Obituaries

Reverend Steinmetz

Oct 17, 2021

Reverend Gerald Steinmetz, OFM, 78, Sunday evening, October 17, 2021, at San Juan Diego Friary, Albuquerque, NM. Father Gerry, as he was known, was a Franciscan priest and member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. He had retired earlier this year due to illness, after 50 years of priestly service in the southwestern U.S.

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Ethel Shields

Oct 16, 2021

Ethel Marie Shields age 95, born in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico and a resident of Acoma Pueblo, passed away on October 16, 2021. Mrs. Shields is survived by her children, Jose Sanchez, and wife Cheryl, Donna Bennett and husband, George, Fred Shields, Charmae Natseway and husband, Thomas, Don Shields, and wife, Judy, Jack Shields and wife, Mae, Chris Shields...

Guadalupe Lucero

Oct 13, 2021

Guadalupe (Pacheco) Lucero age 57, born in Tucumcari, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 13, 2021. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her husband of thirty-three years, Richard Lucero; son, Anthony Lucero and daughter, Delilah Lucero and companion, Andrew Casares; grandsons, Luke, and Ezra; siblings, John Pacheco, Geraldine Chavez, Florencio Pacheco; many nieces,...

Maria Ortega

Oct 12, 2021

Maria Ortega age 93, born in Concepcion De Oro, Zacatecas, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 12, 2021. Maria is survived by her sons, Robert Ortega and wife, Jacinta, Carlos Ortega and wife, Elizabeth, Ralph Ortega and wife, Lucy; Three sisters, Carmen Bentley, Margaret Enriquez and husband, Tomas, and Sandra; three brothers, Ramiro...

Joseph Sanchez

Oct 12, 2021

Ernest Joseph Sanchez, age 64, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on October 12, 2021. Ernest is survived by his siblings, Dennis Trujillo, Elizabeth Sanchez, and Senaida Alderete; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Garcia; grandnephew Gavino Hernandez lll and nephew, Daniel Trujillo. Visitation will be...

David Sedillo

Oct 9, 2021

David E. Sedillo age 86, passed away on October 9, 2021, at home with family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  David was born November 25, 1934, in “Sanjo” San Jose to Solomon and Anita Sedillo at the family home on John St. S.E. He grew up with twelve siblings, brothers, Abel, Gillie, Barney and Sal, sisters Priscilla, Julia, Carolina, Mary, Frances, and Lucille. All have since passed away except for Sal....

Cora Chavez

Oct 9, 2021

Cora Chavez, age 94, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 9th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Cesario, and her first son, Henry. Cora is survived by son Chris, daughter Corinne, son Larry (wife Bev), daughter Lisa; grandsons Jacob, John (wife Michela), Joe, Ben, Zach, granddaughter...

Antonia Trujillo

Oct 9, 2021

Antonia Acosta Trujillo age 77, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 9, 2021. She is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Delfinio Trujillo; son, Santiago Trujillo; grandchildren, Delfinio Trujillo and wife, Amanda, Katherine Johns and husband, Stephen; great-grandchildren, Delfino Jr., Victoria Skii, Zenanda, Jesus, Rey, Hailey, Dante; siblings,...

Miguel Gutierrez Mata

Oct 9, 2021

Miguel Gutierrez Mata age 75, born in El Rayo Cuauhtémoc Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 9, 2021. Miguel is survived by his children, Marisela Gutierrez, Hilda Gutierrez, Edilia Gutierrez, Humberto Gutierrez, Victor Gutierrez, Javier Gutierrez, Oscar Noel Gutierrez, Miguel Angel Gutierrez, Jorge Gutierrez; twenty-nine grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; siblings, Baldomero Gutierrez Mata,...

Adeline Mora

Oct 8, 2021

Adeline (Aguilar) Mora, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 8, 2021. Adeline is survived by her son, Frank Mora and Lisa, and daughter, Monica Mora; grandchildren, Joshua, Anthony, and Fabian; Siblings, Lucinda Roberts, Michael Aguilar, Rudy Aguilar, Jimmy Aguilar, Adam Tapia, Bernadette Tapia, Katherine Tapia, Clara Tapia, and David Tapia; companion Joe Costales;...

Mary Gonzales

Oct 8, 2021

Mary Louise Gonzales age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 8, 2021. She is survived by her partner of twenty-eight years, Jose Herrera; her children, Shannon Gonzales, Herman Herrera Jr., and Janessa Herrera; grandsons, Steven Gurule and Joshua Gonzales; sisters, Loretta Martinez, and Diana Sena; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded...

Michael McCullough

Oct 7, 2021

Michael “Mike” McCullough passed away on October 7, 2021 at the age of 59, surrounded by his family in his home in San Fidel, NM. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Mike lived his life to the fullest and stayed strong until the end....

Estefania Roybal-Valles

Oct 6, 2021

Estefanita Roybal-Valles, age 61, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2021. Mrs. Valles is survived by her husband of thirty-seven years, Steven Sandoval; daughter, Sabrina Montoya; several siblings, aunts, uncles’ cousins, and friends. Private services will be held at a later date.

Danielle Marquez

Oct 4, 2021

Danielle (Gallegos) Marquez, age 41, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 4, 2021. Danielle is survived by her husband of five years, Juan Marquez; children, Jesus Soto, Juan Gallegos, Angelica Chee; mother, Elaine Silva and husband, Billy; father, Eugene Gallegos and wife, Loretta; mother and father-in-law Barbara and Johnny Marquez; sister-in law, Genevieve Marquez; niece,...

Tara Saiz

Oct 4, 2021

Tara (Gallegos) Saiz, age 34, born in Manhatten, Kansas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 4, 2021. Tara is survived by her children, Analya Chavez and Sean Chavez; stepdaughter, Italia Saiz; mother, Elaine Silva and husband, Billy; father, Eugene Gallegos and wife, Loretta; stepsiblings, Sophia Silva, Aleasha Mascarenas, Jesse Silva, Jennifer Lucero, Patrick Talamante;...

Juan Martinez

Oct 1, 2021

Juan Alfredo Martinez, age 80, born in San Francisco, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on October 1. 2021. Mr. Martinez is survived by his children, Tammy Martinez, Janet Martinez, David Martinez, and Christopher Martinez; two sisters, Juanita Martinez- Mize and husband, George, Martha Barraza and husband, Manuel; brothers, Nestor Martinez and wife, Erma, and...

Michael Saiz

Sep 30, 2021

Michael Edward Saiz, age 37, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 30, 2021. Michael is survived by his children, Michael Saiz Jr, Jonez Saiz, Carson Saiz; siblings Gerianne Smith and husband, Robert, Steve Saiz and wife, Jill, Jake Saiz and wife, Yvonne, Diana Sanchez and husband, Gabriel; Godparents,...

Isaiah Quintana

Sep 30, 2021

Isaiah Daniel Quintana, age 35, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 30, 2021. Isaiah is survived by his parents, Ben and Lorraine Quintana; sister, Estrella Flores and husband, Ricky; nephews Ricky Flores lll and Orion Flores; many aunts. uncles, cousins and friends. A Visitation for Isaiah will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at...

Mabel Bustos

Sep 27, 2021

Bustos, Mabel J. age 81 was returned to heaven Monday, Sep 27, 2021, she was originally from Pojoaque N.M and a resident of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her children Debbie and Victor Duran, Robert and Sandy Bustos, Ronnie Bustos and partner Jodi Yount. Grandchildren, Aaron Duran, Edward R. Bustos, Daniel E. Bustos, Robbie E. Bustos, Ronnie Gage...

Fernando Miera

Sep 26, 2021

Fernando Miera, age 94, born in Algodones, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 26, 2021. Mr. Miera is survived by his children, Arlene Williams, Pauline Ramona Carter and husband, Ron, Julian Miera and wife, Elizabeth, Charlene Trujillo and husband, Anthony; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; siblings, Sadie Vigil, Nora Martinez,...