Obituaries

William Spirk, O.F.M.

Nov 25, 2017

Franciscan Brother William (Vernon) Spirk, OFM, a Midwest native who served in the Southwest for 26 years, died of cardiac arrest November 25, 2017 in Albuquerque, N.M. Bill was born on April 8, 1945 in Dayton, Ohio, one of three children of John and Zita (Voskuhl) Sprik. He attended St. Joseph parish elementary school and Kiser High School in Dayton...

Maribel Bojorquez

Nov 22, 2017

Maribel Bojorquez, age 58, passed away, November 22, 2017, with her loving family by her side.

Charles Pettitt

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. Charles Nolan Pettitt, age 86, passed away,Tuesday, November 21, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Pettitt's service times will be updated at a later date.

Ron Garcia

Nov 19, 2017

Ron O. Garcia, age 65, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Aida Garcia; children, Orlando Garcia and wife, Heather, Ronnie Garcia and wife, Michelle; granddaughters, Emilia Garcia, Brianna Garcia; sisters, Donna Garcia, Loretta Williams; sisters-in-law, Mary Benavidez, Lorraine Brown; brothers-in-law, Tom Otero, Anthony Otero and several aunts, uncles, nieces,...

MSGT Jose Saavedra

Nov 18, 2017

Retired MSgt, Jose Tomas Saavedra age 75 peacefully closed his eyes on Saturday November 18, 2017 and opened them to a new life in the kingdom of heaven. He was welcomed into the arms of his lord and savior, and into those of his beautiful daughter whom he missed dearly, Sandra Lee Apodaca, his parents Jose and Rose Saavedra, in-laws...

Richard Sanchez

Nov 18, 2017

Richard Lee Sanchez, age 57, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife, Isabel; mother, Mary Pohl; siblings, Deseree Martinez and husband, Arturo, Rudy Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Carmen Sanchez, Carol Galarneau and husband, James; godson, Jose Martinez; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A visitation...

David Romero

Nov 14, 2017

Mary Sanchez

Nov 11, 2017

Mary N. Sanchez, age 78, born in Estancia, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away November 11, 2017.  Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her four children, Jeannette Burch and husband, Tommy, Jerry Michael Sanchez and wife, DeLynn, Lynda Gonzales and husband, Greg, Robert Sanchez; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Lovato, Precopio Garcia, Manuel Garcia; beloved puppy, Toby; several nieces,...

Albert Martinez

Nov 11, 2017

John Vigil

Nov 11, 2017

John A. Vigil, age 76, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque passed away Saturday, November 11, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Vigil is survived by his children, Lily Montoya and husband, Andrew, Juan Vigil and Stacy Lagunas, Loren Vigil and wife, Sonya, Vincent Vigil and wife, Janice, Alan Vigil, Tyrene Herrera; sisters, Mary Baca, Lydia...

Alfredo Sanchez

Nov 9, 2017

Alfredo (Al) Sanchez was called to heaven on Nov 9th, 2017. He passed away with his loving wife, Sophie by his side. Born in EL Paso TX on Nov 3rd, 1935. Residing in Alb since Sept 1969. Devoted husband of Sophie for 25 years; father of Alfred, Joseph (Connie), Robert (Brenda), Michael, Nash, Alicia (Danny), Monica (Tone); grandfather to 14...

Guadalupe Trujillo

Nov 9, 2017

Guadalupe D. Trujillo, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 with her family by her side.   Ms. Trujillo is survived by her children, Monica Pacheco and husband, Charles, Robert Trujillo and wife, Shannon, Isaac Sanchez and wife, Janelle, Linda Sanchez and husband, Matt and Connie Anaya; brother, Juan Trujillo; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins...

Sandra Lucero

Nov 8, 2017

Sandra Lucero (Candelaria), age 74, born in Mountainair, NM and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Lucero is survived by her beloved husband, Donaciano Lucero; children, Molly Garcia, Edward Montoya and wife, Yvonne, Joseph Montoya and wife, Patty, Frank Montoya and wife, Frances, Richard Montoya, Mario Montoya and wife Mariana, Mark...

Christella Trujillo

Nov 5, 2017

Christella Maria Smith Trujillo, age 96, a resident of Albuquerque, born May 21, 1921, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2017.  Christella was preceded in death by her three sons, Milton and Larry Trujillo and Joseph Lopez; her mother, Maria Placides Smith and sister, Mary Jane Smith; four brothers, Charlie Huerta, Ruben, Leonard, and George Smith.  She is survived by her sons,...

Herman Aragon

Nov 5, 2017

Herman S. Aragon, age 85, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Aragon is survived by his children, Darlene Urioste and husband, Juan, Robert Aragon, Herman J. Aragon and wife, Cathie, Donald Aragon and Ray (Anthony) Aragon; eight grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; and many other extended family and friends.  Mr. Aragon...

Shu Cervantes

Nov 3, 2017

Shu Fong Cervantes (Hwang), age 76, born in Ping-Tung Taiwan, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Cervantes is survived by her husband, John A. Cervantes; children, Theresa Wheat and husband, Ray, John R. Cervantes and wife, Tracy, and Thomas W. Cervantes and wife, Jeanine; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild on the...

Rudy Wright

Nov 2, 2017

Rudy D. Wright, age 67, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Wright is survived by his children, Venessa Brown and companion, Daniel Martinez, Rudy Wright Jr. and wife, Michelle, Chris Wright, and Matthew Wright Sr. and wife Elizabeth; sister, Dolores Garcia; grandchildren, Veda, Lilliana, Victoria, Tyler, and Matt Jr.; and...

Jerry Barboa

Oct 31, 2017

Jerry Rm Barboa, age 76, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Barboa is survived by his sons, Jerry C. Barboa and wife, Yvonne, Andy Barboa and wife, Darleine, and Danny Barboa; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Estella Liguori; his favorite Aunt, Jeanette Alvarez; siblings, Charlie Barboa and Margarita...

Robert Sedillo

Oct 31, 2017

Robert Sedillo, age 53, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Sedillo is survived by his beloved wife, Joanne; children, Rodney Saavedra, Manuel Sedillo, Roberto Sedillo, April Sedillo, and Brittny Sedillo; his siblings, Max Sedillo, Gloria Pacheco, Charlie Sedillo, Carmen Sedillo, and Vicky Martinez. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 7, 2017 from...

Luis Morejon

Oct 30, 2017

Luis A. Morejon, age 69, born in Havana, Cuba, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017.  Mr. Morejon is survived by his beloved wife, Irene; children, Luis Able Morejon, Annabel, Sarai, Lydia, Jeanette Sanchez and husband, Adolph, Mercedes Lozano, Lyllyan Molina and husband, Ramon, and Luis Alberto Morejon; grandchildren, Ray, Danielle and husband, Daniel, Jordan, Brianna, Jewel, Giovanny...