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Michael V. Varela
June 9th, 1965 - December 9th, 2021
June 9th, 1965 - December 9th, 2021
Michael Varela, 56 passed away suddenly on December 9, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Mike and Frances Varela.
He is survived by his parents; Mike and Frances Varela, daughters; Jamie and Valerie Varela, Lois Varela, brother; Darrell Varela (Priscilla), sisters; Darelene and Mattie Varela, nieces; Chrystal Wright (Jr), Maddison and Aubrey Armijo, Alexandria and Rosie nephews; Mark Armijo, Jayden Gonzales and Jordan Zamora, godfather to; Jayden Gonzales and Kiarra Zamora. And many loving friends and family members.
Michael Varela: Faith as big the sky with a personality to match, son, father, brother, uncle and friend. Mike was a musician – singer, athlete, Harley rider and Solider! Served in the Armed Forces as a Medic as well as the National Guard. He will be forever missed.
Pallbearers; Darrell Varela, Mark Armijo, Jayden Gonzales, Gary Morres, Ralph Lopez, and Frank Rubio. Honorary Pallbearer Loretta Gabaldon.
A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505. Followed by funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will take place following the service at Santa Fe Memorial Gardens.
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Darel Varela
Its almost your birthday brother, I think of you everyday. 6 months on your birthday.. we all miss you so much!
Richard Carrillo
So sorry to hear this. We ran into each other at lunch one day in SF. He was a good guy. R.I.P. classmate
Gerald Gallegos
My deepest sympathies to the family of Mike. I will always remember the good times we had both off and on the basketball court. All the laughs we shared throughout the years will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rest In Peace brother.
Jane Tobias Martin
I wish this wasn’t true. Michael was a great friend to me when I really needed one. Middle school/ high school classmates. I’ll never get the chance to explain what happened with me but he knows because he tried to give me advice that I’ll always regret not taking. Rest In Peace my friend.
James Varro
So sorry to hear about this just now. Condolences! I always remember you saying "Doc O" buddy. Always made me smile! You Will be missed!! Prayers!
Ailema M Benally
I am so very sorry for such a great loss to your family. You all are in my heart and prayers as you say farewell to your beloved Michael. You are a beautiful family and I remember you that way. May our Lord be generous in his comfort and peace during this most difficult time.
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