Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

Victor Alfonso Garcia, age 27, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 25, 2021.  Victor is survived by his parents, Eloy and Ramona Garcia; daughter, Isabella Garcia; sister, Jessica Garcia; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021 at San Jose Parish Church 2401 Broadway...

Apr 25, 2021

Shondel L. Benavidez, 35, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on April 25th, 2021. Shondel is survived by her husband of almost ten years, Sean Benavidez, son Oliver Benavidez, sister Jade Wise, Grandparents John and Lou Wise,  Mother Yvette Wise, Father Greg Chacon, and Grandmother Lupe Chacon, her Nina Lisa and Uncle John Lopez, Aunt Ann Marie and...

Apr 24, 2021

Araceli Martinez, age 57, born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, Passed away April 24, 2021. Araceli was survived by her children, Raquel Garcia and husband George, Melissa Padilla, Estevan Padilla and spouse Pamela Garcia, and Amanda Padilla and spouse Tim Martinez; mother, Manuela Gonzales and husband Tanny; grandchildren, Andrew, Aaliyah, Alejandro, Dominic, Jordan, Chanelle, Estevan, Ezekiel, Ambrielle. A Rosary will...

Apr 24, 2021

Gene Montoya, age 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2021. Mr. Montoya is survived by his children, Valerie Padur and husband, Frank J. Padur Jr.; Jeff Montoya and wife, Stephanie, Teresa Montoya, Jose D. Martinez and wife, Kristy; his beloved ninety five year old mother, Ramona Garcia; and his former wife, Barbara...

Apr 23, 2021

Jose Meliton Vigil, age 82, more familiarly known as Mel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and prayer on April 23rd 2021. Mel served in the Navy proudly for 9 years abroad the USS F. D. Roosevelt. He was proceeded in death by his father Enrique Vigil, mother Felipita Vigil; brothers, Felix Vigil, and Orlando Vigil; son, Raymond Granado....

Apr 21, 2021

Catarina Cuellar Garza, age 89, born in Hondo Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 21,2021. Mrs. Garza is survived by her beloved children, Raul Cuellar Garza, Mary Garza, Jimmy Santiago Garza and wife Dolores, Jesus Garza and wife Susanna, Angelita Garza, RoseAnn Garza; Ten grandchildren; Sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank Cuellar, Leno Cuellar; several...

Apr 19, 2021

Manuel Lucero (Shadow), age 82, a Lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 19, 2021. Mr. Lucero is survived by his five children, Jace Lucero, Kevin Lucero and wife, Michele, Shane Lucero, Cody Lucero and wife, Kaylee, Cory Lucero; Fifteen grandchildren; many great and great-great grandchildren; nephew, Marcos Lucero; many cousins and friends. Private services will...

Apr 19, 2021

Jerry David Hope, age 81, born in the Midwest in Perry, Iowa, and left his heart in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he resided until his passing on April 19, 2021.  Mr. Hope is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Joelda Hope; daughter, Deanna Deutschman and husband Matthew of Chicago, Illinois, daughter Holly Strawn and husband, Jeremy of Denver,...

Apr 18, 2021

Ashley Brooke Ortega

February 3rd 1999 - April 18th 2021

Ashley Brooke Ortega, 22, of Farmington, NM, passed away April 18, 2021. Ashley was born in Farmington, NM, February 3rd, 1999 to Vincent Ortega and Patricia (Bates) Moore. She was a kind, free spirited, amazing young woman. Her sense of humor was unmatched, and such...

Apr 17, 2021

Freddie Randy Torrez age 60, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2021. Freddie is survived by his children; Freddie Torrez and Alma Marrufo, Adam Torrez and wife, Nicole, Matthew Torrez; sisters, Irene Maestas, Mabel Maldonado, Lorraine Sanchez and husband, Felix; five brothers, Tony Torrez and wife, Margaret, George Torrez and wife, Sally, Gilbert...

Apr 17, 2021

Ricarda (Torres) Archibeque, age 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2021.  Mrs. Archibeque is survived by her four children, Shirley Franco and husband, Javier, Eva Baca, Guillermo Archibeque Jr., Maria Elena Espinosa and husband, Danny; two brothers, Polo Torres, Alfredo Torres; fifteen grandchildren, thirty great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Apr 15, 2021

James Earl Hollie, age 83, born in Hollandale, Mississippi and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2021. Mr. Hollie is survived by his children, son, Russell Hollie, daughter, Laura Reno; grandchildren, Audra, Lindsay, and Blake and wife, Krysa; his partner of many years, Judy Chavez; stepsons, Chris and Cameron Mitchell of Dallas, Texas. great-grandchildren, Julie...

Apr 14, 2021

MaryAnn Beatrice Villescas, age 74, beloved wife, mother, nana and sister passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on April 14th, 2021. MaryAnn was born on February 5, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. MaryAnn was a hairdresser for over 50 years, she was loved by each of her clients who also became her longtime friends. Her greatest joy...

Apr 11, 2021

Clark, Jeremy Stephen – our beloved "JayJay" Clark, 35, was taken home to the Lord on Sunday, April 11th, 2021, he proudly served in the U.S Army for seven years. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Eva Clark, siblings; John Clark, Joshua Clark, Joseph Funes-Clark, Neveah Funes which he calls his "little sister", grandmother Hope Clark, and many...

Apr 9, 2021

Martha Hortencia (Ortega) Calderon, age 73, born in Villa Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 9, 2021. Mrs. Calderon is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Paul Calderon; Children, Yvette Guzman, Ben Calderon, Adrian Calderon; grandchildren, Nallely Guzman, Arianna Guzman, Paul Calderon lll, Angelo Calderon, Jasmine Calderon; siblings, Rudolfo Ortega,...

Apr 9, 2021

Hermila Palma de Sotelo, age 93, born in Ocampo, Durando. Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 9, 2021. Mrs. Sotelo is survived by her husband, of seventy years, Salome Sotelo; Children, Maria de la Luz Sotelo Palma, Jesus Francisco Sotelo Palma, Diego Luis Sotelo, Jesus Mauel Sotelo palma, Ramona Sotelo Palma, Gloria Sotelo...

Apr 5, 2021

Aris Padilla, age 92, born in Lemitar, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 5, 2021. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Ruby Padilla; children, Iris Tolliver, Barbara States and husband, Guy, Ruben Padilla and wife, Debbie, Margaret Vigil and husband, Robert; Eight grandchildren; Twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Apr 3, 2021

Abel Efren Mares age 22, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 3, 2021. Abel is survived by his mother, Ada Luz Garay; father, Efren Mares; Children and stepchildren, Ximena Mares, Aleah Lusk, Alaila Lusk; Siblings, Rudy Martinez, Abigail Mares, Rosalia Mares; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held on...

Mar 31, 2021

Carloss Lavaughn (Johnson) Bashista, 85, of Albuquerque NM, born August 30, 1935 in Fox, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday March 31st, 2021 at her home.

Carloss was a working mother experiencing many cultures throughout her life. She lived in France (where she found her love of wine), Thailand, Oklahoma, Michigan, Florida, California and even out in the...

Mar 26, 2021

William “Billie” Steven Rogers Jr., age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Seward, Alaska entered the spirit world on March 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Carla Rogers of Seward, AK; his five children, Michele Justice and husband, Tony, Billie Rogers and wife, Keisha, Anastacia Lucero and husband, Diego, Cathleen Barela and husband, Tommy, Jesse...