Daniel L. DeVargas

Daniel (Dan) DeVargas (Vargas), age 70, beloved husband, father, abuelito, brother and uncle, passed away December 25, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Daniel was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He was a veteran in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and lived most his life in Albuquerque where he worked as a Medical Technician with over 35+ combined years at UNM Hospital. He was proceeded in death by his father Ralph Vargas, mother Virginia Vargas, and sister Katherine. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lisa DeVargas, his daughter Ashlee DeVargas Teague (Josh Teague); daughter Alissa DeVargas, and son Alex DeVargas (Vanessa Leyba), five grandchildren, Alizabeth, JT, Jenavecia, Averyanna, and Jude, and siblings Mercy Chavez (Jake), Stanley Vargas, Robert Vargas (Kari), and Stephanie Popescu (Ovidu), and his many nieces, nephews and cousins. Daniel was a fun loving person who had a passion for the outdoors which included, camping, hiking, and gardening and was known to make anything that went in the ground grow to its most beautiful potential. He was an avid fan of what he called "real Futbol" (soccer) that he would only watch on traditional Spanish TV stations, as well as a Washington Redskins fan and always loved traveling to see games when possible, but most of all loved spending time with his family, children, and grandchildren. Services will be held on Saturday, January 5th, 2018 at the Corrales Seventh Day Adventist Church, in Corrales, NM at 3:00 PM (20 Academy Dr, Corrales, NM 87048). Arrangements entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE (505) 764-9663