Obituaries

Celina Gabaldon

Celina Gabaldon

Dec 13, 2019

Celina Gabaldon, age 93, born in Tome, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019.   Mrs. Gabaldon is survived by her siblings, Raymond Sanchez and Theresa Maestas; Sisters in Law Aurora Sanchez and Lucy Aragon; brother in law, Abel Gabaldon, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs Gabaldon is preceded by her husband...

Guadalupe Montoya

Guadalupe Montoya

Dec 7, 2019

Mr. Guadalupe Montoya, age 89, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away, Saturday, December 7, 2019.  Mr. Montoya is survived by his daughter, Jenine Quiroz and life partner, Robert Lee Torres; godson, Cecil James Gabaldon and companion, Socorro Gonzales; sister, Rafaelita Perez; nieces, Jeanette Sanchez and husband, Antonio, Ariana Gabaldon, Annette Munoz...

Larry Mora

Larry Mora

Dec 2, 2019

Larry Mora, age 63, born in Raton, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 02, 2019.  Mr. Mora is survived by his beloved wife, Laurie Mora; children, Larry Mora Jr., Allison Morris, Monique Mora, Victor Mora and girlfriend, Heather Anderson; grandchildren, Alyssa, Larry, Leah, Alliyah and Alijah; he was very close to his brothers and...

Melba Otero

Melba Otero

Nov 27, 2019

Melba Otero (Vigil), age 78, born in Pecos, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019.  Mrs. Otero is survived by her beloved husband, Neddie Otero; children, Michael Otero and partner, Wayne Cordingley, Barbara Lopez and husband, Peter; grandchildren, Serafina Lopez and Julia Lopez; siblings, Macario Vigil, Ray Vigil, Tessie Anctil, Maria Antonia Vigil,...

Evangeline Perales

Evangeline Perales

Nov 24, 2019

Evangeline Perales (Salazar), age 78, born in Cubero, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Sunday, November 24, 2019.  Ms. Perales is survived by her children, Edward Perales and wife, Sofie, Mike Perales and companion, James Gow, Norma Chavez and husband, Lawrence; godson, Jonathan Chavez; many grand and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.  She...

Mary Romero

Mary Romero

Nov 21, 2019

Mary Romero (Chavez), age 78, born in Bosque, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2019.  Ms. Chavez is survived by her children, Arlene Griego, Peggy Ann Griego, Karen Martinez; grandchildren, Kristina Vigil, Lauren Ann Martinez and Jordan Lee Martinez; siblings, Robert Chavez, Sonny Chavez, Helen Velarde, Ray Sedillo and wife, Antoinette Sedillo; as well...

Jacqueline Vigil

Jacqueline Vigil

Nov 19, 2019

J acqueline Vigil (Garcia), age 55, born in Atlantico, Barranquilla, Colombia and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  Jacqueline is survived by her beloved husband, Sam B. Vigil; children, Kevin Dieguez and wife, Jesica, Dolores Vigil-Smith, Salvador Vigil and wife, Amanda, Raul Vigil and wife, Chanda, Fernando Vigil and wife, Karrie; father, Rafael Armando; siblings,...

Petra Lerma

Petra Lerma

Nov 19, 2019

Petra Patsy Lerma (Lucero), age 89, born in Tecolotito, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  Mrs. Lerma is survived by her beloved husband, Ray Lerma; children, Johnny Lerma and wife, Henrietta, Beatrice Lucero and husband, Benny, Viola Chavez, Rose Sanchez, Frances Garcia, Josie Apodaca and husband, Steve, Diane Lucero and husband, George, Danny Lerma...

Salvador Garcia

Salvador Garcia

Nov 17, 2019

Salvador Garcia, age 77, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Azelle Garcia; children, Jennifer Tumlinson and husband, Shane, Jeremy Garcia and wife, Raeleen, Joel Garcia, Diana Garcia, Martin Garcia, Lawrence Garcia; grandchildren, Travis, Taylor, Isabella.

A visitation will be Saturday, November 23, 2019  from 8:30...

Mary Helen Candelaria

Mary Helen Candelaria

Nov 15, 2019

Mary Helen Candelaria, age 80, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Helen is survived by her daughter, Nora Garcia; Charlotte Tapia who was like a daughter and husband, Chris Tapia; grandchildren, Leandra Cerno, Mariah Cerno, Demetrius Garcia and Chris Tapia Jr; brothers, Silviano Candelaria Jr. and wife, Francis, Leroy Candelaria and wife, Rita, Carl Candelaria and wife, Bernice and Richard "Rusty" Candelaria; as well...

Ramon Benavidez

Ramon Benavidez

Nov 13, 2019

Ramon Benavidez, age 76, born in Polvadera, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2019.  Mr. Benavidez is survived by his children, Margaret Garcia and husband, Ramon, MaryAnn De La O and husband, Ted, Marlene Varrandey; grandchildren, Melissa, Valerie, Isaac, Venessa, Christopher and Naomi; great-grandchildren, Joshlynn, Janea, Azariah, Landon, Braelynn; and the mother of his...

Consuelo (Connie) Trujillo

Consuelo (Connie) Trujillo

Nov 10, 2019

Consuelo  (Connie) Trujillo (Alvarado), age 70, born in Las Cruces, NM and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019.  Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her beloved husband, Faustin Trujillo; daughters, Mar-y-Sol Anaya and husband, Paul Blea, Lucianna Anaya; grandchildren, Justicio Blea, Carlos Lopez, James Blea, Dominic Blea; great-granddaughter, Angel Blea; sister, Luz Wallace and husband, Coye; brothers,...

Helen Klaviter

Helen Klaviter

Nov 9, 2019

Helen Rosemarie Klaviter (Degenhardt) age 87, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Private services to take place at a later date.

Raymond Vallejos

Raymond Vallejos

Nov 9, 2019

Raymond R. Vallejos, age 75, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.  Family to have private services.

A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW.

Private interment will take place at a later date....

Johnny Padilla

Johnny Padilla

Nov 6, 2019

Johnny Lee Padilla, age 43, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Wednesday, November 6, 2019.  Johnny is survived by his beloved wife, Erika; children, Johnny Lee Padilla Jr., Jimmy Leon Padilla, Joel Leonardo Padilla; mother, Maria Elena Narvaiz and husband, Bobby; father, Jerry Padilla Sr. and wife, Lucille; sister, Geraldine Trujillo and husband, Martin; brothers, Jerry Padilla Jr. and...

Jesus Hernandez

Jesus Hernandez

Nov 4, 2019

Jesus (Jesse) Feliciano Hernandez, age 43, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019.   Mr. Hernandez is survived by his father, Manuel Hernandez and siblings, Rayna Hernandez, Annette Hernandez, Vanessa Iturralde, Myda Chavez, Celia Hernandez, Emanuel Hernandez and Misael Hernandez.

A visitation will be Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at...

Eugene (Gino) Chavez

Eugene (Gino) Chavez

Nov 3, 2019

Eugene (Gino) Carl Chavez, age 59, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He is survived by his sons, E.J. Chavez and girlfriend, Alexandria, Isaac L. Chavez; grandson, Christopher L. Chavez;  father, Jimmy S. Chavez; sisters, Christine Chavez and husband, Louie, Karen Torres and husband, Ralph; his cousin and...

Gabriel Marquez

Gabriel Marquez

Oct 28, 2019

Gabriel Joe Marquez, age 71, born in Anton Chico, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 28, 2019.  Mr. Marquez is survived by his children, Patty Marquez and Gabriel Marquez and wife, Christina; siblings, Cristobal Marquez and wife, Celia, Herman Marquez and wife, Sherlie, Bertha Gomez and husband, Augustine; grandchildren, Erika Marquez and husband, Daniel Ordonez,...

Kimberly Chavez

Kimberly Chavez

Oct 26, 2019

Kimberly Guadalupe Chavez, age 31, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019.  Kimberly is survived by her parents, Jerry and Isabel Chavez; sons, Joshua and Ezekial Chavez; sisters, Shirley A. Cordova and husband, Andrew, Lorrie Ortiz and husband, Ray, Lorraine Romero and Ralph, Cuca Salazar and husband, John; brothers, Jerry Chavez Jr., Eugene Chavez and wife,...

Esther Castillo

Esther Castillo

Oct 25, 2019

Esther Castillo, age 76, born in Gran Morelos, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2019.  Mrs. Castillo is survived by her beloved husband, Raul Zubia; children, Rosario Medina, Luis Raul Zubia, Ramon Zubia, Ana Micaela Morales, Juan Carlos Zubia, Pedro Zubia and Sandra Ortega.

A visitation will be Monday, October 28, 2019...