Obituaries

Inez Barela

Inez Barela

May 9, 2023

Inez Barela went home to be with the Lord on May 9,2023 with her loving family at her side. She was born on September 8, 1931, to Juan and Cirilia Madrid in San Luis, Colorado. She is survived by her two daughters, Kathleen Elwell and husband, David, and Evaleen Griego: grandchildren, David Elwell, Desiree Pengally and husband, Israel, and Joleen...

Anita Hernandez

Anita Hernandez

May 8, 2023

Anita Hernandez, age 78, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed May 5, 2023. Anita is survived by her children, Marjorie Hernandez, Richard Hernandez, Annette Aranda, Anna Larez and husband Dale, Beatrice Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez and Francisco; grandchildren, Adam, Joseph and wife Veronica, Estrella, Adam Jr., Joseph Jr., Israel, Selah, Raquel, Nicholas, Felycia and husband Enrique, Merissa, Elijah, Solomon, Selena, Mariana,...

Maria Isabel Gonzalez Romero

Maria Isabel Gonzalez Romero

May 5, 2023

 

María Isabel González Romero, de 88 años, residente de San Juan de Guadalupe, Durango, México y residente de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 5 de mayo de 2023. Le sobreviven a María su esposo Juan Flores; hijos, Elias Flores, Daniel Flores, Lazaro Flores, Ruben Flores, Misael Flores, Victor Flores, Noemi Flores, Sara Flores, Raquel Flores, Esther Flores y Rosa...

R. Leo Dow

R. Leo Dow

May 3, 2023

 

Richard ‘Leo’ Dow entered into eternal peace on May 3rd, 2023 at age 96. He is survived by his former wife, Helen Anaya Dow of Tijeras, and their adult children: Donna & Clarence Garcia, Ricardo & Joyous Dow, Harold & Jill Dow, Janice & Ron Blasing, Shirley & Jim Thompson, Evelyn Dow, and Aaron & Karla Dow.  As well...

Ruby Lorraine Sena

Ruby Lorraine Sena

Apr 30, 2023

Ruby Lorraine Sena, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 30, 2023. Ruby is survived by her husband, of fifty-three years, Joe Sena; children, Joray Sena, Cisco Sena and Sonya Sena; grandchildren, Anthony Sena, Aubrey Grijalva, Dominic Sena, , Andrew Sena, and Raylene Sena; a great grandchild on the way; siblings, Rick Gutierrez, Gilbert Gutierrez,...

Joseph Michael Sanchez

Joseph Michael Sanchez

Apr 30, 2023

Joseph Michael Sanchez, age 50, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 30, 2023. Joseph is survived by his fiancée Frances Martinez; mother, Veronica Jaramillo; six children, son Andrew and partner Edward Lemus, son Christopher, daughter, Crystal, son Adam, daughter Sara, and daughter, Shantell, son Jose Martinez, daughter, Gabriela Martinez and Estevan Martinez; Seven grandchildren, Natalia Sanchez,...

Robin Kay Heisch

Robin Kay Heisch

Apr 29, 2023

Robin Kay Heisch, age 58, born in Ventura, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 29, 2023. Robin is survived by her father, Gerald Roberts; sister, Valerie Roberts and brother Shane Roberts and wife, Michelle; niece, Sierra Roberts. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jone Roberts. Private services for Robin are pending.

John Julian Ramirez

John Julian Ramirez

Apr 28, 2023

John Julian Ramirez, age 73, born in Carlsbad, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 28, 2023. John is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Wilma Sanchez Ramirez; children, Somer Lee Martinez, Jodie Theresa Ramirez, and Angel Aguilera; grandchildren, Ethan, Alani, Miliana, Orlando, Athena; brothers, Tony Ramirez, and Sebastian Ramirez; cousins, Kathy, and...

Andrea Barreras

Andrea Barreras

Apr 28, 2023

Andrea Chavez Barreras, age 95, born in Polvadera, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 28, 2023. Mrs. Barreras is survived by her six children, Pete Barreras and wife, Donna of San Antonio, Texas, Vivian Barreras and wife, Albinita of Denver, Colorado, Margaret Barboa and husband David, Barbara Miller, Andra Ponce and husband, Toby,...

Erlinda Garcia

Erlinda Garcia

Apr 27, 2023

Erlinda Garcia, age 94, born in Polvadera, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her daughters, Geneva Marquez and Abe Lopez and Maryann Tafoya and husband, Benjamin; grandchildren, Lisa Marquez, and Raul Holguin, Gina Kohler and Edmund Yellowhair, Antoinette Lucero and husband, Billy, and Joshua Tafoya;...

Christopher Leo Coca

Christopher Leo Coca

Apr 25, 2023

Christopher Leo Coca, age 19, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 25, 2023. Christopher is survived by his father, Lorenzo Coca and wife, Crystal; mother, Elaine Martinez; grandmothers, Susan Schnepf and Roberta Montoya; fiancée, Abedah Lindberg; siblings, Bailey Coca, Isaiah Coca, Liam Coca, Grace Coca, and Anakin Alatorre; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was...

Nora Sanchez

Nora Sanchez

Apr 25, 2023

Nora (Coleman) Sanchez, age 88, born in Lamy, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 25, 2023. Nora is survived by her daughters, Sandy Sanchez of Phoenix, Arizona, and Cathie Sanchez of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Anthony Sanchez, Andrew Sanchez, Natalie Blea, Ray Sanchez and Nicholas Trujillo; Seven great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; several nieces, nephews,...

Delfinia Gonzales

Delfinia Gonzales

Apr 19, 2023

 

Delfinia (Bermudez) Gonzales, age 92, born in Manzano, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away April 19, 2023. Delfinia is survived by several Nieces, nephews, and extended family. Delfinia is preceded in death by her husband Tom Gonzales; daughter, Diana Gonzales; parents, Felix, and Anita Bermudez; siblings, Eugenio Bermudez, Rayitos Benavidez. Jose Bermudez, Luciano Bermudez,...

Maxine Melendez

Maxine Melendez

Apr 15, 2023

Maxine (Salas) Melendez, age 77, born in Jemez, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2023. Maxine is survived by her children, son Ruben Melendez and wife, Rosa, daughter Nadine Melendez and husband, Mirsad, and son, Adam Melendez; nine grandchildren; brother Arthur Salas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded...

Lola Gallegos

Lola Gallegos

Apr 15, 2023

Lola (Carrillo) Gallegos, age 99, (just five months short of 100 years) born in Bosquecito, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2023. Mrs. Gallegos is survived by her seven children, Anita Chavez, and husband, Emilio, Gene Gallegos and wife, Ortencia, Anthony Gallegos and wife, Mary Helen, Steve Gallegos and wife, Tina, Barbara...

Wanda Joyce Santos

Wanda Joyce Santos

Apr 12, 2023

Wanda Joyce Santos, age 66, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 12, 2023. Wanda is survived by her children, son, Daniel Jiron and wife, Alisha and daughter, Olympia Garcia and husband, Julian; mother, Carmen Jiron; twelve grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Judy and husband Jose Garcia, Alvin Jiron and wife...

Christine "Tina" Yvonne Lucero

Christine "Tina" Yvonne Lucero

Apr 10, 2023

 

Christine “Tina" Yvonne Lucero, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 10, 2023. Christine is survived by her husband of ten years, Dennis Lucero; children, Christopher Lucero and wife, Stephanie, Daniel Lucero, Jennifer Montano and husband, Justin; grandchildren, Kevin, Nathaniel, Dionna, Destiny, Mariah, Arianna, Julianna, and Sara; brother, Anthony Lopez and wife, Elaine; sister,...

Pilar Carrillo Orona

Pilar Carrillo Orona

Apr 9, 2023

Pilar Carrillo Orona, age 93, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 9, 2023. Mrs. Orona is survived by her four children, Cecelia Orona-Maese, John Orona and wife, Margareta, Patricia Orona-Torrez and husband, Roger, and Veronica Prinzing; daughter in-law, May Orona; four grandchildren, Isaiah Orona and wife, Sherry, Felicia Orona, Jessica...

Priscilla Mary Chavez

Priscilla Mary Chavez

Apr 5, 2023

Priscilla Mary Chavez beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt was called home by Our Lord and Savior on Holy Wednesday April 5th, 2023.  Age 80, born in Sena, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Priscilla is survived by her children, Andrew Chavez and wife Lucy Martinez, and Julieta Chavez; grandchildren, Nicholas Orozco, Gabrielle Chavez, Nichole Chavez, Brittany Chavez,...

Erlinda Mirabal

Erlinda Mirabal

Apr 5, 2023

Erlinda Mirabal, age 96, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 5, 2023. Erlinda is survived by her children, daughter, Barbara Herrera, sons, Fred Mirabal, and wife, Florance, Ralph Mirabal and wife, Rosa, John Mirabal and Michael Mirabal; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister, Emma Gutierrez; brother, John J. Blea...