Virginia Vargas
Mar 11, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia “Virgie” Vargas announce her passing in Albuquerque, NM on March 11, 2023 at the age of 77. Virginia passed away peacefully in her home.
She is survived by her loving husband and caretaker Fileberto “Phil” Vargas of 58 years, Son Sammy Vargas (wife Lori Ann) of Albuquerque, NM, daughter...
Laura Claudia Lucero
Mar 10, 2023
Laura Claudia Lucero, age 92, born in Pena Blanca, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 10, 2023. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her children, Robert Lucero and wife, Dolores, David Lucero, Christine Cave and husband, Jim, Ted Lucero and wife, Ruth, Joe P. Lucero and wife, Sylvia; twenty grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and several...
Santiago “Jimmie” Trevino Jr.
Mar 9, 2023
Santiago “Jimmie” Trevino Jr., age 68, born in Mission County, Hidalgo, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2023. Jimmie is survived by his wife of nine years, Victoria Martinez- Trevino; daughters, Shelby Eckhardt, Anneka Baker, Anna Sanford, and Elizabeth Eckhardt; grandchildren. Cody Sanford, Kailee Eckhardt, and Joseph Horner Jr.; siblings, Sara Holt and...
Atocha Orona
Mar 9, 2023
Atocha Orona, age 95. On Thursday, March 9, 2023, our beloved mother, “Tocha” Orona was called home by our Heavenly Father. Tocha was born on June 22, 1927, ninety-five years on this earth was not enough for us. Tocha is survived by her daughter , sons, Luke Orona and wife, Connie, and George Orona Jr. and wife, Sharon, Carmen Valencia;...
John Ramon Lovato
Mar 9, 2023
John Ramon Lovato: It is with a heavy heart that the family of John R. Lovato announce the passing of their beloved brother, father, and grandfather, and great-grandfather on March 9, 2023. John is survived by his daughter, Antoinette Lovato, and son Joseph Aragon; grandchildren Kylene, Azariah, Elias, Jaiyana, Lailoni, Monica, Joel; six great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Steve lll, Jaxson, Kiana, Eviana,...
Merlin Ford Norman Jr.
Mar 6, 2023
Merlin Ford Norman Jr. age 77, born in Hays, Kansas, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 6, 2023. Merlin is survived by his children, Ana Norman, Michael Anthony Goodwin and wife, Norma, and Merlin F. Norman lll; siblings: Helen Dobbs and husband, Terry, and Zoa Norman; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, Desiree, and Kendra....
JohnPaul Jason Padilla
Mar 2, 2023
JohnPaul Jason Padilla, age 39, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 2, 2023. JohnPaul is survived by his mother, Joyce Padilla; sister, Janeya Quintana and husband, Robert, sister, Audrey Padilla- Cooper and husband, Ian; brother, Mark Padilla and brother, Matthew Padilla; nine nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death...
Presciliana “Priscilla” Taylor
Mar 1, 2023
Presciliana “Priscilla” Taylor, age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2023. Priscilla is survived by her eight children, Michael A. Taylor, and wife, Lisa, Charles J. Taylor and wife, Linda, Annabelle Marge Pettitt, Yvonne E. Taylor, Deborah Alfaro and husband, Anthony, Matthew E. Taylor, and wife, Marila, Vincent...
Janellen Bandy
Feb 27, 2023
Janellen "Jane" Bandy, 89, late of Albuquerque, NM, died February 27, 2023 after a short period of declining health. She was born August 2, 1933 in Fresno, CA to George & Elizabeth King. She was the third of five children: Nancy, Patricia, George, and Sandra. Jane lived most of her life in northern California, with the past twenty years in...
Mark Griego
Feb 27, 2023
Mark Griego, 43, passed away on Monday, February 27th, 2023. He was born on October 22nd, 1979 to Bernadette Montano and Mark Griego. He attended Rio Grande high school and worked for Bernalillo county for almost 20 years. Mark is survived by his children, Ariana, Jocelyn, and Landon Griego. Mark will be remembered for his funny and outgoing personality. He...
Paul Gonzales
Feb 27, 2023
Fermin Paul Gonzales, age 51, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2023. Paul is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Ann Dee Gonzales; sons, Michael Paul Gonzales, and Fermin Andres Gonzales; mother, Rosalie Gonzales; siblings, Victoria Rodriguez and family, Carlos Gonzales and family; mother-in-law, Yolanda Garcia; brothers-in-law,...
Alexander Arthur Medina
Feb 25, 2023
Alexander Arthur Medina “Alex”, 62, of Albuquerque NM, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was the eldest of 5 children born to Arthur and Beatriz Medina, on Thursday, June 9, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. Alex is survived by his wife Frances, of 31 years, in total they shared a life...
Loretta Garcia
Feb 24, 2023
Loretta Garcia, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 24, 2023. Loretta is survived by her children, John Garcia, Lawrence Garcia, Rose Garcia, Cipriano Garcia and wife, Snezana (Shenezka) Kancevic; sisters, Cecilia (Negra) Orona and husband, Ray, Jeanette Acosta, Evelyn Trujillo, Kathy Baca and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Herman Garcia and wife, Brenda; four grandchildren,...
Duane Lloyd Maestas
Feb 23, 2023
Duane Lloyd Maestas, age 56, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of La Jara, New Mexico, passed away on February 23, 2023. Duane is survived by his brother, Brian Maestas, and sister, Diedre Salaz and husband, Brian, nephews and nieces, Ian, Emil, Briann, Brian Jr., several cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his...
Edwina C. Brown
Feb 23, 2023
Brown, Edwina C. 87 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 exactly seven weeks after losing her youngest son, Chris. Born in Santa Fe in 1936 the eldest daughter of Ed and Mary Aragon, Edwina’s ancestral roots in New Mexico ran deep. Family, food, culture, language (English/Spanish bilingual), and religion were fundamental essence of her...
Yvonne Sanchez
Feb 20, 2023
Yvonne Sanchez, age 67, passed away on February 20, 2023. Yvonne is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Jacob Sanchez; children, Keith H. Sanchez and wife, Tamie, Kevin D. Sanchez and wife, Jessie, and David L. Sanchez and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Luke, Gabby, Elizabeth, Alijha, Henry, Sofia, Alessandra, Isaiah, Isabelle, Jacobo, Maximo and Catalena; siblings, Tony Torres and wife,...
Arthur Granado Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
Arthur Granado Jr., age 61, born in Tulia, Texas, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family . Arthur is survived by his mother, Margaret Granado-Vigil; wife of twenty-five years, Isabel; son, Brandon Granado and wife, Alexis of Amarillo, Texas; son, Shelby Granado and wife, Erica of Dallas, Texas; and...
Maria Ornelas-Ramirez
Feb 19, 2023
Maria Ornelas - Ramirez, age 77, born in Agua Caliente, Municipal de Guerrero, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 19, 2023. Maria is survived by her children, Rey David Valenciano, Miguel Valenciano, Rigo Valenciano, Adan Valenciano, Manuel Valenciano and German Valenciano; eighteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held in The...
Miguel E. Oropeza
Feb 17, 2023
Miguel E. Oropeza, age 91, went to his forever home on February 17, 2023, peacefully at home. Miguel was born in Hayden, Arizona on May 8th, 1931.
He is preceded in death by wife, Cesaria Galaviz-Oropeza, daughter, Olga Castillo-Oropeza and eight siblings of which he is the final one. He is survived by his son, Miguel A. Oropeza, two...
Martin Martini
Feb 17, 2023
Martin John Martini, age 72, born in Paterson, New Jersey, passed away February 17, 2023. Martin is survived by his sister Sherry and husband Robert Calise; nephews, Matthew Calise and Marc Calise; along with many loving friends. Martin is preceded in death by his parents Albert John and Mariam Martini; and best friend, Alejandro Gallegos. A Visitation for Mr. Martini...
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