Obituaries

Jun 1, 2021

Leticia Viviana Fonseca went to be with Jesus on June 1, 2021. She lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Grants, New Mexico, on April 17, 1981.

Tisha filled her home with messages of love and faith in her artwork, on her front door, and with her growing collection of heart-shaped rocks she found anywhere...

Jun 1, 2021

Macario Gabaldon was born on January 2, 1931 in Los Lunas, New Mexico to the late Eduardo and Pauline Gabaldon. Macario loved God and life.  Macario was a loyal family man, loved his family and his small farm.  He enjoyed hunting, hiking, and going on his treasure hunts in the Manzano Mountains. He loved music and to dance. He loved the important things in life, his wife and his family.  He enjoyed the little things...

May 28, 2021

Sophia Ann Flores infant daughter of Deidra Aviles and Jessie Flores was born in to the arms of angels on May 28th, 2021 at 9:13am.

She was greeted in heaven by her maternal great grandparents Adolfo and Adeline Zamora.

In addition to her parents and her big sister Reyna, she is survived and greatly missed...

May 27, 2021

Romanita (Mora) Gomez, age 92, born in San Marcial, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 27, 2021. Mrs. Gomez is survived by her husband, of seventy-four years, Ramon Gomez; her children, Max Gomez and wife, Judy, Sylvia Martinez and husband, George, Linda Sanchez, Tom Gomez and wife, Ginger, Debbie Neri and husband,...

May 26, 2021

Janette (Gallegos) Elrod, age 58, born in Couvron-et-Aumencourt, France and a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on May 26, 2021. Mrs. Gallegos-Elrod is survived by her husband, Phillip Elrod; father, Amadeo Gallegos; siblings, Catherine Vall and husband, Randy; Vincent Mark Gallegos, Annette Gallegos, Carl Gallegos; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Rosary for Janette...

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Francisca Sanchez is a resident of Albuquerque NM. Born June 4, 1949 in Vinces, Ecuador. Mrs. Sanchez passed away on May 24, 2021. Mrs. Sanchez is the beloved wife of Tony Sanchez, married for 43 years. Mrs. Sanchez is also survived by her mother Cruz Maria Santillan; four Children, Maria Martinez and husband Greg, Gerson Rodriquez; Albuquerque, NM, Jamie Sanchez and wife Sandy Las Vegas NV and Melissa Sanchez and wife...

May 23, 2021

Laura (Moss) Barreras, age 65, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 23, 2021. Mrs. Barreras is survived by her husband, of forty-two years, Richard Barreras; sisters in law: Betty Sanchez, Darlene Vallejos and husband, Ernie; nieces, nephews, Valerie Perea and husband, Henry, Nancy Cottrell and husband, Joe, J.J. Vigil and wife, Louisa, Jacob Vallejos...

May 21, 2021

Reverend Graham R. Golden

Reverend Graham Golden, O. Praem., 35, died in an automobile accident on May 21. Fr. Graham was born to Dan and Deborah Golden on January 8, 1986, in Albuquerque. He was a proud graduate of St. Pius X High School (2004) and a magna cum laude graduate of the University of New Mexico...

May 19, 2021

Felix E. Barela, was surrounded by his family at home when he went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. He was born in Colorado on June 11, 1931 to Jose and Rita Barela. He is survived by his wife, Inez. They were married for almost seventy years. His daughters, Kathleen Elwell and son in-law, David...

May 19, 2021

Alvino Contreras, age 91, born in Contreras, New Mexico and a resident of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away on May 19, 2021. Mr. Contreras is survived by his daughter, Linda Contreras Ridlington and husband, Peter; son Bobby Contreras; one granddaughter, Brigid Contreras Ridlington; many brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Contreras was preceded...

May 17, 2021

Miguel Gallegos, age 59, born in Los Angeles, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 17, 2021.  Miguel is survived by his son Miguel Gallegos Jr.; daughter Adriana Gallegos; grandson Fransisco Chavez; and many relatives.  A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000...

May 17, 2021

Shauna Monett Sanchez left this earth May 17th, 2021. Shauna was born in Durango, Colorado to Lewis Wayne Farley and Karren K. Hanhardt on August 22nd, 1964. Shauna laughed her way through life and was always upbeat and optimistic, appreciating the small things in life. She made everyone feel so special the moment they met her. Shauna always saw...

May 13, 2021

Mike Joe Garcia age 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 13, 2021.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his two sister, Ramona Garcia and Helen Garcia-Garcia and husband, Jerry; nieces, Angela Salazar, Diana Garcia, Gina Lueras and husband, Jason; great-nieces and nephews, Christian, Anthony, Josiah, Aria, Mia, Zoey, Phyllis Varos, Florence Villanueva, Irene Molina;...

May 13, 2021

Diane (Baca) Lopez, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 13, 2021.  Diane is survived by her daughters, Rosann Carrasco, Barbara Gonzalez and husband, Fernando, Nicole Lopez; grandchildren, Crystal Miramontes and fiancé, Brandon Bullock, Enrique Carrasco Jr. Mariah Carrasco, Destiny Carrasco, Joseph Carrasco, Fernando Gonzalez Jr., Elijah Gonzalez, Octavio Gonzalez; great-grandchildren, Unique, Amaris, Enrique lll,...

May 13, 2021

Adelaida (Ida) Perea, beloved Mom and Grandma, passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2021, just short of her 95th birthday. Ida was born in Jarales, New Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque. Our matriarch, Mom was a strong, determined and fiercely independent woman who inspired us to be the same.  She attended church faithfully, enjoyed water aerobics, bowling,...

May 10, 2021

Laura Abelina Romero, 79 years of age, of Albuquerque, passed away on May 10th, 2021.

Laura was born in Torreon, New Mexico to Roberto and Aurora Lujan on July 26th, 1941. She was raised the fourth child of fifteen siblings, whom she loved and cared for. She married Raymond Romero on Nov. 21st, 1964, at St. Anne’s...

May 7, 2021

Ubaldo Jose Zayas Acuria, age 32, born in Trinidad & Tobago, Cuba and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 7, 2021. Ubaldo is survived by his wife of five years, Yusleidy Casanas Ortiz; his daughter, Aina Zayas and Alma Zayas; mother, Maria Acuria Martinez; sisters, Ericka Zayas and Libertad Zayas; brothers, Eric Zayas and Alex...

May 2, 2021

Benny M. Carr, age 84, born in Sedgewick, Arkansas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2021.  Mr. Carr is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Paula B. Carr; children, Paul Brian Carr, Vicki L Garcia and husband, Felix, Brad Carr and wife Jessica; grandchildren, Nathan Carr, David Shane Broshious and wife, Briana,...

May 2, 2021

Sgt. David Day, age 89, born in Paraje, New Mexico, and a lifelong resident of Mesita, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2021. Mr. Day served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He is predeceased by his wife, Merlinda Day. Mr. Day is survived by 11 grandchildren and 17 great-granchildren.

Viewing and services will be held at Gabaldon...

May 1, 2021

Rosa Elva Ramirez, age 53, born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico. Rosa passed May 1, 2021. Rosa is survived by her husband Pedro Ledezma; children, Mirella Villegas Ramirez, Nacy Villegas Ramirez, Fabiola Villegas Ramirez, Cecila Villegas Ramirez; Thirteen-grandchildren; and Two-great-greandchildren. Services for Rosa are still pending.