Gilbert Edwardo Benavidez
Dec 18, 2023
Gilbert Edwardo Benavidez, age 89, born in Atrisco, New Mexico and a life-long resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 18, 2023. Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Victoria Mancha Benavidez; children, Ross, and Roger Benavidez, Juan Mancha and Tommie, Anna Santillanes and Leroy; grandchildren, Jose Mancha and Christi, Peter Martinez and Henrietta, Alvaro...
Fredda Louise (Mora) Martinez
Dec 17, 2023
Our loving mother, daughter, sister and friend, Fredda Louise Martinez, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2023. Fredda is survived by her children, Michael Martinez II, Erik Martinez and Lindsay, and Marissa Martinez; grandchildren, Ryleigh Martinez, Christopher Bashir, and Michael Bashir; mother; Flora Mora; longtime companion, Anthony Sanchez; many family members and friends....
John William Taylor Jr.
Dec 16, 2023
John William Taylor Jr., age 92, born in Newman, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 16, 2023. Mr. Taylor is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Patricia Marie Taylor; several extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth and father, John W. Taylor Sr. Mr. Taylor served...
Celestino Vigil Ortega
Dec 16, 2023
Celestino V. Ortega (Tino), age 86, born in Veguita, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 16, 2023. Tino enjoyed playing basketball and baseball in his younger days. He worked as a plumber for several different companies before getting hired by the city of Albuquerque where he retired in 1995. The door was...
Jeanette Torres
Dec 11, 2023
Jeanette Torres was born on August 6, 1948 to James and Mary Gherardi. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Jeanette grew up on a farm in the South Valley. She attended Rio Grande High School and was a member of the RGHS Class of 1966. A lifelong learner, Jeanette worked as a dental assistant, substitute teacher, teaching assistant and IT teacher....
Elijah Gabriel Pohl Morfin
Dec 8, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elijah G Pohl Morfin, a resident of Albuquerque NM. Who went to be with our Lord and savior Jesus Christ on Friday December 8,2023 at the age of 16. Elijah was born on May 4, 2007. The son of Gabriel Pohl and Selina Morfin.
Elijah is preceded in...
Martha L. Sanchez
Dec 6, 2023
Martha L. Sanchez, age 77, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2023.
Martha is survived by her daughters, Alicia Wright and husband, William, Julie Sanchez, grandchildren, Joseph Wright and Daniel Wright, sister Theresa Zemke and niece Michelle Zemke.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Sanchez, and her parents, Martha and Joseph...
Mary Bencomo
Dec 1, 2023
Mary Bencomo, age 91, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 1, 2023. Mrs. Bencomo is survived by her husband of seventy-two years, Basilio Bencomo; five children, Basilio B. Bencomo and wife, Erminia, Raynaldo G. Bencomo and wife, Vicki, Loretta Bencomo, Victor Bencomo and wife, Judy, Cynthia Baca and husband, Charles; eleven grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren....
Feliciano "Chano" Martinez
Nov 30, 2023
Feliciano “Chano” Martinez, age 83, resident of Corrales, New Mexico; husband, father, brother, brother in-law, grandfather and friend passed away with his loving family at his side on November 30, 2023. Chano was preceded in death by his loving wife and soul mate, Adella in 2003. A Rosary for Mr. Martinez will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:30pm,...
Carlota Leonarda Banks
Nov 27, 2023
Carlota Leonarda Banks, age 81, born in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 27, 2023. Mrs. Banks is survived by her son, Joseph Hyrum Banks and wife, Lucia; siblings, Magdalena Taylor and husband, Gerald, Gloria Pew and husband, Carl, Hazel Lara Leon; numerous nieces, and nephews; dear family friend, Maria Smith, and...
Patrick Maldonado
Nov 27, 2023
Patrick Maldonado, age 66, born in Boulder, Colorado, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed November 27, 2023. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his children, Genevieve Johnson, Veronica Maldonado and James Sandoval, and Patrick Maldonado II; mother of his children, Bridget Maldonado; Father, Joe Maldonado; grandchildren, Trinity Renee Maldonado, Ahmad Rashad Johnson Jr., Cassandra Baca, and Isaiah Baca. Mr....
Stanley Roy Anderson
Nov 25, 2023
Stanley Roy Anderson, age 58, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 25, 2023. He is survived by his loving siblings, Linda Anderson, Valerie Anderson, Troy Anderson and wife, Christine, Phylis Pohl and husband, Steven; special niece, Melanie Anderson; several nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was recently preceded in death by his mother, Joan Anderson...
Mary Ann Zamora
Nov 21, 2023
Mary Ann Zamora, age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 21, 2023. Mrs. Zamora is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Jake Zamora; sons, Jacob Dean “JD” Zamora and wife, Cara, Jacob Jaye “JJ” Zamora and wife, Rhonda, Mark Craig Zamora; grandchildren, AJ Zamora, Samantha Zamora, Courtney Munnell and husband, Joshua, Alexandra Zamora, Nicholas...
Agustin Dominguez
Nov 21, 2023
Agustin Dominguez, age 95, born in Chopeque, Cusihuirachi, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 21, 2023. Mr. Dominguez is survived by his four children, Ana Maria Chavez and, Oliver Ortiz, Abel Dominguez and wife, Brenda, Mary Ann Griego and Ron Archuleta, and Linda Munoz and husband, Sergio; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren;...
Rudolph "Rudy" Louis Martinez
Nov 18, 2023
Rudolph “Rudy” Louis Martinez, age 52, born in Lakenheth AFB in Brandon England and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 18, 2023. Rudy is survived by his grandmother, Flora Mascarenas; mother, Louisa Mascarenas ; father, Rudolph Martinez and wife, Gloria; siblings, Andres Martinez, Santiago Martinez, Maria Martinez, fiancé, Michael Cordova; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,...
John Herbert Gabaldon III
Nov 16, 2023
John Herbert Gabaldon lll A.K.A “Tre” , age 24, resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 16, 2023. John is survived by his parents, father, John Herbert Gabaldon Jr. and wife, Havana; mother, Brittni Montano and husband, Chris; daughter, Rose Marie Gabaldon; brothers, Ezekiel Baca, Chrisangel Montano, Zayne Ayden Gabaldon, Mark Anthony Gabaldon, Eric Santos Gabaldon, Santiago Martin...
Isaac Dominic Montoya
Nov 16, 2023
Isaac Dominic Montoya, age 47, born in Stanford, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 16, 2023. Isaac is survived by his mother, Lucille Kline and stepfather, Charles Kline; one sister, Naomi Montoya; brother, Danny Montoya; and nephew, Javaun Huff; Aunts, Ursula Chavez, Isabel Garcia and Frances Montoya; Uncles, Louie Carrillo and wife, Cathy, Edwardo...
Ashley Nicole Peralta-Griego
Nov 15, 2023
Ashley Nicole Peralta-Griego, age 32, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed November 15, 2023. Ashley is survived by her husband of Four years, Jerry Griego; sons, James Griego and Xavier Griego; dad, Mark Peralta; mom, Jessica Peralta; grandma, Ida Peralta; siblings, Daniel Cave, Andres Miera, Lucas Peralta; father in-law, Jerry Griego Sr.; brother in-law, Jeremy Griego; along with several...
Rosendo "Ross" Vallez Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Rosendo “Ross” Vallez Jr, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 15, 2023. Rosendo is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Priscilla “Sheila” Vallez; son, Stephen M. Vallez and wife, Tomasina; grandchildren, Rosendo Michael, Steven Ray, Adrian Christopher, Elijia, Brandon, Leeah, and Baylee; brothers, Joe Vallez, Paul Vallez, Rito Vallez and wife, Mildred, Jerry...
Emily Firminia Marez
Nov 14, 2023
Emily Firminia Marez (Salazar), age 71, born in Ribera, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 14, 2023. Emily is survived by her husband of fifty-four years. Eugene Marez; sons, Jaime and Vicente Marez; grandchildren, Carlissa, Gabriella, Lorenzo, Mercedes, Alexus and Eveangelina; sisters, Clara Bridges, and Sylvia Sanchez. She was preceded in death by...
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