Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Julia Mariscal, age 37, born in Artesia, New Mexico and a resident of La Bajada Village, New Mexico, passed away on November 4, 2021. Julia is survived by her husband of twelve years Anselmo Mariscal; children, Isabelle Mariscal, Noah Mariscal, and Elizabeth Mariscal; Father Eliaz Hernandez; sister, Alejandra Hernandez Carrasco; Julia was preceded in death by her mother, Alma...

Nov 2, 2021

Our beloved mother, La Verne Marie Trujillo passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

La Verne grew up in the Pojoaque Valley of Northern New Mexico where she met her forever sweetheart, George Trujillo. They married and moved to Southern California, where they honeymooned for a few years before moving back...

Oct 31, 2021

Kenneth Eugene Herrera, age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 31, 2021. Kenneth is survived by his daughters, Tina Herrera, and Marquita Herrera and partner Michael Dichiora; grandchildren, Lucia and Amadea Dichiora; beloved aunt, Jeanette Alvarez; brother, Ronald Herrera, and wife Martha; partner, Linda LaJeunesse; stepson, Adam Martinez; sister in-law, Phyllis Herrera; nephews, Nathan, and Eric Herrera; and many extended family members.  Mr. Herrera was preceded in death by his parents, Albert...

Oct 30, 2021

Frances Francesca Hernandez, age 85, born in Roswell, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 30, 2021. Frances is survived by her children, Armando, Ray and wife, Caroline, Rose, Albert and wife, Linda, Teresa, Irma, and Pedro; twenty-eight grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; siblings, Betty, Pedro, and Juanita. She was preceded in death by...

Oct 30, 2021

Margaret C. Ortiz, age 90, born in Belen, New Mexico and a resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, went home to our loving Father in Heaven on October 30, 2021. Margaret is survived by her children, Virginia Velasquez, Veronica Summers and husband, Ken, Viola Gonzales and husband, Fermin, Samson Ortiz and wife, Barbara, Gregory Ortiz and wife, Rose, Richard Ortiz...

Oct 30, 2021

Ramona Lucero Anaya, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 30, 2021. Ramona is survived by her children, Andrea Varnadore, Patricio Lucero and wife, Lillian, Mercedes Anaya, Joseph Anaya; twelve grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; brother, Mike Gomez. Visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW on Tuesday, November 16,...

Oct 29, 2021

Enola (Harding) Hollars, age 58, born in Tacoma, Washington and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 29, 2021. Enola is survived by her husband of twenty-six years, Terry Hollars; mother, Millie Archibeque; siblings, Ray E. Harding, John Harding, Christina Harding, Hazel Harding, and Kristin Harding; many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and friends. Services for Enola...

Oct 29, 2021

Lupe Frances (Martinez) Adams, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 29, 2021. Lupe is survived by her daughter, Judy Cole and husband Rick; grandchildren, Matthew, Robert, Victoria, Ashley, and Cassandra; many great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Martinez and wife, Julia, Geraldine Wiest and husband, Art; special niece, Amanda Linebarger and husband, Patrick; many nieces, nephews,...

Oct 26, 2021

Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, Friend and Community Pillar - Laurence Michael Ortiz (Papa), passed in peace surrounded by family on October 26, 2021. Born February 10, 1956, Larry lovingly engaged his entire life of 65 years in continuance of the Ortiz farm-land legacy completing this fourth generation of lineage. He had a servant-heart and would give of...

Oct 26, 2021

Armando Mendez Carrillo, age 83, born in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Corrales, New Mexico, passed away on October 26, 2021. Armando is survived by his children, Virginia Mendez Griego and husband, Terry Griego, Miguel Mendez, Susana Daniela Mendez, Phillip Garcia and wife, Theresa, Rosa Mendez, Mario Mendez; thirty grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; siblings, Gustavo Mendez, Lionel Mendez,...

Oct 25, 2021

Michael Carl Wannenwetsch, age 72, born in Buffalo, New York and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 25, 2021. Michael is survived by his daughter, Amelia and husband, Christopher Niederhauser; grandson Ayden Wannenwetsch, and granddaughter, Charlotte Maestas. Services for Mr. Wannenwetsch are pending.

Oct 23, 2021

Vincent Gabriel Baros, age 45 and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 23, 2021. Vincent is survived by his wife, Danielle Baros; children, Cristina Baros, Gabriel Baros, Michael Baros; grandchild, Eli Zaiah Feliciano; Goddaughter, Gabrielle Chavez; mother, Viola Lucero; father, Pedro Baros; brother, Benjamin Baros and wife, Yvette; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Oct 21, 2021

Michelle Renee (Montano) Gendron, age 55, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 21, 2021. Michelle devoted to her family is survived by her loving husband, of thirty-four years, David Gendron; children, Adam, Michael-wife, Alyssa; siblings, Dorothy Montano, Tommy Montano-wife Carmen, Nancy Montano, Donna Starustka, Joey Montano-wife Rita, and Charles Montano; her mother in law Joyce...

Oct 20, 2021

Joseph Michael “Joey” Sanchez, age 67, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 20, 2021. Joey is survived by his Children: Joseph M. Sanchez Jr. and Frances Martinez, Jaime Sanchez, Steven Sanchez and wife, Valerie; Mother: Lourdes Sanchez; Siblings: Roseanne Sanchez, Laura Dalton, Letitia Sanchez, and Felicia Genero.  Fourteen grandchildren; Five great-grandchildren; Several nieces, nephews,...

Oct 20, 2021

Lourdes Drucila (Miera) Garcia, age 95, born Bernalillo, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 20, 2021, Mrs. Garcia is survived by her children, Juanita J. Perry, Cecelia M. Garcia, Robert Garcia, Roberta Rivera and husband, Stephen, Patrick Garcia; one sister, Rose Santiago; two brothers: Tony Miera and wife, Lupita, and Pete Miera;...

Oct 19, 2021

Molly Griego, age 69, a loving wife, sister, and mother of three went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2021. She was born on July 11, 1952, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She later married Ted Griego and they raised two daughters, Rebecca, and Theresa, and one son, Ted Jr. Molly was a homemaker who stepped into the...

Oct 19, 2021

Ben Carrillo, age 98, born in La Ventana, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away October 19, 2021. Mr. Carrillo is survived by his children, Ben Carrillo and wife, Bobbi, Michael Carrillo and wife, Elaine, Mark Carrillo and wife, Ramona, George Carrillo and wife, Jeanette, Cathy Beck and husband, Todd; twelve grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; four...

Oct 17, 2021

Reverend Gerald Steinmetz, OFM, 78, Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, at San Juan Diego Friary, Albuquerque, NM. Father Gerry, as he was known, was a Franciscan priest and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. He had retired earlier this year due to illness, after 50 years of priestly service in the southwestern U.S.

Born on July...

Oct 16, 2021

Ethel Marie Shields age 95, born in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico and a resident of Acoma Pueblo, passed away on October 16, 2021. Mrs. Shields is survived by her children, Jose Sanchez, and wife Cheryl, Donna Bennett and husband, George, Fred Shields, Charmae Natseway and husband, Thomas, Don Shields, and wife, Judy, Jack Shields and wife, Mae, Chris Shields...

Oct 13, 2021

Guadalupe (Pacheco) Lucero age 57, born in Tucumcari, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 13, 2021. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Richard Lucero; son, Anthony Lucero and daughter, Delilah Lucero and companion, Andrew Casares; grandsons, Luke, and Ezra; siblings, John Pacheco, Geraldine Chavez, Florencio Pacheco; many nieces,...