Obituaries

Theresa Lucero

Feb 22, 2018

Theresa M. Lucero

83, born into this world in Tucumcari NM on January 30th 1935, began her new life with the Lord in Heaven Thursday, February 22, 2018.

Theresa was a devoted wife and matriarch of her family. She spent all of her waking moments caring for, comforting, nourishing, feeding, cherishing, loving and praying for...

Isabel Avila

Feb 16, 2018

Avila, Isabel

Age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 16, 2018. She enjoyed listening to her Spanish music, dancing, watching her Lobos and spending time with her family. She was a member of Holy Family parish.

Isabel is preceded in death by her husband, Tony Avila; parents, Julian and Modesta Garcia;...

Raymond Patteson

Feb 16, 2018

Patteson, Raymond

Age 70, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018. He was born in Gonzales, TX on February 1, 1948. Raymond served in the US Navy from 1967 to 1970, he was a radar technician on a diesel Submarine USS Blackfin. He worked for and retired from Sandia National Laboratories.

He is preceeded in death...

Rose Montano

Feb 12, 2018

Montano, Rose

Rose Montano passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 12, 2018, when she entered the arms of her Lord. Rose loved and lived by her catholic faith and is a great example of how to love others.

Rose is survived by children, Rosalinda Pacheco (Andy), Phil Montano (Rita), Sylvia...

Mary Tafoya

Feb 11, 2018

Tafoya, Mary

On February 11th, 2018 the Lord called Mary Tillie Tafoya home. She loved spending time with her granddaughters, reading and having a cigarette and a coke. She is preceded in death by her parents Felipe and Juanita Tafoya, her brothers, Guadalupe, Ray, Francisco and David, and sisters Lorenza and Lourdes. She is survived by her...

Floraida Gonzales

Feb 9, 2018

Gonzales, Floraida P.

Age 90, passed away Friday, February 9, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto; sons, Frankie and Bobby.

Floraida is survived by her son, Jerry, Lawrence, Alex and Charlie Gonzales of Albuquerque, Mikey Gonzales of Oklahoma and Davey Gonzales of Utah; daughters, Carol Romero, Patsy Trujillo of...

Ramon Rivas

Feb 5, 2018

Rivas, Ramon Jr.

Ramon Rivas, Jr., (Shorty and Boy) age 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 in his hometown of Albuquerque, NM.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ramon Rivas, Sr., his mother, Dorothy Rivas; his sister, Rosemary Tafoya, and his son, Charles Ray Rivas.

He is survived...

Hector Sanchez

Feb 3, 2018

Sanchez, Hector

Age 88, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. Hector enjoyed being active. You could always fine him cleaning the backyard pool and taking a walk around the park. He had a great sense of humor and could always put a smile on your face. He will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved...

Orlando Dow

Feb 2, 2018

Dow, Orlando W.

Orlando W. Dow died peacefully in his home on Friday, February 2, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elisha and Claudina Dow; brothers, Jimmie, Arthur, Archie and Ernest; sisters in law, Andie and Ramona.

Orlando is survived by his wife of 55 years, Helen; children, Gary and...

Jose Vigil

Jan 29, 2018

Vigil, Jose T.

Age 85, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Jose enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, going to the casino, drinking bud light and spending time with family and friends. He was a longtime parishioner of Ascension Parish.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leopoldo and , Rosalita Vigil; wife, Mary F. Vigil;...

Rufino Martinez Jr.

Jan 25, 2018

Martinez, Rufino Jr.

Age 69, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Rufino enjoyed dancing, listening to Spanish music, Cowboys football and going to the casino. He was a member of St. Bernadette Catholic Church and the American legion post 13.

He was preceded in death by his father, Rufino Martinez and son in law, Andrew...

Theodore Martinez

Jan 21, 2018

Martinez, Theodore Celso

Age 45, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Espinosa; grandfather, Celso Espinosa; two brothers, Mark Espinosa and Kenneth Griego.

Theodore is survived by father, Theodore "Ted" Martinez Sr. and brother Raymond Martinez.

A Rosary will be recited on Friday,...

Celina Griego

Jan 21, 2018

Griego, Celina

Age 95, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Embraced by family, her journey to eternal life has begun. Born in Cuba, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eduvigen and Federico Dominguez; daughter, Josephine Diane; son, Jose Vicente; grandchildren, Danny Paul, and Keith Shawn; brothers, Pat, Casimiro;...

Tereso Garcia

Jan 14, 2018

Ted Garcia, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Ted was born in Luis Lopez, NM on November 4, 1932.

Ted loved eatings tacos & anything chocolate, enjoyed gardening, wrought ironing and cement finishing. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending all his free time with wife of 28 years, Edna Garcia. Besides being a loving husband,...

Mark James

Jan 8, 2018

James, Mark Field

Age 56, went to rest on Monday, January 8, 2018. He was a graduate of Sandia High School Class of 80. Mark was a Silver Smith, a sports card collector, magician and he enjoyed hunting and classic country music. Mark started his career in the insurance field. Ever moving on, Howard Mock of Jaynes...

Christian Perez

Jan 8, 2018

Perez, Christian Alexander

Age 21, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. He was an all-state wrestler in high school in Battle Mountain, NV. He loved hunting and fishing. Christian loved his Dallas Cowboy's and shared a special interest in baseball with his step dads team the Boston Red Sox. Christian had a smile that could light up...

Netta Perechodnik

Jan 1, 2018

Perechodnik, Netta

Age 45, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 17, 1972. Netta enjoyed listening to music, watching dogs and kick balls.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jose L. Anaya.

Netta is survived by mother, Ramona Lucero; brothers, Pat, Joseph and John;...

Angelina Serna

Dec 29, 2017

Angelina Serna (Dominguez), age 81, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017.

Crystal Baca

Dec 24, 2017

Baca, Crystal

Age 31, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 14, 1986.

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Miguel Saiz

Dec 23, 2017

Miguel Jaime Saiz, age 92, left this earth to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Alameda.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elena Saiz; and a daughter, LaVerne Barbato.

Miguel is survived by loving wife of 43 years, Maria Saiz; daughter, Helen Saiz;...