Obituaries

Feb 17, 2022

Gerardo Reyes Lopez, age 36, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 17, 2022. Gerardo is survived by his parents, George, and Juana Lopez; children, Brianna Lopez, and Jermiah Lopez; siblings, Marina Gutierrez, Jorge Lopez-Gooding, and Jose Lopez; grandmother, Angelina Pena; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The services for Gerardo will be held in...

Feb 17, 2022

Dora (Romero) Tapia, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 17, 2022. Mrs. Tapia is survived by her daughter, Terry Enriquez and, John Armijo; son, Guy Tapia; boyfriend, Roy Martinez; three sisters, Joanne Romero, Maria DeAngelis and Paul, Loretta Romero; brother, Phillip Romero; sister in law, Miquela Romero; grandchildren, Angel Enriquez, Crystal Enriquez and boyfriend, Mario...

Feb 15, 2022

Reuben Samuel Ajitkumar, age 38, born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2022. Reuben is survived by his mother, Mandevi Rasram; siblings, Sherwin Ajitkumar and Sabrina Ajitkumar; nephew, Jaylen, Niece Aliyanah; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Reuben was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Ajitkumar. Visitation will...

Feb 15, 2022

Danielle Margarita Duran passed away on February 15, 2022 She was born March 5, 1978 and raised in Albuquerque NM.  She was born a natural athlete and loved softball from the moment she put on the glove. With a very competitive nature as a young adult she began at the amateur level of fitness and physique and pursued and...

Feb 14, 2022

Catherine Manuela Lopez, age 66, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 14, 2022. Catherine is survived by her children, Bobby Ray Espinoza, and wife, Antonita, Rodnie Lopez and fiancée, Vanessa Juarez, Victor Lopez and girlfriend, Shantel Wilson; grandchildren, Ray Ray, Xavier, and Antonio; siblings, Albert Sunny Lopez, Mikey Serna, Gina, and sister in-law Gloria...

Feb 14, 2022

Erlinda Thelma (Chavez) Montano, age 74, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 14, 2022. Erlinda is survived by her husband, of fifty-five years Bernie Junius Montano; children, Richard Montano and wife, Tiffany, Ronald Montano and wife, Theresa, Junius Montano and wife, Crystal, Dezaray Sanchez and husband, Rick, Darius Montano, and wife, Venessa, Emery Zapata...

Feb 12, 2022

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

Kathy Connelly Chavez, age 74, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Kathy was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to John and Mary Connelly.

She attended Eastern University in Portales, NM where she earned her degree in Education, fulfilling her lifelong dream of being...

Feb 11, 2022

Theresa Durán, also known as “Teddy” by many of her close family members, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 11, 2022, with family members by her side. Theresa was 94 years-old at the time of her passing, led a long and fulfilling life, and was ready to leave this earth. Theresa lived independently until the last...

Feb 10, 2022

Alfonso Serna, age 77, born in Meoqui, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 10, 2022. Alfonso is survived by his children, Guadalupe Alvidrez, Antonio Serna Delgado, Maria de Jesus Serna Delgado, Arturo Serna Delgado; thirteen grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; several siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death...

Feb 9, 2022

Maria Arabella Lujan, age 87, born in Questa, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 9, 2022.  Mrs. Lujan is survived by her children, Mark Lujan and wife, Becky, Marsha Lujan, Vincent Lujan, and wife, Samantha, Bob Lujan, Jude Lujan; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Lujan, son, Joseph...

Feb 8, 2022

Pete Lucero, age 70, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 8, 2022. Pete is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Anita Lucero; son, Joseph Lucero; daughter, Josephine Griego and husband, Mark; grandchildren, Joseph Lucero Jr., and Noah Griego. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelio, and Juanita Lucero. Services for Mr....

Feb 6, 2022

Jose Eugenio “Eugene” Padilla, age 89, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 6, 2022. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Mary Jane (Martinez) Padilla; children, Bonnie Padilla, and Gino Padilla; five grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Mr. Padilla was preceded in death by his...

Feb 6, 2022

Richard Turrietta , age 69, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 6, 2022. Richard, is survived by his children, Alan and wife, Savannah, Richard and wife, Jessica, Jacob and wife, Justine, and Albert and wife, Alexis; fourteen grandchildren; sisters, Dolores Benavidez and husband, Ben, Rosemary Maldonado and husband, Ross; Godchildren, Edward Chavez Jr, Crystal...

Feb 6, 2022

Nelson Rojelio Serrano, age 66, born in Ogden, Utah and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 6, 2022. Nelson is survived by his mother, Lydia Serrano, siblings, Benita Flores and husband, Richard, Lolita Colson and husband, Anthony, Tony Serrano and wife, Sandra, Orlando Serrano and wife, Vicky, Chris Serrano, Karen Baca and partner, Jesus Reyes;...

Feb 4, 2022

Tom Jaramillo age 96, born in Torreon, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 4, 2022. Mr. Jaramillo is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Frutosa “Trudy” (Trujillo) Jaramillo; children, Jeanette I. Jaramillo, Diane V. Salazar and husband, Marcos, Robert P. Jaramillo, Katherine A. Cook; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; siblings, George Jaramillo,...

Feb 4, 2022

Gerald Harculano Archibeque Jr., age 60, born in Pacoima, California and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 4, 2022. Gerald is survived by his wife of forty years, Lisa Garcia Archibeque; children, Jerry Archibeque Jr., Michelle Archibeque, Daniel Archibeque, Billy DeLorenzo, Mercedes Archibeque and husband, Dario Martinez; mother, Eralda Martinez; six grandchildren; siblings, Chris Archibeque,...

Feb 4, 2022

Nathan Victor, age 54, born in Gallup, New Mexico and a residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Passed February 4, 2022. Nathan is survived by his mother, Rosita Gibbs; sister, Corrina Fraley; brother, John Gibbs and Elmer Gibbs; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, uncles, aunts, and many loving friends. Nathan is preceded in death by his brother Alvin Gibbs....

Feb 3, 2022

Adam Paul Martinez, age 46, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 3, 2022. Adam is survived by his parents, Leroy, and Edna Martinez; brother Daniel Martinez and wife, Megan, and David Martinez; paternal grandmother, Elva Martinez; nieces, Elaina and Trinity, nephew Vincent; his cousin, but thought of as a sister, Stephanie; Godparents, Theresa, and...

Feb 3, 2022

Carmen Duree passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Carmen was a devout Catholic who never missed her daily and Sunday mass and prayed her Rosary faithfully. She instilled her beliefs to everyone that knew her. She loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren play their favorite sport and was their biggest cheerleader.

She is...

Feb 3, 2022

Stephan Harry Wissing, age 63, born in Miami, Dade, Florida and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on February 3, 2022. Stephen is survived by his wife, Kym Clark; children, Joe, and Tiera Wissing; siblings Ellisa, James, Kevin, and Glenn; nephews, Paul, Jacob, Adam, Michael; grandchildren, Zoe, Aiden, Jasper, Oliver, Sophia, Andre, Ella and Alexis; great-grandchildren, Zachary,...