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Lucy Boyd Rael

Lucy Boyd Rael

May 10, 2024

Lucy Boyd Rael (Robinson), age 73, born in Austin, TX, passed away on May 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a beloved mother, wife, and grandmother who fiercely dedicated her life to her family. Lucy's giving soul, determination, openness, devoutness, and adventurous spirit defined her. She had a kind heart, a thirst for knowledge, and a deep love for...

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Juanita Jaramillo

Juanita Jaramillo

May 7, 2024

Juanita Jaramillo, age 99, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 7, 2024. Juanita is survived by her children, Manuel Jaramillo Jr and wife, Judy, Ari Cervantes, Michael Jaramillo and wife, Irene, Debi Jaramillo, Danny Jaramillo and wife, Vera, Frances Guerrero, Bobbie Jaramillo; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren her sisters, Sister Barbara Padilla, Pauline...

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Felix Saavedra

Felix Saavedra

May 3, 2024

Felix Saavedra, age 75, went to be with our Lord, peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 3, 2024. Felix was born in Grants, New Mexico on August 12, 1948, and proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. Felix is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Lillian Saavedra; sons, Joshua Saavedra, Steven...

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Margaret Marquez

Margaret Marquez

May 3, 2024

Margaret Marquez born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 3, 2024. Mrs. Marquez is survived by her children, Wesley Marquez and wife, Luz, Raymond Marquez and wife, Theresa., Ruby Marquez, Ivan Marquez, Adrian Marquez and wife, Lydia, Amanda Vigil and husband, Salvador; grandchildren, Carl, Alyssa, Bella, Rayanna, Vanessa, Jazmine, Melissa, Jayson,...

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Cori Jean Creech

Cori Jean Creech

May 3, 2024

Cori Jean Creech, age 47, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 3, 2024. Cori Jean is survived by her loving husband of twenty-two years, Kerry; son, John.; mother, Betty Medina; brother Dominic Medina and wife, Roberta; mother and father in-law, John, and Judi Creech; sisters in law, Kelly Baronas...

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Daniel Arredondo

Daniel Arredondo

Apr 29, 2024

Daniel Arredondo, age 43, born in Orange County, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 29, 2024. Daniel is survived by his son, Daniel Arredono Jr.; parents, Jose Arredondo, and Guadalupe Michel de Arredondo; siblings, Yolanda Arredondo, and Cesar Arredondo. Visitation for Mr. Arredondo will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors...

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Pauline Padilla

Pauline Padilla

Apr 24, 2024

Pauline Padilla, age 86, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2024. Mrs. Padilla is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Cecil Padilla; children, Yvette Poole and husband, Jeff, Simon Padilla and wife, Diana; grandchildren, Kyra, Jamaa, Eric, Jessica, Dilon, Angelo, Julian, Dominic, Syanna, Rachel, Jessica, Jon, Symantha; twelve...

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Johnny Frank Elwell

Johnny Frank Elwell

Apr 19, 2024

Johnny Frank Elwell, age 94, born June 24, 1929, in Moriarty, New Mexico, and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on Friday, April 19, 2024.  Johnny was preceded in death by his spouse of 68 years, Maxine “Tita” Elwell, his parents Felipe and Concha Elwell, brother Henry Elwell, half-brother Pete...

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E. Linda Montoya

E. Linda Montoya

Apr 18, 2024

E. Linda Montoya, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 18, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Reyes Montoya; children, Marlene Gunderson and husband, Harry, and Susan Montoya; grandchildren, Cassandra, Dominic, Paula, Daniel, Jocelynn; great-grandchildren, Leandra, Christian, Everett, Adrian, Hailey, Mazekynn, Nancy; siblings, Rita Phifer, Sylvia Thompson, Carmel Vigil Jr., Victor...

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Richard Raymond Romero

Richard Raymond Romero

Apr 17, 2024

Richard Raymond Romero, age 83 born in Vaughn, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2024. Richard is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Mary Romero; children, Tiffany Romero, Ricardo Romero, Anastasia Delgado and husband, Michael, Adrian Romero and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Candice, Marcus, Brittney, Andre, Gabriella, Jordan, Timothy, Kirsten, and Brandon;...

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Rachel Toledo

Rachel Toledo

Apr 16, 2024

Rachel Toledo, age, 91, born in Tome, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family on April 16, 2024. Mrs. Toledo is survived by her children, Virginia Chavez and husband, John, Richard Toledo and wife Patty, Edward Toledo and wife, Loretta, James Toledo and wife, Betty, Randal Toledo, and wife...

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Hilario Chavez

Hilario Chavez

Apr 16, 2024

Hilario Herrera Chavez, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 16, 2024. Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Veronica Chavez; children, James Chavez & Brigette Olivas, John Chavez and wife, Carlotta, Theresa Galvan and husband, Jimmy; grandchildren, Madeline, Jared, Tiffany, Melissa, Nicholas, Dominique, Dominic, Nathan, Angelica, Dimitri, Dominique; great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Brielle,...

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Efrain Balderrama

Efrain Balderrama

Apr 15, 2024

Efrain Balderrama, born in Peña Blanca, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2024. Efrain is survived by his four children, Osmin Balderrama and wife, Sylvia Guevara, Marisol Balderrama and husband, Damian Nevarez, Efrain Balderrama and wife, Jacqueline Corte, and Arturo Balderrama; grandchildren, Alexis, Diblik, Paola, Eduardo, Isel, Damiana, Ramon, Cesar, and Arturo;...

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Rosalia Gaytan De Cabrera

Rosalia Gaytan De Cabrera

Apr 14, 2024

Rosalia Gaytan De Cabrera, age 78, born in La Puerta De La Cantera, Durango, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 14, 2024. Mrs. Cabrera is survived by her children, Favian Yobani, Yecica, Oscar, Yoana, Paulina, Yaneth, Alejandra, Grisela, Belen, Miguel, Juan, Gabriel, Jose R., Asencion, Gustavo, Cristobal, Lourdes, Estevan, Maximino; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces,...

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Lucille Flores

Lucille Flores

Apr 13, 2024

Lucille Flores, age 91, born in San Luis, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 13, 2024. Mrs. Flores is survived by her children, Martin Flores and wife, Debbie, Diane Butler and husband, Tom, Jeff Flores and wife, Belinda, and Theodore Flores and wife, Edna; siblings, Noe Lovato, Tivo Lovato, and Flora Montano; six...

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Julia Chavez

Julia Chavez

Apr 13, 2024

Julia Chavez, born in Colonias, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 13, 2024. Julia is survived by her siblings, Martha and husband Joe Trujillo, Gloria Quintana, Isabel and husband Pat Gomez, and Ramona and husband Albert Anaya; daughter, Tina; grandson, Nathaniel Baca; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in...

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Christopher James Duran

Christopher James Duran

Apr 12, 2024

Christopher James Duran, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 12, 2024. Christopher is survived by his mother Jeanne M. Duran. Aunts, Diane R., Laurie W., and Margaret M.; Uncle, Dennis M.; cousins, Melanie and Steve M., Gina C., Nicky M. Sophia, Carrie B., Ashley T., Denny M., Jay C., Rob W., Matthew M. Tommy...

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Elsie Goff

Elsie Goff

Apr 3, 2024

 With much love and deep sorrow we mourn the passing of a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Elsie Goff, who passed away on April 3rd, 2024. 

     Born in Ocate, New Mexico to Jose and Eufrosina Armijo. After graduating from Springer High School she went on to get her education degree from Highlands University and a Masters from...

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Margaret Velasquez

Margaret Velasquez

Apr 2, 2024

Margaret Velasquez (Trujillo), age 90, born in Springer, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 2, 2024. Mrs. Velasquez is survived by her children, Tony Velasquez and wife, Theresa, Dolores Velasquez, Christine Juarez, Yvonne Cordova and husband, John; nine grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; sisters, Viola Trujillo, Lucy Trujillo; brother, Ricky Sandoval.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Velasquez; daughter, Esther...

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Frank Lewis

Frank Lewis

Apr 1, 2024

Frank Lewis, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 1, 2024. Frank is survived by his sons, Frank Lewis Jr., and Felix Lewis; siblings, Ida Romero, and Demie Ramirez; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 5:30pm with a Memorial Service to follow...

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