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Eloisa Sanchez

Eloisa Sanchez

Dec 11, 2022

Eloisa Sanchez, age 101, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2022. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her grandchildren, Lloyd Chavez and wife, Debbie, Juan Carlos Chavez, and Eugene Chavez and wife, Stephanie, several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Phil Sanchez and son, Artie Chavez. Visitation...

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Merlinda Gutierrez

Merlinda Gutierrez

Dec 11, 2022

Merlinda Gutierrez, age 86, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 11, 2022. Mrs. Gutierrez is survived by her three children, Dorena Barajas and husband, Irineo, Daniel Gutierrez, Gerald Gutierrez; grandchildren, Veronica Sutherland and husband, Jerome, Gilbert and wife, Tiffany Barajas, Mario Barajas and wife, Maribel, Mark Gutierrez, Crystal Gutierrez, Eric Gutierrez Andrew Gutierrez, Marrisa Gutierrez;...

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Mitsue Longfellow

Mitsue Longfellow

Dec 9, 2022

December 9, 2022 the world lost a great lady.   As strong and feisty at 90 as she was at 70. She moved rail road ties by herself.   When asked how she did it she would only reply with a point to her head and say"magic".  She was magic. She outlived all of her friends minus Kim and I...

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Manuel De La Cruz

Manuel De La Cruz

Dec 9, 2022

Manuel De La Cruz, age 96, born in El Paso, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 9, 2022. Mr. De La Cruz is survived by his children, Mary Lou Franklin, and husband, Keith, Manuel De La Cruz Jr. and wife, Naomi, JoAnn Zynsky and husband, John, Alice De La Cruz, and Anthony De La...

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Alexander Tavasci

Alexander Tavasci

Dec 8, 2022

Alex Tavasci, 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He is survived by his faithful companion, his pug, Missy, brother Mark Tavasci, of Albuquerque and his companion and caregiver of 39 years, Laura Naranjo; son Eric Naranjo and fiancée, Carrie; grandchildren, Athena, Faust and Kiomara of Eagle River, Alaska daughter, Dana and...

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Rufina Espinoza

Rufina Espinoza

Dec 7, 2022

Rufina Espinoza, age 99, born in Taos, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 7, 2022. She is survived by her son, Joseph Espinoza and wife, Geralynn Alarcon, and daughter, Liza Romero, and grandchildren, Manuel Chavez, and wife, Veronica, Samuel Gurule, Tiffany Romero, Joseph Espinoza Jr., Mariah Echeribel, Kimberly Clement, and Jaime Espinoza; sister,...

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Betty Jo Iddings

Betty Jo Iddings

Dec 7, 2022

Betty Jo Iddings, age 70, born in Roswell, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 7, 2022. She is survived by her husband, of twenty-one years, Kenneth Iddings; son, Bobby Hernandez; grandchildren, Nicolette Lucero, Denee Lente, and Champagne Martinez; sisters, Eva Lavario, and Mary; brothers, Fred Hernandez, and Albert Hernandez. She was preceded in...

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Everette Daniel Leyva

Everette Daniel Leyva

Dec 5, 2022

Everette Daniel Leyva, age 59, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 5, 2022. Everette is survived by his mother, Evangeline Paiz; siblings, Richard Leyva and wife Sandy, Janice Howieson and husband Rick, Judith Leyva and wife Valerie, Gina Scull and husband Jason and daughter Danielle, Chrystal Leyva; grandchildren Jessica, Angelica, Monique, Dominic, Isaac, and Josieh; many...

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Maria Pilar Ruiz

Maria Pilar Ruiz

Dec 3, 2022

Maria Pilar Ruiz, age 74, born in Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 3, 2022. Mrs. Ruiz is survived by her children, Joann Arreola and husband, Patricio, Dolly Ann Ruiz, Dulce Maria Ruiz; grandchildren, Iridian, Luis, Mauricio, Paty, “twins”, Javier and Daniel, Nayeli, Eduardo; great-grandchild, Max. Services for Mrs. Ruiz are pending.

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Porfirio Calderon Vasquez Sr.

Porfirio Calderon Vasquez Sr.

Dec 3, 2022

Porfirio Calderon Vasquez Sr., age 85, born in Pecos, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 3, 2022. Mr. Vasquez is survived by his children, Oscar Vasquez and wife, Barbara Moon, Mary Ann Vasquez, Rose Lannon and husband, John, Joe Vasquez, Connie Vasquez Fielder, and Paul Vasquez; thirteen grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; brothers and sisters...

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Bessie Gallegos

Bessie Gallegos

Dec 2, 2022

 

Bessie Gallegos, age 98,  born in El Garambullo, New Mexico and  a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 2, 2022. Mrs. Gallegos is survived by her children, Jerry Gallegos and wife, Bea; David  Gallegos and wife, Maria, Lucille Gallegos-Jaramillo and husband, George;  three grandchildren, Chris Gallegos, Greg Gallegos and fiancée, Becky, Cecil Gallgos and husband, Sam;...

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Richard Maurice Marquez

Richard Maurice Marquez

Dec 1, 2022

 

 

Richard Maurice Marquez, age 77, Born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on December 01, 2022. Richard is survived by his loving wife of Fifty-Four years Betty J. Marquez; sons, Edward W. Marquez and wife Stephanie, Charles R. Marquez; sisters, Dora Gonzales, Geneva Rael and husband George, Judy Marquez, and husband Chris;...

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Josefita Martinez

Josefita Martinez

Nov 29, 2022

 

Josefita Aurelia Martinez, age 80,  born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and  a resident of Los Lunas,  New Mexico, passed away on November 29, 2022. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her son, Albert Martinez and companion, Anna Baldwin; daughter, Esther DeAnda and husband, George;  granddaughter, Elaine DeAnda; great grandchildren, Fredrick Whitten, and Catherine Whitten; several nieces, nephews, and extended family...

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Ruben Lozoya Jr.

Ruben Lozoya Jr.

Nov 29, 2022

Ruben Lozoya Jr, age 65, born in Belen, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 29, 2022. Mr. Lozoya is survived by his children, Symon Lozoya, Kelly Lozoya, Carmen Tafoya and husband, Josh; grandchildren, Karaline Tafoya and Catryna Lozoya; grandpup, Furby “Boom”; father, Ruben Lozoya Sr.; siblings Sandra Waldrup, Sylvia Aragon, Theresa Sanchez; several...

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Delfinio Gregorio Trujillo

Delfinio Gregorio Trujillo

Nov 24, 2022

Delfinio Gregorio Trujillo age 78, born in Chilili, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2022. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his son, Santiago Trujillo; grandchildren, Delfinio Trujillo and wife, Amanda, Katherine Johns and husband, Steven; eight great-grandchildren; siblings Alice Lueras, and husband Manuel Lueras, Erminia, and husband Anthony Zamora, and Lidia. He...

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Maria Carlota Jiron

Maria Carlota Jiron

Nov 24, 2022

 

Maria Carlota Jiron, 103 yrs. Old, A lifelong resident of Isleta Pueblo; Dec. 31, 1918, to Nov. 24, 2022; Survived by numerous nephews, nieces & godchildren; Ray Willie Abeita & wife Mary Abeita, Shirley Abeita, Peshy Martin, Husband Sam Martin & family, Nabahe Abeita, wife Annette Abeita & family, Nizhoni Abeita-Mendoza, husband Christopher Mendoza & family, Juan Rey Abeita...

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Manuel Ramon Olivas

Manuel Ramon Olivas

Nov 23, 2022

 

Manuel Ramon Olivas age 69, born in Arthesa, New Mexico, passed November 23, 2022. Services for Manuel will be held Friday, January 13, 2023, a Visitation will be held at 9:00am with a rosary to be recited at 9:30am with a Mass to follow at 10:00am all to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church 562 Atrisco Dr SW,...

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Margarite Monica Valdez

Margarite Monica Valdez

Nov 23, 2022

 

Margarite Monica Valdez age 71, born in Alamogordo, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 23, 2022. Margarite is survived by her daughter, Dominica Martinez and husband, Phil; grandchildren, Patrick Martinez and wife, Jessica, Amanda Dana and husband, Ryan, Bethany Martinez, and fiancé, Carlos Apodaca; great-grandchildren Patrick Martinez Jr. Marianna Martinez, and Uryah...

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Charles Castillo

Charles Castillo

Nov 17, 2022

 

Charles Castillo, age 53, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Mr. Castillo is survived by his daughters, Jazmin Martinez, Charlyn Martinez, and Ivy Castillo; father, Charles Castillo; brothers, Julian Castillo and Shaun Castillo as well as his granddaughter, Kiera Martinez. Vigil Service will be at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit...

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Sylvia Holguin

Sylvia Holguin

Nov 16, 2022

Sylvia Holguin, age 64, born in Camargo, Chihuahua ,Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 16, 2022. Mrs. Holguin is survived by her children, Cesar Ochoa, Claudia Ochoa, Jose Ochoa; siblings, Manuel Gonzalez, Teresa Reyes, Carmen Ontiveros, Felipe Gonzalez, Jesus Gonzalez, Rita Rodriguez, Hector Gonzalez, Marcos Gonzalez, Monica Gonzalez; grandchildren Claudia Aguilar, Daisy Ituarte, Nicholas...

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