Edwin Varela
Edwin Varela
Edwin Varela

Obituary of Edwin Michael Varela

Edwin Michael Varela of Pecos, NM, born March 23, 1954 in Santa Fe, NM to Carmen and Eduardo Varela. It’s with great sadness that we inform you of his passing. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents and baby brother Vincent-Andrew. He was sent home to the lord peacefully surrounded by family on October 14, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife Deborah, loving twin sons Vincent (Vanessa) and Andrew (Kassondra), granddaughter Katelynn and daughter Stacie Ohler(Jason). Step sons Steve and Carlos Vigil (Nicole) grandchildren, Adam, Izaak, Andrew, Vincent Jr.,Alina, Elijah, Joshua,  Katelynn, and Heaven. Sisters: Eudelia Tarr (Earl) Martha Tanuz(Tony), Laura Varela, Berna Varela. Brothers Arthur Varela(Isabell), Alex Varela(Teresa) In-laws Fred and Velma Montaño sister in-law Cynthia Marquez (Steve), Brothers in-law: Lloyd Tafoya (Judy), Michael Montaño (Betsy) many nephews, nieces, and relatives who loved him dearly. After graduation from Pecos High School, he pursued a career in construction where he owned multiple companies during his lifetime and gained a passion for building and engineering. When his sons were born he pursued a career with the NM Department of Transportation where he retired after 25 years of service. He also worked with the US Post Office  after retirement. Edwin held a degree in Computer Science and pre-engineering. He loved learning with math being his favorite subject. He loved work and loved an active lifestyle where he enjoyed building projects, log for the family sawmill, going for firewood, and was always seen helping and advising every person in his life with projects and work activities. He had a smile that was unique to only him and was contagious to others around him with his lips open ear to ear and teeth tightly closed. Edwin was known as a kind and warmhearted person who always tried to bring people together. He was loved by all those he met and was known to always be positive and optimistic. Edwin took pride in the things he built and accomplished with a story to go along with it. He was a wonderful father to all his children and grandchildren and raised Katelynn as a daughter. He loved to talk about all his kids accomplishments throughout his life and was very proud of them all. He was a devoted Catholic and was always encouraging others to follow their faith. 

 

Catholic services will be at St. Anthony’s Parish starting Friday, October 21, 2022 at 9:00am followed by interment and reception. 

 

Pallbearers: Carlos Vigil, Eric Varela, Nash Roybal, Armando Ortega, Patricio Varela, Earl Tarr III, Adam Varela, Vincent Varela Jr. 

 

Honorary Pallbearers: All brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

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Friday
21
October

Rosary

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Friday, October 21, 2022
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
11 St. Anthony's Loop
Pecos, New Mexico, United States
Friday
21
October

Catholic Mass

10:00 am - 11:00 am
Friday, October 21, 2022
St Anthony Church
St. Anthony's Loop
Pecos, New Mexico, United States
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