Obituaries

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Lila Maestas

Lila Maestas

Mar 17, 2025

Lila Maestas, age 86, born in Alcalde, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 17, 2025.Mrs. Maestas is survived by her sister, JoAnn Archuleta and husband, Adonais; children, Andrew Maestas and wife, Rebecca, Arlene Maestas, Allen Maestas and wife, Roseanne; grandchildren, Andrea and husband, Jeff, Joel and wife, Yoonmee, Jason and wife, Jordyn, Jonathan...

Felipe Bernard Sangre

Felipe Bernard Sangre

Mar 15, 2025

Felipe Bernard Sangre

September 11, 1963 - March 15, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce Felipe B. Sangre, 61 of Albuquerque, NM passed away on March 15, 2025. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments. He was from Isleta Pueblo and known by many names, Phillip, Flop, Dad and Grandpa (Popo). Son of Jose Alcario and...

Paul Gonzales

Paul Gonzales

Mar 14, 2025

Paul Gonzales, age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home Friday, March 14, 2025. Paul is survived by his parents Sal and Ramona Gonzales, brother Matthew Gonzales, partner Angelique Miller, aunt Kay Hissa, nephews Erique Gonzales, Dominic Gonzales, cousins Shannon Fresquez (husband Mike Fresquez) B.J. Mendoza, Savannah Fresquez, Dylan Haze Mendoza and Emma Rose. He was preceded in death...

Diego Candido Gallegos

Diego Candido Gallegos

Mar 12, 2025

Diego Candido Gallegos, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 12, 2025. Diego is survived by his mother, Barbara Gallegos; loving girlfriend, Adrianna Pacheco, nieces, Izabella Gallegos, and Sasha Gallegos; sister in-law Chrystelle Houser; aunt, Carmen Baca; uncle, Michael Montoya; several cousins, extended family members, friends and family community members from Valley High School. He...

Dolores Herrera

Dolores Herrera

Mar 12, 2025

Dolores Herrera, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 12, 2025. Dolores is survived by her mother, Priscilla Martinez; children, Amos Wilson and wife, Rosa, Tamara Archuleta and husband, Michael, Rocky Wilson and wife, Lisa, Allison File and husband, Roy, Alisha Maldonado and husband, Charlie; fourteen grandchildren, many great-grandchildren; siblings, Frances Metoyer and husband, Greg,...