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Michael Lucero

Michael Lucero

Jan 10, 2021

Michael Lucero, age 56, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 10, 2021. Michael is survived by his children, Anthony Garcia, and fiancée, Rachel Pacheco, Jessica Lucero, Monica Lucero and husband, Alex Reynolds, Angelica Garcia and husband, Robert Valenzuela; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six brothers and sisters; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A Mass for Michael Lucero...

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Eli Sanchez

Eli Sanchez

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. Eli Sanchez, was born on February 3, 1938 and was called to heaven on January 7, 2021. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-five years, Gloria Salas Sanchez; one sister, Lydia Villanueva; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo Sanchez and Sofia Jaramillo Sanchez; two brothers, Jose P....

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Benny Esquibel

Benny Esquibel

Jan 6, 2021

Benny Esquibel, age 62, born in Florence, Colorado and a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico passed away on January 6, 2021.  Mr. Esquibel is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Karen Esquibel; children, Dominick Esquibel, Jordan Esquibel, Danielle Love; mother. Rose Esquibel; siblings, Martha, Toni and Anthony; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  The services for Mr....

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Shirley Griego

Shirley Griego

Jan 5, 2021

Shirley Anne Griego, 67, was called Home by our Lord and Savior on January 5th, 2021. She entered this world on September 3, 1953 to Eduardo and Isabelita Roche. Shortly after graduating from West Mesa High School in 1971, she married her husband George Griego and started her family here in the North Valley. She began working at Mission...

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Laurie Mora

Laurie Mora

Jan 4, 2021

Laurie (Tafoya) Mora, age 59, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 4, 2021. Laurie is survived by her children, son, Victor Mora and fiancée, Heather, daughter Monique Mora, son Larry Mora Jr., daughter, Allison Morris; grandson, On the way; grandchildren, Larry, Leah, Alliyah, Alyssa, Alijah; siblings, MaryLou Serna, Connie Tafoya, Martin Tafoya, Flora Telles; many...

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Rocky Chavez

Rocky Chavez

Jan 3, 2021

Rocky Chavez, age 56, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 3, 2021. Rocky is survived by his mother Josie Chavez; siblings, Luis Chavez and wife, Christine, Daniel Chavez and wife Kathy, Corine Chavez, Christine Trujillo and husband, Ken, Esther Woods and husband, Lawrence, Debra Corea, Gloria Sanchez, Richard Chavez; wife, Patricia Gurule; grandkids, Angel, Aleah,...

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Fatima Valdez

Fatima Valdez

Jan 3, 2021

Fatima Angel Valdez (Lucero) (52) of Albuquerque, NM passed away on January 3, 2021 with her love Jose at her side. She was born on May 27, 1968 in Albuquerque, NM to Joe and Erlinda Lucero. She is survived by her companion Jose Huerta of Albuquerque, NM. One granddaughter Alize Valdez and one great-granddaughter Kiara Jiron. Siblings: Elizabeth Lucero,...

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Mark Peel

Mark Peel

Jan 2, 2021

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push his little...

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Larry Tolth

Larry Tolth

Jan 2, 2021

Larry Henry Tolth, age 63, born in Crownpoint, New Mexico and a resident of Prewitt, New Mexico, passed away on January 2, 2021. Mr. Tolth survived by his wife, Ella Tolth; children, Colleen Yazzie, Gabriel Yazzie, Cynthia Tolth, Sidney Tolth, Whitney Webb, Tia Tolth; six grandchildren; siblings, Leonard Tolth, George Tolth, Marie Tapaha, Margaret Tolth, Jimmy Tolth, Jane Begay,...

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Ermelina Ortega

Ermelina Ortega

Dec 31, 2020

Ermelina (Chavez) Ortega age 90, born in Los Chavez, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 2020. Mrs. Ortega is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Alejo Ortega; children, Alex Ortega Jr. and wife, Andree, Vergie Vigil, Ray Ortega and wife, Liz, Marlyne Monroy, Steve Ortega and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Adam Ortega and...

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Lawrence Jaramillo

Lawrence Jaramillo

Dec 31, 2020

Lawrence Kyle Jaramillo, age 32, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 31, 2020.  Lawrence is survived by his father, David Jaramillo and his wife, Brenda Jaramillo; children, Chevelle Jaramillo and one on the way; siblings, Kyola Candelaria and Joaquin Candelaria, Jacqueline Sanchez, Reana Jaramillo and Jacob, Joseph Gauna and Vanessa, Stephanie Jaramillo and Micheal, John Paul...

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Andrew Chavez

Andrew Chavez

Dec 30, 2020

Andrew Tony Chavez, age 64, born in Los Angeles, California and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 30, 2020. Mr. Chavez is survived by his daughter, Maria Chavez and fiancé, David Gonzales; mother, Irene Chavez; grandchildren, Isaiah Chavez, Zion Gonzales, Patience Gonzales; nephew, Rick Sprunk and wife Julie and family; niece, Savannah Spruck; several aunts, uncles, cousins...

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Lyidia Molina

Lyidia Molina

Dec 29, 2020

Lydia Iguado de Molina, age 75, born in Las Varas, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 29, 2020. Mrs. Iguado de Molina is survived by her children, Jesus Iguado, Nancy Iguado, Ruben Iguado, Claudia Molina, Oscar Molina, Alan Molina, Anthony Molina; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; siblings, Salvador Iguado Jr., Anna Marquez, Magalie Iguado, Bertha...

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Orlando Cirillo

Orlando Cirillo

Dec 28, 2020

Orlando Steven Cirillo, age 68, born in Bronx, New York and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 28, 2020. Mr. Cirillo is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Petra Cirillo; children, Jason Cirillo and partner, Danielle, Christina Cirillo and boyfriend, Adam Liston, Maryann Cirillo-Visco and husband, A.J.; brother, Marco Cirillo and wife, Sally; niece, Tiffany Cirillo...

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Rumaldo Serna Jr.

Rumaldo Serna Jr.

Dec 28, 2020

Rumaldo “Maldo” Serna Jr., age 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 28, 2020. Mr. Serna is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Mary Lou Serna; daughter, Roberta Gallegos and husband, Michael; son, Frank Serna and Fiancee, Ronda Quintana; grandchildren, Ashley Gallegos and fiancé, John Martinez, Christopher Serna, and Sarah Serna; great-grandchildren, Angelina, Mariana, Cianna,...

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Tommie Garcia

Tommie Garcia

Dec 28, 2020

Tommie Tomasita (Mirabal) Garcia, age 96, born in Winslow, Arizona, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on December 28, 2020.  Mrs. Garcia is survived by her brothers, Pablo Mirabal and wife, Barbara, Sebastian Mirabal  and wife Margie; grandchildren Johnny Garcia, Marty Garcia and wife, Angel, Stephanie Garcia and husband Marco, Jason Garcia and husband, Jonathan; eleven great-grandchildren; six great-great...

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Marvin Pohl

Marvin Pohl

Dec 27, 2020

Sgt. Marvin Joseph Pohl, Sr., age 71, resident of Albuquerque, passed Sunday, December 27, 2020. Mr. Pohl is survived by his wife of fifty years, Linda Sue Pohl, Father, Mike (Miguel) Pohl; children, Valerie Pohl and Hector Echeribel Jr., Marvin Pohl Jr. and wife, Tanya. Grandchildren, Aaron Pohl and wife, Sahar, Michael Pohl and great Grandchild, Kile Pohl. Siblings,...

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Nicole Devonne Salazar

Nicole Devonne Salazar

Dec 26, 2020

Nicole Devonne Salazar, age 34, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. Nicole is survived by her son, Christopher Elliott; mother, Germaine Sanchez and husband Gene Sanchez; father of her child, Patrick Elliott; brother, Ruben Salazar; grandparents, Ben and Isabel Garcia; grandma, Sarah Sanchez; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A Rosary will be held...

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Sammie Jake

Sammie Jake

Dec 24, 2020

Sammie Jake, age 61, born in Bloomfield, New Mexico and a resident of Fruitland, New Mexico passed away on December 24, 2020.  Mr. Jake is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Marilyn Jake; children, Patrick Sam Jake, Crystal Dale Jake, Jeremy Sam Jake; grandchildren, Zachary Sam Jake and Dominic Sam Jake; mother in-law Virginia James; several brothers and...

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Johnny Benavidez

Johnny Benavidez

Dec 24, 2020

Johnny “No Lunch” Benavidez, age 74, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 24, 2020.  Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of fifty-four years, Sophie Benavidez; children, Jennie Duran and husband, Benjamin Duran Jr., Joe Benavidez and wife, Clarissa Gallegos, Angel Benavidez, Ruby Benavidez and husband, Augustine Rodriguez, Destinee Benavidez; twelve grandchildren, Adam Duran...

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