Obituaries

Apr 15, 2021

James Earl Hollie, age 83, born in Hollandale, Mississippi and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2021. Mr. Hollie is survived by his children, son, Russell Hollie, daughter, Laura Reno; grandchildren, Audra, Lindsay, and Blake and wife, Krysa; his partner of many years, Judy Chavez; stepsons, Chris and Cameron Mitchell of Dallas, Texas. great-grandchildren, Julie...

Apr 14, 2021

MaryAnn Beatrice Villescas, age 74, beloved wife, mother, nana and sister passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on April 14th, 2021. MaryAnn was born on February 5, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. MaryAnn was a hairdresser for over 50 years, she was loved by each of her clients who also became her longtime friends. Her greatest joy...

Apr 11, 2021

Clark, Jeremy Stephen – our beloved "JayJay" Clark, 35, was taken home to the Lord on Sunday, April 11th, 2021, he proudly served in the U.S Army for seven years. He is survived by his parents, Mark and Eva Clark, siblings; John Clark, Joshua Clark, Joseph Funes-Clark, Neveah Funes which he calls his "little sister", grandmother Hope Clark, and many...

Apr 9, 2021

Martha Hortencia (Ortega) Calderon, age 73, born in Villa Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 9, 2021. Mrs. Calderon is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Paul Calderon; Children, Yvette Guzman, Ben Calderon, Adrian Calderon; grandchildren, Nallely Guzman, Arianna Guzman, Paul Calderon lll, Angelo Calderon, Jasmine Calderon; siblings, Rudolfo Ortega,...

Apr 9, 2021

Hermila Palma de Sotelo, age 93, born in Ocampo, Durando. Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 9, 2021. Mrs. Sotelo is survived by her husband, of seventy years, Salome Sotelo; Children, Maria de la Luz Sotelo Palma, Jesus Francisco Sotelo Palma, Diego Luis Sotelo, Jesus Mauel Sotelo palma, Ramona Sotelo Palma, Gloria Sotelo...

Apr 5, 2021

Aris Padilla, age 92, born in Lemitar, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 5, 2021. Mr. Padilla is survived by his wife of seventy-two years, Ruby Padilla; children, Iris Tolliver, Barbara States and husband, Guy, Ruben Padilla and wife, Debbie, Margaret Vigil and husband, Robert; Eight grandchildren; Twelve great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Apr 3, 2021

Abel Efren Mares age 22, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 3, 2021. Abel is survived by his mother, Ada Luz Garay; father, Efren Mares; Children and stepchildren, Ximena Mares, Aleah Lusk, Alaila Lusk; Siblings, Rudy Martinez, Abigail Mares, Rosalia Mares; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Service will be held on...

Mar 31, 2021

Carloss Lavaughn (Johnson) Bashista, 85, of Albuquerque NM, born August 30, 1935 in Fox, Oklahoma, passed away on Wednesday March 31st, 2021 at her home.

Carloss was a working mother experiencing many cultures throughout her life. She lived in France (where she found her love of wine), Thailand, Oklahoma, Michigan, Florida, California and even out in the...

Mar 26, 2021

William “Billie” Steven Rogers Jr., age 72, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Seward, Alaska entered the spirit world on March 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Carla Rogers of Seward, AK; his five children, Michele Justice and husband, Tony, Billie Rogers and wife, Keisha, Anastacia Lucero and husband, Diego, Cathleen Barela and husband, Tommy, Jesse...

Mar 25, 2021

Jose Quezada, age 82, born in Cuhautemoc, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 25, 2021. Mr. Quezada is survived by his children, Socorro Quezada, Steve Apodaca, Olivia Nunez, Arthuro Apodaca, Isabel Quezada, Jose Quezada Maria Elena Quezada, Ramona Quezada; fifteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; sister, Hortencio Duran; Mr. Quezada was preceded in death...

Mar 24, 2021

Santiago Funes, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2021.  Santiago is survived by his siblings, Felix Funes and wife, Patsy, Michelle Gallegos and husband, Raymond, Mary Ann Baca, Julia Garcia and husband, Sam, Theresa Gomez and husband, Ernie, Clara Dixon and husband, Jim. Alice Sena and husband, Joe, Raymond Funes and fiancée,...

Mar 24, 2021

Gilbert Michael Gonzalez, age 54, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2021. Gilbert is survived by his seven children, Clarissa Gonzalez, Gilbert Gonzalez, David Gonzalez, Jonathan Gonzalez, Alex Alderete, Joseph Alderete, Makayla Gonzales; grandchildren, Marianna Atilano and David Gonzalez; parents, Gilbert and Connie Gonzalez; sister, Bertha Roybal; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services...

Mar 24, 2021

Rigoberto Jose Trejo, age 69, born in Zacatecas, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2021.  Mr. Trejo is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Lilia Trejo; children, Minnie Harrison and husband, Donald, Melinda Aragon and husband, Louie, Rigoberto Trejo Jr. Raul Trejo, Jeremy Trejo; twelve grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Alicia, Amparo, Alba,...

Mar 23, 2021

Joe M. Sanchez, age 62, born to Eduardo and Melba Sanchez in Albuquerque and resident of Grants, New Mexico, passed away on March 23, 2021. Joe enjoyed a career as a certified appliance repair technician in the Albuquerque and Denver metro for many years. He loved his family and was a great dad and grandpa. He will be missed...

Mar 22, 2021

Inez (Padilla) Lucero, age 78, born in Corrales, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on March 22, 2021. Mrs. Lucero is survived by her children, Richard Lucero and wife, Guadalupe, JoAnn Arellanes and husband, Robert, Christopher Lucero and wife, Patsy, John Lucero; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and siblings; many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Mar 22, 2021

Juan Bautista Serrano of Albuquerque NM went home to heaven on March 22, 2021 at the age of 91. He was a beloved husband to his wife Gloria Serrano, father to son John Serrano and daughter Sandra and husband Harry Vialpando, stepfather to Joanie and husband Pat Lesperance, Patsy Garcia, Elaine and husband Kevin Ohm, and Evette Garcia, seventeen...

Mar 22, 2021

Alfred Trujillo Jr., age 84, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 22, 2021. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Sara Trujillo; sister in-laws, Lydia Quintana, Margie Romero, Dorella Solis, Theresa Baca, Gloria Garcia; siblings, Vergie Gomez, Emilie Chavez, Erma Trujillo, Joe Trujillo, Carlos Trujillo; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services...

Mar 22, 2021

Dorothy (Trujillo) Martinez, age 79, born in Canoncito, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 22, 2021. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her husband of sixty-three years, Charlie Martinez; daughter, Debbie Gurule; son, Chuck Martinez and wife, Carol; two sisters, Mary Abeyta and and Wilma Elycio and husband, Juan; three brothers, Joe Trujillo,...

Mar 21, 2021

Elizabeth June Herrera, age 71, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2021. Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Amorita Solano; granddaughter, Kayci Hood; parents, Joe and Helen Herrera; siblings Jimmy Herrera and wife, Mary, Gloria Herrera and Manuel Munoz, Emo Herrera, Lorraine Bizzack, Jo Newton and husband,...

Mar 21, 2021

John Paul Jaramillo, age 37, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on March 21, 2021. John Paul is survived by his parents, Archie and Molly Jaramillo; fiancée and mother of his three daughters, Athena Rodriguez; daughters, Alexis, Alycia, and Ava Jaramillo; brother, Paul Jaramillo and wife, Lorena; grandparents, Paul and Betty Jaramillo; nieces and nephews, Santiago, Janelly,...