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Cecilia Jojola Armijo

Cecilia Jojola Armijo

Aug 28, 2025

Cecilia Jojola Armijo, age 92, born in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 28, 2025. Cecilia is survived by her sons, Diego Ricardo Armijo and partner, Cristi, and Victor Armijo; grandchildren, Diego J. Armijo, Joseph E. Armijo, and Julian J. Armijo, Victor S. Armijo and wife, Noelle Armijo; several nieces,...

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Ricardo Chaves

Ricardo Chaves

Aug 24, 2025

Ricardo Chaves, 89, a proud twelfth-generation New Mexican, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 24, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Pajarito, to Nicodemus and Petrita Chaves.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Mykel Lynn; parents, Nicodemus and Petrita Chaves; sister, Avelina Battaglia, brothers, Nick, Ben, Manuel, Eloy, Frank, Dan and Paul; sister...

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Lawrence "Len" Gallegos

Lawrence "Len" Gallegos

Aug 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Lawrence “Len” Gallegos

Lawrence “Len” Gallegos, 77, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025. He was born on August 16, 1948, and in those 77 years he touched more lives than words can truly capture.

Len was a man of quiet strength, resilience, and deep love for those around him. He faced life’s battles with courage and dignity,...

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Maria Gallegos

Maria Gallegos

Aug 23, 2025

Maria Teresa Gallegos July 8, 1928 – August 23, 2025

With confidence in the promises of our Lord Jesus Christ, our dear Mother passed away peacefully in her sleep and into eternal life on August 23, 2025, at the age of 97. She was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Anne Catholic Church. She loved God, her family, and...

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Martha Ruelas

Martha Ruelas

Aug 22, 2025

Esposo: Macario Ivan Garcia Seade

Hijos: Ciro Yael Garcia Ruelas, Ivan Alejandro Garcia Ruelas, Yander Ali Garcia Ruelas,Marcela Aylin Garcia Ruelas y Angel Garcia Ruelas

Martha Ruelas Nacio el 19 de Junio de 1980 a Las 11:00pm

Padres: Jose Brigido Ruelas Padilla y Martha Graciela Casas Gonzalez

Hermanos: Sandra Alejandra Ruelas Casas, Jose Brigido Ruelas Casas, Cynthia Elizabeth Ruelas Casas

Precedido en Muerte: Abuelos Paternos:...

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Bernie Marquez

Bernie Marquez

Aug 21, 2025

Bernie Marquez, age 88, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 21, 2025. Bernie is survived by his wife of seventy years, Corrine Marquez; children, Ron Marquez and wife, Jamie, Donald Marquez and wife, Theresa, and Tommy Marquez and wife, Yvette; grandchildren Alexandra and husband, Matt, Abraham and fiancée, Samantha, Desiree,...

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Vita Saavedra

Vita Saavedra

Aug 21, 2025

Vita was born in Albuquerque and was a life-long resident. She passed away on August 21, 2025. She is survived by her sisters Florence Saavedra Sisneros and Joyce Saavedra, her cousins Carol Saavedra and Luis Apodaca, her brother-in-law Ray Sisneros Sr., her nieces and nephews, Janet Sisneros Lehr, Joseph Sisneros Jr., Karen Sisneros, and their husbands Mark Lehr and Kevin...

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Americo Gabriel Cianchetti

Americo Gabriel Cianchetti

Aug 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our bold, loving and strong-willed son, Americo Gabriel Emeric Cianchetti age 31, who passed away, August 18th, 2025. Americo was born to Charmaine Garcia and Edmund Cianchetti in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he resided until his passing. He is survived by his daughter, Ezrihanna Trejo; Mother, Charmaine Cianchetti; Father,...

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Manuel Chavez Jr.

Manuel Chavez Jr.

Aug 15, 2025

Manuel Chavez Jr., age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 15, 2025. Manuel is survived by his wife, Antonia Chavez; children, Diane Chavez, Tony Chavez, Kenneth Chavez, Pamela Chavez and partner, Robert Trujillo; special nephew whom he considered his brother, Jerry Chavez Jr.; grandchildren, Suzette Baca, Christopher Marquez, Alan Baca, Danielle Chavez, Aubri Chavez, Gabriel...

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Benjamin Chavez

Benjamin Chavez

Aug 15, 2025

Benjamin Chavez, age 87, born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 15, 2025. Bejamin is survived by his wife, Gloria Vargas de Chavez; children, Hortencia Rodriguez and husband, Alejandro, Silvia Chavez, Oscar Chavez, Saul Chavez and wife, Liz; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sisters, Nena Chavez and Antonia Chavez. He was preceded in...

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Sarah Vandeveer

Sarah Vandeveer

Aug 14, 2025

Sarah Vandeveer age 89, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 14, 2025. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Valerie Bennett; grandchildren Tate Prue, Brian Prue and Joseph Prue; siblings and Honorary Pallbearers, Robert Aranda and wife, Anna, Richard Aranda and wife, Cecilia, Joe Aranda and wife, Theresa, Manny Aranda and wife, Angie, Helen Joy Madrid...

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Bernice Angelina Ortiz

Bernice Angelina Ortiz

Aug 10, 2025

Bernice Angelina Ortiz, age 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque’s South Valley, passed away on August 10, 2025. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her children, Margaret Baron and husband Ephraim, Carla Sweet and husband, Lawrence, Zachary Ortiz and wife, Anita, Clyde Ortiz, Gary Ortiz and wife, Sue; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was...

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MaryLou Chapela

MaryLou Chapela

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Lou Chapela, age 78, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 6, 2025. Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Shannon Garcia and husband, Jose; grandchildren, Eric Yellowhorse and wife, Cortney, Jessie Garcia and wife Melissa, Stevie Rae Yellowhorse, Jodi Gutierrez and husband, Jake, Gage Yellowhorse Polar and Dominique Montoya;...

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Victoria Angelina Armijo

Victoria Angelina Armijo

Aug 5, 2025

Victoria Angelina Armijo, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 5, 2025. Victoria is survived by her mother, Cecilia Armijo; brother Diego R. Armijo and wife, Christi and brother, Victor Armijo; nephews, Diego J. Armijo, Joseph E. Armijo, Victor S. Armijo and Julian J. Armijo. She was preceded in death by her sister, Christina Armijo....

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JoAnn Yvonne Barela

JoAnn Yvonne Barela

Aug 4, 2025

JoAnn Yvonne Barela, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 4, 2025. JoAnn is survived by her husband of fifty-one years, Ambrosio Barela; children, Ambrosio Barela Jr., Jessica Gonzales and husband, Freddy; grandchildren Vanessa, Juliana, Jaylen, and Jacoby; brothers, Larry Moya and Johnny Moya; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in...

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Robert George Savage

Robert George Savage

Aug 1, 2025

Robert George Savage, age 63, born in Kansas City, Missouri and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on August 1, 2025 and is now with his heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Myrna Solano Savage; children Brenda, Robert, and David Savage (Rosie); siblings Lori Salim, and David Savage; nephews and nieces,...

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Joshua Paul Torres

Joshua Paul Torres

Jul 31, 2025

Joshua Paul Torres, 17, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 31, 2025. After being hospitalized from a violent incident, he spent two weeks fighting with unimaginable strength and courage. In those quiet, uncertain days, Joshua turned 17 years old. Surrounded by love, still holding on with everything he had his body could not hold on, his spirit never...

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Linda Marie Herrera

Linda Marie Herrera

Jul 28, 2025

Linda Marie Herrera, age 71, born in Brooklyn, New York and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 28, 2025. Linda is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Eddie Herrera; children, Lisa Davis and husband, Donald, Edward Herrera and wife, Lillian, and Debra Herrera; grandchildren, Matthew Davis, Domenique Vega, Adam Herrera, Angelique Herrera, Alijah Baca Lovato,...

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MaryAnn Lukesh

MaryAnn Lukesh

Jul 27, 2025

MaryAnn Lukesh, age 85, born in Magdalena, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on July 27, 2025. MaryAnn is survived by her husband, of sixty-seven years, Earl Lukesh; children, Linda Baca and husband, Lemuel, Ken Lukesh and wife, Belinda, Tony Lukesh and wife, Ruby, and Shane Lukesh and partner Stacey; nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; brothers,...

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Priscilla Martinez

Priscilla Martinez

Jul 26, 2025

Priscilla Martinez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at the age of 98. Born in Willard, New Mexico, to Emilia and Alejandro Campos, Priscilla lived a long and meaningful life centered around her faith, her family, and the values she held dear. She is survived by her loving sister, Lola Sisneros; her...

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