Obituaries

Arabella Sanchez

Arabella Sanchez

Aug 3, 2023

 

Arabella Evelyn Sanchez, age 87, born in Domingo, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 3, 2023. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her children, Theresa Ann McMullen, and Christine Schreck; grandchildren, Geraldine Cummings and husband, Matthew, Abraham James Candelaria and wife, Kristyna, Jacob Daniel Candelaria; great-grandchildren, Orlando, Hayleigh, Brooke, Robert; sister in-law, Lydia...

Gorgonio "Gabe" Anaya

Gorgonio "Gabe" Anaya

Aug 3, 2023

Gorgonio “Gabe” Anaya, age 74, born in Alamogordo, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 3, 2023. Gabe is survived by his wife of forty years, JoDeen Anaya; children, Steven Anaya and Raelynn Garcia; grandchildren, Santiago, Gabriella, Gessica, and Genessa; siblings, Tony Anaya and wife, Sandy, Carmen Anaya, Patsy Anaya, Susan Brusuelas and husband,...

Mark Anthony Lopez

Mark Anthony Lopez

Aug 2, 2023

 

Mark Anthony Lopez, age 59, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 2, 2023. Mark is survived by his sister, Diane Perez; brother, John Lopez and wife, Antoinette, and sister, Angela Lopez; nieces & nephews, Juan, Francisco, JJ, Gregory, Stephanie, Nicholas, and Andrea; several aunts, cousins, and friends. Mark was preceded in death by his...

Raymond Sanchez II

Raymond Sanchez II

Jul 27, 2023

     Raymond Victor Sanchez ll, age 31, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 27, 2023. Raymond is survived by his parents, Raymond, and wife, Debra Sanchez; sister, Kristi Sanchez and husband, Kevin Pino; nieces and nephews, Landon, Leah, and Luke; and his pet, Jack.  Visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old...

David Lopez Guzman

David Lopez Guzman

Jul 24, 2023

On July 24th, 2023 at the age of 72, David Lopez Guzman passed away peacefully in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born on October 20th, 1950 in Las Cruces, New Mexico.   

  He is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years Maria; son Daniel and spouse Delilah, granddaughter Devony, one brother, three sisters, sister-in-law Debbie and brother-in-law Mike Marthe,...

Eloy Gutierrez

Eloy Gutierrez

Jul 20, 2023

Eloy Gutierrez, age 86, born in Polvadera, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 20, 2023. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Maria Elena Gutierrez; children, Ernest Gutierrez and wife, Victoria, and Michael Gutierrez; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Edward, and Matthew; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Alex, Trinity, Liam, and Lilly; brother, John Gutierrez...

Jorge Arturo Bustillos

Jorge Arturo Bustillos

Jul 20, 2023

Jorge Arturo Bustillos, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 20, 2023. Jorge is survived by his children, Jaylynn Bustillos and Ailee Bustillos; mother, Cruz Valles; stepfather, Octavio Barraza; siblings, Cynthia Bustillos, Arturo Bustillos and Max Bustillos; mother of his children, Martha Lamas; nieces, Camille, Kayli, and Ava; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation...

Jim Hardy Willis

Jim Hardy Willis

Jul 16, 2023

Jim Hardy Willis, age 43, born in Pelham, Georgia and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 16, 2023. Jim is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Tanya Willis; children Denise Jane Willis, Skyla Marie Willis, and Myra Josephine Willis; sister, Crystal Keiser, her spouse Corey Keiser and nephews Corbin and Quinn Keiser; one brother, Justin...

Trinidad Soto de Ortiz

Trinidad Soto de Ortiz

Jul 14, 2023

 

Trinidad Soto de Ortiz, age 77, born in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 14, 2023. Trinidad is survived by her husband of over fifty years, Santiago Ortiz Salazar; children, Beatriz Ortiz, Santiago Ortiz, Patricia Ortiz, Leticia Ortiz, Luz Ortiz, Cesar Ortiz, and. Deisy Ortiz; twenty-three grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; siblings, Daniel...

Gilbert Ross Lucero

Gilbert Ross Lucero

Jul 14, 2023

Gilbert Ross Lucero, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 14, 2023. Gilbert is survived by his wife of thirty years, Sonia Lucero; one child, Justine Lucero; one grandchild, Maribel Maestas; parent in laws, Alfredo, and Cecilia Garcia; several extended family members and friends. Gilbert is preceded in death by his son, Dominic Lucero. A...

Harold Joseph Vigil

Harold Joseph Vigil

Jul 13, 2023

Harold Joseph Vigil, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 13, 2023. Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife of fifty-one years, Alice Vigil; children, Jason Vigil and wife, Delenia, Charles Vigil and wife, Jennie, and Abraham Vigil and fiancée, Norma Garcia; grandchildren, Isaiah, Hayley, Mia, Sydney, and Ashlee; siblings, James Vigil, and Cheryl Vigil;...

Christine Ann Armijo

Christine Ann Armijo

Jul 10, 2023

Christina was born in Albuquerque, NM to Cecilia J Armijo and Eutimio M Armijo, formerly of Truth or Consequences, NM. She is predeceased by her Father Eutimio and Brother, Arthur A Armijo, her grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

She attended School in the South Valley Area of Albuquerque, where she graduated for Rio Grande High School. She attended one year of schooling at the University of New Mexico. Several years later she enrolled...

Jerry Arthur Sisneros

Jerry Arthur Sisneros

Jul 10, 2023

Jerry Arthur Sisneros Sr., age, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 10, 2023. Jerry is survived by the mother of his children, Loretta A. Sisneros; children, Jerry Arthur Sisneros Jr. and wife, Gloria, James Sisneros and wife, Christine, and Richard R. Sisneros and wife, Rebecca; ten grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death...

Priscilla D. Chavez

Priscilla D. Chavez

Jul 9, 2023

 

Priscilla (Per, Pris) died on July 9, 2023. During her life she endured many challenges and suffered from many illnesses. Priscilla never gave up and because of her strong Catholic faith and trust in God, she had 83 years filled with many good times and happy memories.

Priscilla was born May 5, 1940 in Albuquerque, NM and lived her...

Salvador Chavez

Salvador Chavez

Jul 9, 2023

Salvador Chavez, age 81, born in Durango, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 9, 2023. Mr. Chavez is survived by his children, Salvador Chavez and wife, Jeannie, Cruz Chavez, Martha Chavez, Theresa Chavez Romero, Carolina Fernandez and husband, Charles; thirteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother of his children, Gloria Chavez; brothers, Jose Chavez, and Domingo...

Carmen Cecilia Lucero

Carmen Cecilia Lucero

Jul 8, 2023

Carmen Cecilia Lucero, age 58, was born on November 6, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Samuel and Victoria Lucero. Carmen resided for over 38 years in Arizona; first, Wilcox, then Tucson, and ultimately Phoenix. She worked at Sonora Quest Laboratories for nearly 35 years. Carmen was a humble servant to our Lord as well as a loving sister, aunt,...

Tomas Contreras

Tomas Contreras

Jul 7, 2023

Tomas Contreras, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 7, 2023. Tomas is survived by his two daughters, Cindy Aldana and husband, William Jr., and Mindy Garza and husband, Diego; grandchildren, David Gonzales lll and fiancée, Alyssa Lucero, Mya Gonzales, Nia Aldana, and Mila Garza; great-grandchildren, Eva Gonzales, and Baby Gonzales on the way; sister,...

Ruben Salazar

Ruben Salazar

Jul 7, 2023

Ruben M. Salazar, age 42, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 7, 2023. Ruben is survived by his mother, Germaine Sanchez and husband, Gene; grandmothers, Isabel (Tita) Garcia, and Sarah Sanchez; aunt, Louise Archuleta and husband, Roger; uncle, Benny Garcia and wife, Frances; nephew, Christopher Elliott and his father, Patrick Elliott; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Maximilliano Sanchez Jr.

Maximilliano Sanchez Jr.

Jul 6, 2023

Maximilliano Sanchez Jr., age 86, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Belen, New Mexico, passed away on July 6, 2023. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his son Max Sanchez lll; daughter in law, Alicia Padilla, grandchildren, Xan Sanchez Priscilla Casas and husband, Nate, Max Sanchez lV and wife Estephanie; fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Rosie Pedrego and Ben Sanchez....

Claude Louis Stephens

Claude Louis Stephens

Jul 5, 2023

Claude Louis Stephens, age 79, born in Deming, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 5, 2023. Claude is survived by his children, son Cary Stephens and wife, Mariana Romero of Custer, South Dakota, and daughter, Christine Stephens of Hypoluxo, Florida; grandchildren, Alma Stephens, and Satori Maxwell; several cousins and extended family members. Mr....