Ray Tommy Chavez
Jan 3, 2024
Ray Tommy Chavez, born on November 18, 1973, in Albuquerque, NM, has left behind a legacy filled with love and laughter. On January 3, 2024, Ray's vibrant spirit departed from this world, leaving those who knew him mourning the loss of a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother friend, and nino. Ray was the beloved son of Joe and Helen...
Jessica Tafoya
Dec 28, 2023
Jessica Tafoya, a devoted mother, grandmother, faithful believer in Christ, departed on December 28, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on December 25, 1957, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Felipe and Juanita Tafoya. Jessica was the sixth child among her thirteen siblings.Jessica lived a life filled with hard work and dedication. She approached every task with determination...
Miquelle Sanchez
Dec 23, 2023
Miquelle Lauren Sanchez suddenly passed away on December 23rd, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 41 years old. She was welcomed into heaven by her father Ernest Sanchez, her tata Robert B. Sanchez, her nana Laura Elsie Sanchez, and other loved ones. Miquelle Lauren Sanchez was born on April 28th, 1982. In Albuquerque, New Mexico she was born...
Alicia De Tevis Sanchez
Dec 23, 2023
Yes, we are of good courage, we would rather be absent from the body and present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8
Alicia DeTevis Sanchez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on December 23, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. She was surrounded by her loving family during her final moments. Alicia was born on January 24, 1944,...
Daniel Eduardo Dominguez Hernandez
Dec 19, 2023
Daniel Eduardo Dominguez Hernandez, known to many as Lalo, has gracefully departed from our midst on his eternal journey. Born on January 8th, 2002 in Albuquerque, NM, Daniel’s vibrant spirit blessed this world for 21 years before he passed away in the same city on December 19th, 2023.Daniel was more than a beloved son, brother, father, and uncle; he was...
Robert Martin Blea
Dec 12, 2023
Robert Martin Blea Jr. was born March 28, 1956, in Albuquerque NM where he was raised by his grandparents. Growing up he enjoyed fishing, playing saxophone in the school band and playing as the center of the football team. He grew up on Coal Ave, near the original Stufy’s restaurant, where him and his dog, Snowball, would visit and became the inspiration for their original logo. He attended Albuquerque High School as part of the last original graduating...
Raymond Diego Armijo
Nov 21, 2023
In loving memory of Raymond Diego Armijo, who peacefully passed away on November 21, 2023, in Albuquerque. Born and raised in his beloved hometown on February 10, 1952, to Jesus Estrada Armijo and Antonia P. Armijo, Ray was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. Ray's love story with Mela began in 1971 and culminated in marriage in Albuquerque,...
George Antonio Romero
Nov 19, 2023
George Antonio Romero, a dedicated husband, loving brother, US Army Veteran, and friend to many, passed away on November 19, 2023, at the age of 73 in Albuquerque, NM. Born on July 11, 1950, in Albuquerque, George led a life filled with accomplishments and cherished moments.In 1970, George met the love of his life, Theresa Romero (formally Zamora), and the...
Yazmin Irania Burciaga Tena
Nov 14, 2023
Yazmin Burciaga was born on April 25, 1983 to Manuel and Maria Burciaga in Namiquipa, Mexico. She and her family then moved to Albuquerque, NM where she would be raised with her siblings. Yazmin was a humble and down to Earth person that loved life. She was always known for being the most selfless and forgiving person. Yazmin was...
Tomasita "Tommie" Tapia
Nov 9, 2023
Tommie Tapia passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Rust Hospital in Rio Rancho, NM after a long illness. On April 7, 1948, Tommie was born in Albuquerque, NM to Charles and Rosella Tapia. Tommie was a lifelong educator, teaching at Alameda Elementary School for 42 years and touching the lives of hundreds of children.
She was preceded...
Florencio Gallegos
Oct 19, 2023
Florencio Gallegos
Lencho “Uncle Jr” was born and raised in Martinez...
Isaac L. Romero
Oct 12, 2023
Isaac Leonard Romero
Age 46, passed away Thursday October 12, 2023. He was...
Gabina Espinoza - Venegas
Oct 11, 2023
Gabina Espinoza Venegas, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, age 103, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 11, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 15, 1920, in Frenzilla, Zacatecas Mexico to Tranquilla Espinoza and Marcelino Venegas.Gabina lived a life filled with love, joy, and a strong sense of family. She...
Lourdes P. Molina
Oct 8, 2023
Lourdes P. Molina
Lourdes P. Molina Age 92, passed away on Sunday, October 8,2023 and...
Isabel Gelsinger
Sep 29, 2023
Isabel Nicolasa Gelsinger, lovingly known as "Abuela" and "Auntie Bell", passed away on Friday,September 29th, 2023 at age 89. She was born in Maxwell, NM on September 11, 1934 to Severino and Maria Rosario LeDoux. Isabel was born into a large family with strong historicalties to northern New Mexico.She was preceded in death by her parents, Severino and Maria Rosario...
Ramon Lujan Quintana
Sep 14, 2023
Ramon Lujan Quintana, affectionately known as Ray, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023, in Bernalillo. Born on February 14, 1942, and raised in Bernalillo, he was the beloved son of Guadalupe and Maria Quintana.
Preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Maria Quintana; siblings, John Quintana, Carmen Lucero, Henry Quintana and Joe Quintana.
Ray attended and graduated from...
Manuel Rios
Sep 9, 2023
Son, when God created you, dear one He made a perfect thing that sent a gust of joy through Heaven and made the choirs sing.
He took a ray of sunshine and a bit of Angel's smile.
He dipped into the brightness of the cherubs' start-dust pile. He added sweetest fragrance from the rose bed of the sky, with a...
Philip James "Jimmy" Marquez
Aug 14, 2023
Marquez, Philip James “Jimmy”
Age 73 passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Jimmy was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. After high school he joined the U.S. Army reserves and was honorably discharged. Jimmy had two daughters and five grandchildren. Jimmy had a very big hand in the upbringing of his nephews Tony and Nunez. He was like a...
Mary Elizabeth Gomez
Jul 31, 2023
“Chuca” Mary Elizabeth Gomez, beloved and cherished by her family and friends, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2023. She was a kind-spirited woman who brought joy to everyone she encountered. “Chuca's” laughter was infectious, and her quick wit ensured that there was never a dull moment in her presence. She will be deeply missed by all who had...
Gregorio Ortega Quiñones
Jul 24, 2023
Ortega Quiñones, Gregorio
Age 75, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2023. He was born in Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico on December 11, 1948. Gregorio enjoyed traveling, dining, and working on bicycles. He was retired from the Albuquerque Journal tribune. He was a loyal friend to many and will be missed.
He is preceded in death by his father,...
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