Obituaries

Mar 21, 2018

Duran, Mary Alice

Age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018. She was born in El Pueblo, NM on April 30, 1934. Mary was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima for 34 years. A loving and caring daughter, sister, mother, aunt and above all caregiver. She took care of many children throughout the 25 years...

Mar 19, 2018

Silva, Rachel L

On March 19, 2018 our beloved Rachel Silva passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Rachel was born in Torreon, NM to Antonio and Dolores (Lola) Lujan, she was the eldest of 11 brothers and sisters. Rachel treasured her childhood memories of growing up on the ranch and carried the values...

Mar 18, 2018

Montoya, Antonio (Tony)

Age 84, passed away at home on Sunday, March 18, 2018. He was born in Chillie, NM on June 13, 1933, to Ignacio and Delfinia Montoya.

Antonio is survived by wife of 60 years, Vera Montoya; three daughters, Yvette Montoya, Lovella Chavez and husband, Eddie, Roxanne Montoya; six grandsons; two granddaughters; three...

Mar 8, 2018

Jaramillo, Mary

Our beloved sister, Mary Jaramillo, took her last breath peacefully on this past Thursday, March 8, 2018 in the presence of her family with the firm assurance of eternal life as promised by her Savior Jesus Christ.

She was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 28, 1960.

She was preceded in...

Mar 6, 2018

Martinez, Sarah C

Age 90, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. She was born in San Pedro, NM on September 9, 1927. Sarah was a strong independent woman. She had a great sense of humor. She never met a stranger, she would help anyone. She enjoyed singing, gardening, traveling, dancing, cooking and going to the casinos. She...

Mar 4, 2018

Lovato, Benedito (Benny) Bernabe

Aged 68 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 31st, 1950. He is remembered for his love of family, friends, dancing and his extreme generosity. He was a devout Christian and served as an usher at Healing Water Church.

He is preceded in death...

Feb 24, 2018

Perea, Gilbert

Age 68, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 25, 1949, to Raymond W. and Mabel Perea. Raymond was part of the Los Lobos Pigeon club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond W. Perea and Mabel Perea and one sister, Annie Armijo.

Feb 23, 2018

Perea, Joe P.

Phil Joe Perea, of Albuquerque, NM and Taos for over forty years. Passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on February 23, 2018. Phil was a proud and hardworking mason an avid gospel singer/minister who will continue to spread the word of God with the angels in heaven. Phil is preceded in death...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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,...