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Joseph Vukosovich

Joseph Vukosovich

Mar 24, 2023

 

Joseph Michael Vukosovich

Albuquerque – Joseph M. Vukosovich, 51, passed away at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center on March 24th, 2023. Joe was born on December 6, 1971, the son of John Richard and Bonnie June (Bransetter) Vukosovich.

Joe graduated from Manzano High School, Class of 1990, and was a wide receiver on the varsity football team. In 1996 he...

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Jose "Sonny" Valenzuela

Jose "Sonny" Valenzuela

Mar 24, 2023

Jose “Sonny” Valenzuela, age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2023. Sonny is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Charlene; children, son, Donald Valenzuela and wife, Doreen and daughter, Monica Valenzuela; grandchildren, Samantha, Ashley, Joey, Jude, Malik, and Tatiana; great-grandchildren, Jamie, Zoey, Syre, Nova, Nylah, Chloe; siblings, Virginia Merieles, Isabel Cianchetti, Kathy Korte...

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Estella Martinez

Estella Martinez

Mar 21, 2023

Estella Margarita Martinez, age 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2023. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her sons, Gabriel Martinez and wife, Dorothy, and Gino Martinez; grandchildren, Julian, Marissa, Gabrielle, Parnell, Raedelle, Darnell, Roderica, and Rayford; great-grandchildren, Isaac, Ava, and Romeo; sisters, Virginia Garcia and Eileen Pacheco; brother Filiberto Pacheco and wife, Barbara....

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Christina Antoinette Griego

Christina Antoinette Griego

Mar 19, 2023

 

Christina Antoinette Griego, age 45, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 19, 2023.  Christina is survived by her daughter Jocette Aragon and husband Tyriece; granchildren, JaQuees and Amiira; parents, Leroy, and Kathy Griego; sister Maria Hawkins and husband, Chris; brother, Benito Griego and wife, Cynthia; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was...

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Anita Jo Montoya

Anita Jo Montoya

Mar 19, 2023

Anita Jo Montoya, age 87, born in Cuba, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 19, 2023. Anita Jo is survived by her sons. Leonardo Flores, Lorenzo Flores and wife, Gwen; two sisters, Margarita Montoya, Magdalena Giffen and husband, Bill; brother, Fermin Montoya and wife, Michelle; five grandchildren, Joshua, Julian, Cassandra, Codi, and Mya;...

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Abelina Molina

Abelina Molina

Mar 18, 2023

Abelina Molina, age 91, born in Tres Castillo, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 18, 2023. Mrs. Molina is survived by her five children, Luz Estela & husband, Miguel, Martha Viuda, Yolanda and husband, Pepe, Martin and wife, Eva, and Leonel and wife, Ana; sixteen grandchildren, and nineteen great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held...

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Henry Roger Ortiz

Henry Roger Ortiz

Mar 16, 2023

Henry Roger Ortiz age 77, born in Bernalillo, New Mexico and a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on March 16, 2023. Henry is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Beatrice Padilla Ortiz; daughters, Monica Vanetsky and husband, Scott, Sabrina Aragon and husband, Dominic, and Karissa Romero; grandchildren, Travis Aragon, Lucianita Ortiz, Rafael Romero, Kekoa Bullough, Marianna...

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Elaine Barbara Ramirez

Elaine Barbara Ramirez

Mar 16, 2023

 

With the heaviest of hearts, the family of Elaine Barbara (Gonzales) Ramirez announce her passing at the age of 71, on March 16, 2023.

Elaine is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Manuel Ramirez; her son Manuel Ramirez Jr. of Rio Rancho, NM, her son Robert Ramirez and wife Adrienne of Pittsburgh, PA, and her daughter and...

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Danny Vargas

Danny Vargas

Mar 13, 2023

Danny Vargas, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 13, 2023. Danny is survived by his wife of twenty years, Shirley Romero Vargas; mother, Mary Willsen Lovato; children, Richard Vargas, Michael Vargas, Nicole Lovato and husband, Anthony, and Steven Gonzales; five grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; many extended, friends, and co-workers. He was preceded in death...

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Nannette Steinberg

Nannette Steinberg

Mar 13, 2023

Nannette Debra Steinberg, age 62, born in El Paso, Texas and a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on March 13, 2023. Nannette is survived by her husband, of forty years, Hector Steinberg; children, Hector Ivan Steinberg lll and Gregory Aaron Steinberg; siblings, Ramiro Lugo Jr. and wife, Martha, Veronica Lugo-Hyatt and husband, Michael Duran, Ron Lugo and...

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Josefa Zarate

Josefa Zarate

Mar 11, 2023

Josefa Zarate, age 94, born in Illescas, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 11, 2023. Josefa is survived by her children, Rogelia Martinez, Maria de Jesus Martinez, Fortunado Martinez, and Gumaro Martinez; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old...

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Virginia Vargas

Virginia Vargas

Mar 11, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia “Virgie” Vargas announce her passing in Albuquerque, NM on March 11, 2023 at the age of 77. Virginia passed away peacefully in her home.

She is survived by her loving husband and caretaker Fileberto “Phil” Vargas of 58 years, Son Sammy Vargas (wife Lori Ann) of Albuquerque, NM, daughter...

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Laura Claudia Lucero

Laura Claudia Lucero

Mar 10, 2023

Laura Claudia Lucero, age 92, born in Pena Blanca, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 10, 2023. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her children, Robert Lucero and wife, Dolores, David Lucero, Christine Cave and husband, Jim, Ted Lucero and wife, Ruth, Joe P. Lucero and wife, Sylvia; twenty grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and several...

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Santiago “Jimmie” Trevino Jr.

Santiago “Jimmie” Trevino Jr.

Mar 9, 2023

Santiago “Jimmie” Trevino Jr., age 68, born in Mission County, Hidalgo, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2023. Jimmie is survived by his wife of nine years, Victoria Martinez- Trevino; daughters, Shelby Eckhardt, Anneka Baker, Anna Sanford, and Elizabeth Eckhardt; grandchildren. Cody Sanford, Kailee Eckhardt, and Joseph Horner Jr.; siblings, Sara Holt and...

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Atocha Orona

Atocha Orona

Mar 9, 2023

Atocha Orona, age 95. On Thursday, March 9, 2023, our beloved mother, “Tocha” Orona was called home by our Heavenly Father. Tocha was born on June 22, 1927, ninety-five years on this earth was not enough for us. Tocha is survived by her daughter , sons, Luke Orona and wife, Connie, and George Orona Jr. and wife, Sharon, Carmen Valencia;...

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John Ramon Lovato

John Ramon Lovato

Mar 9, 2023

John Ramon Lovato: It is with a heavy heart that the family of John R. Lovato announce the passing of their beloved brother, father, and grandfather, and great-grandfather on March 9, 2023. John is survived by his daughter, Antoinette Lovato, and son Joseph Aragon; grandchildren Kylene, Azariah, Elias, Jaiyana, Lailoni, Monica, Joel; six great-grandchildren, Giovanni, Steve lll, Jaxson, Kiana, Eviana,...

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Merlin Ford Norman Jr.

Merlin Ford Norman Jr.

Mar 6, 2023

Merlin Ford Norman Jr. age 77, born in Hays, Kansas, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 6, 2023. Merlin is survived by his children, Ana Norman, Michael Anthony Goodwin and wife, Norma, and Merlin F. Norman lll; siblings: Helen Dobbs and husband, Terry, and Zoa Norman; six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren; nieces, Desiree, and Kendra....

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JohnPaul Jason Padilla

JohnPaul Jason Padilla

Mar 2, 2023

JohnPaul Jason Padilla, age 39, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 2, 2023. JohnPaul is survived by his mother, Joyce Padilla; sister, Janeya Quintana and husband, Robert, sister, Audrey Padilla- Cooper and husband, Ian; brother, Mark Padilla and brother, Matthew Padilla; nine nieces and nephews; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death...

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Presciliana “Priscilla” Taylor

Presciliana “Priscilla” Taylor

Mar 1, 2023

Presciliana “Priscilla” Taylor, age 90, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2023. Priscilla is survived by her eight children, Michael A. Taylor, and wife, Lisa, Charles J. Taylor and wife, Linda, Annabelle Marge Pettitt, Yvonne E. Taylor, Deborah Alfaro and husband, Anthony, Matthew E. Taylor, and wife, Marila, Vincent...

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Janellen Bandy

Janellen Bandy

Feb 27, 2023

Janellen "Jane" Bandy, 89, late of Albuquerque, NM, died February 27, 2023 after a short period of declining health. She was born August 2, 1933 in Fresno, CA to George & Elizabeth King. She was the third of five children: Nancy, Patricia, George, and Sandra. Jane lived most of her life in northern California, with the past twenty years in...

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