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Karen Tachias

Karen Tachias

Jun 21, 2023

 

Karen Ann Tachias, age 64, a loving mother of four, and adoring wife to husband, Peter Tachias, passed away on June 21, 2023. Karen Ann was born in 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and grew up surrounded by her large family. Parents, Edwin, and Vera Martinez, nine siblings, and lots of aunties and uncles. Karen was influenced by her...

Eluid Edwin Archuleta

Eluid Edwin Archuleta

Jun 18, 2023

Eluid Edwin Archuleta, age 59, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 18, 2023. Eluid is survived by his father, Telesfor Archuleta; siblings, Marvin Archuleta and husband, James Fowlkes, and Eric Archuleta; nephews, Ben Archuleta and spouse, Leo; cousin, Patricia Marrujo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn...

Lilly Galindo

Lilly Galindo

Jun 17, 2023

Lilly Galindo 72, born in Roswell, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 17, 2023. Lilly is survived by her husband of thirty-six years, Timo Galindo; daughter, Jude Romero; stepdaughter, Amanda Briegel and husband, Rude; three grandchildren, Andreyes Romero, Reese Christensen, Phoenix Bol; sisters, Charlotte Temple, Margie Aragon and husband, LeRoy; brothers, Robert Trujillo and...

Jose M. Carbajal

Jose M. Carbajal

Jun 17, 2023

 

Jose M. Carbajal, age 95, born in Casas Grande, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 17, 2023.  Jose is survived by his wife of seventy-five years, Socorro Gonzalez; children, Gerardo Carbajal, Jose Luis Carbajal and wife, Lupe, Maricruz Montano and husband, Eloy, Armando Carbajal and wife, Sharon Butler, Patricia Cruz and husband,...

Socorro Pacheco Escarcega

Socorro Pacheco Escarcega

Jun 15, 2023

Socorro Pacheco Escarcega, age 64, born in Colonia Alvaro, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 15, 2023. Socorro is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Alicia Quezada; children, Jorge Pacheco, Eruviel Pacheco, and German Pacheco; sister, Raquel Pacheco; ten grandchildren. A Visitation will be held June 22, 2023 at 5:30pm with a...

Gladis Gallegos Diaz

Gladis Gallegos Diaz

Jun 14, 2023

Gladis Gallegos Diaz, age 68, born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 14, 2023. Gladys is survived by her daughter; Gladys Gallegos and husband, Jesus; grandchildren, Jesus Lazcano, Jael Lazcano, and Camila Lazcano; siblings, Antonio Gallegos Diaz, Paulino Gallegos Diaz, Mayra Gallegos Diaz, Ricardo Gallegos Diaz, and Grisalinda Gallegos Diaz. Visitation...

Orlando Bernal Sanchez

Orlando Bernal Sanchez

Jun 12, 2023

Orlando Bernal Sanchez, age 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 12, 2023. Orlando is survived by his brothers, Daniel Sanchez, Michael Sanchez and wife, Brenda; nephews, John Sanchez, Christopher Sanchez, and David Sanchez; nieces, Valeria Sanchez, Ellie Sanchez, and Ava Sanchez. Services for Mr. Sanchez are pending.

Ernestine Chavez

Ernestine Chavez

Jun 6, 2023

Maria “Ernestine” Chavez, age 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 6, 2023. Ernestine is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Miguel Chavez; daughter, Victoria R. Chavez; two brothers, Rudy Lujan and wife, Cecilia, Jerry Lujan and wife, Davida; nieces, and nephews, Anna Lujan, David Lujan, Patricia Lujan, Christopher Lujan, Michelle Weidauer and husband,...

Jesse Nick Duran

Jesse Nick Duran

Jun 3, 2023

Jesse Nick Duran, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on June 3, 2023. Jesse is survived by his wife of eleven years, Liana Duran; children, Ashton Leno, Ylena Duran, Marisabel Duran, and Emiliano Duran; father, Jesse Duran; siblings, Serena Duran, Cutberto Duran, and Anthony Roybal; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends. He was...

Jess "Gene" Fonseca

Jess "Gene" Fonseca

May 31, 2023

 

Jess “Gene” Fonseca, age 67, born in Eades, Colorado, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away May 31, 2023. Jess is survived by his wife of 44 years Vivian; children Laurie Fonseca and companion T.J. York, Vanessa Fonseca-Chávez and husband Raúl, Felicia Fonseca and companion  

Sky Yazzie, and Jess Fonseca and wife Carissa; grandchildren Kendyl, Isaiah, Lazaro,...

Arsenia (Archie) Brubaker

Arsenia (Archie) Brubaker

May 30, 2023

Arsenia (Archie) Brubaker, age 88, born in San Mateo, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 30, 2023. Arsenia is survived by her husband of sixty-eight years, Dean Brubaker; children, Belinda Anderson, Dianna Reeves and husband, Fred, and Yvonne Brubaker; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and sister, Virginia Lambert. She was preceded in death by...

Noel Miguel Baca Sr.

Noel Miguel Baca Sr.

May 30, 2023

Noel Miguel Baca Sr., age 88, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 30, 2023. Noel is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Juanita “Teeter” Baca; children, Noel Baca Jr., Denise Baca; grandchildren, Noel Baca lll and wife, Camille, Matthew Baca and Cidelia Baca; great-grandchildren, Madison, and Braelyn; several...

Ruby Ruth Padilla

Ruby Ruth Padilla

May 29, 2023

Ruby Ruth Padilla, age 95, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 29, 2023. Mrs. Padilla is survived by children, Iris Tolliver, Barbara States and husband, Guy, Ruben Padilla and wife, Debbie, Margaret Vigil and husband, Robert; eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Dolores Boughner and husband, John; and her care giver, Estela Moorehouse. She was preceded...

Rosanna "Rose" Saiz

Rosanna "Rose" Saiz

May 28, 2023

Rosanna (Rose) Saiz, age 98, died peacefully at home on Sunday, May 28, 2023, with her three children and daughter in-law by her side. Born December 1, 1924, to Canuto M. Sisneros and Reyes Serna in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rose was the oldest of five sisters and grew up on a small family ranch in Scholle, New Mexico. She graduated...

Mary Magdalena Garcia

Mary Magdalena Garcia

May 26, 2023

Mary Magdalena Garcia (Gutierrez), age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 26, 2023. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her grandchildren, Susanne Garcia, Michael Garcia Jr.,Steve Olsen, Monica Trujillo and husband, Sammy, Alexandria Argo and husband, Davin; great-grandchildren, Brianna Jaramillo, Dominic Olsen, Matthew Metzger, Gabe Trujillo, Samantha Trujillo, Matthew Trujillo; great-great- grandchildren T.J. and, Xavier;...

Deborah Bernice Correa

Deborah Bernice Correa

May 25, 2023

Deborah Bernice Correa, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away May 25, 2023. Deborah is survived by her children, Phillip King, Gabriella Gilman and husband Nicholas, and Carmella Correa; grandchildren, Phillip King III, Aiden Gilman; great-grandchildren, Phillip King IV, Elena King; companion, Matthew Padilla; mother, Josie Chavez; siblings, Louie Chavez and wife Christine, Daniel Chavez and wife...

Alice De La Cruz

Alice De La Cruz

May 24, 2023

Alice Del La Cruz, age 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 24, 2023. Alice is survived by her two sisters, Mary Lou Franklin and husband, Keith, JoAnn Zynsky and husband, John; two brothers, Manuel De La Cruz Jr., and wife, Naomi, and Anthony De La Cruz; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was...

"Nini" Sanchez

"Nini" Sanchez

May 24, 2023

Perfidia Nini Sanchez (Garcia), age 74, born in Los Angeles, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 24, 2023. Nini is survived by her husband of fifty years, David Sanchez; children, Sheila Romero and husband, Zeke Perez, Lydia VanOrman and husband, Robert, Diego Sanchez and wife, Alicia, Hilario Sanchez and wife, Star Cruz; nine grandchildren,...

Alberto Ruiz-Meza

Alberto Ruiz-Meza

May 23, 2023

 

Alberto Ruiz Meza, age 66, born in Huejuquilla el Alto, Jalisco, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 23, 2023. Alberto is survived by his mother, Maria Socorro Meza de Ruiz; grandchildren, Treasure, Jasiah, and Jeremiah; girlfriend, Maria Jimenez; siblings, Antonia, Luis, Fernando, Rosa, Rita, Martin Francisco, Aurelio, Candelario, Socorro, Miguel, Maria, and Antonio;...

Christina Marie Ortiz

Christina Marie Ortiz

May 23, 2023

Christina Marie Ortiz (Lopez), age 72, born in Silver City, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 23, 2023. Christina is survived by her Companion and care taker for 23 years, Jorge Jaques; her father, Miguel Lopez; her two children, Aaron Vorhies and Judy Vorhies; siblings, Martha Trujillo and husband, Bobby, Michael Lopez, David...

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