Obituaries

Oct 19, 2018

Rueben Lucero, age 81, born in Marquez, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.  Mr. Lucero is survived by his daughters, Annette Gonzales and husband, Frank, Debra Lucero, Yolanda Lucero and fiancé, Manuel Arvizo, Patty Lopez; brothers, Celestino Lucero, Clarence Lucero and wife, Darlene; six grandchildren, Jacob and fiancée, Erica, Amy and Fiancé, Stephen,...

Oct 17, 2018

Inez V. Otero (Vigil), age 88, born in Pecos, New Mexico and a sixty-seven-year resident of Los Lunas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Inez was a wonderful, loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend to all.  She had a special place in her heart for everyone.  She loved to cook, bake,...

Oct 16, 2018

Dr. Michael Vavrek, age 68 and Dr. Judy Vavrek (Berrong), age 67, beloved husband and wife of forty-six years, residents of Albuquerque, passed away together on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  They are lovingly remembered by their three children, Holly Kay Vavrek, Noelle Kay Kempton (Tyson), Starr Mikael Vavrek (Kristina) and their five grandchildren, John, Brayden, Lily, Sky, and Katerina, by Mike's...

Oct 16, 2018

Petrita A. Gutierrez (Garcia), age 89, born in Canon de Jemez, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by her beloved husband, Arturo; children, Elsie Saenz and husband, Steve, Kathy Montoya and husband, David, Art Gutierrez and Brenda Garcia, John Gutierrez, Patricia Florez and husband, Paul, Roberta Gutierrez; sister, Tere...

Oct 16, 2018

Rachel J. Lujan (Marquez), age 84, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Mrs. Lujan is survived by her children, Julia Rodriguez and husband, Gerald, Julian Lujan and wife, Anna, David Lujan and wife, Maryann, Rosario Romero and husband, Bobby; daughter-in-law, Ruth Lujan; sister, Rosario Chavez and husband, Ray; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as...

Oct 16, 2018

Robert R. Chavez, age 69, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018.  Mr. Chavez is survived by his son, Robert D. Chavez; daughter, Lisa Gerlando and husband, Mike; sisters, Mela Barela and husband, Eddie, and Gloria Herrera; brother, Moises Chavez; grandchildren, Christopher Chavez, Michael Aragon, Audrina Aragon, Rosemarie Gerlando and Samantha Gerlando as well as many other...

Oct 13, 2018

Andy T. De Leon, age 56, born in the Philippines and resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 13, 2018. Andy is survived by his beloved wife, Robin Harris; children, Andrew De Leon, Cynthia Pena and husband, Gaudencio, Krystal De Leon, Nicholas De Leon, Christopher De Leon and wife, Gloria Bayon; four grandchildren, Prescilla Pena,...

Oct 13, 2018

Marcella Trujillo (Policarpo), born in Huayllabamba, Peru and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.  Ms. Trujillo is survived by her children, Luz Contreras, Jenny Ortiz and husband, Johnny, Mary Lou Chace and husband, Jeff, Abel Trujillo, Gloria Casias and husband, Hank and Christine Archibeque; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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Oct 13, 2018

Margaret C. Chavez, age 73, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018.  Mrs. Chavez is survived by her beloved husband, Henry Chavez; son, Mario Chavez; daughter, Angela Aragon and husband, Vince; brother, Benjamin Chavez; granddaughter, Sarah Chavez; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mrs. Chavez was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin...

Oct 11, 2018

Joyce Marie Abeita, age 73, born in Belcourt, North Dakota, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018. Mrs. Abeita is survived by her children, Katherine Abeita-Baca, MAJ Steven Abeita and wife, Erica, Kimberly Abeita and husband, Teddy Garcia; siblings, Lee Soward, Larry Dauphinais, David Dauphinais, Gerald Dauphinais; grandchildren, Marisa, Dakota, Ashley, Eric, Louie, Isaac, Dominic, Seferino,...

Oct 10, 2018

Joseph S. Torres, age 38, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Joseph loved music and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Torres is survived by his mother, Anna UpdeGraff; grandmother, Eufelia Torres; children, Cherish Rivera, Shai-Aliyaha Torres, Joseph Torres. Jr.; father, Felix Ramirez; siblings, Bobbie, Felicia, Carlos, and many nephews and nieces. A visitation will be...

Oct 8, 2018

Juan Sandoval, age 84, born in Puerta de Luna, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018.  Mr. Sandoval is survived by his children, Helen Sandoval and husband, Santiago Baros, Annette Chavez and husband, Patrick, Rick Sandoval and wife, Agnes and John Sandoval; sister, Victoria Line; brother, Jesus Sandoval; sixteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson;...

Oct 8, 2018

Luis D. Garcia, age 75, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 with his family by his side.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife, Margaret Garcia; children, Marsha Garcia, Luis Garcia Jr. and wife, Ana; grandchildren, Sara Shoemate and husband, James, Alexandra Garcia, Roman Arrellin, Mario Garcia; great-grandchildren, Lucas,...

Oct 7, 2018

Jose A. Limon, age 81, born in Belen, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018.  Mr. Limon is survived by his children, Teri Salazar and husband, Leonard, Jose A. Limon Jr. and wife, Janice, Arthur G. Limon and wife, Dolores, Denise P. Neff and husband, Robert, Vincent S. Limon and wife, Donna; step-children, Julie...

Oct 6, 2018

Gilbert Baca Garcia, age 87, born in Sedillo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Lupita; children, Ralph G. Garcia and wife, Antonia, Danny A. Garcia and wife, Viola, Anthony R. Garcia and wife, Adela; siblings, Barbara Trujillo, Joe Garcia, David Garcia, Virginia Gutierrez, Fred Garcia,...

Oct 6, 2018

Susie A. Analla, age 70, born in Rehoboth, NM and resident of Seama Village, Laguna, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.  Ms. Analla is survived by her children, Adrian Arnett, Ronda King, Nathaniel Barney, Herman Barney Jr.; grandchildren, Kira Arnett, Sydni Frazier, Jordan Frazier, Madison Frazier; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Abeita; brother, Freddie Analla Jr. and niece, Kelly Analla....

Oct 6, 2018

Adrian C De Baca, age 55, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018.  Adrian is survived by his parents, Albert and Mary Lou C De Baca; siblings, Richard Lovato and wife, Liz, Albert G. C De Baca, Brian Rascon and wife, Marissa, Brianna Rascon, Brishelle Rascon, Myracle Rascon and Raymond...

Oct 6, 2018

Betty McNeill, age 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away October 6th, 2018 in her beloved home.  Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1936, to Pete and Jennie Trujillo, Betty was a proud lifelong resident of the Los Padillas Community.  Raised by her cherished grandparents, Tita and Papa, she learned how to live a life full of exuberant love and...

Oct 5, 2018

Alonzo Gonzalez Sanchez, age 43, born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018.  Alonzo is survived by his siblings, Maria Isabel Acosta and husband, Ruben, Silvia Lorena Damas, Rosaura Salgado and husband, Norberto, Jose Alvarado Varela Damas; as well as eleven nieces and nephews.

Sep 24, 2018

Elisio Rael passed away Monday, September 24, 2018.