Mary F. Arias

Mary F. Arias of Tucumcari, NM passed away peacefully at Dr. Dan C. Trigg Memorial Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Mary was born March 29, 1962 to Joe and Lou Arias in Tucumcari, NM. She attended school in Tucumcari, graduating from Tucumcari High School and later attended Mesalands Community College.

In her career, Mary worked for Headstart and as non-emergency personnel medical transport. A life-long resident of Tucumcari, Mary was also a parishioner at St. Anne’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family, and particularly her grandchildren. Additionally, Mary enjoyed her pets.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents, maternal grandparents; Tito and Catelina Lovato and her paternal grandparents; Seferino and Juanita Arias.

Mary is survived by her spouse; Alex Sandoval, her sons; Jose Marez and Paul (Laura) Marez-both of Albuquerque and her siblings; Ralph (Cece) Arias, David Arias, Robert Arias, Albert (Nancy) Arias—all of Tucumcari, Rachel (Carlos) Arias of Albuquerque, Andy (Cindy) Arias of Portales and Cece Arias and Alex (Rachelle) Arias, also of Tucumcari, five grandchildren and many family and friends.

Rosary and Funeral Mass will be on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:15 am at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Tucumcari, NM, with burial to follow at Tucumcari Memorial Park, Tucumcari, NM.

Urn Bearers are Albert, Ralph, Andy, Alex, Robert and David Arias. Honorary Urn Bearers will include Cece and Rachel Arias.

Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. The florist serving this area is Wild At Heart Floral, 224 W. Rt. 66 Blvd.-Tucumcari, NM 88401. 575-461-3344.

Services are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home of Santa Rosa, 923 S. Third St., Santa Rosa, NM 88435. 575-472-3369.