Obituaries

Feb 26, 2022

Javier Alvarez-Delval, age 50, born in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 26, 2022. Javier is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Cynthia; children Jonathan Alvarez, and Samuel Alvarez; mother, Maria Luisa Delval; father, Forencio Alvarez; siblings, Josefina Alvarez, Israel Alvarez, Noel Alvarez, Leticia Alvarez, Daniel Alvarez. Visitation will be...

Feb 24, 2022

Andrew Joseph Castellano, age 34, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 24, 2022. Andrew is survived by his mother, Lauriann Cowder and husband, Matthew; father, Joseph Castellano; children, Alex Serna, Marquis Davis, David Castellano, Andrew J. Castellano Jr., Isaiah Cash Castellano; siblings, Candace Cowder, Daleen Cowder, Desiree Vacio,...

Feb 23, 2022

Jerry Ben Sanchez, age 65, born in Springer, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Passed away February 23, 2022. He survived by Priscilla; children, Jared Sanchez and wife Margarita, Jeremy Sanchez and wife Salima, and Laura and husband Michael Abeyta; grandchildren, Jaxon Sanchez, Jase Sanchez, Jacob Abeyta, Victoria Sanchez; step-grandchildren, Joseph, Aalijah. Jerry is preceded in...

Feb 21, 2022

Edwin Milton Martinez, age 93, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a member of the Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, passed away on February 21, 2022. Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife, Vera (Cheromiah) Martinez; children, Lawrence Martinez and wife, Anna, Lynn Martinez, Karen Tachias and husband, Peter, Angela Zamora, and Yvonne Francis; thirty-seven grandchildren; fifty-seven great-grandchildren; one...

Feb 20, 2022

Felia (Mirabal) Romero age 86, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 20, 2022. Mrs. Romero is survived by her children, Henry Romero, Shirley Lopez and husband, Joe, Priscilla Moya, and husband, Elfigo, Martha Trujillo and husband, Tim; twelve grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; daughter in-law Rachel Romero. Mrs. Romero...

Feb 19, 2022

Petra Cordova (Peggy Baca), age 65, born in Hatch, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 19, 2022. Petra is survived by her husband of twenty-eight years, Chris Cordova; children, Valerie Montoya, Juan Baca and wife, Carmen, Rebecca Baca, and Eddie Baca; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings Bobby Bernal and wife, Rebecca, Lucy...

Feb 18, 2022

Vicente Ruben Barraza, age 26, and a resident o Clovis, New Mexico, passed away on February 18, 2022. Vicente is survived by his mother Amanda Sotelo; sister Erika Barraza; brother, Isaac Barraza; son, Vicente Cristiano Barraza; and his girlfriend, Celece Chavez; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old...

Feb 18, 2022

Raymond Jose Estrada, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 18, 2022. He was born in Bernalillo, New Mexico to Manuel and Katherine (Sanchez) Estrada on April 23, 1938. Raymond shared his life with his life-long partner, Nancy Sanchez for over thirty-three years, who he loved very much, and her four children that he...

Feb 17, 2022

Maria Elena Valenzuela de Terrazas, age 76, born in Cuauhtémoc, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 17, 2022. Maria is survived by her children, Norma Dominguez, Guadalupe Terrazas, Maria Elena Terrazas, Jesus Terrazas and wife, Amalia; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Julia Roldan. A Visitation will be held Monday, March 7,...

Feb 17, 2022

Gerardo Reyes Lopez, age 36, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 17, 2022. Gerardo is survived by his parents, George, and Juana Lopez; children, Brianna Lopez, and Jermiah Lopez; siblings, Marina Gutierrez, Jorge Lopez-Gooding, and Jose Lopez; grandmother, Angelina Pena; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The services for Gerardo will be held in...

Feb 17, 2022

Dora (Romero) Tapia, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 17, 2022. Mrs. Tapia is survived by her daughter, Terry Enriquez and, John Armijo; son, Guy Tapia; boyfriend, Roy Martinez; three sisters, Joanne Romero, Maria DeAngelis and Paul, Loretta Romero; brother, Phillip Romero; sister in law, Miquela Romero; grandchildren, Angel Enriquez, Crystal Enriquez and boyfriend, Mario...

Feb 15, 2022

Reuben Samuel Ajitkumar, age 38, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2022. Reuben is survived by his mother, Mandevi Rasram; siblings, Sherwin Ajitkumar and Sabrina Ajitkumar; nephew, Jaylen, Niece Aliyanah; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Reuben was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Ajitkumar. Visitation will...

Feb 15, 2022

Danielle Margarita Duran passed away on February 15, 2022 She was born March 5, 1978 and raised in Albuquerque NM.  She was born a natural athlete and loved softball from the moment she put on the glove. With a very competitive nature as a young adult she began at the amateur level of fitness and physique and pursued and...

Feb 14, 2022

Catherine Manuela Lopez, age 66, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 14, 2022. Catherine is survived by her children, Bobby Ray Espinoza, and wife, Antonita, Rodnie Lopez and fiancée, Vanessa Juarez, Victor Lopez and girlfriend, Shantel Wilson; grandchildren, Ray Ray, Xavier, and Antonio; siblings, Albert Sunny Lopez, Mikey Serna, Gina, and sister in-law Gloria...

Feb 14, 2022

Erlinda Thelma (Chavez) Montano, age 74, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 14, 2022. Erlinda is survived by her husband, of fifty-five years Bernie Junius Montano; children, Richard Montano and wife, Tiffany, Ronald Montano and wife, Theresa, Junius Montano and wife, Crystal, Dezaray Sanchez and husband, Rick, Darius Montano, and wife, Venessa, Emery Zapata...

Feb 12, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Kathy Connelly Chavez, age 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Kathy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Connelly.

She attended Eastern University in Portales, NM where she earned her degree in Education, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being...

Feb 11, 2022

Theresa Durán, also known as “Teddy” by many of her close family members, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 11, 2022, with family members by her side. Theresa was 94 years-old at the time of her passing, led a long and fulfilling life, and was ready to leave this earth. Theresa lived independently until the last...

Feb 10, 2022

Alfonso Serna, age 77, born in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 10, 2022. Alfonso is survived by his children, Guadalupe Alvidrez, Antonio Serna Delgado, Maria de Jesus Serna Delgado, Arturo Serna Delgado; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; several siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death...

Feb 9, 2022

Maria Arabella Lujan, age 87, born in Questa, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 9, 2022.  Mrs. Lujan is survived by her children, Mark Lujan and wife, Becky, Marsha Lujan, Vincent Lujan, and wife, Samantha, Bob Lujan, Jude Lujan; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Lujan, son, Joseph...

Feb 8, 2022

Pete Lucero, age 70, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 8, 2022. Pete is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Anita Lucero; son, Joseph Lucero; daughter, Josephine Griego and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Joseph Lucero Jr., and Noah Griego. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelio, and Juanita Lucero. Services for Mr....