Roselio "Rusty" Varela

Roselio “Rusty” Varela, 77, passed away peacefully in Canon Plaza, surrounded by his loved ones, after being cared for by his daughter and grandchildren.

Roselio loved being outdoors: hunting, gardening, and spending quality time with family and his beloved dogs.

Roselio had many roles in life. He was a veteran, a coalminer, a postman, he was a devoted member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church in Canon Plaza, and a member of Raza Unida, but his favorite roles were father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents Natividad Varela and Simonita Martinez; his wife Georgia Marquez; brothers Simon; Larry, Donald, Gilbert Varela, and sisters Flora Montano and Virginia Ortega.

He is survived by his daughter Rosella Varela; grandchildren Rusti Dawn, Amurae, Xavier and Derrick Varela; great-grandchildren Arion and Arabella Varela; brothers Porfirio, Arturo, Joseph (Ruth) and Marvin (Hope) Varela; sisters Connie Ortega, Elsie Martinez, and Mary Frances (Ted) Gallegos, and his many Godchildren, friends, and family. Roselio always went out of his way to help everyone around him. He changed many lives and will be missed endlessly.

Pallbearers: Steve Varela, Chris Varela, Brian Varela, Alex Montaño, Reynaldo Contreras, Deonta Rangel, Greg Griego, and Thomas Rizo.

A Rosary will take place at the Nuestra de Guadalupe Morada, "El Llanito" in La Madera on December 19, 2025, at 6:00p.m. and a funeral Mass will be held on December 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Canon Plaza. Burial to follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Canon Plaza.

The Family of Roselio Varela has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the beautiful Espanola Valley.505-747-7477.