Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Mark Griego

Mark Griego

Feb 27, 2023

Mark Griego, 43, passed away on Monday, February 27th, 2023. He was born on October 22nd, 1979 to Bernadette Montano and Mark Griego. He attended Rio Grande high school and worked for Bernalillo county for almost 20 years. Mark is survived by his children, Ariana, Jocelyn, and Landon Griego. Mark will be remembered for his funny and outgoing personality. He...

Paul Gonzales

Paul Gonzales

Feb 27, 2023

Fermin Paul Gonzales, age 51, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on February 28, 2023. Paul is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Ann Dee Gonzales; sons, Michael Paul Gonzales, and Fermin Andres Gonzales; mother, Rosalie Gonzales; siblings, Victoria Rodriguez and family, Carlos Gonzales and family; mother-in-law, Yolanda Garcia; brothers-in-law,...

Alexander Arthur Medina

Alexander Arthur Medina

Feb 25, 2023

Alexander Arthur Medina “Alex”, 62, of Albuquerque NM, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 25, 2023. He was the eldest of 5 children born to Arthur and Beatriz Medina, on Thursday, June 9, 1960, in Los Angeles, California. Alex is survived by his wife Frances, of 31 years, in total they shared a life...

Loretta Garcia

Loretta Garcia

Feb 24, 2023

Loretta Garcia, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 24, 2023. Loretta is survived by her children, John Garcia, Lawrence Garcia, Rose Garcia, Cipriano Garcia and wife, Snezana (Shenezka) Kancevic; sisters, Cecilia (Negra) Orona and husband, Ray, Jeanette Acosta, Evelyn Trujillo, Kathy Baca and husband, Kenneth; one brother, Herman Garcia and wife, Brenda; four grandchildren,...

Duane Lloyd Maestas

Duane Lloyd Maestas

Feb 23, 2023

Duane Lloyd Maestas, age 56, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of La Jara, New Mexico, passed away on February 23, 2023. Duane is survived by his brother, Brian Maestas, and sister, Diedre Salaz and husband, Brian, nephews and nieces, Ian, Emil, Briann, Brian Jr., several cousins, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his...

Edwina C. Brown

Edwina C. Brown

Feb 23, 2023

 

Brown, Edwina C.  87 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023 exactly seven weeks after losing her youngest son, Chris.  Born in Santa Fe in 1936 the eldest daughter of Ed and Mary Aragon, Edwina’s ancestral roots in New Mexico ran deep. Family, food, culture, language (English/Spanish bilingual), and religion were fundamental essence of her...

Yvonne Sanchez

Yvonne Sanchez

Feb 20, 2023

Yvonne Sanchez, age 67, passed away on February 20, 2023. Yvonne is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Jacob Sanchez; children, Keith H. Sanchez and wife, Tamie, Kevin D. Sanchez and wife, Jessie, and David L. Sanchez and wife, Amanda; grandchildren, Luke, Gabby, Elizabeth, Alijha, Henry, Sofia, Alessandra, Isaiah, Isabelle, Jacobo, Maximo and Catalena; siblings, Tony Torres and wife,...

Arthur Granado Jr.

Arthur Granado Jr.

Feb 20, 2023

Arthur Granado Jr., age 61, born in Tulia, Texas, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family . Arthur is survived by his mother, Margaret Granado-Vigil; wife of twenty-five years, Isabel; son, Brandon Granado and wife, Alexis of Amarillo, Texas; son, Shelby Granado and wife, Erica of Dallas, Texas; and...