Obituaries

Apr 24, 2019

Joe Robert Griego, age 74, born in Cuervo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  Mr. Griego is survived by his beloved wife, Mary JoAnn; children, Pamela Madrid, James A. Griego and wife, Shawn, Michael Griego and wife, Michelle, Felicia Torres and husband, Juan; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren as well as several sisters, brothers,...

Apr 20, 2019

Herman Flores, age 79, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019.  Mr. Flores is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy Flores; children, Ramona Montoya and husband, Lionel, Julian Flores and husband, John Nooney, Maria Flores-Garcia, Fabian Flores and wife, Barbara; sisters, Carol Griego and Priscella Taylor; grandchildren, Teresa Chavez and husband,...

Apr 18, 2019

Jose Barrera, age 78, born in Ignacio Zaragoza, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019.  Mr. Barrera is survived by his beloved wife, Elisa Barrera; children, Lourdes Barrera Montes and husband, Fernando Garzon Rodriguez, Noe Barrera Montes and husband, Ignacia Rias Trevizo, Maria Fidela Barrera Montes and husband, Valentin Acosta Bustillos; ten grandchildren and...

Apr 16, 2019

Virginia Mary Escarsida (Maes), age 71, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.  Mrs. Escarsida, is survived by her children, Vanessa Vega, Regina Cordova and husband, Gamaliel, Tania Chavarria and companion, Demetrius Bailey; grandchildren, Christian, Fernado, Tantiana, Gabino, Victor, Laryssa, Chrysandar, Jazziah, Demitria; nieces, Jennifer, Lorriane, Nancy, Yolanda, Ray, Ubaldo and Sara.

A visitation...

Apr 13, 2019

Aja Yvonne Marshall (Cordova), age 36, of Valparaiso, Florida, passed away on March 13, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Joshua Marshall and three children, Sienna, Andrew and Kaylee; her father Mario Cordova and wife Stephanie; her sister Corina Cordova and brothers Daniel Cordova and Ralph Garcia; her Godson, Ryan Vega. Aja was preceded in death by her...

Apr 12, 2019

Maren Palombo (Blanco-Gonzalez) age 91, born in Arcachon, Gironda, France and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, April 12, 2019. Mrs. Palombo is survived by her two sons, Bernando Palombo and Jorge Palombo; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

The family will be holding a memorial service on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the home...

Apr 7, 2019

Socorro Minerva Gomez, age 60, born in Gomez Farias, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Sunday, April 7, 2019.  Mrs. Gomez is survived by her beloved husband, Albert Gomez; children, Mario Gomez and Lucia Gomez; grandchildren, Kazandra, Jaime, Allisson, Mario and Lexi.

Services are currently pending, please check back for dates and times.

Apr 6, 2019

Arturo Vasquez Urquidez, age 77, born in Loving, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019.  Mr. Urquidez is survived by his son, Art Carrasco Urquidez and fiancée, Krystal Kinney and son, Gerald Urquidez; grandchildren, Austin, Aaron, Jarrod, Jacob and Joshua; siblings, Margarito and wife, Noema Urquidez, Luciano and wife, Tina Urquidez, Thelma and husband,...

Apr 4, 2019

Duane James Garnand, age 69, born in 1948 in Vaughn, New Mexico to Benjamin and Hilaria Garnand and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019.

Duane is survived by his loving wife; Rebecca of 44 years; daughter, Roberta Walling and husband, Joshua; sons, Leon Garnand and wife, Charity, John Garnand and wife, Elisa; grandchildren, Caleb Garnand, Kyra Garnand, Susan Perrone, Vivian Perrone, Elijah Mesta,...

Apr 3, 2019

Marcos Dorado Salas, age 84, born in Tepetongo, Zacatecas, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  Mr. Salas is survived by his beloved wife, Luz Aragon Dorado of 25 years.  Mr. Salas loved to BBQ with his family.  He was very well loved and respected by his wife’s family. He will be truly missed.

Apr 2, 2019

Edward Thomas Rubidoux, age 71; loving husband, beloved father, grandfather and brother and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.

A visitation will be Monday, April 15, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m., Mass of...

Apr 1, 2019

Josephine (Josie) Quintana (Sanchez), age 66, born in Gallup, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.  Mrs. Quintana is survived by her beloved husband, Gilbert Quintana; children, Denise Espinoza, Raquelle Quintana and Roman Quintana; siblings, Veronica Medina, Raymond Sanchez and Elizabeth Dees De Sanchez; six grandchildren as well as two great grandchildren. Mrs. Quintana was preceded...

Mar 30, 2019

Jose Llanas Munoz, age 84, born in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.  Mr. Munoz is survived by his children, Delia Gallegos, Arturo Cabral, Raquel Herrera, Angela Llanas, Estela Llanas, Virginia Llanas, Jose Llanas and Maria Llanas; brother, Alfredo Arenas; twenty-six grandchildren, twenty-two great- grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in...

Mar 30, 2019

‘Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound.’

Our beloved Grace celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, March 29, 2019 and passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 30, 2019.  Grace was born in 1948 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ricardo and Sofie Candelaria who preceded her in death.   She is also preceded in death by her...

Mar 26, 2019

Grace Molina Montoya, age 92, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, went to heaven to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.  Grace is survived by her children, Rebecca Luna, Irene Montoya, Steve Montoya and wife, Sarah, Joseph Montoya and wife, Maryann, Charles Montoya and wife, Linda; ten grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren; a special friend, Alice Padilla and niece,...

Mar 25, 2019

Glenda Martinez, age 65, born in Monte Vista, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019 with her family by her side.   Ms. Martinez is survived by her daughters, Jazmin Martinez and Charlyn Martinez; brothers, Fredo Martinez, Jesus Contreras and Paul Contreras as well as her granddaughter, Kiera Martinez.

A visitation will be Saturday,...

Mar 24, 2019

Pauletta Keeley Sansone-Snyder

Age 83, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019 surrounded by her children, family, and friends. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 8, 1935, to Edward and Constance Keeley. Pauletta was the former owner of the Historic Westward Ho Motel in Albuquerque, NM.

Pauletta is survived by her daughters; Ronnette Ortiz...

Mar 15, 2019

Emeric W. Nordmeyer, O.F.M., age 91, died peacefully surrounded by his Franciscan brothers and friends on Friday, March 15th at San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque.  Born April 12, 1927 in Batesville, Indiana.  After high school graduation and a short time in the U.S. Navy, Emeric entered the Province of St. John the Baptist of the Order of Friars...

Mar 11, 2019

Adrian D. Ramirez, age 21, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.  Adrian is survived by his mother, Denise Ramirez; grandmother, Tillie Ramirez; uncle, Mark Ramirez and wife, Jessica; cousins, Arianna Gomez, Marissa Ramirez, Shelyse Ramirez; special dog and friend, Lady; as well as many other extended family and friends.  Adrian was preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2019

Luz Maria Armendariz (Vega), age 70, born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Mrs. Armendariz sis survived by her husband, Anselmo Armendariz; children, Norma Armendariz, Rosa Reyes and husband, Mario; Brisa Armendariz, Jorge Armendariz and Becky Garcia; brother, Jose Luis Vega; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A visitation will...