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Leandra "Lena" Vigil Baca

Leandra "Lena" Vigil Baca

Apr 20, 2025

Leandra “Lena” Vigil Baca was born on March 28, 1925 and died on April 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Teresa Vigil, husband Tito, and sons David, Raymond and Greg. She is survived by her children Tim, Eva (Rick), Adam (Karen); grandchildren Krista, Vanessa, Gina, Diego, Joseph, Renee, Marisa, Benjamin, and Christine; great-grandchildren DeMarcus,...

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Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez

Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez

Apr 20, 2025

Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez, age 72, born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 20, 2025. Miguel is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Romelia Esparza; children, Jose A. Esparza, Monica Garcia and partner, Johnny B. Kellywood Jr.; grandchildren, Angelica Garcia, Isabel Garcia, Patricia Garcia and partner, Kevin Mena, Erika Stewart Tapasco...

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Laura Torres

Laura Torres

Apr 18, 2025

Laura Torres, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in El Rito, NM on June 19, 1937, to Trinidad and Tomas Lucero.Laura had a kind and giving heart, her smile, laughter, and presence would light up a room. She loved singing, dancing,...

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Jesse Gallegos

Jesse Gallegos

Apr 17, 2025

Jesse Gallegos, age 44, Passed April 17, 2025, A Visitation will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary will be recited by Pat Muniz-Roberts at 7:00 p.m in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel located at 1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. A Mass will take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:00...

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Damon Chase Hill

Damon Chase Hill

Apr 16, 2025

Damon Chase Hill was born in Reading, Pennsylvania and died in Albuquerque, New Mexico.He spent his childhood exploring Pennsylvania farm country. Family vacations opened his mind to other possibilities and cultivated life-long interests in archaeology, geology, hiking, and travel. He earned degrees in anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University. As an undergraduate, he met his wonderful wife,...

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Celedon Jaramillo

Celedon Jaramillo

Apr 14, 2025

Celedon Jaramillo Jr., age 90, born in San Antonio, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 14, 2025. Mr. Jaramillo is survived by his children, Karen Shore and husband, Timothy and Steven Jaramillo and wife, Robbin; grandson Nathan Shore; brother, Tom Jaramillo and sister, Nora Gonzales; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He...

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George Ernest Valdez

George Ernest Valdez

Apr 11, 2025

George Valdez, 88, went home to the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025.

He is survived by his nephew, Samuel Arellano and his wife, Sally, and their children, Daniel Arellano and Julie Saiz, and her husband, Patrick and their children, Grace and Gabriel.

He is also survived by Arthur Duran and his wife Pauline, and their children, Glen Duran, his wife, Lara,...

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Ernest S. Cordero

Ernest S. Cordero

Apr 9, 2025

Ernest S. Cordero, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on March 22, 1934, Ernest was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and grew up in the Martinez Town community. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and proudly served in the United States Army. After his military service,...

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Gilbert Duran

Gilbert Duran

Apr 9, 2025

Gilbert Duran , age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 9, 2025. Mr. Duran is survived by his two daughters, Elizabeth Apodaca and John Bloomfield and Nadine Duran and husband, John Chavez; grandchildren, Ronnie Apodaca and husband, Jim Wiley, Angelica Stanley and husband, Ryan and Jonnae Chavez; great-grandchildren, Jordan Stanley and Roman Stanley; sister Betty...

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Irene Peña Molinar

Irene Peña Molinar

Apr 9, 2025

Irene Peña Molinar, de 78 años, nacida en Francisco I Madero, Chihuahua, México, residente de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 9 de abril de 2025. Le sobreviven su esposo, Ernesto Román; sus hijos, nietos y bisnietos y otros familiares. Se llevará a cabo una Visitación el miércoles 23 de abril a las 6:30 p.m. Rosario a las 7:00 p.m. todo...

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John Michael Aragon

John Michael Aragon

Apr 6, 2025

John Michael Aragon, age 67, born in Cuba, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 6, 2025. John is survived by his children, Thomas Aragon, Stacey Aragon, Juanita Aragon, and Anna Marie Aragon; grandchildren, Maribel, James, Savanna, Sebastian, Ileana, Makhilo, Nahum, Cataleya, and Angelica; great-grandchildren, Noah, A’Kilya, and Adriel; siblings, Merced Aragon Jr., Randy...

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Carlos Jacobo Gallegos

Carlos Jacobo Gallegos

Apr 5, 2025

Carlos Jacobo Gallegos, age 85, born in Banon, Zacatecas, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 5, 2025. Mr. Gallegos is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Anita Gallegos; children, Carlos Gallegos Jr. and wife, Sylvia, Patricia Mason, Eddie Gallegos, Cindy Serna and husband, Paul, Robert Gallegos, Jennifer Mulay and husband, Joseph, Tony Gallegos...

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Heidemarie Elizabeth Martinez

Heidemarie Elizabeth Martinez

Apr 5, 2025

Heidemarie Elizabeth Martinez, age 74, born in Atrisco, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 5, 2025. Heidemarie is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Montoya and husband, Jose, and Melanie Montoya and husband, Adrian; grandchildren, Joseph, Olivia, Adrianna, Vanessa, and Mya; great-grandson Jude; siblings, William Apodaca and wife, Lelani, Jackie Chavez, Cathy Gonzalez...

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Abram Fred Flores

Abram Fred Flores

Mar 31, 2025

Abram Fred Flores, age 75, born in Farmington, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2025. Abram is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Mary Beatrice Flores; children: Suzanne Flores-Chavez and husband, Dominic, Abram Flores ll, Aaron Flores and Natalie Arenibas; his brother and sister; grandchildren, Kandice, Kristin, Dominic ll, Noah, Isabelle,...

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Ralph Carmel Ortiz

Ralph Carmel Ortiz

Mar 26, 2025

Ralph Carmel Ortiz, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Ralph is survived by his four children, Ralph R. Ortiz, Randy Ortiz and wife, Briana, Evette Madrid and husband, James, Valerie Ortiz-Uranga and husband, Thomas; siblings, Geraldine Martinez and husband, Manuel, Emily Naranajo and husband, Leo, Robert Ortiz...

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Rosella Zamora

Rosella Zamora

Mar 25, 2025

Rosella Zamora, age 87, born in Magdalena, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 25, 2025. Rosella is survived by her three daughters, Maxine Zamora and husband, Edward Baca, Melissa Gutierrez and husband, Richard, and Michelle Elizondo and husband, Tyson; grandchildren, Jared Jaramillo and fiancée, Norma Hernandez, Kylette Welch and husband, Brendan, Jordyn Gutierrez,...

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Nancy Jean Munoz

Nancy Jean Munoz

Mar 25, 2025

Nancy Jean Munoz, age 80, born in Socorro, New Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 25, 2025. Nancy is survived by her husband of forty-nine years, Melecio; children, Felma Chavez, and Elvira Munoz; fifteen grandchildren; Twenty Three great-grandchildren; brothers, Benny Gonzalez, Jose Gonzalez, and Richard Gonzalez; sister, Annie Gonzalez. She was preceded in death...

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Evangelina Jaramillo

Evangelina Jaramillo

Mar 20, 2025

Evangelina Jaramillo, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 20, 2025. Mrs. Jaramillo is survived by her son, Matthew; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; seven sisters and their spouses; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alcario and Viviana Jaramillo; one sister and one stepbrother. Visitation will be held...

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Nellie Aragon

Nellie Aragon

Mar 19, 2025

Nellie Aragon, age 93, born in Quemado, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 19, 2025. Mrs. Aragon is survived by her sons, Martin Aragon and wife, Thelma and Gabriel Aragon and wife, Annette; grandchildren, Ruth Aragon and husband, David Stewart, Mario Ramirez and Julianna, Megan Aragon, Jazmin Garcia and husband, Ricky, and Aniela...

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Mickie Rael

Mickie Rael

Mar 18, 2025

Mickie Rael, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 18, 2025. Mickie is survived by her children, Danny and Erika Rael, Kathy Rael, and Loretta Tafuro and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Anthony and Andrew Rael, April, Valerie, and Audrey Cordova, Vincent, Nicholas, Angela, Christina, and Ambrose Tafuro; great-grandchildren, Tyrell and Neveah Garcia, Elyjah and Noella Chavez,...

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