Obituaries

Betty Martinez

Betty Martinez

Feb 19, 2026

Betty Martinez, age 87, born in Marquez New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 19, 2026. Betty is survived by her children, son, Gerald Anthony Martinez and wife, Betty, her daughter, Mary Louise Romero and husband, David, daughter, Marie Yvette Martinez, daughter, Diane Martinez; grandchildren, Felicia Martinez and fiancé, Joseph, Bernadette Mitchell and husband,...

Lillie Martinez

Lillie Martinez

Feb 18, 2026

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Lillie Martinez passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family.

Lillie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alfred Martinez; her cherished daughter, Angie; her sister, Louisa; her brothers, Henry, Frank, Tony, Martin, and Toby; and her parents, Frank and Petrita. Though she...

Juana Pavia

Juana Pavia

Feb 18, 2026

Juana Pavia, age 72, born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 18, 2026. Juana is survived by her three children, Sandra Pavia, Roel Pavia, Yvette Galaviz and husband, Jon; grandchildren, Daniel Aragon, Roel Pavia Jr., Javier Pavia, Diego Pavia, Makayla Paco, Mia Castillo, Andre Martin, and Abrielle Pavia. She was preceded...

William Robert Anaya

William Robert Anaya

Feb 18, 2026

William Robert Anaya, age 75, passed away on February 18, 2026, from complications of prostate cancer. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force where he served eighteen months during the Vietnam Era. Robert is survived by his devoted wife, Darlene; his brothers, Larry Jr. (Marylouise), Andrew, David (Gretchen), Charles (Donna). He was preceded in death by...

Sompong Freligh

Sompong Freligh

Feb 16, 2026

Sompong Freligh, age 83, born in Thailand, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 16, 2026. Sompong is survived by her husband of fifty years, Clifton; her daughter, Aloonwan Freligh; two grandchildren, Marissa Martinez and Zachary Freligh and three great- grandchildren, Michael, Mya and Madison. Services for Mrs. Freligh are pending.

Jacob Darryl Garcia

Jacob Darryl Garcia

Feb 14, 2026

Jacob Darryl Garcia, 30, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1995, to Timothy and Kimberly Garcia, and was their deeply loved son.

Jacob was a quiet person at first meeting, but those who earned his trust discovered warmth, humor, and a contagious spirit. When he opened up, he could fill a...

Rodolfo Gutierrez

Rodolfo Gutierrez

Feb 11, 2026

Rodolfo Gutierrez born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 11, 2026. Rodolfo is survived by his children, Morayma Gutierrez, Laura Gutierrez and husband, Jamie Solis, and Camelia Gutierrez and husband, Juan Mercado; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Elvira Gutierrez, Lupe Gutierrez, Teresa Gutierrez, Laly Gutierrez and Berto Gutierrez. He was preceded...

Margarita Albita Navarrete

Margarita Albita Navarrete

Feb 7, 2026

Margarita Albita Navarrete, age 84, born in Alameda, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on February 7, 2026. Margarita is survived by her children, Julie Bump and husband Michael, Dolores Valdez and husband Richard, Linda Lowden and husband Morris, Annette Sedillo and husband Martin; Ten grandchildren; Five great-grandchildren; brother, Rudy Sandoval; many nieces, nephews, and extended...

Robert Padilla

Robert Padilla

Feb 7, 2026

Robert Padilla, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 7, 2026, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Viola; his two daughters, Carol Lopez and Rebecca Padilla; grandchildren, Adrian and Maegan Lopez, Johnny Lopez and Michelle Duran, Veronica and Emilee Soto, Kiana and Justin Junker, Brandon...

Fidel Amado Torres Marquez

Fidel Amado Torres Marquez

Feb 6, 2026

Fidel Amado Torres Marquez, age 57, born in Santo Tomas, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 6, 2026. Fidel is survived by his daughter, Erica C. Torres and partner, Sylvia Jacquez; mother of his daughter, Cynthia Nieto; siblings, Ignacio Torres and wife, Carmen Ortiz, Lucia Torres and husband, Ramon Escarcega, Yvonne Iturralde and...

Salvador Garcia Gutierrez

Salvador Garcia Gutierrez

Feb 4, 2026

Salvador Garcia Gutierrez, age 74. born in Valle del Rosario, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 4, 2026. Salvador is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Alicia Acosta de Garcia; children, Noemi Topete and husband, Luis, Salvador Garcia and wife, Bernadette Saiz, Ivan Garcia and wife, Gabriela Cardenas; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild;...

Margaret “Pudgie” Fernandez Vallez

Margaret “Pudgie” Fernandez Vallez

Jan 31, 2026

Margaret “Pudgie” Fernandez Vallez, age 75, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 31, 2026. Margaret is survived by her loving siblings, sister, Patricia Muniz Roberts and husband, Dennis & son Erik Muniz, brother, George Muniz and wife, Grace and children, Carlos and Vanessa and partner, Randee, grandchildren, Kianna Lynn...

Patricia Ann Garcia

Patricia Ann Garcia

Jan 29, 2026

Patricia Ann Garcia, age 65, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 29, 2026. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Brandi Turrieta; siblings, Roberta Flores, Allyson Baca, Raymond Garcia and Andrew Garcia; her best friend, Lillian Saiz; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mary...

Fredrick “Fred” F. Montez

Fredrick “Fred” F. Montez

Jan 27, 2026

Fredrick “Fred” F. Montez, age 61, a resident ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 27, 2026.Fred is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Yvonne Montez; mother, Lia Montez; siblings, Carmela Montez, and James Montez; niece, Kayla Montez-Villescas and wife, Angelica; Godson, Phillip Contreras; special cousins, Peter and Paul Tapia; Ida Martinez, sister in law Stephanie “Kid” Florez and...

Mario Martin Gomez

Mario Martin Gomez

Jan 26, 2026

Mario Martin Gomez, age 43, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 26, 2026. Mario is survived by his father, Roland and wife, Selia; mother, Yvonne Stewart and husband, Michael; Son, Ezekiel Phoenix; siblings, Adrian Gomez and wife, Melissa, Savannah Luce and husband, Bryan, Sarah Allred and husband, Joseph, Stewart Burnett and wife Zaryah, and Darrick...

Rita Lueras

Rita Lueras

Jan 22, 2026

Rita Lueras, age 89, born in Pintada, New Mexico, passed January 22, 2026. Rita is survived by her children, Anna Lopez and husband Joe, Glenda Grossetete and husband Lawrence, Joe Lueras and wife Angela, Juanita Tafoya and husband George; Eleven grandchildren; Eightteen great-grandchildren; and Three great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Billy Padilla, Eddie Padilla, Joe Padilla, Bennie Griego, Mabel Cordova, and Carolyn Padilla;...

Federico Alfonso Montoya

Federico Alfonso Montoya

Jan 20, 2026

Federico Alfonso Montoya, age 81, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 20, 2026. Federico was preceded in death by his father, Manuel B. Montoya; mother, Rafaelita Baca-Montoya; siblings, Clara Pizarro, and Emil Montoya; son, Vincent Montoya and “Baby Montoya”. Mr. Montoya is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years and was married the first day...

Helen Elena Maria Lopez

Helen Elena Maria Lopez

Jan 20, 2026

Helen Elena Maria Lopez, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed January 20, 2026. Helen is survived by her son, Carlos Lopez; grandchildren, Felicia Marisol Lopez, Adam Lopez, Felix, Jerome, Jennifer; two great-grandchildren, Edward and Byron; siblings, Mike Fernandez, and Cuca Morris; daughter in-law, Sarah Salazar; sister in-laws, Marie Fernandez, Beni Ramsey and husband, Jim, Kika Vargas and...

Vicente Pablo Jacquez II

Vicente Pablo Jacquez II

Jan 19, 2026

Vicente Pablo Jacquez II, age 23, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 19, 2026. Vicente is survived by his father, Vicente Pablo Jacquez and wife, Amber; mother, Marisella Jacquez and companion, Tony Ruelas; siblings, Priscilla Justice Garcia and companion, Angelo Jojola, Dominic Ray Garcia, Alicia Memrie Jacquez, Alyssia Ortiz, Kendell Peter and Antonio Ruelas; girlfriend, Jenika...

Henry Angelo Geoffrion

Henry Angelo Geoffrion

Jan 18, 2026

Henry Angelo Geoffrion, a devoted servant of God, loving husband, father, son, grandfather, and friend, passed from this life into the arms of our Lord on January 18, 2026. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on September 3, 1960, to Frances P. and Henry E. Geoffrion.

Henry was preceded in death by his father, Henry E. Geoffrion, and his beloved...