Horace Bustos age 95 a resident of Hernandez, New Mexico, passed away on February 22, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1929, to Meliquiades Bustos and Lugardita Bustos.
He was survived by son James Bustos (Pearl); daughter Susie Montoya (Bennie); Wife Lucrecia Bustos (passed away); son David Bustos (passed away); daughter Maryann Bustos; 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 5 great- great grandchildren.
Horace loved to play his harmonica with the church band at church functions, He loved to fish and watch and attend professional wrestling matches in Albuquerque with friends. We will miss him and his kindness and his willing to help anyone who needed help.
Rosary will take place on Friday March 7, 2025, at The Sacred Heart Church in Espanola New Mexico, at 11:30 AM and Mass will follow at 12:30 PM also at Sacred Heart Church. We will be laying his body to rest at The San Jose Church Cemetery in Hernandez, NM.
Serving the family as Pallbearers will be Steven Bustos, Harold Bustos, Russell Lovato, Henry Trujillo Jr, David Povijua, and Gene Potter. The Family wishes to thank each and every one who helped out.
The family of Horace Bustos has entrusted the care of their loved one to Devargas Funeral Home and Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477
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623 North Railroad Ave, Española, NM 87532
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.


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