Obituaries

Mar 25, 2018

Bennie B. Sanchez (Carrillo), age 79, born in Isleta, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018.  Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her children, Robert Sanchez and wife, Dina, Susanna Drenes and husband, Peter, Sharon Sanchez, Eric Berkeley and Jessica Sierra; sisters, Catalina Padilla, Angie Marino, Shirley Carrillo; brothers, Carlos (Chalo) Carrillo, Santos Carrillo and...

Mar 24, 2018

Wilfred Otero, age 85, lifelong resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 with his family by his side. Wilfred was born in 1932 in San Fidel, New Mexico, to Tranquilino and Clotilde (Tafoya) Otero.  He attended Los Lunas High School and graduated from business school and attended courses at the University of New Mexico. ...

Mar 22, 2018

Jose C. Rodriguez, age 87, born in Concrete, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Rodriguez is survived by his children, Rita Vessey and husband Tom, Gilbert Rodriguez and wife, Anita, Angela Miller and husband, David, Michael Rodriguez and wife, Sandra, Theresa Schofield and husband Bill, Ann...

Mar 20, 2018

Jacob E. Kline Sr., age 74, born in North Guam, New Mexico and resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018.  Mr. Kline is survived by his children, Jacob A. Kline and wife, Leah, Robert Kline and girlfriend, Kim, Yvette Chapa and husband, Mike, Desiree Kline and fiancé Nicholas, Victor Kline and wife, Christina, Fidel Kline Leza;...

Mar 17, 2018

Warren Lewis (Louie) Clines, age 91, born in Manila, Arkansas and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Saturday, March 17, 2018 with his family by his side.  Mr. clines is survived by his seven children, Teddi Jo Blaylock and husband, Gary, George Clines and wife, Janis, Steve A. Clines and wife, Lorraine, Mike Clines, David C. Clines, Linda Clines Shimmell, and...

Mar 14, 2018

Ralph I. Martinez, age 84, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children, Elaine Silva and husband, Bill, Alfred Martinez and wife, Stephanie, Johnny Martinez and wife, Patricia; sisters, Consuelo Padilla, Sophie Cordova; brother, Louis Martinez;...

Mar 12, 2018

Javier Garcia, age 52, born in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018.  Javier is survived by his five children, Felicia Chavez and husband, Derek, Crystal Correa, Leila Giron and husband, Patrick, Damion Garcia, Michael Haas; and his mother, Maria Elena Garcia; siblings, Maria Grajeda, Dolores Duran and Sergio Garcia.  Javier was preceded...

Mar 11, 2018

Mrs. May L. Martinez, age 94, born in Escobosa, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her son, James Martinez and wife, Dorothy; grandchildren, James Jr. and wife, Cynthia, Adrienne and husband, Desi, Denise, Dolores and husband, Jimmy, Diana and husband,...

Mar 11, 2018

Darren E. Smith, age 51, born in San Diego, California a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Mr. Smith is survived by his fiancée, Adel Davis; sons, Adrian Davis and significant other, Jennah Payne, Geoffrey Smith and wife, Katie Smith, Brandon Smith, Darren Smith Jr.; grandchildren, Jesse N. Smith, Chloe N. Smith (on the way!); step-grandchildren,...

Mar 7, 2018

Eulalie R. Baker (Grossetete), age 95, born in San Miguel, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  Mrs. Baker is survived by her four children, David Baker, Laura Gonzalez and husband, Harry, Mary Lou Tafoya and husband, Robert and Julie Baker; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs....

Mar 5, 2018

Florindo (Floyd) Romero, Jr., born in Espanola, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday March 5, 2018.  Floyd is survived by his children, Floyd Romero and girlfriend, Sita Rael, Sonja Romero-Armijo and husband, Mayan Armijo, Naomi Gabaldon and husband, Gabriel Gabaldon, Brianna Sanchez Romero, Monique Gallegos and husband, Rich Gallegos; siblings, Ramona Jaramillo, Renee Talachy, Jackie Ramirez,...

Mar 3, 2018

Eduardo Luis Ochoa, age 29, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 in his home.  Eduardo was born in January of 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He is survived by his mother, Julie Valles; stepfather, Gerardo Munoz; sisters, Melissa and Myra Ochoa; his son, Ezrah Ochoa and daughter, Jazzelle Romero; nieces, Amaris and Natalie...

Feb 27, 2018

Dora M. Rodriguez (Montano), age 91, born in, Pecos, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children, Leroy G. Rodriguez and wife, Josephine, Margaret R. Sandoval and husband, Floyd, Manuel Rodriguez and wife, Betty, Maxine Sanchez and husband, Michael, Kathy...

Feb 27, 2018

Elizabeth M. Andrade (Vigil), lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018.  Elizabeth is survived by her mother, Mary Vigil; sisters, Stella Romero and husband, Clem, Elva Muller and husband, Danny, Mollie Kolozsy and husband, Joseph; brother, John Vigil; nieces and nephews, Steven and Brianna Muller, Andrea, Tiffany and Monique Romero; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Feb 26, 2018

Romola T. Llamas (Trujillo), age 86, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018.  Mrs. Llamas is survived by her eleven children, Rudy Llamas, Ruben Llamas and wife, Dale, Ramon Llamas Jr., Patricia Llamas, Vivian Llamas-Green and husband, John, Anthony Llamas and wife, Melissa, Priscilla Llamas-McKaughan and husband, Jeff, Sylvia Gallegos and husband, Paul, Julie Llamas, LeRoy...

Feb 26, 2018

Angelo Fruiter Avalos, age 28, born and raised in Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018.  Angelo is survived by his dad, Michael Avalos; siblings, Toby Avalos, Annalisa Avalos, Robert Moraga and Amanda Avalos; goddaughter, Elvira Renee Calabaza; nieces and nephews, Toby Jr., Esperanza, Reyna, Angel, Jacob, Estrella, Analeah, Sunny and Violet.  Angelo was preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2018

Lucy U. Garcia, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends.  Lucy was born in Jarales, New Mexico in 1929 to her parents, Andres and Sinforosa Urtiaga.  She moved to San Jose, California where she lived with her brother, Sal and sister-in-law, Josie and...

Feb 21, 2018

Arturo Montoya, age 80, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 with his family by his side.  Mr. Montoya is survived by his children, Liz Lucero and husband, Ronnie, Carmen DuPree and husband, Rodney, Art Montoya and wife, Lynette; grandchildren, Vanessa, Dominic, Breanne, Eddie, Amber, Justin, Gabe and Diego; great-grandchildren, Analyssa,...

Feb 20, 2018

Robert Eugene Chacon, age 72, born in Holman, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  Mr. Chacon is survived by his children, Ruby Olivas and husband, Timothy, Henry Moreno, Diana Sanchez, Emily Sanchez and husband, Leonard; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy Chacon; two nieces and one nephew.  Mr. Chacon was preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2018

Pedro Simon Trujeque, age 74, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018.  Mr. Trujeque is survived by his loving companion of twenty-four years, Connie Maestas; children, Robin Trujeque, Dennis Trujeque, Stephanie Maestas, Leann Maestas, Theresa Martinez and husband, Paul; his brother, Jerry Trujeque and wife, Linda; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and the mother of his children,...