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Joseph Robert Lujan

Joseph Robert Lujan

May 12, 2024

Joseph Robert Lujan, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and, passed away on May 12,2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on November 13, 1979, in Roswell, New Mexico, to his loving parents Robert Lujan and Virginia Baca.Growing up in Albuquerque alongside his siblings Andy Lujan, Tracey Lujan, and Nohemi Lujan, Joseph attended Rio Grande High School where he developed lifelong...

Emily Ann Moraga

Emily Ann Moraga

May 9, 2024

Emily Ann Moraga, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away May 9,2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, having been born in Belen, New Mexico on September 5, 1946.Known affectionately as "Mila," Emily lived a life full of love and devotion to her family. In 1963 she married the love of her life, Jerry...

David Halpin

David Halpin

May 7, 2024

David "Dave" Halpin of Albuquerque, New Mexico, a beloved father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 7, 2024, at the age of 50, after a courageous 18-month battle with Esophageal Cancer. Born in Morristown, New Jersey, on October 28, 1973, Dave's journey through life was filled with a spirit for adventure and an unwavering passion for sports and...

Charles Valdez

Charles Valdez

May 3, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Valdez, beloved Army veteran and retired firefighter, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on May 03, 2024. 

Chuck was selfless and would give his shirt off his back, even to strangers. He would go out of his way to help anyone, starting in the Barelas community giving food and milk to the kids in the streets to...

Hilario P Montano

Hilario P Montano

Apr 29, 2024

Hilario Montaño

Age 75, passed away April 29, 2024. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 15, 1948 to Hilario and Helen Montaño.

Hilario “Lalo” “Ponpo” was a hardworking, kind and generous man. He was a plasterer throughout his career, but his greatest accomplishment and passion was his family. With his amazing wife Ida, they had their beautiful daughter which...

Dolores Chavez

Dolores Chavez

Apr 20, 2024

Dolores B. Chavez (Nila)Nila beloved mother grandmother and sister passed away on April 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was 95 years old.She was born in Puerto De Luna New Mexico on December 2,1928. She was a twin.She was born to Emiterio Baca and Lola Lopez. She was preceded in death by her parents Emiterio and Lola, her...

Erlinda Montoya

Erlinda Montoya

Apr 16, 2024

Erlinda Montoya, age 95, passed away peacefully into the arms of Our Lord on April 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 31, 1929, in Entranosa, NM to Avelino and Delodia Garcia.

Erlinda raised her family in Albuquerque, NM. She enjoyed listening to Spanish music and was an avid reader. Erlinda was a devoted Catholic always praying for...

Aurelio Vigil

Aurelio Vigil

Apr 14, 2024

Abie was born in Torreon, NM to Mr. and Mrs. Alfredo and Magdalena Vigil on April 27, 1945, and got raised in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.

Abie joined the US Army and proudly served for his country. After his service he went on to work for APS as an Iron Worker, a hard worker for many years and then...

Lillian Lucero

Lillian Lucero

Apr 12, 2024

Lillian Lucero, born August 24, 1953, has passed on April 12, 2024. She was born and raised in the Barelas neighborhood and attended Albuquerque High School. Lillian loved her family with all her heart, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, God mother, sister, auntie and friend. She enjoyed, singing, dancing, attending concerts, and going to the movies. Lillian...

Edward Alexander Klewicki

Edward Alexander Klewicki

Apr 11, 2024

Edward “Ed” Klewicki, age 62, was born on February 24, 1962, to parents Bok Soon Klewicki and Edward Leonard Klewicki in Taegu City, Korea. He has now passed on April 11, 2024. His parents emigrated to the United States in 1972 and settled in Albuquerque, NM. He is a graduate of Manzano High School in 1980, Ed went on to become a store...

Sylvia Riner

Sylvia Riner

Apr 8, 2024

Sylvia Riner passed away on April 8, 2024, just 4 months from her 88th birthday. Born to parents Simplicio Leyba and Delfina Sanchez on August 8, 1936, in Cerrillos, New Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Ray Lopez, Esther Lopez and spouse, David James Pena, Gloria Lopez, and Miguel Lopez; her siblings, Jerry Rascon, Johnny Rascon, Raymond Rascon, Salvador Leyba,...

Rene Mendoza Rios

Rene Mendoza Rios

Apr 8, 2024

Queridos familiares y amigos del Señor Rene Mendoza Rios, les dejamos saber que Rene ah fallecido el 8 de Abril, 2024. Los servicios funerarios seran el Lunes, 15 de Abril, 2024 empezando con el Velatorio de 6:00 PM a 7:00 PM y seguido por el Rosario de 7:00 PM a 8:00 PM en Strong Throne Mortuary localizado en 1100 Coal...

Mario David Sarracino

Mario David Sarracino

Apr 4, 2024

Mario D. Sarracino, born on January 29, 1950, died peacefully in his sleep on April 4, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Mario was a student athlete at St. Mary's Catholic High School and went on to graduate from UNM's School of Architecture. As an accomplished Registered Architect, Mario designed a wide variety of projects for the U.S. Army Corps...

Mary Sedillo Nieto

Mary Sedillo Nieto

Apr 3, 2024

Maria Sedillo Nieto, 85, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Ross G. Nieto; children, Andy Nieto and Deborah Nieto; grandchildren, Nicole Nieto, Natalie Nieto, Elaina Northrup and husband, John, Andy Nieto, Jr., Andrea Nieto, Natasha Nieto and Nathan Nieto and wife, Nicole; brother,...

Clifton Niles Griffith II

Clifton Niles Griffith II

Mar 30, 2024

Clifton Niles Griffith II, 45, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 30th, 2024. Clifton was born on October 9th, 1978, to Clifton Niles Griffith and Cathleen Jane Lavoie in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was raised by his beloved mother and spent some of his teenage years with his father in California. Clifton graduated CNM in 2010 and he earned a...

Helen Chavez

Helen Chavez

Mar 15, 2024

Helen Chavez passed away at the age of 84. She was born in Albuquerque on May 17, 1939. Helen was a farmer's wife, a mother, grandmother, great grandmother. She prayed for family and friends and was a true believer of the power of prayer kneeling every day in prayer till her last days. She prayed for health and protection praying...

Refugio Fierro Arreola

Refugio Fierro Arreola

Feb 25, 2024

Refugio “Cuco” Fierro Arreola was born to Alfonso and Onesima Fierro in Durango, Mexico. In the 1980’s he moved to Albuquerque and started working; he then got married and had a family.

Cuco was a very hard worker, and he prided himself in helping extended family and providing for his children. He made a lot of friends in his lifetime here,...

Carl Paul Naranjo

Carl Paul Naranjo

Feb 15, 2024

Carl was a devoted husband, father and Cowboys fan. He was a lifetime parishioner at St. Anne Catholic Church.

He is perceded in death by his parents Lazaro and Ellen Naranjo, daughter Jennifer Naranjo, and siblings Gilbert Naranjo and Flora Miakos.

He is survived by his wife Fedelina Naranjo; children Angela Ulibarri, Robert Naranjo, Elizabeth Spindle (Steve), Stephanie Naranjo, Steven Naranjo, Annette...

Anthony Junior Torres

Anthony Junior Torres

Feb 13, 2024

Anthony Junior Torres was born to Anthony Torres and Sandra Chavez in Albuquerque, NM and was raised in Socorro, NM. He had 3 children and raised them in Chilili, NM.

Anthony was a believer of Christ and tried to live his life to give to others. He was known for his huge heart and loving nature. He loved his children with...

Henry Rosendo Grant

Henry Rosendo Grant

Feb 4, 2024

Henry Rosendo Grant, 82, beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather, has passed on February 4, 2024. A proud veteran, a hard worker and a strong provider. Henry enjoyed hunting, fishing and computer games. He was also an avid western movie watcher; he loved John Wayne and other actors of the era.

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