Obituaries

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...

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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 Emily Soto, Kiana and Justin Junker, Brandon...

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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...

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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;...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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;...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Rose M. Perea

Rose M. Perea

Jan 17, 2026

Rose Perea, age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2026. She was born to Melitón and Fidolina Martinez (Nieto) in Martinez, New Mexico. Rose attended school through the eighth grade and began working as a housekeeper when the family relocated to Albuquerque. She married Robert Perea in 1952 and had six children. 

Rose was an...

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Alvaro Bustillos Iguado

Alvaro Bustillos Iguado

Jan 16, 2026

Alvaro Bustillos Iguado, age 66, born in Las Varas, Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 16, 2026. Alvaro is survived by his wife of twenty-four years, Luz; children, Alvaro Bustillos, Eric Bustillos, Gerardo Bustillos and Mauricio Bustillos; eight grandchildren; siblings, Raul Bustillos, Isaul Bustillos, Onofre Bustillos, Ubaldo Bustillos, Jorge Bustillos, and Jesus...

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Christina Gonzalez

Christina Gonzalez

Jan 16, 2026

Christina Gonzalez, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 16, 2026. Christina is survived by her husband of forty years, Adam Gonzalez; children, Joseph Gonzalez, Amber Gonzalez, Anthony Gonzalez; siblings, Helen Acuna, Alfred Gutierrez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Christina is preceded in death by mother, Celestina Gutierrez; father, Orlando Garcia; sister, Mary...

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Ramona Hinshaw

Ramona Hinshaw

Jan 15, 2026

Ramona Hinshaw, a faithful Christian and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Ramona was united in marriage to her devoted husband, Howard Hinshaw, for 69 years. Together they shared a lifetime of love, faith, and dedication to family. Her life was guided by her faith, which she lived out...

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Soledad Montaño

Soledad Montaño

Jan 11, 2026

Wonderful wife, great mother, and amazing grandma and great grandma, Soledad Montaño, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday January 11, 2026.

She is preceded in death by her husband Louie S. Montaño, parents Rito and Maria Alarcon; Brothers: Ismael Alarcon, and Pete Alarcon; sister: Mary Aguilar (Alarcon).

Soledad is survived by her children: Louie Montaño, Jr., Sandra L. Perez,...

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Angel "Rojo" Varela Mendez

Angel "Rojo" Varela Mendez

Jan 7, 2026

Angel passed away at home unexpectedly on the 7th of January in his bed at the young age of 59. He is survived by his wife Julia Marquez De Varela, son Angel Varela Jr., and his wife Daisy Valenzuela, daughter Margarita Varela and husband Javier Del Rivero, and Stephany Varela and husband Cesar Leo. His grandchildren Seandale, Joshua, Desteny, Aidan,...

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Rosabelle Valenzuela

Rosabelle Valenzuela

Jan 7, 2026

Rosabelle Valenzuela, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 7, 2026. Rosabelle is survived by her children, Robert Valenzuela, Patricia McDonald and husband Patrick, Rebecca Pray, Della Wittner and husband Mike, Peter Valenzuela and wife Amy; brother, Reuben Gonzales and Pat Tapia; aunt, Martha Harris; grandchildren, Christopher, Jaclyn, Stephanie, Joshua, Michael, Jocelyn, Domenique, Tristin, Jacob,...

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