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Maria Magdalena "Nena" Rendon de Payan

Maria Magdalena "Nena" Rendon de Payan

Sep 8, 2024

Maria Magdalena "Nena" Rendon de Payan, age 77, was born in Durango, Mexico, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Maria was received by the lord September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Maria was a warrior, strong, a woman of undeniable faith, and devoted wife. Enjoyed her time in the kitchen cooking and baking, feeding anyone she...

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Theresa Rachel Archuleta

Theresa Rachel Archuleta

Sep 6, 2024

Theresa Rachel Archuleta, age 51, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 6, 2024. Theresa is survived by her husband of eleven years, David Archuleta; children, Alyssa Chavez, Mari Chavez, Maya Bustamante, Anastasia Archuleta, Estevan Archuleta; grandchildren, Jaylynn Moralezand Kyrie Chavez; sister, Gloriann Armenta; brother, Victor Martinez and wife, Dana Martinez; sister in-law, Selena Archuleta, Renee Woody,...

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Rose Ann Mendez

Rose Ann Mendez

Sep 4, 2024

Rose Ann Mendez, age 81, born in Los Angeles, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 4, 2024. Rose Ann is survived by her son Jonathan Mendez and wife, Natalie and several extended family members and friends. Visitation will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church 5415 Fortuna Rd NW...

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Martha Marie Miera

Martha Marie Miera

Sep 2, 2024

Martha Marie Miera, age 71, born in Clayton, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 2, 2024. Martha is survived by her daughters, Sonia Barros and Serafina Barros, grandchildren, Michael Kramer, and Adan Barros; sisters, Josie Miera, DeeDee Tompkins, and Barbara Grothe, several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death...

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Gabrielle Josephine Torres

Gabrielle Josephine Torres

Sep 1, 2024

Gabrielle Josephine Torres, age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 1, 2024. Gabrielle survived by her children, Joseph Adan Romero, and Josephine Alexandria Romero; companion, Eddie Romero, mother, Frances Serna; siblings, Alexandria Bloise and husband, James, Dominic Torres, Julian Torres, and Mia Torres; grandmother, Gloria Serna; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She...

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Louis Adolfo Tafoya Jr.

Louis Adolfo Tafoya Jr.

Aug 28, 2024

Louie Tafoya age 71, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, owner of Tafoya Boiler Service Inc. for 43 years, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Louie was a proud Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, an avid hunter and fisherman, a successful business owner, and a kind loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His kindness touched the hearts of so many people,...

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Francisco Steven Nelson

Francisco Steven Nelson

Aug 19, 2024

Francisco Steven Nelson, age 32 a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico was called by God to receive his wings. Time stopped for us on August 19, 2024, as our cherished son, father, brother, grandson, family, and friend left to soar in heaven. Surviving him are the loves and most valuable gifts of his life, his beloved gems; Mia, age 14,...

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Maryann Michel

Maryann Michel

Aug 19, 2024

Maryann Michel, age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 19, 2024. Maryann is survived by her daughters, Tanya Hernandez and husband, Joseph, and Sandra Saiz; grandchildren, Phillip, Frankee, and Amaya; brother, Frank Saiz Jr. and wife, Theresa; sister in-law, Linda Flores and husband, Manuel; nieces, Krystal, Lauren, Lindsey, and Laura; several extended family members, and...

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Charles Maruch

Charles Maruch

Aug 17, 2024

Charles Edward Maruch Jr., age 76, born in Nyack, New York and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 17, 2024. Charles is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Gloria Maruch; children, David Maruch, Scott Maruch, and Jessi Maruch; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, several extended family members, and friends. Charles served his country proudly in the...

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Anthony Vicente Barela

Anthony Vicente Barela

Aug 12, 2024

Anthony Vicente Barela, age 66, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 12, 2024. Anthony is survived by his children, Gregorio Barela and wife Savannah, Arianna Salas and husband, Adam; grandchildren, Jeremiah Vincent Salas, and Rocco Rae Barela; several extended family members and special close friends. He was preceded in...

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Juan Narciso Perez

Juan Narciso Perez

Aug 10, 2024

Juan Narciso Perez, age 44, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 10, 2024. Juan is survived by his mother, Diane Yvonne Lopez and Antonio Mares, children, Estrella Perez, and Anaise Perez; sister, Stephanie Maestas; brother, Francisco Perez, Joseph Archuleta, Gregory Griego; aunt, Angela Lopez; uncle, John Lopez; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; father, Juan Narciso...

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David S. Chavez

David S. Chavez

Aug 7, 2024

David S.Chavez, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 7, 2024. David is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Maryellan Chavez; children, Angel Montoya and husband, David, Chanel Chavez and husband, Leo Perea; grandchildren, Damien, Arianny, Leilani; siblings, Clara Gomez and husband David, Lorie Leyba and husband Steven, Sandra Chavez and husband Glen; mother...

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Marcos Grado Flores

Marcos Grado Flores

Aug 3, 2024

A Visitation for Marcos will be held Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. A Final Visitation will be held Friday, August 16, 2024 at 9:30am with a Memorial Service to follow at 10:00am also to be held in The Gabaldon Memorial Chapel located at 1000 Old Coors Drive Sw, 87121. A Burial will take place...

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Madison Marie Muniz

Madison Marie Muniz

Jul 27, 2024

The funeral service for Madison Marie Muniz will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church 403 Valencia St, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. 

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Joe "Sam" Tatro

Joe "Sam" Tatro

Jul 23, 2024

Joe “Sam” Tatro, lifelong resident of Yerba Rd, passed away suddenly on July 23, 2024. Joe was a pillar of the HVAC community for over 40 years. Joe lived a humble life; he spent his time enjoying exclusively home cooked meals, watching NASCAR, drinking beers and smoking cigarettes. He was a stern man who worked hard for his family always,...

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Annie Garcia

Annie Garcia

Jul 19, 2024

Annie Garcia, age 75, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 19, 2024. Annie is survived by her children, Annette Chavez, Arlinda Thompson and husband, George. Mariana Thompson and husband, Bryan; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren, siblings, Lupe Padilla, Sammy Koike, Chris Fuentes, and Melissa Diaz. Annie served her country proudly and...

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James Gilbert "Sonny" Saiz

James Gilbert "Sonny" Saiz

Jul 14, 2024

James Gilbert “Sonny” Saiz, age 82, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 14, 2024. Sonny is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Rebecca Saiz; children, Deborah Saiz, Gabriel Saiz, Jeffrey Saiz, Amber Saiz, Jasmine Saiz, Gabriel Saiz Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew Barraza, Jenee Barraza, Brittni Jaramillo, Peter Barraza, Nicole Jaramillo, Alexandra Saiz, Martin, Isabel, Moses, Bryanna...

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Esther Socorro Valle

Esther Socorro Valle

Jul 13, 2024

Esther Socorro Valle, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed July 13, 2024. Esther is survived by her siblings, Frank Sandoval, Lourdes Alcaza, Antonio Sandoval, Lawrence Sandoval and wife Sandra, Fred Sandoval and wife Rachel, Evangeline Martinez, and Joyce Montoya her fulltime caregiver; along with several nieces and nephews and loving friends. Urn Bearer will be Santiago Valle....

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Lillian Esperanza Abeyta

Lillian Esperanza Abeyta

Jul 13, 2024

Lillian Esperanza Abeyta, age 81, born in Chama, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 13, 2024. Lillian is survived by her children, Elizabeth Knight and Randy Sedillos, Desiderio Abeyta, Ricardo Abeyta and wife, Brenda, Jesus Abeyta and wife, Valerie; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; siblings, Bobbi Griffith and husband, Ron, Carla...

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Ann Marie Montgomery

Ann Marie Montgomery

Jul 12, 2024

Ann Marie Montgomery, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 12, 2024.

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