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Maria Sofia Lefebre

Maria Sofia Lefebre

Oct 25, 2023

Maria Sofia LeFebre, age 95, born in Mora, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away just four days shy of her 96th birthday on October 25, 2023. Sofie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Demetrio and Saba LeFebre; grandparents, Felix, and Benina LeFebre;...

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Patsy Petra Chavez

Patsy Petra Chavez

Oct 25, 2023

Patsy Petra Chavez (Veloz), age 86, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 25, 2023. Patsy is survived by her son, Phillip Chavez, daughter, Valerie Romero and husband, Michael Prudhome, granddaughter, Madison Stone; grandsons, Sotero Maestas Jr., Carmine Maestas, Marcus Chavez; brothers, Ray (Reyes) Veloz Jr., Eddie Veloz and sister, Lucy...

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Bonifacio Chavez

Bonifacio Chavez

Oct 23, 2023

Bonifacio Chavez, age 92, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 23, 2023. Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife of thirty-one years, Elena Vilchis de Chavez, children, Jaime Chavez, Andres Chavez, Jeanette Maldonado; seven grandchildren, siblings, Dolorita Cordova, Antonio Chavez, Elario Chavez, Rafael Chavez Jr. Mr. Chavez served his country proudly during both the Korean...

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Tony C. Casaus

Tony C. Casaus

Oct 22, 2023

Tony Christopher Casaus Jr, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 22, 2023. Tony is survived by his mother, Susan Casaus; daughter, Jewel Gonzales; sister, Sandra Gonzales; niece, Apolonia Gonzales, and nephew, Jose Gonzales. He was preceded in death by his father, Tony Casaus Sr. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, November 10, 2023,...

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Catalina "Kathy" Reyes Tartaglia

Catalina "Kathy" Reyes Tartaglia

Oct 22, 2023

Catalina “Kathy” Reyes Tartaglia, age 80, born in McNary, Arizona and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Kathy is survived by her children, Arlene Ornelas, Jacque Ornelas, Rubel Otero, Marie Rojas, Dominique Ornelas, and Jenika Lopez; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; great grandson , August. She was preceded in...

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Fidelia Josephine Laumbach Maés

Fidelia Josephine Laumbach Maés

Oct 21, 2023

Our beloved “Dea” has joined her mother, Guadalupe Gonzales (Laumbach); father, Peter Joseph Laumbach, Jr.; brother, Pete R. Laumbach; mother-in-law, Amalia Arellano (Maés); father-in-law, José Tomas Maés; brothers and sisters-in-law, Eli Romero, María Esquibel, Tom “Mayo” Maés, and Lila Candelario; daughter-in-law, Patricia Maés; nephews, Tomas Maés and Mario Maés; grandson, Tristan Maés; great-niece, Miranda Coca; and great-granddaughter, Savannah Greene, in...

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Anthony Isaac Martinez

Anthony Isaac Martinez

Oct 20, 2023

Anthony Isaac Martinez, age 20, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 20, 2023. Anthony is survived by his parents, mother, Jackie Jones, and partner, Frank Armenta, and father, Larry Martinez, and partner Clarissa Chavez; siblings, Mariah Martinez, and Jewelyssa Vasquez; grandparents, Larry Martinez Sr. and Roberta Martinez, and Albert Jones Sr.; great-grandparents, Gloria Canales, and Katie...

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Patricia "Patti" Romero

Patricia "Patti" Romero

Oct 17, 2023

 

Patricia “Patti” Romero was born on February 23, 1949 in Albuquerque’s Old Town. She passed away peacefully (albeit unexpectedly) in her sleep on October 17, 2023. Patti is survived by her husband, Eleno “E.J.” Romero and her mother, Margie Lewis Zaia. Patti’s second daughter, Angela Romero Jojola, preceded her mother in death in August 2022. Patti leaves behind her...

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Robert "Jesus" Lucero

Robert "Jesus" Lucero

Oct 12, 2023

Robert “Jesus” Lucero, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque New Mexico born in Las Vegas NM, passed away on October 12, 2023.  Jesus is survived by his loving family, his mother, Judith Lucero; daughter, Felicity Hope Lucero; sisters, Sabrina, and Sofia Lucero; and brothers he considered blood, Chris Vega, Carl Bush, and Daniel Martinez; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews...

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Avedon Montano

Avedon Montano

Oct 10, 2023

Avedon Montano, age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 10, 2023. Mr. Montano is survived by his children, JR Montano, Patricia Cordova and husband, Steve, Marty Montano, Johnny Montano and wife, Berna; eleven grandchildren, and twenty-eight great- grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona Montano. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at 7:45 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church with...

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Clara Galloway

Clara Galloway

Oct 10, 2023

Clara Galloway (Herrera), age 85, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 10, 2023. Clara is survived by her children, Kathy Ornelas and husband, Mike, Sandra Ballantyne and husband, Ross, Louise Galloway and husband, Chuck Velarde, Sid Galloway and wife Jessica, Judy Galloway, and Martin Lozano; twelve grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; siblings, Irene Blea and husband, John,...

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Martin Robert Duarte

Martin Robert Duarte

Oct 9, 2023

Duarte, Martin Robert, age 68, born in Leadville, Colorado and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 9, 2023. Martin is survived by his siblings, Dan Ortega and wife, Lillian, Margaret Valdez, Doris Duarte, Christine Jaramillo and husband, John, Steve Duarte and wife, Melissa; sister-in-law, Glenda Ortega; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Graveside...

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Pedro "Pete" Trujillo

Pedro "Pete" Trujillo

Oct 8, 2023

Pedro “Pete” Trujillo, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 8, 2023. Pete is survived by his brother, Orlando Trujillo and wife, Yolanda; nieces and nephews, Carlos Trujillo, Frankie Castillo, and Kristina Trujillo; grand-nieces and nephews, Demascus, Elena, Ernest, Monee, Carlitos, Macie, Caiden, Alana, Andrea, Juanito, and Mia; several extended family members and friends. He...

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Jose Servantes

Jose Servantes

Oct 7, 2023

 

Jose Servantes, age 87, born in El Progreso Morelos, Michoacan, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 7, 2023. Jose is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Maria Mendoza Servantes; children, Martina Cervantes and husband, Jaime, Esther Cervantes and husband, Jose Madrigal, Imelda Cervantes and husband, Javier Arciniega, Juan Cervantes and wife, Hilda...

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Celina Chavez

Celina Chavez

Oct 7, 2023

Celina Chavez, age 91, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.  She was born to Estanislada Gonzales and Manuel Baca in Sombrillo, N.M. She attended school in Santa Rosa. Celina is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Eutimio Chavez Jr., siblings Eduardo Baca, Stella Chavez, and Manuel S. Baca. She is survived by her daughter Betty Jo Chavez and...

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Reina Linda C de Baca

Reina Linda C de Baca

Oct 3, 2023

Reina C de Baca, age 20, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 3, 2023. Reina is survived by her father, Fabian Baca; mother, Veronica Ramirez; sisters, Nicole Cde Baca, and Amanda C de Baca; brother, Fabian C de Baca; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Margarita Ramirez,...

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Joe Davis Garcia

Joe Davis Garcia

Oct 2, 2023

Joe Davis Garcia, age 76, born in Abeytas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 2, 2023. Joe is survived by his children, Joe Garcia and Mayra Lira and Rhonda Carr and husband, Christopher; grandchildren, Jonah, Toby, Camille, Matthew, Tristin, Leo, Emma; siblings, Helen Griego and husband, Paul, Pressie Garcia and wife, Annie; many...

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Veronica Lopez

Veronica Lopez

Oct 1, 2023

Veronica Lopez, age 49, born Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 1, 2023.Veronica is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Oscar Lopez; children, Leopoldo Lopez Alatorre and girlfriend, Miriam Saucedo, Julio Lopez Alatorre and wife, Paulina Samaniego, Heidy Lopez Alatorre; one grandchild, Aurelio Lopez; father, Luis Artemio Alatorre Torres; siblings, Luis...

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Angie Salazar

Angie Salazar

Sep 30, 2023

 

Angie Salazar, age 85, born and raised in Espanola, New Mexico, and currently resided in Albuqueruqe, New Mexico, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, on September 30, 2023. Angie lived a simple, beautiful, dignified life. She was a woman with deep faith and love for her family. She provided comfort and solace, while asking little in...

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Mary Lou Mora

Mary Lou Mora

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Lou Mora (Barela), age 84, born in Tajique, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 26, 2023. Mrs. Mora is survived by her son, Bernardo Mora, and wife Marla; daughters, Ruby Lukesh and husband, Tony, Margie Montoya, and husband, Adolph; grandchildren, Christina Lukesh, Earl Lukesh and Adam Montoya. She was preceded in death...

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