Obituaries

Nov 3, 2018

David Varoz, age 71, born in Espanola, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Mr. Varoz is survived by his beloved wife, Celsa; children, Kenneth Varoz and wife, Elaine, Ralph Varoz and girlfriend, Lenora Martinez, Amanda Sanchez and husband, Ronald; grandchildren, Faith, Grace and Hope Varoz; siblings, Gilbert Varoz, Betty Blakeman, Manuel Varoz, Cordie...

Nov 3, 2018

Santos Carrillo Jr., age 74, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.  Mr. Carrillo is survived by his beloved wife, Mercy Carrillo; children, Paul Carrillo and wife, Carlene, Louis Carrillo and wife, Janet, Sandra Aguierre and husband, Gustavo, Nancy Gonzales, Charmain V. Carrillo, Erica Carrillo, Audrey Chavez and husband, D.J., Vicente Carrillo and girlfriend, LuLu; twenty...

Nov 2, 2018

Bennie, Gonzales, age 90, born in Mineral Hills, New Mexico and resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018.  Mr. Gonzales is survived by his wife, Carmen; children, Tom Gonzales and wife, Debra, Peter Gonzales and wife, April; grandchildren, Thomas Gonzales, Victoria Gonzales, Kayla Gonzales, Jamie Abeyta, Chastity Gonzales and great-grandson, Azariah Gonzales, as well as many...

Oct 31, 2018

Frieda J. Greer, age 78, born in Daytona Beach, Florida and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018.  Ms. Greer is survived by her loving family, including her niece, Pamela Penn (Greer) and husband, George; great-niece, Miss Sasha C. Penn, Mrs. Patricia M. Garner,  long time devoted friends, Ms. Janice Johnson of Virginia, Lynn Negus of Oregon, Barbara...

Oct 30, 2018

Richard S. Sanchez, age 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018.A loving husband, Richard is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Sanchez, 4 adult children and their spouses, 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews and his eldest sister.  Richard was dearly loved, respected and will be greatly missed.

Services currently pending...

Oct 30, 2018

Juanita (Jennie) Candelaria (Saiz), age 97, born in Manzano, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018.  Mrs. Candelaria is survived by her children, Lugie (Lugarda) Garcia and husband, Adolfo, Lupe Baca and husband, Bert, Albert Candelaria and wife, Eileen, Teresa Garcia and husband Juan; eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and cousin, Leonides Montoya. ...

Oct 29, 2018

Carmen L. Salgado, age 62, born in Lima, Peru and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.  Ms. Salgado is survived by her parents, Nilo Salgado-Terry and Maria Luisa Salgado; siblings, Nilo Salgado-Fernandez, Liliana Salgado, Marco Salgado and C. Antonio Salgado and wife, Annette; aunt, Dina Dorregaray; nephews, Eliot, Antonio and Patrick Salgado; nieces, Gabby Copeland and...

Oct 29, 2018

Cecilia S. Marquez (Sanchez), age 85, born in Garfield, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Marquez is survived by her husband, Juan Armijo Marquez; son, James Marquez; grandchildren, Jennifer Christine Marquez, Juan Anthony Marquez, Richard Montoya, Alex Duran, Nicole Jaramillo, Christopher Duran-Marquez; ten great-grandchildren and several...

Oct 29, 2018

Lucila Jaramillo (Garcia), age 92, born in San Acacia, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.  Mrs. Jaramillo is survived by her children, Sally Mcquerry and husband, Frank, Stella Sprunk; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs. Jaramillo was preceded in death by her beloved...

Oct 28, 2018

Rita Marie Lucero (Smith), age 72, born in Peoria, Illinois and resident of Estancia, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018.  Rita is survived by her beloved husband, Juan; children, Frank Stewart, Don Stewart, Robert Andrew Clayton Stewart III and Juan R. Lucero II; as well as five grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November...

Oct 27, 2018

Arsenio J. Baca, age 78, born in Jarales, New Mexico and resident of Belen, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 surrounded by his family.  Mr. Baca is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemarie; daughters, Denise Carrillo and husband, Moises and Rebecca Baethge and husband, Greg; five grandchildren; brother, Albino Baca; sisters, Marina Griego and husband, Moises and Helen Chavez;...

Oct 25, 2018

Juanita E. Ortiz, age 86, born in Derramadero, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her children, Fernanda Harmon and husband, Dean, Gladys Robledo and husband, Juan, Richard Ortiz and wife, Sherri, Nina Ortiz, Phillip Ortiz and wife, Eva, Gerald Ortiz and wife, Diane, Patricio Ortiz and wife Corina;...

Oct 23, 2018

Gilberto Loya, age 85, born in Cienega de Loya Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  Mr. Loya is survived by his beloved wife, Maria Luisa Loya; children, Gilberto Loya, Maria Elena Loya, Ernesto Loya, Arturo Loya, Lucy Loya, Dora Maria Loya, and Rosa Isela Loya; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.  Gilberto...

Oct 21, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Cameron W. Rencehausen, also known as, Duke, announces his passing on Sunday, October 21st, 2018 at the young age of 28.  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Protzman; grandmother, Margaret Martz; uncle, Bruce Graham; and his two best friends, Michael Smith and Brett Velarde.  Cameron is survived...

Oct 20, 2018

Cristina Montoya, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM, where she resided. Cristina was born August 30, 1921, daughter of Enrique and Beatrice Ortiz in Truchas, NM. Cristina was married to Nestor Montoya for 69 years, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2012. Cristina was also preceded in death by her parents,...

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 19, 2018

Della Sisneros (Chavez), age 81, born in Punta de Agua, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, October 19, 2018.  Mrs. Sisneros was preceded in death by her beloved husband, B.F. Sisneros and her mother, Tomasita Chavez.  Mrs. Sisneros is survived by her children, Linda Lopez and husband, Reggie, Lorrie Sisneros; grandchildren, Lori Shannon and husband, Jason,...

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

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...