Jose Balboa
Apr 5, 2017
d. April 4, 2017 Jose R. Balboa, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away April 4, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Balboa is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Raquel Balboa; children, Abigail Balboa Romero and husband John, Bilha Lucero and husband Joseph A. Lucero III; grandchildren, Noah Balboa Romero, Joshua Balboa Romero, Adam...
Ana Kaiser
Mar 30, 2017
d. March 27, 2017 Ana M. Kaiser, age 39, born and raised in Albuquerque, then resided in Seattle, Washington for seventeen years and returned to Albuquerque for the past three years, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017.  Miss Kaiser is survived by her parents, John Kaiser Jr. and Kathryn  Kaiser; sisters, Zanetta Romero, Kristin Kaiser; grandmother, Minerva (Minnie) Garcia; nieces...
Elojio Montano
Mar 28, 2017
d. March 27, 2017 Elojio Montano, age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away March 27, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Montano is survived by his sister, Elisia Sanchez and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews.  Mr. Montano is preceded in death by his parents, Emiliano and Elvira Montano; brothers, Jose Antonio Montano and Eliseo Montano; sisters,...
Fr. O.F.M.
Mar 27, 2017
Fr. Ulric Pax, OFM died peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Casa Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque. Born January 10, 1932 the son of Oscar Pax and Cordula (Post) Pax in Celina, OH. Fr. Ulric professed his vows on August 16, 1951 in Cincinnati, OH and was ordained priest on June 13, 1959 in Dayton, OH. His ministry took...
Gerald Bentley
Mar 23, 2017
d. March 16, 2017  September 19, 1947 --  March 16, 2017 In the early morning, pre-dawn hours of Wednesday, March 16, 2017, a beautiful soul quietly and serenely took flight to enter its eternal rest and reward in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father. Gerald Albert (“Jerry” or “JB”) Bentley was born to Albert and Irene Bentley, and his...
Charles Sanchez
Mar 17, 2017
d. March 16, 2017 Charles E. Sanchez, age 83 born in, Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017, with his family by his side. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his wife, Dolores Sanchez; children, George Sanchez, Geneva Sanchez – Duran and husband, Steve, Charles G. Sanchez and wife, Denise, David A. Sanchez and wife, Miryam, Sarah E. Sanchez,...
Orpha Robles
Mar 14, 2017
d. March 12, 2017 Orpha C. Robles, age 95, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Orpha, or “Nana”, as many affectionately knew her, was born on March 8, 1922 in Sena, New Mexico, to Juan and Matilde Chavez. She met the love of her life, Tom Robles, when they...
Susanita Esquibel
Mar 13, 2017
d. March 11, 2017 Susanita C. Esquibel, age 92, born in, San Antonio, New Mexico and resident of Los Padillas, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Esquibel is survived by her sister, LoLa Gallegos; children, Patricia Lopez and husband John, Yvonne Yanez, Juan Esquibel and wife Teresa, Levi R. Esquibel, Dennis Esquibel,...
Joan Cordova
Mar 8, 2017
d. March 6, 2017 Joan A. Cordova, age 70, born in La Junta, Colorado, and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico; passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Mrs. Cordova is survived by her beloved husband, Paul; children, Keith Cordova, Michelle Cordova; mother, Marion V. Johnson; sisters, Patty, Phyllis, Karen; brothers, Carey and wife, Patty, Leonard; sister-in-law, Mary Gomez; many nieces, nephews,...
Jude Sandoval
Mar 8, 2017
d. March 5, 2017 Jude A. Sandoval Sr., age 46, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.  Mr. Sandoval is survived by his children, Jude E. Sandoval Jr. and wife, Ebonee, Celeste Sandoval, Fabian Sandoval; wife, Guadalupe Sandoval; parents, Andrew and Angela Sandoval; grandparents, Procopio and Aurora Sandoval; sister, Rebecca Hansana; brother, Marino Sandoval; granddaughter, Sophia Sandoval; many...
Reverend O.Praem.
Mar 1, 2017
d.February 26, 2017 Reverend Francis Dorff, O.Praem., age 82, born in in Philadelphia, PA, to Milton and Mary (Donohue) Dorff, a member of the Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey, Albuquerque, NM, passed into God’s eternal kingdom on February 26, 2017. Father Dorff is survived by his Norbertine Community, a whole host of nieces and nephews, and...
Mary Barreras
Feb 28, 2017
d. February 25, 2017 Mary C. Barreras, age 91, born in, Los Chavez, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017, with her family by her side. Mrs. Barreras is survived by her children, Betty Sanchez, Richard Barreras and wife, Laura, Darlene Vallejos and husband, Ernie; sister, Ermelina Ortega and husband, Alex; grandchildren, Nancy Vigil- Cottrell...
Armando Delgado
Feb 28, 2017
d. February 19, 2017 Armando Delgado, age 66, born in El Oso, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Denver Colorado, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.  Mr. Delgado is survived by his daughter, Reina Delgado and husband, Michael Romero; son, Armando Delgado; grandchildren, Christopher Quiroz, Eduardo Delgado, Lluvia Romero; sister, Olga Delgado and brother Elco Delgado. Visitation will be Friday, March...
Benjamin Moreno
Feb 28, 2017
d. February 27, 2017 Benjamin Garza Moreno, age 71, born in, Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017, with his family by his side. Mr. Moreno is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris Moreno; step-father, Santiago Puente; children, Claudia Moreno Dimas and husband, John, Jessica Duran Moreno, Ariel B. Moreno...
Beatrice Montoya
Feb 22, 2017
d. February 17, 2017 Beatrice J. Montoya,  age  76, born in Raton, New  Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017.  Mrs. Montoya  is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Jake; sisters, Helen Sena and husband, Jack, Gloria Gallegos and husband, Wil, Liz Romero and  husband, David, Juanita Gallegos, Carol Gonzales and husband, Ed; brothers, Ed...
Casilda Montoya
Feb 22, 2017
d. February 17, 2017 Casilda Montoya , age 86, born in Cuba, New  Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away  peacefully at home with the Lord,  February  17, 2017.  Mrs. Montoya is survived by her children,  Andy Montoya and wife, Judy, Lee Montoya and wife, Rebecca, Edward Montoya, Irene Montoya-Byars, Danny Montoya; sister, Sandra Castro and husband, Anthony; two brothers,...
Vaughn Hefley
Feb 22, 2017
d. February 18, 2017 Vaughan Hefley, age 83, born in Lubbock, Texas  a resident of Albuquerque, passed away  Saturday, February 18, 2017.  Mr .  Hefley  is survived by his wife of thirty-two years,  Prudy Hefley; daughter; Janie Hood and husband, Bobby;  son, Mike Hefley and wife, Linda; step-daughters, Felicia Ann Lopez, Rossann Barnes; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren . A Memorial...
Ismael Tafoya
Feb 21, 2017
d. February 19, 2017 Ismael P. Tafoya, age 80, born in Contreras, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017.  Mr. Tafoya is survived by his siblings, Peggy Tafoya, Tommie Montoya, Rosie Tafoya, Jim Tafoya and wife, Betty, Robert Tafoya and wife, Mary Lou, Patricia Tafoya; and many nieces and nephews.  Mr. Tafoya was preceded in...
Anna Griego
Feb 17, 2017
d. February 17, 2017 Anna E. Griego, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017.  Mrs.  Griego  is survived by her children, Joseph J. Archuleta, Albert  G. Griego and wife, Monique Ware, Loretta A.  Archuleta; grandchildren,  Joseph G. Archuleta and wife, Frankie, Angel Griego, Albert G. Griego lll; great-grandchildren, Joseph Archuleta, Jordan Archuleta, Josiah Archuleta; mother,...
Earlene Hallmark
Feb 16, 2017
d. February 15, 2017 Earlene Hallmark, age 76, born in Mayking, Kentucky and resident of Belen, New Mexico passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Mrs. Hallmark is survived by her daughters, Linda Polin, Lisa Jones and husband, Kenneth, Loretta Hallmark and husband, Jim Thomas; son, Dennis Hallmark and  wife, Patricia; sisters, Etta Howard, Evelyn Fink; fourteen grandchildren; thirty-three great-grandchildren.  Mrs....
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