Obituaries

Oct 11, 2025

Jerry was born 9/14/1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Eduardo & Melba Sanchez.Jerry passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on 10/11/25.Jerry worked in the Uranium Mines, Grants Corrections as a Correctional Officer & worked at Smiths & Milan Supermart as a meat cutter for many years, a job he enjoyed. He also served in the US Army. Jerry loved...

Oct 10, 2025

May 3, 1948 - October 10, 2025

Born to Willie and Andrea Barreras on May 3, 1948 — in his grandparent's barn in New Mexico, a story he loved to share - Pete lived a life filled with music, laughter, and love.

He grew up in Grants and later in Albuquerque, where his passion for music took root. As a young man,...

Oct 10, 2025

Naomi Vanessa Herrera, age 51, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 10, 2025. Naomi is survived by her father, Nestor Herrera; siblings, Bernadette Saavedra and husband, Robert, and DeAnna Herrera; nieces and nephews, Robert Lee Saavedra, Ashley Garcia, Orlando Chavez, Florentina Pena, and Manuel Herrera Jr.; aunts, uncles, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Maria Teresa Orellana, age 84, born in Guastatoya, El Progreso, Guatemala and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 7, 2025. Maria is survived by her children, Julio Neri Palencia Orellana, Edwin Palencia Orellana, Nidia Palencia Orellana, Ronald Palencia Orellana, Gervel Palencia Orellana, Maria Palencia Orellana, Jorge Palencia Orellana; twenty grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Anibal, Lucila and...

Oct 3, 2025

Pamela Montoya, age 85, born in Chilili, New Mexico and a resident of Belen, New Mexico, passed away on October 3, 2025. Pamela is survived by her children, Ben Montoya and wife, Amy, Ruben Montoya, Annie Marquez, Gilbert Montoya, and Yvonne Cordova and husband, Nick; brother, Alex Mora, and sister, Irene Gonzales; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and extended...

Oct 2, 2025

Octavio Pena Vicencio, age 50, born in Mexico City, Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 2, 2025. Octavio is survived by his sons, Octavio Pena Jr. and Jesse Pena; fiancée, Cassandra Saiz; brothers, Irving Pena Vicencio and wife, Norma Abonce, Francisco Pena Vicencio and wife, Aracely Ruiz Joya; nieces and nephews, Isaac, Angel, Elliana,...

Sep 28, 2025

Maria Soila Baca, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born to Jose Miguel Baca and Pablita Baca, passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 86. She is survived by her sister, Helen Robinson and brother, Ray Baca as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Soila retired after working for several years at Social Security Administration when...

Sep 27, 2025

Josie Ophelia Jaramillo, age 96, born in El Rito, NM on March 10, 1929. A resident of Albuquerque NM passed away Sept. 27", 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Elevi Jaramillo. She is survived by her children, Levi "Tony" Jaramillo, wife Sarah, Leroy Jaramillo, wife Rose & Rex Jaramillo: 5 grandkids, 7 great-grand kids, 5 great-great-grand...

Sep 27, 2025

Fausta Quintana de Garcia, age 79, born in San Felipe de Jesus, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 27, 2025. Fausta is survived by her loving family and extended family members. Services will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with burial will follow the services at Pajarito...

Sep 26, 2025

David Pacheco, age 76, born in Roswell, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 26, 2025. David is survived by his wife of seven years, Rosa; stepchildren, Sahara Barraza and Manuel Barraza; father, Fernando Pacheco; siblings, Margaret Griego, Juanita, Lovato, Alice Chavez, Gilbert Pacheco, and wife, Monica, James Pacheco and wife, Diana, Bernadette Martinez...

Sep 24, 2025

Blanche Morgan passed away peacefully Wednesday Sept 24. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Florence Tomlinson. Her husband Charles Morgan, son Kurt Morgan and daughter Melanie Heitzenroder. She is survived by 3 children, Melissa Morgan, Jason & Nikki Morgan, Adam &...

Sep 23, 2025

Anthony “Antz” Archibeque, age 31, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 23, 2025. Anthony is survived by his mother, Loreza Lopez; father, Jared Archibeque and wife, Christine; child, Maximus Benavidez-Archibeque; four-legged fur baby, “Yoshi”; brother, Jonathan Archibeque and partner, Delilah Torres; sister, Brianna Silva; grandma, Olga Lopez; many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded...

Sep 22, 2025

Lloyd Rudy Vigil, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 22, 2025. Lloyd is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Ida Aragon Vigil; brothers, Jeff Vigil and Ron Vigil; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Juanita Vigil and his brother, Harold Vigil. Mr....

Sep 21, 2025

Maria Julianita Gonzales, age 98, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 21, 2025. Maria is survived by her son, Ted Gonzales Jr.; sisters, Isabel Valtierra and Carmen Rodriguez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Maria Lesperance Jr., and siblings,...

Sep 19, 2025

Billy Joe Whitten, age 32, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 19, 2025. Billy is survived by his mother, Joyce Whitten; sisters, Destiny Freelong, and Angel Garcia; brother, Cesario Garcia, father, Francisco Fraire; brother-in-law, Matthew Baker; nieces, Symphany Baker, Melody Baker and Sunshine Baker; stepdad, Cesario Garcia Sr.; uncle, Steve Whitten; several cousins, friends and extended...

Sep 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Aracely Saucedo Lira

January 16, 1971 – September 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Aracely Saucedo Lira, affectionately known as La Güera, who passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, at the age of 54, in Amarillo, Texas.

Aracely was born on January 16, 1971, in Nayarit, Mexico, and spent part of her childhood in...

Sep 17, 2025

Mrs. Rebecca Griego, age 81, Born in San Juan, New Mexico and a Resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 17, 2025. Rebecca is survived by her husband of Sixty-One years, Mr. Noberto Griego; children, Ruth Evans and husband Kelvin, Gregory Griego and Rosalie Trujillo, Mark Griego and wife Theresa; brother, Isidro “Sonny” Flores; grandchildren, Zamora Evans, and...

Sep 16, 2025

Theodore “Ted” Padilla, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 16, 2025. Ted is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Jennie Padilla; sons, Anthony Padilla, Isidro Padilla and wife, Donna and Vincent Padilla; grandchildren, Jacqueline Padilla, Anthony Padilla Jr., Samantha Padilla, Miranda Nixon and husband, Jordan, Kyler Padilla, and Camilo Padilla; great-grandchildren, Anthony Aaron...

Sep 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Valdez, who left this world far too soon at the age of 18.

Jesus was more than just a son and brother—he was a light in the lives of all who knew him. Born with a heart full of love and a spirit full of joy,...