Obituaries

Mar 30, 2020

Ortiz, Jacinto

Jacinto Ortiz, our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend passed away on March 30, 2020 peacefully at home and surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Rowe, NM to Amalia and Atiliano Ortiz, Jacinto was the youngest of seven children. He was raised in Rowe and graduated from Pecos High School. After...

Mar 15, 2020

Lucero, Raymond Joe

Age 73, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020. He was born in Clovis, NM on February 14, 1947. He attended Global Destiny Church and liked to visit the homeless and ride the bus to meet new people. He loved to talk and hang out with his best friend Louie. He loved his cousin Geraldine's...

Mar 13, 2020

Silva, Robert Stanley

Age 63, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020. He enjoyed camping and spending time with family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Yoli and his parents, Herman and Lou Silva.

Robert is survived by his wife, Olivia Silva; children, Raymond Silva and significant other, Cyrstal, Anthony Silva and...

Mar 7, 2020

Rodriguez, Anival Juan

Age 78, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020. He was born in Rio Lucio, NM on June 30, 1941. He was a sports enthusiast and loved horse racing. He loved betting on the Kentucky Derby. He was a very religious and attended almost every Sunday at Holy Family. He loved to joke and had...

Mar 4, 2020

Sanchez, Christobal

Age 58, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 30, 1961. He never met a stranger and was an animal lover. He was very gregarious. He whistled all the time, everywhere he went. He was a Dallas Cowboys fan with a green thumb. He was the gentlest tough...

Feb 25, 2020

Aragon, Manuel "Manny"

moved to his eternal home on February 25, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He lived a courageous life and is now where he longed to be, alive in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Manuel was born on July 15, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque...

Feb 24, 2020

Zachary, Lucille G. Lucille G. Zachary left us to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2020. She was born in Belen, NM on December 16, 1931 to Ramon Sanchez and Ramona Marquez Sanchez. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles Zachary, of 62 years; her brother-in-law Fred Sanchez, her children and their spouses, daughters, Roberta Zachary...

Feb 17, 2020

Carrillo, Arianna "Anna" "Ari"

Age 18, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020.

She was involved with upward bound and was a sports manager for the Valley High School Football team. She loved music, dancing, going to concerts and raves. She loved her Denver Broncos and Sunflowers were her favorite. She was amazing at doing her...

Feb 13, 2020

Chavez, Avelino Orlando

Born in Santa Rosa, NM on August 7, 1933 to Carlos Chavez and Maria Sanchez. He was Prop. of Lino's Htg/AC for 32 years.

He was preceded in death by three brothers.

Avelino is survived by wife of 53 years, Carmen; daughter, Leticia Gutierrez; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one...

Feb 9, 2020

Paula Renteria de Acosta, de 81 años, nació el 29 de junio de 1938. Sus padres fueron Alberto y Leonor Renteria. Tenía un hermano mayor, Francisco, que falleció, y una hermana gemela, Petra, que reside en California. Paula se casó con Benito Acosta y tuvieron 11 hijos. Los hijos que sobreviven son Martha Acosta, Juan Manuel Acosta, Isabel Espino,...

Feb 9, 2020

Armijo (Hernandez), Josephine "Jo"

Age 95, passed away Sunday, February 09, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 27, 1924. Josephine loved music, especially rancheras, dancing, cooking, and absolutely loved taking care of children. In addition to her two children, she raised her two granddaughters and took care of her grandson, her great-grandson and many...

Feb 2, 2020

Smith, Ofimiano

Ofimiano Smith went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 2nd, 2020. Ofimiano, also known as "Smitty", was born and raised in San Antonito, NM, in the Tijeras mountains. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, MaryLou Smith; daughters, Patricia Lucero and her significant other, Wayne Flores, Julie Smith and close...

Jan 31, 2020

Perez, Robert

Age 58, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. He loved to ride his bike all over town and visit his friends. He loved to watch the Dallas Cowboys football games. He also enjoyed playing basketball and was inseparable from his best friends Stevie Ramirez they were like brothers. He was the best back seat driver....

Jan 29, 2020

Montoya, Richard Michael

Age 58, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was born in Magdalena, NM on June 4, 1961.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Montoya; sons, Mikey Montoya, Jamie Montoya.

Richard is survived by his wife, Carla Chavez; daughters, Jennifer Montoya, Janessa Montoya; nine grandchildren....

Jan 28, 2020

Tafoya, Arturo Lamberto

Born on February 2, 1928, final day of rest, January 28, 2020. Arturo was born and raised in northern New Mexico in a small village called San Jose. He was the youngest and last living son of Serapio and Zenaida Tafoya. Though the community struggled with the Depression and WWII they managed to survive...

Jan 24, 2020

Montoya, Julie A

Age 84, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 28, 1935. She loved spending time at the casino playing the slots and watching her lifetime stories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Angelita Ortega and siblings.

Julie is survived by...

Jan 21, 2020

Romero, Annabell "Fossie"

Age 89 passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Esther Montano; parents, Ambrosio and Dora Griego and husband, Alex Romero Jr.

Annabell is survived by her children, Cynthia Schade, Darlene Romero and husband, Gianni and Marlene Romero. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Diana...

Jan 12, 2020

Maestas, Jose Desi

Age 62, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Jose Desi was born on January 10, 1958, in Espanola, NM, the son of Emilio Maestas and Maria (Abby) Chavez.

He was preceded in death by his father, Emilio Maestas; sister, Patricia Maestas.

He is survived by his...

Jan 8, 2020

Tommy Torres: We, Tommy's family, have lost a most amazing man. He was the most wonderful grandfather in the world, a devoted husband, a loving father and great brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Tommy died peacefully surrounded by his family. Tommy is preceded in death by his parents: Vicente and Ana Maria Torres; brothers: Lucas, Felix and Leopoldo Torres; sisters: Kate...

Jan 6, 2020

Sanchez, Larry Joe "Joey"

Passed away on January 6, 2020, he was born on October 29, 1964 in Raton, NM to Beverly Sanchez. He was adopted and raised by his maternal grandparents, Benny and Pauline Sanchez of Raton, NM and step- parents, Gilbert and Mary Kimbrell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Beverly...