Obituaries

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.

Aug 3, 2018

Ernest Eugene Perea, loving father, brother and uncle, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018, at the age of 58. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 22, 1960, to  Sara Ashe Perea and Clarence Perea.  They met the challenge of raising Ernie, who was diabetic, and gave him an awesome start in life.  Ernie graduated with a large...

Jul 23, 2018

Rodriguez, Mary Pauline

Age 70, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. She was born on February 14, 1948, to Gustavo and Carmen Rodriguez. Polly enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, the Broncos, bible study, spending time with family, bible study and being a part of the Alter society.

She was preceded in...

Jul 7, 2018

Denise Marie Howard “Sis” died peacefully at home in the arms of her husband Mark, and her son John, on July 7, 2018. She was 63 years old. Denise was born to John and Rita Howard, November 17th, 1955. As the second born of eight children, Denise learned at an early age to adore babies and children. She grew...

Jul 6, 2018

Zamora, Eleno

Age 84, was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was born on February 2, 1934 in Manzano, New Mexico to Santiago and Carmelita Zamora.

Eleno was preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Josephine Vigil-Zamora; his parents, Santiago and Carmelita Zamora; his loving sisters, Lala...

Jun 27, 2018

Lovato, Andrew

Age 35, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 16, 1983. Andrew was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Alcario Lovato Sr.

Andrew is survived by father, Alcario Lovato Jr.; mother, Mary Ester Vasquez; sons, Joshua and...

Jun 26, 2018

Garcia, Margaret

Age 89, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Bernadette Hernandez, Francesca Lopez, Elizabeth Baldonado, Juliana LeTourneau and Vincent Garcia; 14 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

She was a devoted and active member of San Felipe de Neri....

Jun 23, 2018

Lopez, Leroy

Age 78 from Sierra Vista, Arizona, formerly of Albuquerque and Chamisal, New Mexico passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018. He was born in Chamisal, NM on May 9, 1940, to Jose Paz Lopez, Sr. and Leonarda Lopez.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his only son, Dwayne Lopez; sisters, Fabiola Dominguez...

Jun 8, 2018

Lujan, Arthur

At the age of 66, Arthur Luján Jr. entered eternal life on June 8, 2018.

He is survived by his mother, Lucille O. Sterling; sister, Elizabeth J. Luján Arencón; nephew, Diego Arencón and niece Monica Arencón-Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Luján Sr. and his wife Betty Baca Luján....

Jun 7, 2018

Martinez, Pablo Jose

Age 76, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully in his home Thursday, June 7, 2018 after an illness. He grew up in Havana, Cuba and as a young man he immigrated to the U.S. and was proud to become a U.S. Citizen. He was a hard worker. He retired from UNM and...

Jun 3, 2018

Winfield, Francisco J

Age 37, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 8, 1981.

He was preceded in death by Catalino Zozaya, Chi-chi Zoni, Calvin Winfield, Floretta Winfield, Jaime Zozaya, Lillian B Winfield.

Francisco is survived by father, Goulton Joseph Winfield; mother, Martha Zozaya; siblings, Lillian...

May 26, 2018

Rita Nieto On Saturday, May 26, 2018 Rita L. Nieto went to be with the Lord. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 14, 1942 to Emmanuel Estrada and Cathalina Sanchez. Her time of departure was at hand. She fought a good fight, she finished her course, and kept her faith to the end. (2 Timothy 4:6-7)...

May 21, 2018

Gomez, Sinfer

Age 69, passed away in Colorado Springs, CO on Monday, May 21, 2018. She was born in Canjilon, NM on January 4, 1949.

Sinfer is survived by husband, Ramon Gomez; children, Ramona Paiz and husband, Phillip Jr.; mother, Gabina Madrid; siblings, Genevieve Montano, Sergio Rivera and Reyes Manzanares; four grandchildren, Zach, Lisa, Malachi...

May 19, 2018

Gallegos, Gretchen A.

In loving memory of Gretchen Anne Gallegos, February 25, 1976 to May 19, 2018. She is survived by, husband, Gene L. Gallegos; son, Aaron N. Baca; grandmother, Mabel Baca; mother, Terry Ewell; brother, Rick Lopez and wife, Lora; cousins, Mabel Gonzales and husband, Mike, Ricki Baca and husband, John; nieces, Jasmin, Kailey and Aubree;...

May 16, 2018

Howard, Roy

After a short battle with cancer, Roy left this earth on May 16, 2018. Blessed with 81 years, he used them to enrich the lives of his family, friends and neighbors. Roy could always be counted on for solid advice, a helping hand and a good joke. He loved playing music, spending time at the...

May 6, 2018

Garcia, Arturo G.

Age 83, born November 28, 1934, and passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Arturo was a very loving and hard-working man who learned at a very early age to be self-sufficient. He loved hunting, being outdoors, telling the stories of his life and sharing bits and pieces of his struggles and achievements....