Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Benjamin (Benny) R. Catron, age 42, born in Los Alamos, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018.  Benny is survived by his children, Sherice Bailon and husband, Cesar, Daryn Ladabour, Gabriella Romero and Benjamin Catron Jr.; mother, Esther Catron; sisters, Adelina Hume and companion, James Ainsworth and Jolene Catron; brothers, Robert P. Catron and...

Aug 5, 2018

Justin F. Candelaria, age 73, lifelong resident of Albuquerque and veteran of the United States Army, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018.  Mr. Candelaria is survived by his children, Lucille Jaramillo and husband, Santiago Aguilar, Steven Candelaria and wife, Valerie, Carlene Candelaria; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

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Jul 27, 2018

Angelo L. Garcia, age 52, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018.  Angelo is survived by his beloved wife, Celina Garcia; children, Lawrence Valdez, Adonis Garcia and fiancé, Desiree, Arissa Collins Gold and family; siblings, Gilbert Ortiz and wife, Lila, Lorraine Aguilar and husband, Jose Luis, Cathy Martinez and husband,...

Jul 25, 2018

Patrick G. Martinez, age 50, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  Patrick is survived by his fiancé, Laurie Martinez; son, Gary Martinez; parents, Charlie and Dorothy Martinez; siblings, Debbie Gurule and Chuck Martinez and wife, Caroline; step-children, Clarice and Chris; grandchildren, Gary, Gabriella, Margarita and Marisol; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins...

Jul 24, 2018

Dwight Kenneth Hohenstein-"Inyan Hoksina" (Stone Boy), age 61 of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Dwight Kenneth was born July 1, 1957 in Bismarck, North Dakota and was an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, during his life he worked as a welder in the construction industry,...

Jul 21, 2018

Theresa Valdez (Maes), age 86, born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico in 1931 and resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 21, 2018 surround by her loving family.  Theresa is survived by her beloved husband and soulmate, Minder (Octaviano) Valdez; children, Carl Valdez and partner, Peggy, Gloria Valdez, Dolores Sanchez and husband, Jimmy, Joseph...

Jul 18, 2018

Alyssa A. Barboa, age 29, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018.  Alyssa is survived by her mother, Valerie Jaramillo and husband, Damian; father, Danny Barboa; brother, Jerome D. Barboa; step-sister, Dena Jaramillo and husband, Joe; nephew, Joseph; niece, Sofiemarie; grandmothers, MaryAlice Montoya, Rose Jaramillo, Celeste Medina; grandfather, Tony Jaramillo as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, softball family...

Jul 17, 2018

Rosana Borrego Baca, age 93, born in 1925 in La Jara, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018 with her loving family by her side.Mrs. Baca is survived by her nine children, Susie Montoya and husband, Licho, Dorothy Trujillo and husband, Joe, Katie Jaramillo and husband, Ben, Frances Borrego, George Borrego, Jane Sandoval and...

Jul 16, 2018

Amelia Hernandez (Lopez) age 84, born in Los Lentes, New Mexico, and resident of Los Lunas, passed away Monday, July 16, 2018.  Mrs. Hernandez is survived by her children, Mildred Chavez and husband, Ambrose, Daniel Hernandez and wife, Bernadine, Yolanda Hernandez, Cynthia Romero and husband, Patrick; siblings, Lucy Jaramillo and husband, Ambrosio, Sally Lopez, Alfonso Lopez and wife, Grace,...

Jul 14, 2018

Claudina G. Anaya (Gomez), age 89, born in San Antonio, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018.  Mrs. Anaya is survived by her children, Josie Jaramillo and husband, Manuel, Manny Anaya Jr. and wife, Anna, Martin Anaya and wife, Jennifer, Dorothy Gonzales and husband, Johnny; brother, Ramon Gomez and wife, Romanita; sister-in-law, Dolores Gomez...

Jul 12, 2018

Bertha (Sugar) C. Sedillo, age 64, life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away July 12, 2018.  Sugar is survived by her daughter, Michelle Garcia and husband, Matthew; grandchildren, Krystal Sears, Alyssa Garcia and Matthew Garcia; as well as several sisters, a brother and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Sugar was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by...

Jul 11, 2018

Emily C. Chavez, age 87, born in La Joya, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2018, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her sister, Lori Castillo; children, Francine Gutierrez, Frank Chavez and wife, Kathy, Christina Chavez, JoLynne Chavez-Vigil and husband, Don Vigil; grandchildren, Erik Gutierrez, Victoria Gutierrez, Nicolette...

Jul 7, 2018

Rafael T. Mendoza, age 85, born in San Marcial, NM, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his children, Ralph Mendoza Jr., Martha Mendoza, Arnold Mendoza and wife, Glory, Carl Mendoza; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren; sisters, Tommie Rosas and husband, Ray, Lydia Gonzales...

Jul 1, 2018

Daniel A. Miera, age 82, born in Llano Largo, NM a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Mr. Miera will be greatly missed and is deeply loved by his family. He was a member of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish and the American Legion Post 13, a Navy veteran serving in the Korean...

Jul 1, 2018

Hector M. Rodriguez-Jaquez, age 61, born in Matachic, Chihuahua, Mexico a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Rodriguez-Jaquez is survived by his wife of 32 years, Maria T. Franco; children, Esperanza Fernandez and husband Jose, Melissa Nava and husband, Jerardo, Trini Jaramillo, Edgar Franco and wife, Cynthia,...

Jul 1, 2018

Theresa M. Martinez, born in Belen, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her children, Danny L. Lopez and Carmen Gutierrez, Rosie Gutierrez, Dorothy Maldonado and husband, Robert, Mary Ellen Vigil and husband, Melvin, Tommy Lopez and Cecilia Hernandez, Connie Maestas, Doris Lopez, Kathy Garcia and husband, Randy, Carla...

Jun 30, 2018

Herminia “Minnie” Vasquez, age 74, born in Big Spring, Texas a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. Mrs. Vasquez is survived by her husband of 56 years, Porfirio Vasquez; children, Oscar Vasquez and significant other, Barbara Moon, Mary Ann Vasquez, Porfirio Calderon Vasquez II, Rosemary Lannon and husband, John, Joe Angel Vasquez and wife, Naomi, Connie...

Jun 29, 2018

Frank spent his early childhood in Grants NM where he was born.  He later moved to San Francisco until he joined the Army where he served for 9 years.  He finally decided to settle down in Albuquerque where he worked for the Post Office until retirement.  He was dependable, hardworking and a good provider.  He is survived by his...

Jun 27, 2018

Debra L. Chavez-Bauer, age 57, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home by Our Lord Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Mrs. Chavez-Bauer is survived by her children, Richard Sprunk and wife, Juliana, Savannah Sprunk; grandchildren, Richelle Sprunk, Julian Sprunk, Ric Sprunk; mother, Irene Chavez; brother, Andrew Chavez; niece, Maria Chavez; great nephews, Isaiah Chavez, and Zion Gonzales. Mrs. Chavez was...

Jun 26, 2018

Fidel G. Abeyta, age 81, born in Abeytas, N.M., a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Abeyta is survived by his children, Isaac and wife, Bernadine, Doris and husband, Ray War, Randy and wife, Sandra Abeyta, Bryan and wife, Cynthia Abeyta, Jo Ann and husband, Brian Carr, Valerie...