Obituaries

Oct 31, 2018

Carabajal, Manuel

Manuel Carabajal passed away peacefully on October 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Rebecca Carabajal. Manuel was born to David and Beatrice (Castillo) Carabajal on February 23, 1938 and lived in the Barelas neighborhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army. Manuel...

Oct 30, 2018

Juan Espinosa, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, went to be with our Lord on October 30, 2018. He was born Febuary 5, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM to Cisto Espinosa and Mary Whiting.

He was preceded in death by his father, Celestino Espinosa; mother, Mary Espinosa; and brother David Whiting.

He is survived by...

Oct 29, 2018

Garcia, Andres J.

Age 41, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018. Andres' wife and kids were the love of his life. He took time to teach them to fish, hunt, cook, play and work. He would take them to special outings, riding on the tractor and 4- wheeler's and dancing at his DJ parties.

Andres...

Oct 20, 2018

Romero, Cecilia Maria

Age 87, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018. She was born in Veguita, NM on September 18, 1931.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Romero; son, Augustine Romero; grandchildren, Adolph John Torres and Sylvester Stanley II.

Cecilia is survived by her children, Katherine Torres and husband, Robert,...

Oct 19, 2018

Herrera, Viola

Viola was born on March 19, 1939 and passed away on October 19, 2018. She worked for APS for many years.

She is survived by her children, Rose Martinez, Steven Herrera and wife, Georgia, Donna Herrera, Debra Chavez, David Herrera and wife, Julia, Leonard Herrera and wife, Minnie; 17 grandchildren and 29 great...

Oct 18, 2018

King, Irene

Age 78, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luciano and Lugardita Lucero; her husband, Benny C. King.

Irene is survived by her children, Daniel King and girlfriend, Monica Nieto, Denise King-Barth...

Oct 17, 2018

Delores Irene Hanson was born June 18, 1938 in Red Oak Iowa. Dee, as she was more affectionately called went home to be with her Lord and Savior October 17, 2018 at the age of 80 years.

Delores grew up on the farm in Red Oak, Iowa. She was the youngest of 10 children. She is survived...

Oct 9, 2018

Rael, Flora

Age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Flora enjoyed dancing, she had a green thumb, her favorite food was green chili and beans. She loved her grandchildren so very much, she loved visiting with her family because family was so important to her.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Macedonio...

Oct 8, 2018

Romero, Frank Jr.

‘Champ’

Frank Romero, Jr. was born on April 29th, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan.  At the age of two, he moved to Albuquerque, where he was adopted by his aunt Estefanita and uncle Frank Romero, Sr.  They raised him in the Barelas neighborhood of Albuquerque. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps (Air...

Oct 2, 2018

In loving memory of my daughter Daisy Cangas Delgado. I will always remember her sweet and friendly smile and her tender heart. Daisy was always willing to lend a helping hand to whomever was in need, she was humble caring and had a heart of gold. Her determination to succeed in life to the best of her ability was...

Oct 1, 2018

Quintero, Consuelo

Age 86, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018. She was born in Canelas, Durango on October 21, 1931, to Nieves Quintero and Tomasa Sanchez. Consuelo enjoyed eating her favorite foods which included rice pudding, cream cheese and cream of broccoli soup. She loved listening to Christian music, red roses and watching the news and her...

Sep 23, 2018

Padilla, James

Age 69 of Albuquerque NM went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 23rd 2018. Preceded in death by his father, Phillip Padilla; mother, Angelina Padilla; brother, Manuel Padilla and son, Christopher Padilla. He is survived by his son, Dion Padilla; daughter, Heather Padilla; ex-wife and best friend, Jeanette Padilla; brother, Bobby Padilla;...

Sep 17, 2018

Archibeque, Piedad

Age 92, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 17, 1925, to Teodoro and Piedad.

She was preceded in death by her father, Teodoro, mother, Piedad.

Piedad is survived by her husband, Florival; children, Lillian and ex-husband, Mario, Anthony and ex-wife, Terri, Robert, Loretta...

Sep 17, 2018

Vigil, Irene G.

Age 90, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018. She was born in Belen, NM on November 14, 1927, to Gorgonio Garcia and Tillie Chavez.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ecumenio Vigil and many brothers and sisters.

Irene is survived by siblings, Dora Gonzales, Josie Saiz, Sunny...

Sep 16, 2018

Jaramillo, Nestor Paul

Age 55, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 25, 1962, to Thomas and Mary Helen Jaramillo. Nestor loved going to the farmers market and chatting about God. He was a member of Legacy Church.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jacob Jaramillo.

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Aug 28, 2018

Castillo, Richard J

Age 44, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018. He was born in Tulsa, OK on September 28, 1973. Richard enjoyed music, classic cars, European imports, motorcycles, socializing, dancing, movies and fishing. Richard loved his children, Sirach and Savannah more than life, to him they were life. Richard had a natural vest for humanity he...

Aug 28, 2018

Simms, Ruth Ellen

Ruth Ellen Simms, 64, died August 29,2018 at University Hospital in Albuquerque surrounded by family and friends. Ruth was born June 11, 1954 in Lincolnshire, England to Jesse and Marian Simms. She is predeceased by her father. Ruth is survived by her mother Marian, daughter Katy Lynn Lee, brother David Louis Simms, former husband...

Aug 15, 2018

Vigil, Joseph L.

Age 56, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018. He was born in Los Alamos, NM on March 18, 1962. Joe graduated from Los Alamos High school where he played basketball, and still 38 years later he talked about how he played on the team that beat Albuquerque High and went on to state. He...

Aug 13, 2018

Leach, E. Dean

E. Dean Leach, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 at the age of 89. He was born in Childress,TX on May 30, 1929, to Warnie and Luna Leach. He spent his life as a self employed adobe maker and enjoyed wood working and gardening. He was an avid Broncos...

Aug 7, 2018

Evelyn "Ev" Martinez

On August 7, 2018, Ev flew home to rest peacefully with our Dear Lord and her pups Peaches and Shoogie.

Born August 19, 1950 in Los Angeles, Ca to Rosa Chavez and William Martinez,

Ev loved her game shows, trivia, listening to oldies, and playing Bingo with her mom.