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Ernesto Roybal

Ernesto Roybal

Dec 23, 2022

Ernesto Roybal, age 82, born in Penasco, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 23, 2022. Mr. Roybal is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Abelita “Abie” Roybal; children, Carla Roybal, Brenda Roybal, Christy Roybal Cantrall and husband, Chad; two grandchildren, Chloe Roybal, and Madison Roybal; siblings, Eloyda Romero, and Lillian Lopez, several...

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Velma Sierra

Velma Sierra

Dec 23, 2022

 

Velma Sierra went Home to the Lord on December 23, 2022, at age 79. She was born in Belen, New Mexico to parents Herman and Adelina Marquez. Velma was loved by many and survived by her children, Charles Sierra and wife, Yati, Matthew Sierra and fiancé, Tasha and Germaine Sierra-Lopez and husband, Alfonso; six grandchildren, Vanessa, Isaac, Matthew Jr.,...

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Jose Marquez

Jose Marquez

Dec 22, 2022

Jose Romolo Marquez age 74, born in Garfield, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2022. Mr. Marquez is survived by his; children, Jose Marquez lll, Christina Marquez-Rodriguez and wife, Rosanne; grandchild, Brianna Marquez; great-grandchildren, Marisol Soyla Gutierrez; brother, Victor Marquez. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ann; granddaughter, Meryah...

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Paul Gonzales

Paul Gonzales

Dec 21, 2022

 

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul Gonzales of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was called to his heavenly home December 21, 2022.

Paul proudly followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the Albuquerque Fire Department where he served until his retirement after 24 years of service. He loved to travel, seek out new adventures...

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Alfred Richard Baca

Alfred Richard Baca

Dec 21, 2022

 

Alfred Richard Baca age 65, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away December 21, 2022. Alfred is survived by his children, Jeremy and wife Ursula Baca, Nickolis and wife Marissa Baca, Alexandrea and husband Daniel Perez, and former spouse Dorene Baca. In addition, he is survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and nephews, Michael Baca, and Christopher Baca....

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Ruben Sanchez

Ruben Sanchez

Dec 20, 2022

 

Ruben George Sanchez Sr. was born on April 30th, 1954, and passed away on December 20th, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 68. He loved his Minnesota Vikings, fishing, camping, and most of all, his wife Millie.

Ruben is survived by his wife of 49 and a half years, Emilia Sanchez and their three children Veronica, Ruben...

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Gilbert David Carrillo

Gilbert David Carrillo

Dec 20, 2022

Gilbert David Carrillo, age 71, born in La Joya / Socorro, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2022. Gil is survived by his wife of forty-three years, Elizabeth Benavidez Carrillo; son, Brian Paul Carrillo and wife, Brianne; Godson’s Emilio Garcia Benavidez and Mark Garcia; sisters, Cathy Griego and husband, Leo, Erma Sanchez...

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Jose Francisco Torres Antillon

Jose Francisco Torres Antillon

Dec 20, 2022

José Francisco Torres Antillón, de 66 años, nacido en Chihuahua, Chihuahua, México y residente de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 20 de Diciembre de 2022. Le sobreviven a José su esposa durante veintinueve años, Mirna Irene Miranda Cano; hijas, Betsy Torres y esposo, Salvador Coronado, y Wendy Torres; nieto, Gael Coronado; hermanos, Miguel Torres, Carolina Torres, Jaime Torres y Marisela...

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Priscilla Archunde

Priscilla Archunde

Dec 18, 2022

 

Mrs. Priscilla Archunde, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, December 18, 2022, surrounded by her family. Priscilla was born September 21, 1935, in Los Alamos, NM. She later moved to Albuquerque to attend college and

worked at St. Joseph’s hospital. It was then that she met the love of her life Isaias Archunde and the...

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Gilbert Abeyta

Gilbert Abeyta

Dec 18, 2022

Gilbert Abeyta, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 18, 2022. Mr. Abeyta is survived by his wife of sixty years, Dorothy Abeyta; son, Anthony Abeyta and wife, Christine; daughter, Carolyn Abeyta and husband, Eric Gurule; grandchildren Anthony Abeyta Jr. and wife, Miranda, Amber Abeyta, Isabella Gurule, and Kristyn Gurule; sisters, Dorothy Montano, Margaret Montano...

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Wayne Scott Woodruff

Wayne Scott Woodruff

Dec 13, 2022

Wayne Scott Woodruff, age 54, born in Stockton, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 13, 2022. He is survived by his life partner, Mary Lori Pena; son, Estevan Pena and fiancée, Amanda Sierra; grandchildren, Lillyana Sierra, Adalina Rose Pena; mother-in law, Isabella Pena; niece, Jessica Morales and husband, Emanuel; niece and nephew, Estrella Morales...

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John Gilbert Rael

John Gilbert Rael

Dec 12, 2022

John Gilbert Rael, age 82, born in Sant Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2022. John is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Marcella Baca Rael; daughter, Gloria Garcia, grandchildren, Monica Santistevan and husband, Charles, Amber Tafoya and husband, Robert, Jeremy Rael, and girlfriend Krystianna; great-grandchildren, Steve Gonzales, Arianna Griego,...

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David Joe Lopez

David Joe Lopez

Dec 11, 2022

 

David Joe Lopez, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 11, 2022. David is survived by his daughter, Janelle Lopez, and fiancé, Robert Candelaria; son, Jason Lopez and girlfriend, Kaitlyn Anderson; mother of his children, Yvette Dow; two grandchildren, Adrian Lopez, and Jayden Candelaria; sisters, Rosie Baca, Irene Abeyta, Vickie Sanchez, and husband, Chris;...

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Eloisa Sanchez

Eloisa Sanchez

Dec 11, 2022

Eloisa Sanchez, age 101, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2022. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her grandchildren, Lloyd Chavez and wife, Debbie, Juan Carlos Chavez, and Eugene Chavez and wife, Stephanie, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Sanchez and son, Artie Chavez. Visitation...

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Merlinda Gutierrez

Merlinda Gutierrez

Dec 11, 2022

Merlinda Gutierrez, age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2022. Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by her three children, Dorena Barajas and husband, Irineo, Daniel Gutierrez, Gerald Gutierrez; grandchildren, Veronica Sutherland and husband, Jerome, Gilbert and wife, Tiffany Barajas, Mario Barajas and wife, Maribel, Mark Gutierrez, Crystal Gutierrez, Eric Gutierrez Andrew Gutierrez, Marrisa Gutierrez;...

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Mitsue Longfellow

Mitsue Longfellow

Dec 9, 2022

December 9, 2022 the world lost a great lady.   As strong and feisty at 90 as she was at 70. She moved rail road ties by herself.   When asked how she did it she would only reply with a point to her head and say"magic".  She was magic. She outlived all of her friends minus Kim and I...

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Manuel De La Cruz

Manuel De La Cruz

Dec 9, 2022

Manuel De La Cruz, age 96, born in El Paso, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 9, 2022. Mr. De La Cruz is survived by his children, Mary Lou Franklin, and husband, Keith, Manuel De La Cruz Jr. and wife, Naomi, JoAnn Zynsky and husband, John, Alice De La Cruz, and Anthony De La...

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Alexander Tavasci

Alexander Tavasci

Dec 8, 2022

Alex Tavasci, 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He is survived by his faithful companion, his pug, Missy, brother Mark Tavasci, of Albuquerque and his companion and caregiver of 39 years, Laura Naranjo; son Eric Naranjo and fiancée, Carrie; grandchildren, Athena, Faust and Kiomara of Eagle River, Alaska daughter, Dana and...

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Rufina Espinoza

Rufina Espinoza

Dec 7, 2022

Rufina Espinoza, age 99, born in Taos, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 7, 2022. She is survived by her son, Joseph Espinoza and wife, Geralynn Alarcon, and daughter, Liza Romero, and grandchildren, Manuel Chavez, and wife, Veronica, Samuel Gurule, Tiffany Romero, Joseph Espinoza Jr., Mariah Echeribel, Kimberly Clement, and Jaime Espinoza; sister,...

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Betty Jo Iddings

Betty Jo Iddings

Dec 7, 2022

Betty Jo Iddings, age 70, born in Roswell, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband, of twenty-one years, Kenneth Iddings; son, Bobby Hernandez; grandchildren, Nicolette Lucero, Denee Lente, and Champagne Martinez; sisters, Eva Lavario, and Mary; brothers, Fred Hernandez, and Albert Hernandez. She was preceded in...

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