Obituaries

Aug 7, 2021

Amelia Chavez at the age 89, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021,was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 4,1932. She would say that even though there were hard times, her family always had everything they needed. She loved to sew and make crafts, also made quilted blankets, dolls and ceramic wall plaques. She loved working in the yard and could take a twig or piece of a plant and make it grow.  Our...

Aug 7, 2021

Ramona Yvonne Jimenez age 47, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on August 7, 2021. Ramona is survived by her children, Christian Xavier Jimenez, Aislinn Kianna Hutchings, Mark Eugene Brown Jr; Mother, Isabel Plant; Godchildren, Brooklyn Phillips, Jayden Phillips, Aamani Hurt, Ameeyah Hurt; Fathers of her children, Joe Jimenez, Patrick Hutchings, Mark Eugene Brown Sr.; siblings,...

Aug 5, 2021

(Mary) Victoria ‘Vickie’ Armijo Cordova, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the young age of 59. She was born to the late Joe and Mary Lou Armijo on November 2, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM.

She graduated from West Mesa High School and after high school went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New...

Aug 3, 2021

Rafael Torres age 23, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on August 3, 2021.  Rafael is survived by his mother, Margarita Romo; siblings, Faith Breceda, Jose Torres, Adrian Torres, Michael Diaz, Amarra Russ; grandparents Barbara Romero, Ramon Romo; his father, Jose Torres; Grandparents, Celia Perez, Joaquin Torres; niece, Lluvia Torres; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. ...

Jul 30, 2021

Mark Elbert Martinez age 78, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and a resident of Casa Blanca, New Mexico passed away surrounded by many loved ones on July 30, 2021. Mark married the love of his life, Emily (Towne) Martinez on October 15, 1966. He is survived by his children; Eugene Martinez and wife, Ronette, Dianne Martinez, Ernestine Martinez, Valerie...

Jul 27, 2021

Cecelio Martinez, age 81, born in El Jardin, Wagon Mound, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 27, 2021.  Mr. Martinez is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Bernice (Valdez) Martinez; children, Freddie R. Martinez and girlfriend, Renae Jarvies, Anna M. Martinez and fiancé, Brian Lucero; grandchildren, Helen Lopez and husband, Daniel, Frederick R....

Jul 27, 2021

Joe L. Aragon, age 78, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 27, 2021. Mr. Aragon is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Josefita (Delgado) Aragon; children, Leroy Aragon and wife Margie, Peggie Salazar, Jodene Aragon, Bibiana Delgado, Alexis and husband Anthony; Grandchildren, Nicole and husband, Salvador, Jeffrey and...

Jul 25, 2021

Mary Lee Lucero (Marquez), born December 6th 1937, passed away on Sunday, July 25th 2021. She is preceeded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ralph James Lucero, her son Daniel Jeffrey Lucero, and grandson Daniel Jeffrey Lucero. Mary is survived by her children; Jim Lucero, Billy and Kathy Lucero, and Robbin Lucero. She has 12 grandchildren and...

Jul 24, 2021

Joe Sandoval age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to the Lord on July 24, 2021. Joe is survived by his loving wife of thirty-nine years, Nancy (Elwell) Sandoval; daughter, Jennifer (Sandoval) Esquivel and husband Elijah; sons, Isaac Sandoval and Jacob Sandoval; granddaughter, Emilia Charlotte Esquivel; mother, Susan (Sanchez) Sandoval; four brothers; one sister; several nieces,...

Jul 23, 2021

Ignacio (Nacho) Juarez, age 49 was born and raised in the San Jose neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM. As a kid he loved to break dance and that is how he met some of his best friends. He was a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and always had to watch the games on Sunday. He was a kid at heart and...

Jul 22, 2021

Rosella Elevinia (Suazo) Pineda, age 72, born in Taos, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away July 20, 2021. She is survived by her son, Michael Pineda and wife Heidi Harnist; grandchildren, Andrew Sena and fiancée Lisa Herrera, Filimeno Mora; sibling’s, Annabelle Suazo, Patsy Lovato, Theresa Lovato, Michael Maes, Anthony Maes, Max Maes. Services for Ms....

Jul 17, 2021

Elaine Marquez (Garner) age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 17, 2021. Elaine survived by her children, Diana Marquez, David Marquez and wife Melissa Flores; mother, Dolores Griego; grandchildren, Joshua Marquez, Marissa Marquez, Javon Marquez- Abron, Jacob Flores, Brenden Marquez-Abron. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Marquez; son, Dennis Marquez; father,...

Jul 16, 2021

Cipriano Montoya, age 73, born in Santa Rita, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 16, 2021. Mr. Montoya is survived by his siblings, Erminia Rodriguez, Fred Montoya and wife, Nellie, Danny Montoya and wife Keeter, Rosie Bueno and husband, Ray, Carmen Barron and husband, Tom, Johnny Montoya and wife, Brenda, Lupita Chavez...

Jul 14, 2021

Rose (Garcia) Chavez age 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 14, 2021. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her children, Leo Chavez, Raymond Chavez and wife, Mary, Rosemary Aragon & Mario, Angela Webb and husband, Andre, JoAnn Chavez and Joe, Jeanette Vargas, Lorraine Carrillo & Bob, Johnny Rae Chavez and wife, Amy, Patrick Chavez;...

Jul 13, 2021

Amado LeRoy Romero Sr. age 79, born in Sapello, New Mexico and a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away on July 13, 2021. Mr. Romero is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Yolanda Romero; children, Amado LeRoy Romero Jr. and wife, Carmen, Lisa Candice Romero Flores and husband, Mariano, LeAnne Cynthia Harmon and husband, Moshe David,...

Jul 13, 2021

Gerald Garcia, beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin went home to our Lord on July 13, 2021, at the age of 58. Gerald was deeply loved by his family and known for his wit, humor and big heart. He was always the life of any gathering and a great dancer. Gerald was a cowboy at heart and his family...

Jul 13, 2021

Delano García age 72, born April 23, 1949 to Jacobo and Josefita García was raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away on July 13, 2021. Mr. García is survived by his wife of fifty years, Maria A. García; daughter, Cynthia and partner David Acuña, daughter Vivian Lara and husband, Mario, daughter,...

Jul 13, 2021

Gilbert Leroy Griego age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 13, 2021. Gilbert is survived by his wife of thirty-seven years, Rosemary (Pierce) Griego; sons, John Griego and wife, Krystle, and Nicholas Griego and wife, Lauren; grandchildren, Danika, Ashlyn and Oliver; siblings George Griego, Don Griego, and Ann Griego-Chavez and life long partner Leroy...

Jul 10, 2021

Maria Ines Cortes (Gonzalez) age 60, born in Santa Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 10, 2021. Mrs. Cortes is survived by her husband, Martin Alcala; children, Arturo Gutierrez, Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Rocio Bernice Gutierrez Cortez, Wendy Alcala; siblings, Susana Cortez, Concepcion Cortez, Javier Cortez, Josefina Cortez. Visitation will be on...

Jul 7, 2021

Esther (Marquez) Lopez age 76, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on July 7, 2021. Esther is survived by her children, Theresa Perea, Ruby Vallejos, Antonio Vallejos, Florentina Lopez, Juan Lopez, Lawrence Lopez; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; siblings; Julia Chavez, Eufemio Marquez, Junior Marquez, Ronnie Marquez, Mary Barela, Joe Marquez; many...