Obituaries

Eldred "Bud" Page

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gabrial Marciano Barger

Gabrial Marciano Barger

Mar 10, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gabrial Marciano Barger.

Gabrial left a memorable mark on the lives of all who knew him as a devoted and loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Gabrial's legacy will be deeply felt, and he will be greatly missed.

Gabrial was born on November 1st, 2000, in Albuquerque, NM to...

Leonel "Leo" Andres Monroy

Leonel "Leo" Andres Monroy

Feb 18, 2025

“We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love and then we return home.” – Australian Aboriginal Proverb

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Leonel “Leo” Andres Monroy. Leo was born October 24, 2009, in Albuquerque, NM and...

Rudy "Rodolfo" Garcia

Rudy "Rodolfo" Garcia

Feb 15, 2025

Rudy (Rodolfo) Garcia, 85, passed away on Saturday February 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Rudy was born September 21, 1939, in Albuquerque NM to Richard and Agueda Garcia. 

He was raised in the North Valley off of Guadalupe trail and had a wonderful childhood creating fun memories with cousins and his sister Catherine. He was a proud alumnus of Valley...

Barbara Dorotea Centeno

Barbara Dorotea Centeno

Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Dorotea Centeno, born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on December 4, 1925, went to live in the house of the Lord on February 1, 2025. She was 99 years old. 

She lived all of her adult life in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she was greatly loved by so many family members, friends, and by the community for all her volunteer work...

Alonzo Jaycob Sanderson

Alonzo Jaycob Sanderson

Jan 29, 2025

Our beloved Alonzo "Jaycob" Sanderson of Albuquerque New Mexico, unfortunately passed away on January 29, 2025, to a gunshot wound. He was born on February 12th, 2010. He loved to play games and wanted to play professional football one day. He is survived by his 5 siblings: Kymbriyah Sanderson, Xzodus Freeland, Royal Freeland, Sky Freeland and Carma Freeland, and parents...