Obituaries

May 1, 2019

Baca, Carmen

Age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019. She was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on July 30, 1933, to Jose and Julia Lugo. Carmen was a lifelong seamstress who loved to make dance costumes and loved to dance in her high heels with a broom throughout the house. She loved to cook and we...

Apr 29, 2019

Moya, Tuddy Gertrudes

Age 90, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Belen, NM on May 4, 1928, to Maurillo and Socorrito Aragon.

Tuddy is survived by her children, Joey Moya and wife, Linda, Louie Moya and wife, Debbie, Chris Moya and Shannon, Theresa Chavez and husband, Joe; 11 grandchildren and 15...

Apr 29, 2019

Trujillo, Maira

Age 16, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born in Dallas, TX on October 29, 2002, to Jesus and Mercedes Amaya. Maira loved spongebob square pants, reading novels (Paula Cohelo was her favorite author), she loved her vans, all different types of music, playing the guitar and singing at church and for her...

Apr 28, 2019

Gabaldon, Florencio Jr.

On Sunday, April 28, 2019 Florencio Gabaldon Jr., age 96 went home to his creator and savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Salida, Colorado on March 29, 1923, to Florencio and Tomasita Gabaldon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio Gabaldon and Tomasita Armijo Gabaldon. Florencio (Gabby/Babe/Pluto) served his country for...

Apr 26, 2019

Rudolph (Rudy) Corona Jr., age 87 died peacefully at home on Friday, April 26th, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born to parents Rudolph Corona Sr. and Elvira Perez, on February 13, 1932 in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Rudy graduated from Fort Morgan High School as a National Honor Society member in 1950 and received a degree in Education (Summa...

Apr 22, 2019

Griego, Margaret S

Age 88, passed away Monday, April 22, 2019. She loved to knit, crochet, playing bingo, gardening her morning glories, western movies and cooking, especially her fry bread. She was a devoted catholic and loved going to the Westside Senior Center and playing cards and the dances held there.

She was preceded in...

Apr 21, 2019

Rivera, Irene Baca

Also known as Queen of San Jose, age 87, passed away Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born in Bernalillo, NM on September 12, 1931, to Santiago and Filomena Montoya Baca. Irene put faith and her family first.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fermin Rivera, and daughter, Dianne...

Apr 17, 2019

Jaramillo, Conrad J.

Age 77, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 21, 1941. He proudly served in the United States Army for 6 years. He had a bachelors degree in education. Conrad was a parishioner at Immaculate Conception for many years. He was part of the Plumbers union #412 for...

Apr 9, 2019

Morris, Eloida

Loved God with every ounce of her being! Mark 12:30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength! This is the first commandment. She was a loving wife, and awesome mom. we didn't think she could love anyone...

Apr 8, 2019

Jojola, Richard Anthony

Our Beloved Richard Anthony Jojola, 68, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019.

Richard is survived by his son, Richard Jojola; daughter, Rachelle Chavez; granddaughter, Gabriella Chavez; mother, Josie Jojola; sister, Barbara Santillanes and husband, Joe; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Jojola....

Apr 6, 2019

Martinez, Anna (Donna)

Anna (Donna) Martinez lost her courageous battle with Glioblastoma on April 6, 2019. She was born Donna Estelle Vaughan on January 18, 1956, in Nuremberg, Germany, to Jessie and Mary Vaughan. Anna was preceded in death by her parents and her stepson, Jimmy Chavez. She is survived by her loving husband, Jimmie; brothers Mark...

Mar 26, 2019

Montoya, Arsenio Pedro

Age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2019 surrounded by his seven children at his home in Los Lunas, NM. He was born on July 5, 1927 in Socorro, NM.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life for 18 years his wife, Viola.

Arsenio is survived...

Mar 24, 2019

Portillo, Bernie

Age 61, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his father, Ramiro Portillo; sister, Delia Portillo; brother, Patrick Portillo.

Bernie is survived by his mother, Elisa Portillo; son, Nicholas Herrera and Nicholas mother Cindy; siblings, Ramiro Portillo Jr., Manuel Portillo, Alex Portillo, John Portillo, Concha Portillo...

Mar 22, 2019

Silva, Raymond J.

Age 76, born in Socorro, NM on July 25, 1942, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Sandia Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where he was well taken care of. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Mary Silva; brothers, Pat, Joe and Jessie Silva.

Raymond is survived by...

Mar 20, 2019

Ryan, Robert

Sunrise - August 3, 1935

Sunset - March 20, 2019

Robert B. Ryan went home to be reunited with his Lord and savior on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Robert was born in Longmont, Colorado to Martha and B. J. Ryan. After moving to Albuquerque he attended McArthur Elementary, Washington Jr. High...

Mar 10, 2019

Ribota Estrada, Jose Roberto On March 10, 2019 we lost an amazing man. José Roberto was an amazing father to his three daughters Anabel, Brenda, Merary Ribota and even better grandpa to his two granddaughters Julianna Davila and Mia Ortiz. He was artistic in his paintings that decorate many walls of our city and also through his music. He...

Mar 9, 2019

Olson, Bill L.

Age 92, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019. Bill was an Army Veteran, Army Air Corp and Air Force, a volunteer firefighter, Boy Scout Troop leader, a cook and a cabinet maker.

He was preceded in death by his son, Tommy Joe Olson; siblings, Ella Mae Settgast,...

Mar 6, 2019

Francisco Jesus Efren Ruiz, age 75 , passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

He was born in Albuquerque, NM, on November 3, 1943, to  Jacobo P. Ruiz and Margarita Mora. Francisco's heart was his family. He was giving, loving and supportive to everyone. He could make anyone smile with his jokes, no matter how corny they were. ...

Feb 28, 2019

Ruben "LOON3Y" Trujillo

Taken too soon at age 52. He passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on January 13, 1967, to parents Jose and Priscilla Trujillo.

Ruben was one hell of a truck driver and biker. He loved fishing, low riders, and celebrating Sunday Funday at the library....

Feb 23, 2019

Richard Gabriel Ramirez Jr

(February 20, 1966 - February 23, 2019)

It is with great sadness and regret that the family of Richard Gabriel Ramirez Jr announce his passing on Saturday February 23, 2019, at the age of 53. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his Mother & Father Richard and Merlinda Ramirez, his brothers...