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Pedro and Manuelita Trujillo and Marcos and Floripa Vigil; paternal great-grandparents, Katie M. Garcia and Joe L. and Ruby Romero; grandfather, Sam Artino and great-uncle, Cristobal Martinez. Matthew was a very loving and caring father, partner and son. Chanel, his daughter, was his world. He graduated from Pojoaque High School in 2003. He loved hunting, snow boarding, riding motorcycles, fishing, traveling and just hanging out with friends and family. Matthew is survived by his parents, Matthew and Rose Romero; daughter, Chanel Tiffany Romero; fiancé, Sherrie Herrera; great-grandfather, Deacon Pedro Garcia; grandparents, Esther Artino, David Vigil, Lucille Vigil and Delio Archuleta, Raymond Romero and wife Jane; God-parents, Mary Frances Gomez and Tony Gomez; aunts and uncles, Melissa Mascareñas, Kris Lopez, Al Artino and wife Vanessa, Brandon Romero, Nancy Rodarte and husband Robert and Sandra Vigil; great-aunt, Amelia Martinez; great-uncle, Leonard Garcia and wife Belle; cousins, Tommy Ray Mascareñas and wife Lara, Bobby Rodarte and wife Denise, Brandon Rodarte, Jordan Vigil, Samantha Baros, Marcos, Shane, Mario and Alicia Artino, Diego Gomez and wife Maribel, Feliz Vigil and husband Randy, Daniel Garcia and wife DeAnn, Dr. Lloyd Vigil and his son, Tyler, Lloyda Vigil and her son Ryan, Albert Vigil and Marcos Vigil. Fiancés family, parents, Marcos Herrera and wife Beverly, Debbie Lucero-Garcia and husband Joe; grandparents, Clara Arguello and husband Eddie, Dave Lucero and wife Patsy, Adonais Archuleta and wife Joann; many aunts and uncles and two very close cousins, Nicole and Erin Quintana and numerous other loving relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Brandon Rodarte, Bobby Rodarte, Marcos Vigil, Adrian Vigil, Corey Aragon, Tommy Ray Mascareñas, Albert Vigil and Robert Rodarte. Honorary pallbearers named are, Diego Gomez, Randy Vigil, Kris Lopez and Jordan Vigil. The Romero family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
HORACIO R. ROMERO
Age 47, a resident of Nambe, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Jose C. Romero; maternal grandparents, Gregorio and Beronis Lopez and paternal grandparents, Atanacio and Petra Romero. Mr. Romero is survived by his mother, Virginia L. Romero; sons, Gregory Romero and Joseph Romero; brothers, Pete Romero and wife Angie, George Romero and wife Virginia; sisters, Erlinda Key and husband Richard, Loyola Garcia and husband Raymond, Dolores Romero, Marlene Lujan and husband Charlie, Patricia Martinez and husband Albert, Roberta Martinez and husband Asencion; God-mother, Ruperta Lopez; God-daughter, Stacey Romero and numerous other loving relatives and friends. The following will serve as Pallbearers; Rick Romero, Michael Romero, Leroy Lopez, Louie Romero, Ida Trujillo, Lonnie Martinez, and Amie Martinez. The following will serve as Honorary Pallbearers; Lovato Family, Guillermo Garduño, Johnny and Fernando Valdez, Leonard Lopez, and Michael Montoya.The Romero family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Carolyn Tafoya
Age 78, a resident of Santa Clara Pueblo, passed away from a lengthy illness, on Saturday, November 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Damacio and Patrocinia Tafoya; brothers, Louis, Ignacio Naranjo, and Dale Tafoya; sisters, Virginia Tafoya, Albedia Tafoya and Christine Montoya; aunt, Marianita Naranjo; brothers-In-Law, Teofilo Dasheno, and Robert Lyon Jr.; godson, Ronald Velarde; and goddaughter, Diane Shije. She Retired from the Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1992 after 43½ years. She was an active member of the Santa Clara Senior Center. She was kind, caring, and always willing to help anyone in need. Most of all she loved being a gramma. She will be dearly missed by all her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Yepa and Husband Wallace; grandsons, Jeremy and Nicholi Yepa; two special nephews, Calvin Tafoya and wife Barbara, and Stanley Tafoya and wife Michelle; sisters, Victoria Dasheno, Genevieve Suazo and husband Henry, Marie Lyon; sisters-in-law, Marie I. Naranjo, and Florence Naranjo; godchildren, Claudia Lente, Simon Baca, Doreen Frenier, Sophie Cata, Yolanda Velarde, and Lourdes Baca. Numerous Nieces, Nephews and other family Members. Assisting the family as pallbearers will be, Patrick Tafoya, Pat Naranjo, Andy Suazo, Justin Dasheno, Jerome Tafoya, Aaron Montoya, Jeff Lyon, Simon Baca, and Chris Tafoya. Honorary pallbearers are Jonathan Tafoya, Josh Dasheno, Warren Montoya, Donovan Aguilar, David Lyon, Bernard Suazo, and JR Naranjo. The Family of Carolyn Tafoya has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley.
Martin Aragon
Age 78, a resident of Española, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 31, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Magdalena Aragon; brothers, Alfonso, John, Vidal, and Leonard Aragon; sisters, Esther Arguello, Anita Martinez, and Josephine Roberts; father and mother-in-law, Antonio and Carmela Guccione. Martin was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. He served with the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He received a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Denver, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus # 3314. He retired as a social worker for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. He is survived by his wife, Sara Aragon of Española; daughters, Carolyn Quesada and husband Stephen of Santa Fe, Linda Garcia and husband Mike, and Carmela Aragon of Española; sons, Thomas Aragon and wife Bernadette, and Anthony Aragon of Española; brother, Adelaido Aragon and wife Clara; sisters, Irene Schwitzer and husband Robert, Mildred Aragon, Regina Nance and husband James; grandchildren, Nathan, Sarah, Savannah, Vicente, Christina, Jessica, Victoria, and Brandon as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. The following will serve as pallbearers, Kenny, Jimmy Jo and Randy Schwitzer, Mike Nance and Frank and Larry Giorno. The Aragon family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
NELSON G. MORFIN
Age 82, a resident of Taos, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Gertrude Gallegos and Mary Aragon and Lillian Jimenez; brother-in-law, Ted Posey and one infant son. Mr. Morfin is survived by his wife, Viola Morfin of Taos; children, Marvin Morfin and wife Liz of Las Cruces, Nelson Morfin Jr. and wife Bernice of Ojo Caliente, Louie Morfin and wife Sunae of Colorado Springs, CO, Jerome Morfin of Albuquerque, Steve Morfin and wife Jeretha of Taos, Kenny Morfin of Taos, Lorraine Morfin and husband Fred and Terri Oliger and husband Travis both of Durango, CO; brothers, Sergio Morfin and wife Julia of Coyote, Joe Morfin and wife Adelina of Hernandez and Jake Morfin and wife Benny; sister, Annabelle Posey of CA; 14 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and numerous other relatives and friends. Serving as pallbearers, Marvin, Nelson Jr., Louie, Jerome, Steve and Kenny Morfin. The Morfin family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
RICKY TORREZ
Age 40, a resident of Cordova, went to be with our heavenly father on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his infant sisters, Angela and Diana Torrez; maternal grandparents, Juan and Rosalia DeAguero; paternal grandparents, Remijio and Adelia Torrez. He is survived by his wife that he spent 24 years of his life with, Amy Chavez-Torrez; daughter, Lorraine Chavez and Augustine Mendez; granddaughter that he loved dearly and was like a daughter to him, Alexandra Chavez. He is also survived by his loving parents, Jose Adelaido and Alice Torrez; brothers, Robert and wife Bonnie Torrez and Orlando and companion Angelica Torrez, all of Cordova; sisters, Linda Torrez-Padilla of Espanola, and Corine Torrez and companion Rafael Espinoza, mother-in-law Martha Aragon; special nephew, Jason Torrez; special goddaughter, Kysha Lujan; other special nieces, Tiffany, Jeanette, Denise, Audrey, Lori, Nora, and Justine; aunts and uncles, Gilberto and Erlinda Torrez, Rowdy Torrez and Victoria, Lawrence and Nina Torrez, all of Cordova, Nelson DeAguero of Chimayo, Randy DeAguero of Santa Fe, Floy Medart of Truchas, Maria DeAguero of Santa Fe, Cloriada Sanchez and Alturo Pando, and Betty Torrez, all of Cordova, Juliana Cooper of Oklahoma, Isabel and Bobby Sanchez of Cordova, Susie and Jesse Cordova of Cundiyo, Belinda and Delbert Roybal of El Rancho, Cathy Cordova of Cordova and mother-in-law, Martha Aragon. The following will serve as pallbearers, Lawrence and Rowdy Torrez, J D Roybal, Melicio Martinez, Juan Montaño and Martin Martinez. The Torrez family has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Española Valley.
Roberta Alice McDaniel
Age 91, a longtime resident of the Espanola Valley passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008 of natural cause’s incident to age and after having spent the last four year in the Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehab Center following a stroke. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Alice and Robert Montgomery; husband of 64 years, JR McDaniel; daughter, Linda; sister, Elsie and 2 brothers, Clarence and Edmund. Roberta was born to Alice Lee and Robert Montgomery on June 7, 1917. She married James R. McDaniel, December 7, 1940 in Santa Fe, New Mexico and moved to Espanola, New Mexico in 1945 where she lived for the rest of her life. She worked for the New Mexican newspaper for several years and then worked for the Espanola School District until she retired 1980. She was a member of the St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Roberta is survived by one son, James H. (Lovina) McDaniel, 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 14 great-great grandchildren and 2 great-great-great grandchildren. The family of Roberta M. McDaniel has placed the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Family and Staff.
