Rose Garcia
Jul 18, 2025
Clara Rose Garcia
August 12, 1954 – July 18, 2025
Clara Rose Garcia, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 18, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with dementia. She was 70 years old.
Born on August 12, 1954, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Clara built a life centered around love, family, and unwavering...
William "Bill" Lee Couffer
Jul 10, 2025
William "Bill" Lee Couffer, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, left this world on July 10, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 68. Born on November 7, 1956, in the charming town of Roswell, Bill lived a life characterized by a deep love for family and an unwavering commitment to service.
As a Tech Sergeant in...
Jasmine Marie Christanelli
Jul 9, 2025
Jasmine was 29 years old. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jasmine was a beautiful soul taken too soon. She loved to make everyone laugh and made memories that will last a lifetime. Jasmine loved her Jordan sneakers and to dress up. She loved hard and cared deeply about everyone in her life. She loved her siblings...
Hera Lilith Berndt
Jul 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Hera Lilith Berndt April 7, 2025 – July 2, 2025
Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.
Heaven’s gain was our loss when our precious angel was called home to the Lord. Hera Lilith Berndt, beloved daughter of Odin and Angela Berndt, was born on April 7, 2025, and passed peacefully in the arms...
Teresa Grado Cordova
Jun 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother, Teresa Grado Cordova, who departed this life on June 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.
Teresa was a woman of incredible warmth, strength, and generosity. Known for her heart of gold, she never hesitated to give what she had to others. She had...
Eldred "Bud" Page
Jun 4, 2025
Bud, 91, passed away, June 4, 2025, peacefully at home. Bud always had smile to share with everyone he met. He was a dedicated and loving husband, dad, and grandfather.
Born on August 24, 1933, in Otterville MO, he moved to NM in 1950 and made Albuquerque his home. Bud is preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, and two...
Margaret Nieto
Jun 1, 2025
Margaret Nieto, age 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 1, 2025. She was born in Puerta de Luna, NM on October 20, 1942. Margaret was well known for her open kitchen and readiness to feed anyone. She was a proud retiree from Kirtland Air Force Base, a member of the Old Town Optimist Club,...
Frances Zamora Padilla
May 27, 2025
Frances Z. Padilla, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday May 27, 2025.
She was preceded in death by daughter Carmen Lou Padilla, mother, Carmelita Morales Zamora, father, Santiago Zamora, sisters, Cecilia Bachicha, Lala De La O, Christella Vallo, and brother, Eleno Zamora.
Frances is survived by 2 granddaughters Berlynn Sedillo (husband David), Dolly Bobbett (husband Stan), great grandchildren, Nichole Sedillo, Jeremy Lovato...
Eulalia Mora
May 16, 2025
On the morning of May 16, 2025, our precious mother left this earth to be with our Lord. Our beautiful mother was preceded in death by her parents Jose A.M. and Maria V. Perea, her sister Ramona Sandoval, her brother Boleslo Perea, the father of her children Ramon Mora, her oldest son Gabriel Mora, her precious only daughter Veronica Sanchez,...
Sabino Casas Ruiz
May 4, 2025
Sabino Casa Ruiz passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Delicias, Chihuahua, Mexico on February 19, 1943.
Sabino will be remembered as an individual who liked to laugh, joke around, and celebrate family. He owned his own business and taught his family the value of working hard. He loved to sing and...
Rosemary De Lara
May 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosemary De Lara
Rosemary De Lara, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on May 3, 2025, at the age of 79.
A lifelong resident of Placitas, New Mexico, Rosemary was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering love for her family and community. She was preceded in death by her...
Manuel Abran Tenorio
Apr 30, 2025
Manuel Abran Tenorio passed away in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 30, 2025. He was born on September 4,1948, in Pintada, New Mexico. Manuel was a happy grouch. He loved his family, the horse races, he was also a master mechanic and a pool shark.
He is preceded in death by his father Abran Tenorio, mother Christina Romero,...
Kenneth Mark Chávez Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
Kenneth Mark Chávez Sr. passed away peacefully at home on April 30th, 2025. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 12th, 1959, to James and Bessie Chavez.
He was preceded in death by his father James, mother Bessie, sons Kenny and Michael, brother Randy, and sister Susan. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Marian Chávez;...
Joseph Anthony Wasson Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
Joseph Anthony Wasson Sr, born September 3, 1937, in Las Vegas, NM, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025, at the age of 87. He is reunited in Heaven with his family; his Father James Garfield Wasson, Mother Melessia Tafoya-Wasson, Sister Rosie Gonzalez, Brothers Eloy Wasson, Arthur (Pappy) Wasson, Jimmy Wasson and Grandson Lil Anthony Leyba.
Joseph is survived by...
Valorie Jane Kabella
Apr 3, 2025
Valorie Jane Kabella, 63, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 3 at Presbyterian Hospital and Medical Center in Albuquerque. She was born on October 23, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona to Jack Wendell Kabella and Joan Mary (McCabe) Kabella. They both preceded her in death.
Valorie was graduated in 1981 from Highland High School in Albuquerque. Her father was a...
Robert Joseph Torres
Apr 3, 2025
Robert J Torres was born on May 5, 1962, in Alamogordo, NM and entered his eternal rest on April 3, 2025, at Raymond G Murphy VA Hospice Facility in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family and friends. Robert graduated from Alamogordo Sr High School in 1980, joined the Air Force from 1983 to 1988 as an aviation technician, then...
Christopher Lawrence Brito
Apr 1, 2025
Chris “Redline” (46) of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 1st, 2025. He was born to Terri and Lawrence Brito in Grants, NM on January 24th, 1979.
Chris is survived by his true soulmate Gennie Williams. His loving mother, Terri; stepfather Bucky Harris, father, Lawrence Brito, older sister, Andrea and husband Daren DeAguero, stepsister Summer and husband Michael Bloise, nephews...
Antonia Louise Gonzales
Mar 28, 2025
Antonia Louise Gonzales, a beloved daughter, mother, aunt, grandmother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away on March 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that will forever be treasured by her family and friends. Born on February 28, 1976, Antonia filled the lives of those around her with joy, laughter, and unyielding spirit.
Antonia's heart was as expansive...
Jasmine Reese Kelley
Mar 27, 2025
Jasmine Reese Kelley
March 15, 2000 — March 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow to announce the passing of Jasmine Reese Kelley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her wings were ready to fly to heaven, but our hearts were not. Unfortunately, her passing was due to a drunk driver on March 27, 2025.
Jasmine was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 15,...
Julian "Julianito" C. Romero
Mar 26, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Julian "Julianito" (Candelaria) Romero, 85, on March 26, 2025. Julian was born on July 23, 1939, in Manzano, New Mexico, but lived nearly 70 years in Albuquerque, mostly in the South Valley. He worked in public service for 27 of those years, was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was member...
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