Irene Varela

MOM

Irene Varela June 22, 1941 - June 11, 2022

Our sweet, loving, and precious mom, grandma, sister, auntie, and friend Irene Varela went HOME with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

Irene was born in Pecos NM to Cleolfes and Marianita Rougemont on June 22, 1941. She is preceded in death by husband Virgil Varela; daughter Luella; granddaughter Kristian; great-grandson Oliver; parents Cleofes and Anita Rougemont; brothers Cleofes Jr and Cipriano; sister Inez; sisters and brothers in law Nancy and Sammy Chavez, Geraldine and Charlie Porter, Henry Bermudez, and Johnny Segura; In Laws- father and mother Eluterio and Louisa Varela; brothers and sisters Sabino and Helen Varela, Eloy and Ester Varela, and Silviano Martinez.

Irene is survived by her children Victor and wife Dyan, Gary, Sandra and husband Joe, Gloria and fiancé Michael; grandchildren Eric and wife Cyndee, Kayla and husband Art, Isaac and wife Joy, Ashley, Gabrielle, and Moriah and fiancé Jason; great-grandchildren Jarred, Victoria, Mia, Nico, Elijah, Alex, Lincoln, and Graecia. Also, sisters Nila, Jessie, Rose, Carmen, Lillian and husband Cleo; In Laws sisters and brothers Della, and Erlinda Rougemont, Inez Varela, Ernest and Linda Varela, Sixta Martinez, Jr and Sixta Varela, and many many nieces and nephews.

Irene met the love of her life, Virgil, in Grants NM where they married on April 12, 1958 and started their beautiful family. Together, they spent the rest of their lives in the Pecos and Santa Fe area. Irene was a love magnet, she was very loving, caring, and compassionate. She had that special uniqueness about her that would make anyone feel like she was your best friend. Irene was sincere in her love for God, her family, and for people. She was funny and witty and she would brighten up any room she would walk in. Grandma and or auntie Irene was an incredible cook and loved feeding everyone her delicious tortillas, tamales, empanaditas, and natillas. Irene enjoyed playing cards, she loved singing and dancing, but what she loved most was spending time with her family. She impacted many lives by simply being who she was. We will all deeply miss her smile, and her laugh, and especially her warm welcoming hugs and kisses.

Her life celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 6 at 1:00 pm at Rivera Family Funeral Home 417 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM. We the family, would like to thank all of our family and friends who have reached out with all your love and support. We love and appreciate you with all of our hearts! May God bless each and everyone of you.