Obituaries

May 29, 2022

Lisa Ann Henry, age 60, born in Phoenix, Arizona and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away May 29, 2022. Lisa is survived by her children, Tanner Henry, and Tavona Villegas; sister, Karrie and husband Alan Ellis; partner, Jesus Villegas; father Joel and stepmother Sandy; she is survived by many family and friends. Lisa is preceded in death by her...

May 29, 2022

Enrique Ortega, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM, died unexpectedly on May 29, 2022 at the age of 44 at his residence.

Enrique is survived by his parents; his children Faith Montoya, Angeleen Ortega, and Andres Ortega; and his brothers Roy Muniz, Marcial Ortega (Rachel), Julio Ortega (Jennifer), and Fermin Ortega (Carla), and his six nephews, and...

May 28, 2022

Dixie Helen Vigil, age 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 28, 2022. Dixie is survived by her son, Frank Vigil and fiancée, Maria Schneider, daughter Cynthia Aragon and husband, Leo, and son, Matthew Vigil; three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo F. Vigil and grandson, Nicholas Aragon. A Rosary will be...

May 28, 2022

Marylou Chavez, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 28, 2022.  Marylou is survived by her children, Marlene Tapia and Danny Tapia; grandchildren and great grand-children; siblings, Joe Chavez, Barbara Chavez, Laura Chavez, and Patricia Chavez; and her beloved companion dog Chico.  Marylou was preceded in death by her mother Sally Chavez and father...

May 27, 2022

Reynaldo F. Cordova, 88, of Albuquerque, NM, was called by our Lord and Savior on May 27, 2022.

Rey was born to Cleo and Antonio Cordova on October 24, 1933 in La Joya, NM.

Rey received a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Albuquerque in Spanish and Physical Education. He then received his Master's Degree...

May 25, 2022

Teresita (Trisa) V. Candelaria, born September 19, 1928, in Torreon, New Mexico. Trisa Candelaria passed away peacefully in Santa Fe on May 25, 2022, at the age of 93 with her loving daughter, Gloria Candelaria Bosson and her husband Richard, Retired Supreme Court Justice at her side. She has been Welcomed into heaven by those who predeceased her; husband,...

May 22, 2022

Cecilia Harrell, age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 22, 2022. Cecilia is survived by her husband, of forty-nine years, David Harrell; children, Tanya Harrell, Cristina Murillo and husband Damian, Brianna Harrell; grandchildren, Daisy, and Noah; siblings, Teri Dukeminier, Joe Abeyta, Mary Abeyta, David Abeyta, Dennis Abeyta, Larry Abeyta, Steven Abeyta and wife, Esther,...

May 22, 2022

Cassandra Rehren, age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 22, 2022. Cassandra is survived by her Siblings, JR Rehren and wife Lacye of Suitland, Maryland, Christopher Tye, Karissa Rehren, Rebekah Rehren and boyfriend, Cody, Jacob Rehren, Keana Tye, and Kaylee Haber; Fiance, A.J. Paiz; Grandparents, Charlie and Diane LeBlanc, and Bill and Sherry Tye;...

May 22, 2022

Jesus Frias Jr., age 26, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away May 22, 2022. Jesus is survived by his wife, Nayeli Castro; mother, Sulema Arzate; father, Jesus Frias; sisters, Naomi Frias and boyfriend Xavier Martinez, Janney Frias, Jayln Frias; brothers, Jose Andres Frias, and Erik Frias; grandmothers, Vera Arzate, Beatrice Frias; stepson, Kevin Reyes, Aaron Reyes, and one...

May 22, 2022

Fidel Vallejos, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 22, 2022.  Fidel is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Polly Vallejos; children Albino Amador and fiancée, Jennifer Medford, Fidel Vallejos and Fiancee Valerie Parrish, Veronica Cordova and husband, Alfonso; seven grandchildren, Fidel, Roman, Elijah, Olivia, Adelina, Victoria, and J.T; two great grandchildren Harleen, and...

May 21, 2022

Dora Ruth Trujillo (Gallegos), age 90, born in Ojo Caleiente, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2022. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Trujillo and wife, Billie Jo, and David Trujillo; four grandchildren, Jacqueline Kinninunn and husband, Steven, Joshua Trujillo, Feliz Trujillo and David Trujillo Jr.; Two great-grandchildren, Zaiden Kinninunn...

May 21, 2022

Inez Marcella Aguilar, age 75, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 21, 2022. Inez is survived by her husband Thomas Underwood; mother, Catalina Padilla; children, Steve Sanchez and Fiancé Carmen Sandoval, James Sanchez and partner Cynthia Trujillo, Jennifer Castillo, and husband Benito Sr.; sisters, Gloria Marcotte, Annette Padilla, Theresa Rogers and husband Chuck, Jane Martinez and...

May 20, 2022

Dora Guadalupe Medina (Baca), age 71, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 20, 2022. Dora is survived by her husband of over thirty years, Ramon Medina; daughters, Monica Gallegos and fiancé, Luis Aguilera, and Sandra Gonzales and husband, Delrey; five grandchildren, Renee and husband, Jesus Lopez, Ashley and husband, Gerardo DeLeon, Victoria Gallegos, Reylynn Gonzales, and...

May 20, 2022

Jacob Victor Marez, age 30, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 20, 2022. Jacob was known for his wonderful sense of humor, his appetite for great food, love of cooking and enjoying a great bowl of red chili. Jacob made wonderful friendships at Johnson and Wales University where he earned his Bachelor of Science and...

May 19, 2022

Elia Gurule Montano, age 97, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on May 19, 2022. Elia is survived by her daughter Jean Garcia and husband, Johnny; grandchildren Sonya Villa and husband, Steve, Melissa Andrade and fiancé, Brad, Alexandria Cisneros and fiancé, Kenny, Jonathan Cisneros; great-grandchildren Manuel, Stevie, Steve, Lexie, Lucas, Jonathan, Josiah, and Miyah; son Robert and family....

May 17, 2022

Fabian Montaño Jr., age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 17, 2022. Fabian is survived by his wife of fifty years, Maria. Children: daughter Alicia Montaño and fiancé, Dominic Archuleta, daughter Andrea Chávez and husband, Dominic, son Fabian Montaño lll and wife, Jessica. Grandchildren and Honorary Urn bearers: Liana Montaño - Valencia, Lanae Valencia,...

May 15, 2022

Brenda Aideli Reyes, age 19, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2022. Aideli is survived by her parents, Alex, and Brenda Reyes; siblings, Martin Ortiz and wife, Mariah, Allen Reyes, Esteban Alejandro Reyes and wife, Reyna Rivera; nephews, Josiah, and Gael; grandparents, Juana Ortiz, Maria Cano, Juan “Grampa Joe” Garcia; aunts,...

May 14, 2022

Frank R. Jaramillo, age 74, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on May 14, 2022. Frank is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Rebecca (Becky) Jaramillo; Daughter, Renee Jaramillo, and partner Linda; Son, Frank Jaramillo Jr. and wife, Claudia; stepmother,...

May 13, 2022

Rick Joseph Duran, age 52, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 13, 2022. Rick is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Lora Duran; Children, Randy Duran and wife, Irene, Krystal Duran and fiancé, Raymond Mora, Alexis Bradley and husband, Jacob; father, Eloy M. Duran; sisters, Lorraine Martinez and husband, Victor, Jessica Duran-Rubi and husband,...

May 10, 2022

Joe Monroe Cottrell, age 67, passed away peacefully of a heart attack at UNM Hospital with his wife by his side. He was Born in Medicine Lodge, Kansas on January 11, 1955 to Lillian Kostelecky-Fleming and James Bucanan Cottrell.  Joe spent his childhood in Hutchinson,KS.  He was the third of four siblings.  As a young man joined the Army.  After being honorable discharged...