Obituaries

May 3, 2022

Luke Adam Grossetete, age 41, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on May 3, 2022. Luke is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Glenda Grossetete; children, Destiny Grossetete, and Jacquelyn Grossetete; siblings, Veronica Lam and husband Ty Lam, and Freddie Grossetete; nephews, Ethan Lam, and Eli Lam; grandmother, Rita Lueras; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Luke...

Apr 28, 2022

Frank Sacramento Abeyta, age 77, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away on April 28, 2022. Frank is survived by his sons, Kenny Abeyta and wife, Shanna, Johnny Abeyta and fiancée, Lacresia; Daughter, Dolores Buckmaster and husband Charles ; Eleven-grandchildren, Shalowm, Levy, Jordyn, Amberlee, Kenny Jr., Adam, Bobby, Leeann, Maurice, Candice, and Oceana; Fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Gilbert,...

Apr 22, 2022

Marie Rael Martinez age 95, born in Nambe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 22, 2022. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Evie George and husband, Gary, Trudi Martinez, Paul Martinez and wife, Yvonne, Gerard Martinez and wife, Audrey; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family Members.  She was...

Apr 21, 2022

Patrick Lee Romero age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 21, 2022. Patrick is survived by his siblings, Nora Baca and husband, David, Betty Solis and husband, Reyes and Mike Romero, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrosio and Clarita Romero. A Rosary will be recited...

Apr 19, 2022

Brenda Lee Montoya was called to her eternal resting place on April 19, 2022. She entered this world on December 30, 1963. Anyone who knew her, knew she was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to flaunt it. At the heart of Brenda’s life were family and friends, whom she loved deeply. She will always be remembered for...

Apr 17, 2022

Filiberto (Bert) Baca, age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2022. Mr. Baca is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Lupe Candelaria Baca; daughters, Carol Baca-Aragon and husband, Andy, Dorothy Gutierrez and husband, Donald; sister, Lina Garcia, and husband, Tranquilino (Kilo); brothers, Louie Baca and wife, Delfinia, and Rudy Baca; four...

Apr 17, 2022

Leopoldo “Leo” Velarde, age 88, born in Salem, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2022. Mr. Velarde is survived by his son Chuck Velarde and wife, Louise, Sisters, Sylvia Pokes and husband, Allen, and Clorinda Ricci; brothers, Fred Velarde and wife, Sandy, Harry Velarde, and Jerry Velarde; three grandchildren, Charles, Jessica,...

Apr 16, 2022

Mr. Atanacio ‘’Tato” Maldonado Jr., a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 16, 2022 at his home. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his Children; Cindy, Miguel and wife Amanda, Emilio and wife Melissa, Angelica and partner Patrick, and his partner Roxanne. Grandchildren; Patrick, Isaiah, Elena, Antonio and Cristiano; Great Grandchildren, Isbriah, and Amira. Siblings, Rosalie, Sonny, Stanley, Marian,...

Apr 16, 2022

Celina “Sally” Lovato, age 85, and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 16, 2022. Mrs. Lovato is survived by her children, Nancy Barreras and husband, Tommy, Ruben Lovato and wife, Emma, Janet Morgensen and husband, Chip, and Donald Lovato and wife, Janet; one sister, Stella Tapia; one brother, Lorrie Nuanes; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren;...

Apr 15, 2022

Our beautiful girl, Adriana Leah Trujillo age 17, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2022. Adriana is survived by her parents, Steven and Denise Trujillo; brother, Stephen Trujillo Jr.; grandparents, Rachel Montoya, Leon and Rita Bulger; great-grandmother Elizabeth L. Montoya; Godparents, Richard and Christine Gutierrez; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded...

Apr 14, 2022

Diana Cordova, age 66, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the firstborn fraternal twin (by minutes) on September 24, 1955 and a resident of Albuquerque, NM for the past six years relocating from her home in Arvada, CO, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 14th, 2022. Diana is survived by her husband, Eddie "Sonny" Cordova, and children,...

Apr 12, 2022

George Giles Griego, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away April 12, 2022. Mr. Griego is survived by his children, Dionne Griego, and Daniel Griego and wife Casandra; Six grandchildren, Desiree Santillanes and husband Ryan Santillanes, Jacqueline Chavez and boyfriend Josh Chacon, Isabella Chavez, Timothy Salazar, Alyssa Salazar and Fiancé Alejandra Angulo, and Gabriel Salazar; Three...

Apr 7, 2022

Mary Frances Garcia, age 79, born in El Rito, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 7, 2022. Mary is survived by her husband of twenty-four years, Ramon Garcia; children, Kenneth Ray Lujan, and Donna Rae Lujan; stepchildren, Juan Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Maria Garcia, Jose Garcia Belen Garcia, Carlos Garcia, and Luis Garcia;...

Apr 2, 2022

Rickie Ray Torrez, age 66, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 2, 2022. He is survived by his two daughters, Jennifer Torrez, and Heather Torrez; former wife, Janette Torrez; eight grandchildren, Alycia, Andrew, Angelina, Ashley, Brianna, Miranda, Tianna, and Destiny; sisters, Irene Maestas, Mabel Maldonado, Lorraine Sanchez and husband, Felix; four brothers, Tony Torrez and...

Apr 1, 2022

Christopher Gregory Pitts, age 28, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 1, 2022. Christopher is survived by his mother, Paula Garcia; father, Jerome Pitts, and fiancée Gloria Alires; brothers and sisters, Jason Velarde and wife, Tanya, Jeremy Pitts and fiancée, Hollie, Brianna Pitts, and Christina Munoz; grandparents, Mary Ellen Montoya, and Mary Munoz; many...

Mar 31, 2022

Eloy Ortega, age 64, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2022. Eloy is survived by his wife of 43 years, the love of his life, Sadie Casados-Ortega; his two sons, Eloy J. Ortega, and Estevan Ortega; his grandchildren, Alyssa Ortega, Miami Ortega, and Eloy Mason Ortega.  He...

Mar 31, 2022

Eric Maddy, a well-respected journalist and entrepreneur in the Albuquerque area, has died in his sleep on March 31, 2022. He was 59.

Son of Jimmy and Agnes Maddy, Eric was born May 24, 1962, in Wilkinsburg, Pa. He moved with his family to Albuquerque in 1970 where he attended Sombra del Monte Elementary, Madison Middle School,...

Mar 30, 2022

The angels came down from heaven and picked our precious little flower, Violet Rose. She is survived by her loving parents , Brandyn and Julianna Trujillo and her big brother Jae; her maternal grandparents, Gina Gutierrez , and Joe and Renee Fulton; paternal grandparents Ivan, and Karrie Trujillo; paternal great parents, Linda and Chip Greenwood; and Berna Trujillo; and...

Mar 30, 2022

Abel James Sedillo (age 56) has been called to our Heavenly home after a brief illness. 11/7/65-3/30/22. Abel was a good son, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. Abel was an Albuquerque native and went to the Albuquerque Hearing and Speech Center, Cortez Elementary, McKinley Middle and graduated from Del Norte High in 1985. He was...

Mar 29, 2022

Richard Garner Jr., age 59, born in Redondo Beach, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 29, 2022.  Richard is survived by his wife of twenty-three years, Barbara Garner; mother, Darlene Delphino; children, Brett Garner and wife, Tiffini, Melissa Green and husband, Thomas, Richard A. Garner and wife, Megan; seven grandchildren, siblings, Cindy Garner,...