Obituaries

Tomas Placencia

Tomas Placencia

Nov 9, 2022

Tomas Placencia, born April 11, 1937, in Prescott, Arizona who made a loving home in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his beautiful wife Virginia and their seven children passed away peacefully surrounded by family, and now resides in heaven with our dear Lord. Tomas was a veteran who served in the US Air Force for eight years and in the Albuquerque...

Joey G. Montaño

Joey G. Montaño

Nov 8, 2022

 

Joey G. Montaño, age 67, an Albuquerque, New Mexico resident, passed away on November 8, 2022. Joey is survived by his wife of 43 years, Rita Martinez Montaño; son Joseph A. Montaño, wife Stacey, and granddaughters, Bryn and McKynzie; daughter Jessica L. Montaño and husband Eric Davis; siblings: Dorothy Montaño, Tommy Montaño and wife Carmen, Nancy Montaño, Donna Starustka, Charles Montaño, brother-in-law Dave Gendron,...

Theresa Martinez

Theresa Martinez

Nov 7, 2022

Theresa Martinez age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 7, 2022. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Nadine Trujillo and husband, Andres; son, Jimmy Martinez; daughter, Angela Martinez; grandchildren Christopher Martinez, Evenleigh Martinez, Jason Trujillo, Serenity Martinez; brother Lionel Anzures; her only nephew Jude Anzures and niece Starla Robinson. She was preceded in death by...

Stella Marie Armijo

Stella Marie Armijo

Nov 6, 2022

Our dear mother Stella Marie Armijo, sadly passed away on November 6, 2022 at the age of 93. She was born in Corrales, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. Mrs. Armijo is survived by her sons, John Armijo and wife Zona, and Richard Armijo;...

Bruce Martin Wolgamot

Bruce Martin Wolgamot

Nov 5, 2022

 

On the morning of 5 November 2022, Bruce Martin Wolgamot passed peacefully from this world at his home in Edgewood, New Mexico at 62 years old. His domestic partner of 30+ years, Ms. Stacey Erm, was by his side. Also present was Ms. Linda Williams (sister of Ms. Erm) along with long-time friends, Mr. Kevin Chapman, and Mr. David...

Antonio Aragon

Antonio Aragon

Nov 4, 2022

Antonio Aragon, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, and is now in Heaven with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife of fifty-three years, Gertrude Aragon “Mi Chaparrita de Oro”. Antonio is survived by his three children Isidore Aragon, Barbara Anglin and Eugene Aragon; six grandchildren, Debbie Chavez, Juanito Chavez and wife, Melanie, Gino...

Kilo Garcia

Kilo Garcia

Nov 4, 2022

Kilo Garcia age 85, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2022. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of sixty-three years Marcella Baca; children, Deborah G. Quintana and husband, Anthony, Elaine Garcia, Flora Garcia, James Garcia, Robert Garcia and partner, Karla Mares; grandchildren, Kitana, Matthew, Joseph, Isabella; siblings, Theresa Madrid, Isaias Garcia, Molly Garcia, Robert...

Larry Duran Tapia

Larry Duran Tapia

Nov 1, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandpa, Larry D. Tapia (77), who passed away on All Saints Day, November 1, 2022.

Larry, of Albuquerque, NM, was born September 2, 1945, to Willie and Atanacia Tapia.  After graduation, he enlisted in the Marines where he proudly served his country until his...

Angelique Nevaeh Tenorio

Angelique Nevaeh Tenorio

Oct 30, 2022

Angelique Nevaeh Tenorio age 17, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 30, 2022. Angelique is survived by her mother, Rena Tenorio; stepfather, Thomas Ruiz; brother, Izaiah Ruiz; grandmother, Kathleen Tenorio; uncles, Roger Tenorio and Michael Saiz; cousins, Iris Lovato, and Roger Tenorio Jr., Monica Tenorio, Vanessa Tenorio and Cecilia Garcia; many additional cousins and friends. Visitation...

Aurora Munoz

Aurora Munoz

Oct 28, 2022

 

Aurora "Dora" Munoz age 90, born in Uvalde, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed on October 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. Aurora is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Jesus "Jesse" Munoz, Jr.; daughter, Jessica Miera (Robert); daughter, Marisela Sanchez (William); grandchildren, Michael Richmond (Jenny), David Marquez, and Nicole Marquez.

Aurora was a devoted...

Victor Salazar

Victor Salazar

Oct 28, 2022

Victor Salazar age 79, born in Puerta de Luna, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on October 28, 2022. Victor is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Maryann Salazar; son, Lawrence Salazar and wife, Magdalena; grandchildren, Nicole Sanchez, Amanda Castillo and husband, Maurice Marin, Meganne Castillo, Victoria Salazar, Jesus Munoz, and Lawrence Salazar Jr.;...

Maria Tillie Garcia

Maria Tillie Garcia

Oct 27, 2022

Maria Tillie Garcia age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on October 27, 2022. She is survived by her sisters, Theresa Tapia and husband, Larry, Frances Cruz and husband, Eddie, and Angela Sanchez; sister in-law, June Chavez; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen V. Garcia (Tin) parents,...

Julia Martel-Smith

Julia Martel-Smith

Oct 27, 2022

Julia Martel Smith age, 84, Born in Trinidad, The West Indies and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico is survived by her son, Timothy Simonson and wife, Mattie, daughter, Nanci Woods, son Stephen M. Simonson; grandchildren, Timmy, Julian, Justin, and Johnnie (JT), Daniel (DJ), Bryan, Megan, and Alexis; great-grandchild, Jaedon, Aminah, Ava Lynn; brother, Camillo “Baba” Martel, brother, Edmund Martel...

Lala Torres

Lala Torres

Oct 26, 2022

Lala Torres, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 26, 2022. Mrs. Torres is survived by her children, Annabelle Gonzales and husband, Javier, Shirley Torres, Yvonne Mares, Alfred Torres, and wife Siobhan; stepchildren, Lorraine, and Steve Lopez; sixteen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Torres Sr., daughter,...

Jose Gabriel Hernandez Acevedo

Jose Gabriel Hernandez Acevedo

Oct 24, 2022

Joe Gabriel Hernandez Acevedo age 30, born in Durango, Durango, Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 24, 2022. Jose is survived by his father, Gabriel Hernandez and wife, Norma and his siblings, Jonathan Hernandez Acevedo, April Salinas, and John Pena. Visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel at 4:00p.m on Thursday November...

Delfida Maria Baca

Delfida Maria Baca

Oct 23, 2022

Delfida Maria Baca, age 92, born in Paxton, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Delfida passed away on October 23, 2022. She is survived by her son Candido “Kiki” Baca and wife Jeannette, and daughter Mela K. Baca Romero and husband Ronnie Romero, grand children Angela Andrade and husband Kai, Leonardo Baca and wife Sophia, Reymundo Baca...

Feliz V. Torrez

Feliz V. Torrez

Oct 22, 2022

 

Feliz V. Torrez, born July 7th, 1928, died October 22nd, 2022

Married to Bernice M. Torrez, for 62 years. They are survived by their 4 children, Rita, , Paul (Cheryl, his wife), Phil(Martha, his wife) and Rick(Janet, his wife). there arg 8 grandchildren, 18 great grand children and 3 great, great grand children.

He was born in Torreon,

NM,...

Ramon Gonzales Gomez

Ramon Gonzales Gomez

Oct 20, 2022

Ramon Gonzales Gomez age 96, born in Lemitar New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 20, 2022. Mr. Gomez is survived by his children, Max Gomez and wife, Judy, Sylvia Martinez and husband, George, Lynda Sanchez, Tom Gomez and wife Ginger, Debbi Neri and husband, Gary, Raymond Gomez and wife, Lori and Rick Gomez;...

Maria Guadalupe Soto

Maria Guadalupe Soto

Oct 19, 2022

Maria Guadalupe Soto, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 19, 2022. Mrs. Soto is survived by her children: Janette Sexton, Sandra Padilla and husband John, Mark Marquez, and Manuel Marquez; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two greatgreat grandchildren; siblings, Lorraine, Paul and Primitivo. She was preceded in death by her son, Ted Padilla, daughter, Marina...

John Travers

John Travers

Oct 17, 2022

 

John George Travers, age 74, born in Belleville, New Jersey and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully after an ardent battle with cancer, on October 17, 2022. Mr. Travers is survived by his wife of four years, Huong Travers; daughter, Jacqueline My Yen Travers; stepsons, Matthew Heitner and Jesse Heitner; sister, Madeline Rawley.  A Rosary will...