Obituaries

Dec 25, 2017

Gloria Griego (Sisneros), age 66, born in Springer, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 with her family by her side.   Mrs. Griego is survived by her sons, John Griego and wife, Tiffany, Jerome Griego and Fiance, April, Josh Griego and girlfriend, Angelique and her daughter, Anastasia; sisters, Mary Padilla and husband, Al, Agnes...

Dec 24, 2017

Thomas Joshua Farris, age 37, born in Hammond, Indiana and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2017.

Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Bernadette Farris; sons, Curtis and Marcus Farris; mother, Deborah Farris; sister, Kellie Farris; and brother, Matt Farris.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2018 from 6:30 p.m....

Dec 23, 2017

Arthur Chavez, age 73, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Chavez is survived by his mother, Eloisa ; sons, Geno, Juan Carlos, and Patrick Chavez; grandchildren, Christian, Gabriella, Nathanal, Kayla Chavez and Mykal Avila; and partner, Silvia Molinar.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, January 2,...

Dec 22, 2017

Floyd Sidney Ray Guest

February, 3, 1952-December 22, 2017

Floyd was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Milton and Adellia Guest on February 3, 1952. He was one of four brothers and three sisters. He was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Lucero, his father Milton Guest, his brother Rick Guest, and his mother...

Dec 20, 2017

Daisey Maria, age 93, life long resident of Laguna, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Maria is survived by her children, LouAnn Johnson and husband, Harold Johnson Sr., Loren Maria Sr.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Maria was preceded in death by her son, Norman Maria; husband, Pete Maria;...

Dec 18, 2017

Greg P. Chavez, age 86, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and resident of Bay Point, California, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017.  Mr. Chavez is survived by his son, Ron Chavez; sister, Miquela Turrietta; brother, Ceasario Otero; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his sister, Eloisa Barboa.  The family would like...

Dec 9, 2017

Jose E. Parra, age 84, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Parra was born in 1933 in Porter’s Landing, Jemez Mountains, a New Mexico Logging town.  Mr. Parra is survived by his beloved wife, of 65 years, Estella; children, Albert D. Parra, Anna M. Villegas, Cathy Chaney...

Dec 7, 2017

Paul (Guido) Patrick Velasquez, age 45, passed from this life on Thursday afternoon, December 7, 2017 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque. He was born to Michael J Velasquez and Onesima (Onie) Telles Lippincott on March 1, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Paul leaves behind many memories that we will cherish and treasure. He was a faithful and...

Dec 5, 2017

Joe D. Ramirez, an honorable, US Army, Vietnam veteran, born in Gallup, NM and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Ramirez is survived by his daughter, Valerie Barela; son, Joe Ray Barela; grandchildren, Destiny Padilla, Jacob Sedillo, Dalona Lucero; siblings, Richard Ramirez, Fermin Ramirez and wife, Patsy, Henry Ramirez...

Dec 5, 2017

Lee P. Pacheco, age 86, born in Alamosa, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Pacheco is survived by his children, Leenora Pacheco, Bertha Pacheco, Arturo Pacheco and wife, Diana, Judy Jaramillo and husband, David, Theresa Pacheco, Gloria Pacheco and Fidencio, and Gabriel Pacheco; sisters, Phyllis Ramirez and...

Nov 30, 2017

Freddie J. Otero, age 46, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Otero is survived by his father, Pete Otero; sister, Patricia Lucero and husband, Abel; nieces, Miranda Lucero, Christi Lucero and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Mr. Otero was preceded in death by his mother, Geronima Otero; brother, Randy Otero;...

Nov 29, 2017

Helen Marguerite Collins, age 93, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Mrs. Collins is survived by children, Frank Collins, Paul Collins and wife, Sherry, Nancy and husband, Jon Shrette; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers; two sisters, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Private disposition will take place at a later date.

Nov 29, 2017

Antonia M. Jaramillo, age 69, born in Tucumcari, NM and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 with her family by her side. Mrs. Jaramillo is survived by her children, Johnny Rice, Eric Rice and wife, Anjelica, Renee Hernandez and husband, Ernesto; seven grandchildren; father, Bennie Jaramillo and several siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Jaramillo...

Nov 28, 2017

George B. Baca, age 91, born in La Joya, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Mr. Baca is survived by his wife of 71 years, Emma Baca; children, Tom Sarate and wife, Sylvia, Lori Valdez and husband, Lawrence, Roland Baca and wife, Sonia; sister, Alma Sanchez; brother, Rudy Baca; Seven grandchildren,...

Nov 27, 2017

Esquipula (Skip) Narvaez, age 87, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Narvaez is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia; children, Dennis Narvaez and wife, Cynthia, Joe Narvaez and wife, Paula, Sarah Renfro and husband, Mike, Ronald Narvaez and wife, Phyl; sisters, Lucille Abeyta and husband, Edwardo, Gloria Garcia;...

Nov 26, 2017

RoseMary Ramirez, age 79, passed away, Sunday, November 26th, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Ramirez is survived by her sons, Ruben Ramirez and wife, Lynette, Vincent Ramirez and girlfriend, Carla Marques; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; siblings, Ruben Trujillo and wife, Dorothy, Bobby Trujillo, Joe Trujillo, Chava Trujillo, Nancy Ortega, and many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Nov 26, 2017

Alex Marquez, age 87, born in Marquez, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 with his family by his side and went to the big roundup in the sky.  Mr. Marquez is survived by his siblings, Toby Marquez, Leo Marquez, Lolita Le Blanc and husband, Billy and many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Marquez was...

Nov 25, 2017

Franciscan Brother William (Vernon) Spirk, OFM, a Midwest native who served in the Southwest for 26 years, died of cardiac arrest November 25, 2017 in Albuquerque, N.M. Bill was born on April 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, one of three children of John and Zita (Voskuhl) Sprik. He attended St. Joseph parish elementary school and Kiser High School in Dayton...

Nov 22, 2017

Maribel Bojorquez, age 58, passed away, November 22, 2017, with her loving family by her side.

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. Charles Nolan Pettitt, age 86, passed away,Tuesday, November 21, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Pettitt's service times will be updated at a later date.