Agapito "Pete" Dimas, 78 passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1946 in Blanchard, NM to the late Aparicio Dimas & Eufelia Padilla Dimas.

He is preceded in death by his parents Aparicio & Eufelia Dimas; his father & mother-in-law Rafael & Beatrice Trujillo; his brothers Esequiel Dimas, Ross Dimas; sister Angelina Nunez; brothers-in-law Mike Nunez & Eutimio Trujillo; Uncles Delfinio Padilla & Jose Padilla.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Arsenia Dimas of the family home in Serafina, NM, his four children, Geraldine Gallegos (Hank), Julia Salazar (Dan), Pete Dimas Jr. (Melissa), Victoria Nolan (Darian); his only surviving sister Rose Dalia Schacht; sisters-in-law Lucy Dimas, Diana Dimas, Lina Herrera (Emerson), Helen Trujillo; brother-in-law Rafael Trujillo, Jr. (Jenny). Nine Grandchildren: Cassy Garduno (Dennis), Lucas Dimas (Sarah), Matthew Dimas (Henrietta), Joseph Dimas (Cassandra), Nina Trujillo (Joe), Fred Gallegos, Emilio Dimas, Dylan Nolan & Christiana Dimas. Seventeen Great Grandchildren: Kayla Gallegos (Jesse), Jordan Ramirez (Lilly), Arthur Ramirez (Desirae), Brooklyn Dimas, Matthew Romero, Hazel Grace Lawler, Paris Dimas, London Dimas, Joseph Jr. Dimas, Ellayna Dimas, Donovan Lujan, Jayden Lujan, Izaiah Gallegos, Alyssa Maestas, Eleanna Maestas, Jennifer Gonzalez, Fred Gonzalez along with three Great-Great Grandchildren: Jeremiah Gallegos, Hayzleah Ramirez, & Daxton Ramirez. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Agapito was a man of many trades he traveled to many places to find work to support and provide for his family from working in the vegetable fields in Portales, NM to building homes in Amarillo, TX. He worked as a general contractor, a cook and also served his community as a volunteer firefighter for many years. He was also a member of the Church of Christ. He was a friend to so many, he always greeted everyone with "Hello Prim" Como estas? To his close family and friends regardless of who it was he welcomed you with open arms a hug and with his favorite saying, "Hello Pep (Pepper)". He had a heart of gold and loved all his children and grandchildren all the same. He was the glue that held everyone together. He enjoyed time spent with his family. In his early days you could often find him in his porch playing his guitar, singing and enjoying his Milwaukee's Best with his can of Prince Albert next to him or simply just listening to his music, most recently watching his Western Movies regardless if he had already seen the same show numerous times, it was like he was watching it for the very first time. He often spent his time at the wood pile splitting wood and constantly adding wood to the stove. In the months leading to his passing, he lost his voice due to the cancer, when asked how he felt his murmured answer was always "Aye vamos, Un Dia a La Vez Pep" he never let his spirit down he remained strong even during the toughest times. Although he lived a simple life for him it was as he would call it, "luxury", he had his family, he had his home he built with his beloved viejita. Where he welcomed everyone that walked in his door with love & generosity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, hard work, and dedication to his family. On Tuesday July 29th at 12:50 am his golden heart stopped beating, his hardworking hands were put to rest. Although, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best. In Pito's words he'd say only the "Best in the West".

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 10:00 am at Rogers Mortuary Chapel in Las Vegas, NM. Burial of cremains will follow at his home in Serafina, NM. Cremains will be carried by his son Pete Dimas, Jr. Also serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons; Matthew Dimas, Lucas Dimas, Dylan Nolan, Emilio Dimas, Fred Gallegos, Joseph Dimas. Honorary Pallbearers will be his remaining Grandchildren, Great & Great-Great Grandchildren.

Reception to follow at Bernal Community Center.

The family would like to thank Dr. Jesus Tafoya and the staff at Anvoi Hospice Care for their kindness, empathy and support.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701, 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.

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