Obituaries

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...

Jan 5, 2020

Delgado, Pamela

Age 60, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 19, 1959. PAmela loved motorcycles, low riders and had many many friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarafina Munoz.

Pamela is survived by her sons, Anthony Lujan, Richard Munoz and significant other,...

Dec 29, 2019

Sanchez, Frank Douglas

Age 49, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 27, 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents Francisco Sanchez and Priscilla Jauregui. Frank is survived by siblings, Terry Sanchez and wife, Trina Siopy, Jessica Marie Sanchez and Tanya Marie Sanchez. We all Knew him as...

Dec 29, 2019

Jauregui, Priscilla

Age 71, beloved mother, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019. She was born in New Mexico in Otero county, Tularosa on November 8, 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Nellie Jauregui; sister, Lyria Jauregui, Patricia Roybal; son, Frank Sanchez. Priscilla is survived by children, Terry Sanchez and wife,...

Dec 26, 2019

Guerra, Ricardo

Ricardo, son of Vicente and Francisca Guerra, was born on April 3, 1967 in Tlatlauquitepec, Puebla, Mexico and passed away unexpectedly due to an apparent heart attack on December 26, 2019 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ricardo met and married Yolanda Trujillo on February 3, 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their home was blessed with four...

Dec 12, 2019

Valenzuela, Angelina Marie

Age 27, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She loved her family, friends and her dogs, she could light up a room with her smile and personality. She loved going hiking and listening to music.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Angie Valenzuela.

Angelina is survived by husband,...

Dec 11, 2019

Friggens, Martha Anna

Martha Anna Friggens was born on April 19, 1957 and passed away on December 11, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband; siblings; two children from a previous marriage and three grandchildren. A lifelong resident of New Mexico, she enjoyed traveling the world. She earned a Masters of...