Obituaries

Feb 2, 2019

Guillermo (Willie) Garley, age 84, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019.   Mr. Garley is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-two years, Reina Garley, their children, Suzanne Nevarez and husband, Felipe, Robert Garley and Christine, Cathy Chavez and husband, Ray; grandchildren, Erica Lynn Garley, Vincent Martinez, Crystal Garley, Felipe Nevarez,...

Jan 31, 2019

Erica Roybal, age 43, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and resident of Rio Rancho, passed away, Thursday, January 31, 2019.  Erica is survived by her father, Anthony Roybal; mother, Patricia Martinez; sisters, Grace Roybal, Jessica and Kenny Cuff; nieces and nephews, Jeremy Soto, Mikayla Soto; great-nephew, Rauri Soto, Kenny (Bubba) Cuff, Donovan Cuff; Aunt, Priscilla Hayes; cousins, Desiree...

Jan 30, 2019

John Henry Rodric Cardwell, age 95, born in Brownfield, Texas and resident of Socorro, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  Mr. Cardwell was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Jo Cardwell, age 87, born in Hollis, OK and resident of Socorro, New Mexico on November 25, 2018.  Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell were married for 68 years. ...

Jan 29, 2019

Amelia G. Torres (Gabaldon) age 84, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Mrs. Torres is survived by her children, Larry M. Torres and girlfriend, Debbie Molina, Martin R. Torres and wife, Trysh, Theresa Y. Stewart and husband, David; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Macario Gabaldon, Oscar Gabaldon and daughters-in-law, Diana Torres and Lorraine Lucero.  She was...

Jan 28, 2019

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and husband Richard M. Castillo, age 69, passed away peacefully Monday, January 28th, 2019 in his home. He was born June 28th, 1949 in Albuquerque, NM born to Piedad Chavez and Eusebio Castillo. He was a lifelong resident of the Atrisco area and is survived by his wife Christine Castillo, by his children, Michael,...

Jan 28, 2019

Jhanene Victoria Lucero, age 34, resident of Bernalillo, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019.  Jhanene is survived by her mother, Gina Coleman and companion, Peter Aragon; father, Lawrence Lucero; her children, Kiara Kanji and Kareem Kanji; her companion, Imran Kanji; brothers, Richard Lucero, Robert Lucero; grandparents, Melvin and Elizabeth Sherfy.

A visitation will be held Friday, February...

Jan 26, 2019

Growing up in in Belen, NM, Gertrude shared a close bond with her siblings Ignacio Raymond, Joseph, Stella, and Adela.  She met her husband and the love of her life, Emilio Torres at a dance when she was 20 years old and they continued to dance for 65 years.  Gertrude maintained that, "being a mother was her favorite thing," which she demonstrated through her kindness...

Jan 23, 2019

Joseph L. Carl, age 71, resident of Albuquerque, went to Heaven, January 23, 2019.  Joseph was a graduate of Highland High School class of 1965 and retired from Yellow Freight in 2008.    Joe had a fun spirit and was a member of the Corvette Club with his 1963 Corvette.  He also showed his Roadster, "Tweety Bird,"  in car shows.  He...

Jan 22, 2019

Pete Sanchez, age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019.  Pete is survived by his children, Nash and Nathan (Rena), Monica Gutierrez (Tony); grandchildren, Forrest, Chylean, Nate Jr, Adrian; siblings, Adelaida Sanchez, Lucky (Lynn), Ivan, Rita Andrews, Tony (Nancy), Orlando, Bernice (Gene), Bob (Corinne).   He was preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Cecilia Montoya Sanchez; brothers, Clem...

Jan 21, 2019

Melba Sanchez (Saracino), age 88, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and resident of Grants, New Mexico, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.  Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her children, Rhonda Gutierrez and husband, Abel, Victor Sanchez and wife, Mary, Jerry F. Sanchez, Joe Sanchez, Chris Sanchez and wife, Aileen, Sandra Marez and husband, Curtis, Darlene Garduno and husband, Gilbert;...

Jan 21, 2019

Ramana Melissa Lavon Zambrano, age 40, lifelong resident of Los Lunas, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019.  Ramana is survived by her children, Ernest Estrada, Vanessa Thomas and Donald Thomas; parents, Rose Marie and Benjamine Zambrano; grandmother, Carmen Zambrano; sisters, Victoria Strahl & George Fresquez; Raquel & Todd LeCesne; Katherine &  Sean O’Connell; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts...

Jan 21, 2019

Frank M. Soliz passed away Monday January 21st 2019.

Jan 20, 2019

Adela V. Montano (Vigil), age 87, resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home surrounded by family on January 20th, 2019.  Adela is survived by her children John, Benita, Paul and Cynthia, 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.  Adela was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Bennie J. Montano.

Adela was an active member of the Church of the...

Jan 16, 2019

Elias Montano, age 84, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  Mr. Montano is survived by his children, Rosemary Montano, Reyna Vigil and husband, Lee, Freddie Montano and wife, Geri, and Gabriel Montano; sisters, Mae Guerara, Marcella Lucero and Lucille Martinez; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.  Mr. Montano was preceded...

Jan 16, 2019

Rose C. Romero, age 88, born in Pecos, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019.  Mrs. Romero is survived by her three children, Pauline Petterson and husband, Gerry, Benny Romero and Kenny Romero; brothers, Eddy Roybal and wife, Corine and Melton Roybal; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held...

Jan 15, 2019

Cecile Zimmer Gerken, age 84, born in 1934 in Youngstown, Ohio and resident of Albuquerque since 1946, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.  Cecile attended St. Vincent Catholic School where she graduated in 1952 and then married Rudolph Gerken in 1956.  She was an active and faithful member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church since 1962. ...

Jan 14, 2019

George R. Romero, born in Cuchillo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.  Mr. Romero is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria; children, Joe Romero, George Jeremy Romero, Seth Romero and wife Jessica; mother, Hermila Romero; sister, Debbie Wales and husband, Calvin; brothers, Orlando S. Romero and wife, Myra, Joe Romero and wife, Kim,...

Jan 14, 2019

James Allen Ronquillo, age 24, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019.  James is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Maestas and fiancé, Rueben Montoya; son, Elijah Ronquillo; daughter, Lillyanna Ronquillo; sister, Stephanie Ronquillo; brother, Matthew Ronquillo; nieces and nephews, Alexa, Michael, Jacob and Ariyah; special friend and mother of his children, Sheri Aragon.  James was...

Jan 14, 2019

Jesus A. Lopez, age 27, life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019.  Jesus is survived by his mother, Yvonne Rizo and husband, Jose; children, Estrella, Jesus and Louella; brother, Joseph Romero; neice, Sabrina; nephew, Joseph Jr.; Jesus' fiancee, Monica Maestas and step-children, Evangeline, Lanae and Isaac.

A visitation will be held Friday, January 25, 2019...

Jan 13, 2019

Verna Clorinda Garcia Zimmerman, 47, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 13, 2019. She was born to Ramon and Vera Valencia Garcia. She grew up in the south valley alongside her brothers, Anthony and Raymond Garcia. She attended West Mesa High School where she met her first husband, Andrew Zimmerman. Together they had two sons,...