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Frances Lucy Morgas

Frances Lucy Morgas

Jan 26, 2025

Frances Abeyta Morgas, age 73, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to her heavenly home on January 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son Jude Morgas, husband Vidal Morgas, granddaughters Analysia and Evelyn Morgas, her mother Lillian Abeyta, brothers and sister, Ricky Abeyta, Dolores Garcia, Charles Abeyta, Seferino Abeyta. Her nieces and nephews Ricky...

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Monica "Yvette" Atkinson

Monica "Yvette" Atkinson

Jan 26, 2025

 

Monica “Yvette” Atkinson, age 60, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 26, 2025. Yvette is survived by her children, Nina Pacheco and partner Johnny Shouppe, Serena Guerrero and wife Denisse, Angelica Pulido, Isaiah Arnink; grandchildren, Jasmine, Jaide, Taliya, Kahlo, Kortez, Destiney, Mars, Neptune and Padme’; siblings, Denise Smith and husband, Mark and Ken Atkinson and wife,...

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Brian A. Amaya

Brian A. Amaya

Jan 22, 2025

Brian A. Amaya, age 29, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 22, 2025. Brian is survived by his parents, Laura and Anthony Serna; father, Atanacio Amaya and wife, Silvia; daughter, Ahtziri Amaya; lifelong partner, Adanelly Aguilar; brother, Adrian Serna and wife, Abril; grandparents, Velia and Manuel Andrade and Lorraine Serna; grandmother, Ernestina Chavez de Amaya; aunts...

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Miguel Angel Ornelas

Miguel Angel Ornelas

Jan 20, 2025

Miguel angel Ornelas, age 66, born in Namiquipa,Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 20, 2025.Miguel is survived by his wife of forty-five years, LuzEstela; children, Mayda Ornelas, Lilana Ornelas and Diana Ornelas; grandchildren, Edwin, Mariana, Erik, Aylin, Kayla, Dariel, and Dayaris; and several extended family members. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January...

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Theresa Guerrero

Theresa Guerrero

Jan 20, 2025

Theresa Guerrero, age 65, born in Artesia, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 20, 2025. Theresa is survived by her husband, David Guerrero; children, Eric Guerrero and wife, Erica and Alonzo Guerrero and wife, Johanna; grandchildren, Sophia M. Guerrero, Lily K. Guerrero, Eric E. Guerrero, Zariah Guerrero, Nehemiah Guerrero; mother, Frances Garrison; siblings,...

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Vivian Lee Tafoya

Vivian Lee Tafoya

Jan 19, 2025

Vivian Lee Tafoya, 80, born in Kimberly, Nevada, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to be with her Lord on January 19, 2025. Vivian is survived by her loving children: Tom Tafoya and his wife, Charlotte Otero-Tafoya; Lucretia Denise Tafoya; J. Nep Tafoya and his wife, Bianca; and Mary Trinnie Benavidez and her husband, Gerald. She is...

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Marie Strong

Marie Strong

Jan 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Marie Strong

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marie Strong, who left us peacefully on January 18, 2025. Born on March 11, 1932, in Leicester Junction, Vermont, Marie was a beloved wife and mother and a cherished member of the community in the many places where she lived.

Marie was raised in Vermont...

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Richard Ayala

Richard Ayala

Jan 17, 2025

Richard James Ayala

 d. January 17, 2025

Richard Ayala, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Rick is survived by his wife of Forty years, Kathy; daughter Amanda Ortiz and husband Juan, and grandson Aiden Ortiz; siblings, Michael Ayala, Rita Grimes and husband Stuart, Patrick Ayala and wife Iliana, Ernie Ayala and wife Marilyn, Christine Flores and husband Oscar, Anna...

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Longino Giron

Longino Giron

Jan 14, 2025

Longino “Gino” Giron, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 81. Born on January 24, 1943, in Veguita, New Mexico, Gino was the treasured son of Anselmo Giron and Ocares “Cora” Valles.

Gino grew up surrounded by the strong family values that defined his life. He shared...

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Joaquin Hernandez

Joaquin Hernandez

Jan 13, 2025

Joaquin Hernandez, age 96, born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 13, 2025. Mr. Hernandez is survived by his children, Humberto Hernandez, Angelina Frausto, Eloy Hernandez, Gloria Realyvasquez, Joaquin Hernandez, Javier Hernandez, Arturo Hernandez, Abel Hernandez, Rosario Hernandez, Palmira Hernandez; twenty-nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Eva Hernandez and...

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Leonard Elisha Hinkley

Leonard Elisha Hinkley

Jan 8, 2025

Leonard Elisha Hinkley, age 87, born in Taos, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 8, 2025. Mr. Hinkley is survived by his wife, AnnaMarie; children, Brian Hinkley and wife, Anita, Ches Lovato, Pam Ramos and husband, Andy, and Jonathan Marcum and wife, Bobbie; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Mr. Hinkley served his country proudly...

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Victoria Benavidez

Victoria Benavidez

Jan 8, 2025

Victoria Benavidez, age 91, born in Coahuila, Congregacion de Santa Fe del Pino, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 8, 2025. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by her children, Juan Mancha and Tommie, Anna Santillanes and Leroy, Ross and Rodger Benavidez; grandchildren, Jose Mancha and Christi, Peter Martinez and Henrietta, Alvaro Butillos, Eric Bustillos and...

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Dolores G. Garcia

Dolores G. Garcia

Jan 7, 2025

Dolores G. Garcia, age 96, born in Mora, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 7, 2025. Mrs. Garcia is survived by her children, Robert Gonzales and wife Lena, Loretta Chavez and husband, Robert, Charles Garcia and wife, Barbara, Rodney Garcia wife, Lucy; twenty grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, and...

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Jose Manuel Serrano-Ortiz

Jose Manuel Serrano-Ortiz

Jan 5, 2025

Jose Manuel Serrano Ortiz, (Manie) nacido el 22 de enero de 1986, fue llamado a casa para estar con nuestro Señor el 8 de enero de 2025 a la edad de 38 años. Manie era un amado hijo, hermano, tío y amigo que tocó las vidas de muchos con su bondad y lealtad inquebrantable.

Llevaba los valores del amor y la...

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Gloria Martinez

Gloria Martinez

Jan 4, 2025

Maria Gloria Martinez, age 84, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2025. Maria is survived by her husband, Ramon Martinez; children, Giovanna Jaramillo and husband, Jake, Jude Sisneros and wife, Olivia, and Timothy Sisneros; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends. She was...

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Cecil Simon Padilla

Cecil Simon Padilla

Jan 4, 2025

Cecil Simon Padilla, age 87, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2025. Cecil is survived by his children, daughter, Yvette Poole and husband, Jeff and son, Simon Padilla and wife, Diana; grandchildren, Kyra, Jamaa, Eric, Jessica, Dillon, Angelo, Julian, Dominic, Syanna, Rachel, Jessica, Jon, and Symantha; eleven great-grandchildren; several...

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Rudolph S. Ortega Sr.

Rudolph S. Ortega Sr.

Jan 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rudolph S. Ortega, Sr.

To all who knew him, Rudy (Rudolph S. Ortega, Sr.) was a larger-than-life presence. His ability to make friends was unmatched—whether in his early military days, at the local grocery store, or at the casino, his favorite pastime in later years. Wherever he went, he left a lasting impression, always running into someone...

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Miguel Lopez

Miguel Lopez

Jan 2, 2025

Miguel Lopez, age 98, born in Lemitar, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 2, 2025. Mr. Lopez is survived by his children, Martha Trujilo and husband, Bobby, Michael Lopez and companion, Marilyn Candelaria, Annette Chavez and husband, Elias and David Lopez and companion, Susana; brother, Porfirio Lopez; fifteen grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren and eleven...

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Juan Puentes Piña

Juan Puentes Piña

Dec 30, 2024

Juan Puentes Piña, de 78 años, nacido en La Pimienta, Zacatecas, México y residente de Belén, Nuevo México, falleció el 30 de diciembre de 2024. A Juan le sobreviven sus hijos, Maribel Aragonés, Lorenza Puentes y su esposo, David Olave, Victoria Puentes y esposo, Antonio Perea, Juan Andrés Puentes y esposa, María Azucena Martínez; quince nietos y nueve bisnietos. Le...

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Alice Dolores Chavez

Alice Dolores Chavez

Dec 24, 2024

Alice Dolores Chavez, age 73, born in San Rafael, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 24, 2024. Alice is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Eutimio “Tim” Chavez; children, Timothy Chavez and wife, Alyssa, Andrea Chavez, and Travis Shugart; many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters; several nieces, nephews, and...

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