Obituaries

Inez Aguilar

Inez Aguilar

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...

Dora Medina

Dora Medina

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...

Jacob Marez

Jacob Marez

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...

Elia Gurule Montano

Elia Gurule Montano

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....

Fabian Montano Jr.

Fabian Montano Jr.

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,...

Brenda Reyes

Brenda Reyes

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,...

Frank Jaramillo

Frank Jaramillo

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,...

Rick Duran

Rick Duran

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,...

Joe Cottrell

Joe Cottrell

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...

Nancy Dodge

Nancy Dodge

May 9, 2022

Nancy Lynn (Clark) Dodge, age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 9, 2022. Nancy is survived by her mother, Hope; siblings, William D. Clark Jr., Peggy Velasquez, Catherine Liparato and husband, Steven, Beverly Iwerks, Debbie McClintock, John Clark, Mark Clark and wife, Eva; stepson, Chuck Dodge lll and wife, Cecilia. Nancy was preceded in...

Linda Leyba

Linda Leyba

May 9, 2022

Linda Louise Leyba (Gutierrez), age 70, born in Springer, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 9, 2022. Linda is survived by her long-term partner, Herman Martinez and her mother, Rosalie Bruce; children, Michael Leyba and wife, Annette, Manuel Leyba and wife Onnica, Lesley Ayala and husband, David, Chloe Wyrick; grandchildren, Savanah, Maya,...

Gerardo Garcia

Gerardo Garcia

May 7, 2022

Gerardo (Harry) Garcia Age 83, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Gerardo is preceded in death by his wife Corine Garcia, son Will Garcia and daughter Viola Oberbeck. He is also survived by his sons Don (Yvette), Mark...

Luke Grossetete

Luke Grossetete

May 3, 2022

Luke Adam Grossetete, age 41, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on May 3, 2022. Luke is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Glenda Grossetete; children, Destiny Grossetete, and Jacquelyn Grossetete; siblings, Veronica Lam and husband Ty Lam, and Freddie Grossetete; nephews, Ethan Lam, and Eli Lam; grandmother, Rita Lueras; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Luke...

Frank Abeyta

Frank Abeyta

Apr 28, 2022

Frank Sacramento Abeyta, age 77, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away on April 28, 2022. Frank is survived by his sons, Kenny Abeyta and wife, Shanna, Johnny Abeyta and fiancée, Lacresia; Daughter, Dolores Buckmaster and husband Charles ; Eleven-grandchildren, Shalowm, Levy, Jordyn, Amberlee, Kenny Jr., Adam, Bobby, Leeann, Maurice, Candice, and Oceana; Fourteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Gilbert,...

Marie Martinez

Marie Martinez

Apr 22, 2022

Marie Rael Martinez age 95, born in Nambe, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 22, 2022. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Evie George and husband, Gary, Trudi Martinez, Paul Martinez and wife, Yvonne, Gerard Martinez and wife, Audrey; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and extended family Members.  She was...

Patrick Romero

Patrick Romero

Apr 21, 2022

Patrick Lee Romero age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 21, 2022. Patrick is survived by his siblings, Nora Baca and husband, David, Betty Solis and husband, Reyes and Mike Romero, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ambrosio and Clarita Romero. A Rosary will be recited...

Brenda Montoya

Brenda Montoya

Apr 19, 2022

Brenda Lee Montoya was called to her eternal resting place on April 19, 2022. She entered this world on December 30, 1963. Anyone who knew her, knew she was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loved to flaunt it. At the heart of Brenda’s life were family and friends, whom she loved deeply. She will always be remembered for...

Leopoldo Velarde

Leopoldo Velarde

Apr 17, 2022

Leopoldo “Leo” Velarde, age 88, born in Salem, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2022. Mr. Velarde is survived by his son Chuck Velarde and wife, Louise, Sisters, Sylvia Pokes and husband, Allen, and Clorinda Ricci; brothers, Fred Velarde and wife, Sandy, Harry Velarde, and Jerry Velarde; three grandchildren, Charles, Jessica,...

Filiberto Baca

Filiberto Baca

Apr 17, 2022

Filiberto (Bert) Baca, age 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 17, 2022. Mr. Baca is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Lupe Candelaria Baca; daughters, Carol Baca-Aragon and husband, Andy, Dorothy Gutierrez and husband, Donald; sister, Lina Garcia, and husband, Tranquilino (Kilo); brothers, Louie Baca and wife, Delfinia, and Rudy Baca; four...

Atanacio Maldonado

Atanacio Maldonado

Apr 16, 2022

Mr. Atanacio ‘’Tato” Maldonado Jr., a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on April 16, 2022 at his home. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his Children; Cindy, Miguel and wife Amanda, Emilio and wife Melissa, Angelica and partner Patrick, and his partner Roxanne. Grandchildren; Patrick, Isaiah, Elena, Antonio and Cristiano; Great Grandchildren, Isbriah, and Amira. Siblings, Rosalie, Sonny, Stanley, Marian,...