Obituaries

Mar 15, 2019

Emeric W. Nordmeyer, O.F.M., age 91, died peacefully surrounded by his Franciscan brothers and friends on Friday, March 15th at San Juan Diego Friary in Albuquerque.  Born April 12, 1927 in Batesville, Indiana.  After high school graduation and a short time in the U.S. Navy, Emeric entered the Province of St. John the Baptist of the Order of Friars...

Mar 11, 2019

Adrian D. Ramirez, age 21, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019.  Adrian is survived by his mother, Denise Ramirez; grandmother, Tillie Ramirez; uncle, Mark Ramirez and wife, Jessica; cousins, Arianna Gomez, Marissa Ramirez, Shelyse Ramirez; special dog and friend, Lady; as well as many other extended family and friends.  Adrian was preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2019

Luz Maria Armendariz (Vega), age 70, born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019.  Mrs. Armendariz sis survived by her husband, Anselmo Armendariz; children, Norma Armendariz, Rosa Reyes and husband, Mario; Brisa Armendariz, Jorge Armendariz and Becky Garcia; brother, Jose Luis Vega; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A visitation will...

Mar 2, 2019

Robert Ortiz, age 60, born in Los Angeles, California and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Mr. Ortiz is survived by his beloved wife, Tracy Ortiz; children, Frank Ortiz, Jennifer Barela and husband, Edward, Nicole Ortiz and husband, Michael Mcallister; parents, Frank and Ema Ortiz; siblings, Terry Chavez and Grace Ortiz; grandchildren, Rudy, Max, Angelo, Eddie,...

Mar 1, 2019

Anna Mae Baca, age 73, born in Oakland, California and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019.  Ms. Baca is survived by her sister, Dolores Padilla; nieces and nephews, Yolanda and Howie, Rafael, Arthur; many grandnieces, grandnephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews; as well as her special cat, Pica.

Services will take place on Friday,...

Feb 27, 2019

Robert J. Garcia, age 76, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Garcia; son, Robert Garcia Jr. and Deann Jonas; daughter, Ramona Blea and husband, Rick; sisters, Frances Lopez and husband, Paz; Suzie Trujillo; grandchildren, Anthony, Andrew, Adelina and Estevan; as...

Feb 27, 2019

Guillermina Burciaga (Nevarez), age 53, born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019.  Mrs. Burciaga is survived by her beloved husband, Samuel Burciaga; son, Samuel Burciaga Jr. and wife, Jamie Marina Burciaga; mother, Manuela Rivera Rascon; grandchildren, Samuel Burciaga III, Daniel Burciaga; sisters, Blanca Nevarez, Maribel Nevarez, Cenica Nevarez; brothers, Jose Nevarez,...

Feb 26, 2019

Christopher R. Arana, age 80, born in Alamogordo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019.  Mr. Arana is survived by his beloved wife, Sophia; children, Christopher Gino Arana and wife, Connie, Ted Arana; step-sons, Ted Benavides wife, Shelly, Arthur Benavides and wife, Nanette, Paul Benavides; grandchildren, Christopher Andrew Arana, Jarrod Arana, Jared Benavides, Joseph...

Feb 25, 2019

Elias Del Villar Macias, age 85, born in Hermita del Los Correa, Zacatecas, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.  Mr. Macias is survived by his children, Anna Villegas and husband, Jaime, Anthony Macias and wife, Ellie, Carolyn McCarley and husband, David; sisters, Rafaela Julien, Maria Refugio Kocian and husband, Ian; brother, Tomas Macias and...

Feb 22, 2019

Michael J. Schafer, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019.   Mr. Schafer is survived by his beloved wife, Maureen Schafer; mother, Priscilla Schafer; children, Thomas Schafer; siblings, Father Patrick Schafer OFM, Dolores Thompson and husband, David.

A visitation will be Monday, March 11, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until...

Feb 21, 2019

Adella A. Atencio, age 40, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.   Adella is survived by her mother, Georgia; children, Hunter Eddie Rodriguez, Zoe Rose Rodriguez; siblings, Louella Atencio, John Edward Torres and companion, George Ray Rodriguez.  Adella was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Atencio.  Adella was a graduate of Rio Grande High School...

Feb 21, 2019

Sophie S. Turrietta (Sanchez), age 94, born in Jarales, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Mrs. Turrietta is survived by her children, Bertha Sarracino, Beth (Betty) Turrietta, Louie Turrietta and wife, Lorraine and Leonard Turrietta; eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Luciano and Rose Turrietta; many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Feb 21, 2019

Daniel R. Sanchez, age 75, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019.  Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife, Martha; children, Alicia Wright and husband, William, Julie Sanchez; grandchildren, Joseph Santiago Wright and Daniel Glenn Wright.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 7:45 a.m. until 8:15...

Feb 20, 2019

Willy S. Serna, age 88, born in Reserve, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.  Mr. Serna is survived by his children, Cathey Serna and Jerry Serna; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Roger Billau, Allen Billau, Kendall Billau, Bonny Hennigan and husband, Terry; siblings, Celdon Serna Jr., Jimmy Serna and Cloudy Huerena.  Mr. Serna...

Feb 20, 2019

John Saiz Trujillo, age 93, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.  Mr. Trujillo is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria; son, Alex Trujillo and wife, Cindi; grandson, Estevan Trujillo and wife, Monica; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Haileigh, Eli and Emily; several siblings and his sister-in-law, Mary Fuentes and husband, Pete.

Visitation will be Friday, March...

Feb 18, 2019

Ramon Hernandez, age 91, born in Villa Ocampo, Durango, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019.  Mr. Hernandez is survived by his beloved wife, Panfila Hernandez; daughter, Angelica Millan; grandchildren, Joaquin Millan, America Millan, Carlos Millan, Areli Millan, Maleny Gonzalez

A visitation will be Monday, February 25, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00...

Feb 17, 2019

Dulcelina Herrera (Jaramillo), age 90, born in Belen, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019.  Mrs. Herrera is survived by her beloved husband, Jose; children, Phillip Herrera, Ernest Herrera and wife, Judy, Phyllis Herrera, Danny Herrera, Karen Martinez and husband, Raul; brothers, Manuel Jaramillo Jr. and wife, Mary, Joe Henry Jaramillo and wife, Clemencia;...

Feb 16, 2019

Rosendo Garcia Jr., age 91, born in Cabezon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 16, 2019.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his sister, Placida Gurule; brother, Gonzalo Garcia; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews as well as many other extended family and friends.  Mr....

Feb 14, 2019

Lawrence H. Peterson, age 88, born in Cloquet, Minnesota and resident of Cubero, New Mexico passed away in Albuquerque, Thursday, February 14, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Mr. Peterson is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Lucy Peterson (Velasquez); six children, Edith Steele and husband, Byron, Ingrid Harvey and husband, Bruce, Lawrence Peterson and wife, Susan, John...

Feb 7, 2019

Macario Palma Gutierrez, age 95, born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019.   Macario is survived by his children, Maria Elena Rodarte and husband, Mario, Jose Palma and wife, Lourdes, Carlos Palma and wife, Silvia; eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Morayhma Palma.  Macario was preceded in death by...