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Alvarito Fidel Montano

Alvarito Fidel Montano

Jan 2, 2024

 

Alvarito (Al) Montaño age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, NM left peacefully to join his mother, Nicolasita, in Heaven on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, in the presence of his loving wife and children. He was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Juan Montaño and Nicolasita Sedillo on December 30, 1945.

Al is survived by his wife of thirty-two...

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Gilbert Lawrence Valdez

Gilbert Lawrence Valdez

Jan 1, 2024

Gilbert Lawrence Valdez, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 1st, 2024. Gilbert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carol Valdez; his sister, Sr. Doris Louise ODN; children, Annette Leyba and husband Michael, Theresa Jaramillo and husband Chris, Tony Montoya, and Marc Montoya; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.    Gilbert was a cherished...

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Viginia Chaffe

Viginia Chaffe

Dec 29, 2023

Virginia P Chaffee, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 29, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday January 20, 2024, at the Courville’s Home located at 2326 Don Andres Rd SW, Albuquerque NM 87105 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Beatrice Baca

Beatrice Baca

Dec 28, 2023

Beatrice Baca, age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 28, 2023. Mrs. Baca is survived by the father of her children, Alex Baca; children, Jackie Baca, Gail Baca, Kurt Baca and wife, Sandy; grandchildren, Brandon, Maegan, Ricardo, Amber, Alyssa, Hali, Ethan, and James; six great-grandchildren, sisters, Rose Mary Montoya, and Virginia Narvaez; son-in law,...

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Jimi Henry Dabbs

Jimi Henry Dabbs

Dec 26, 2023

Jimi Henry Dabbs, age 24, born in Winslow, Arizona and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 26, 2023. Jimi is survived by his mother, Sandra Tapaha; father, Jimrix Dabbs and Rhonna; sisters, Jasmine Dabbs, and Jada Dabbs; brothers, Jesse Ruiz, and Mandel Ruiz; grandparents, Frances Dabbs, and Jim; three nieces and several extended family members and...

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Oscar Lee Plata

Oscar Lee Plata

Dec 23, 2023

Oscar Lee Plata, age 35, a resident of the South Valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 23, 2023. Oscar is survived by his mother, Irene Elliott; father, Alfonso Plata; children, Alfonso Plata, and Alonzo Plata; siblings, Krystal Plata, Samuel Lujan, Janelly Munoz, Anahi Munoz, Axel Plata; mother of his children, Alma Murillo. Visitation will be held at...

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Marcus David Placencia

Marcus David Placencia

Dec 23, 2023

Marcus David Placencia, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 23, 2023. Marcus is survived by his two children, Alicia Marie Placencia and partner, Joseph Moss, and Isaac Marcus Placencia; mother, Margaret Jaramillo Griffin and husband, Richard Griffin, father, Tomas David Placencia; Marcus's loving partner, Mikaela Medina and her children Dinay Medina and Analisya Pacheco;...

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Brother Gerald Martin Grantner

Brother Gerald Martin Grantner

Dec 21, 2023

Brother Gerald Martin Grantner, age 76, born in Chicago, Illinois, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed December 21, 2023. Brother Grantner is survived by his brother, Jim Grantner; sisters, Renee Ramsey, Gail Peterson, Judy Grantner and Glen Grantner. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10:30am with a Mass to follow at 11:00am at San Juan...

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Jinnie Sue Ortiz

Jinnie Sue Ortiz

Dec 20, 2023

Jinnie Sue Ortiz, 75, of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 20, 2023. 

Sue was born in Sturgis, Kentucky on March 10, 1948, to her beautiful mother, Emma Mae (Harness) McCree. Sue was one of six; Larry, Phyllis, Judy, Ruth, and Arlene.

After a short romance, in June 1965, Sue married her handsome Paratrooper, Refugio...

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Gilbert Edwardo Benavidez

Gilbert Edwardo Benavidez

Dec 18, 2023

Gilbert Edwardo Benavidez, age 89, born in Atrisco, New Mexico and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 18, 2023. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Victoria Mancha Benavidez; children, Ross, and Roger Benavidez, Juan Mancha and Tommie, Anna Santillanes and Leroy; grandchildren, Jose Mancha and Christi, Peter Martinez and Henrietta, Alvaro...

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Fredda Louise (Mora) Martinez

Fredda Louise (Mora) Martinez

Dec 17, 2023

Our loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, Fredda Louise Martinez, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2023. Fredda is survived by her children, Michael Martinez II, Erik Martinez and Lindsay, and Marissa Martinez; grandchildren, Ryleigh Martinez, Christopher Bashir, and Michael Bashir; mother; Flora Mora; longtime companion, Anthony Sanchez; many family members and friends....

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John William Taylor Jr.

John William Taylor Jr.

Dec 16, 2023

John William Taylor Jr., age 92, born in Newman, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 16, 2023. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Patricia Marie Taylor; several extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth and father, John W. Taylor Sr. Mr. Taylor served...

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Celestino Vigil Ortega

Celestino Vigil Ortega

Dec 16, 2023

 

Celestino V. Ortega (Tino), age 86, born in Veguita, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 16, 2023. Tino enjoyed playing basketball and baseball in his younger days. He worked as a plumber for several different companies before getting hired by the city of Albuquerque where he retired in 1995. The door was...

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Jeanette Torres

Jeanette Torres

Dec 11, 2023

Jeanette Torres was born on August 6, 1948 to James and Mary Gherardi. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Jeanette grew up on a farm in the South Valley. She attended Rio Grande High School and was a member of the RGHS Class of 1966. A lifelong learner, Jeanette worked as a dental assistant, substitute teacher, teaching assistant and IT teacher....

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Elijah Gabriel Pohl Morfin

Elijah Gabriel Pohl Morfin

Dec 8, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elijah G Pohl Morfin, a resident of Albuquerque NM. Who went to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday December 8,2023 at the age of 16.  Elijah was born on May 4, 2007. The son of Gabriel Pohl and Selina Morfin.

Elijah is preceded in...

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Martha L. Sanchez

Martha L. Sanchez

Dec 6, 2023

 

Martha L. Sanchez, age 77, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Martha is survived by her daughters, Alicia Wright and husband, William, Julie Sanchez, grandchildren, Joseph Wright and Daniel Wright, sister Theresa Zemke and niece Michelle Zemke.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Sanchez, and her parents, Martha and Joseph...

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Mary Bencomo

Mary Bencomo

Dec 1, 2023

Mary Bencomo, age 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 1, 2023. Mrs. Bencomo is survived by her husband of seventy-two years, Basilio Bencomo; five children, Basilio B. Bencomo and wife, Erminia, Raynaldo G. Bencomo and wife, Vicki, Loretta Bencomo, Victor Bencomo and wife, Judy, Cynthia Baca and husband, Charles; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren....

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Feliciano "Chano" Martinez

Feliciano "Chano" Martinez

Nov 30, 2023

Feliciano “Chano” Martinez, age 83, resident of Corrales, New Mexico; husband, father, brother, brother in-law, grandfather and friend passed away with his loving family at his side on November 30, 2023. Chano was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate, Adella in 2003. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:30pm,...

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Carlota Leonarda Banks

Carlota Leonarda Banks

Nov 27, 2023

Carlota Leonarda Banks, age 81, born in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 27, 2023. Mrs. Banks is survived by her son, Joseph Hyrum Banks and wife, Lucia; siblings, Magdalena Taylor and husband, Gerald, Gloria Pew and husband, Carl, Hazel Lara Leon; numerous nieces, and nephews; dear family friend, Maria Smith, and...

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Patrick Maldonado

Patrick Maldonado

Nov 27, 2023

Patrick Maldonado, age 66, born in Boulder, Colorado, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed November 27, 2023. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his children, Genevieve Johnson, Veronica Maldonado and James Sandoval, and Patrick Maldonado II; mother of his children, Bridget Maldonado; Father, Joe Maldonado; grandchildren, Trinity Renee Maldonado, Ahmad Rashad Johnson Jr., Cassandra Baca, and Isaiah Baca. Mr....

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