Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Bernice Angelina Ortiz, age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque’s South Valley, passed away on August 10, 2025. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her children, Margaret Baron and husband Ephraim, Carla Sweet and husband, Lawrence, Zachary Ortiz and wife, Anita, Clyde Ortiz, Gary Ortiz and wife, Sue; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was...

Aug 9, 2025

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Lou Chapela, age 78, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 6, 2025. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Shannon Garcia and husband, Jose; grandchildren, Eric Yellowhorse and wife, Cortney, Jessie Garcia and wife Melissa, Stevie Rae Yellowhorse, Jodi Gutierrez and husband, Jake, Gage Yellowhorse Polar and Dominique Montoya;...

Aug 5, 2025

Victoria Angelina Armijo, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 5, 2025. Victoria is survived by her mother, Cecilia Armijo; brother Diego R. Armijo and wife, Christi and brother, Victor Armijo; nephews, Diego J. Armijo, Joseph E. Armijo, Victor S. Armijo and Julian J. Armijo. She was preceded in death by her sister, Christina Armijo....

Aug 4, 2025

JoAnn Yvonne Barela, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 4, 2025. JoAnn is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Ambrosio Barela; children, Ambrosio Barela Jr., Jessica Gonzales and husband, Freddy; grandchildren Vanessa, Juliana, Jaylen, and Jacoby; brothers, Larry Moya and Johnny Moya; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in...

Aug 1, 2025

Robert George Savage, age 63, born in Kansas City, Missouri and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 1, 2025 and is now with his heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Myrna Solano Savage; children Brenda, Robert, and David Savage (Rosie); siblings Lori Salim, and David Savage; nephews and nieces,...

Jul 31, 2025

Joshua Paul Torres, 17, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 31, 2025. After being hospitalized from a violent incident, he spent two weeks fighting with unimaginable strength and courage. In those quiet, uncertain days, Joshua turned 17 years old. Surrounded by love, still holding on with everything he had his body could not hold on, his spirit never...

Jul 28, 2025

Linda Marie Herrera, age 71, born in Brooklyn, New York and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 28, 2025. Linda is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Eddie Herrera; children, Lisa Davis and husband, Donald, Edward Herrera and wife, Lillian, and Debra Herrera; grandchildren, Matthew Davis, Domenique Vega, Adam Herrera, Angelique Herrera, Alijah Baca Lovato,...

Jul 27, 2025

MaryAnn Lukesh, age 85, born in Magdalena, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 27, 2025. MaryAnn is survived by her husband, of sixty-seven years, Earl Lukesh; children, Linda Baca and husband, Lemuel, Ken Lukesh and wife, Belinda, Tony Lukesh and wife, Ruby, and Shane Lukesh and partner Stacey; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Jul 26, 2025

Priscilla Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 98. Born in Willard, New Mexico, to Emilia and Alejandro Campos, Priscilla lived a long and meaningful life centered around her faith, her family, and the values she held dear. She is survived by her loving sister, Lola Sisneros; her...

Jul 26, 2025

Laura Regina Ramirez, age 77 a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 26, 2025. Laura is survived by her children, Tina Ramirez, Tony Ramirez Jr. and wife, Amanda, Tanya Romero and husband, Ron, and Daniel Ramirez; brother, Danny Garcia; grandchildren, Mark, Joseph, Matthew, Gerald and Daniel Jr.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. She was...

Jul 25, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kirsti Lynn Aragon, age 37, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her loving family beside her on July 25, 2025. Kirsti is survived by her husband, Jonathan; children, Janessa Perea, Jonah Perales, Mia Sanchez and Fernando Padilla Jr.; her parents Al and Katie Perales. She was a beloved...

Jul 25, 2025

Simona Cordova, age 88, born in Hurley, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, on July 25, 2025. Mrs. Cordova is survived by her children, Randy Cordova and wife, Leila, Joe Cordova, Veronica Cordova and fiancé, Louie Serna, and James Cordova and wife, Mary; grandchildren, Jennifer,...

Jul 24, 2025

Robert E. Lovato, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully with his wife Deborah & daughter Victoria right by his side on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 47.

Robert’s only child Victoria was his true blessing. They had a special relationship filled with their own personal memories. Robert was...

Jul 19, 2025

Gloria Griego, age 86, born in Dixon, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 19, 2025. Gloria is survived by her children, Leo Griego Jr., and wife, Henrietta, Harry Griego and wife, Leslie, Robert Griego, Michael Griego and wife, Beatriz, Sylvia Griego Beeler, John Griego and wife, Patricia, twenty-one grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Izela...

Jul 16, 2025

Archie Rudy Archuleta, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on, July 16, 2025. Archie is survived by his brothers, Steve Archuleta and Bonifacio Torres; sisters, Pauline Castillo and Emily Archuleta; nieces and nephews, Beatrice Montoya, Steven Aaron Archuleta, Derek Archuleta Sr., Michael Torres, and Marie Torres; several great nieces and nephews and extended family members. Mr....

Jul 15, 2025

Jose Leo Trujillo, age 76, born in Sedillo Hill, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 15, 2025. Leo is survived by his wife of fifty years, Lorraine; children, Yvette Trujillo, Diego Trujillo, Samuel Trujillo and wife, Alicia; grandchildren, Alexis and husband, Nick, Allyson, Eligh, Samuel Jr., Santiago, and Sebastian; great-grandson, Zachariah; siblings, Wilma...

Jul 9, 2025

Feliz M. Lucero, age 55, passed away July 9, 2025. A Rosary will be held Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary located 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. A Burial will follow the services to Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102.

Jul 9, 2025

Maria Fatima Gutierrez, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 9, 2025. Maria is survived by her companion, Alexander Torres; children, Sereniti Gema Torres, Nathen Garley, and Adam Sedillo; grandchildren Kihnoah and Kihlo Gutierrez; parents, Richard and Deluvina Gutierrez; siblings, Brandie Gomez and husband, Sam and Sasha Gutierrez and husband, Martin Roybal; nephew, Fabian Roybal;...

Jul 8, 2025

Christopher Lee Ramirez, age 38, born in Farmington, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 8, 2025. Christopher is survived by his mother, Lorenna Castillo; siblings, Maribel Ramirez, Karyna Ramirez, and Natalie Castillo; grandmother, Isabel Rubio; nieces and nephews, Esmeralda Lozano, Karyme Lozano and Dominic Castillo; uncle, Sergio Castillo and Ashley; auntie, Jenny Castillo....