Obituaries

Eric Gabaldon

Eric Gabaldon

Oct 9, 2024

Eric Charles , age 51, a resident of Peralta, New Mexico, passed away on October 9, 2024. Eric is survived by his wife of twenty-five years, Leesa Gabaldon; children, Anthony Lujan, Michael Muniz Erica Maez and husband, Robert, Sierra Vigil and husband, Kenneth, Alexis Gabaldon and husband, Michael, Jakob Gabaldon; grandchildren, Liam, Brielle, Colton, Gage, Hayden, Adam, Uriah, Damian, Leonard, Alexzandr;...

Catherine Mendoza

Catherine Mendoza

Oct 7, 2024

Catherine Mendoza, age 88, born in Socorro, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 7, 2024. Mrs. Mendoza is survived by her daughters, Ramona Gonzales and husband, Salvador, and Kay Hissa; sister, Nifa Archuleta; grandchildren, Matthew Gonzales, Paul Gonzales, Waylon Chavez, Shannon Fresquez, BJ Mendoza; great-grandchildren, Erique Gonzales, Dominic Gonzales, Ryan Chavez, Savannah Fresquez...

Fernando Alisardo Rudolfo III

Fernando Alisardo Rudolfo III

Oct 6, 2024

Fernando Alisardo Rudolfo lll, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2024. Fernando is survived by his mother, Sylvia Beltran and husband, Hector; siblings, David Tapia, Michael Rudolfo, Crystal Rudolfo and husband, Claudio, Rosemary Beltran and husband, Omar Fierro; nieces and nephews, Ivy, Adrian, Saul, Julian, Evan, Jacquelyn, Sabrina, and Adam; partner, James Stuart;...

Marrae Lea Yellowhair

Marrae Lea Yellowhair

Oct 6, 2024

Marrae Lea Yellowhair, age 42, born in Gallup, New Mexico, and a resident of Tohatchi, New Mexico, passed away on October 6, 2024. Marrae is survived by her mother, Carole Manuelito; father, Bert Yellowhair; siblings, Brent Yellowhair, Deleigh Yellowhair, Brianna Yellowhair, and Mariah Yellowhair and fiance, Julian Candelaria, Melinda Spen-Austin; nieces and nephews, Ayva Perales, Owen Candelaria, Hendrix Candelaria, Lalila...

Adela Chavez

Adela Chavez

Oct 5, 2024

Adela Chavez, age 100, born in Torreon, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her children, daughter, Bernadette Lucero and husband, Bennie, son, Ron Chavez, and daughter, Elaine Chavez Montoya and husband, Michael; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and extended family...

Theresa Antonia George

Theresa Antonia George

Oct 5, 2024

Theresa Antonia George, age 63, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 5, 2024. Theresa is survived by her husband of twenty-four years, Ethan George; children, Steven Jojola and wife, Lupe, Fernando Garcia and wife, Yolanda, Jessica Aragon and partner, Stephanie; grandchildren, Maria, Steven, Nikoloi, Athena, Azariah, Santiago, and Deyon; siblings, Jessie Padilla, Felix Padilla, Tina Perea,...

Jimmy Santiago Chavez

Jimmy Santiago Chavez

Oct 4, 2024

Jimmy Santiago Chavez, age 72, a resident of Los Padillas, New Mexico, passed away on October 4, 2024. Jimmy lived a very simple life. He never left Los Padilla’s and never had any desire to do so. He was very kind, very caring and very generous man. Jimmy always worked hard keeping the yard clean and he took care of...

Eddie Elwell

Eddie Elwell

Oct 2, 2024

Eddie Elwell, age 42, born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed October 02, 2024. Eddie is survived by his spouse, Josette Romero; children, Cheyenne Elwell, Carlos Elwell; mother, Corinne Elwell; father, Edward Elwell; sister, Veronica Elwell; grandparent, Bennye Perea, and husband Teddy; grandparents, Aniseto Elwell and wife Estella; along with several, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and extended family member....

Mary Patsy Sena

Mary Patsy Sena

Sep 24, 2024

Mary Patsy Sena, age 74, born in Villanueva, New Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Passed September 24, 2024. Mary is survived by her children, Curtis Sena and girlfriend Mae Thompson, Victoria Ortiz, Dee Ann Sena and boyfriend Gilbert Ortiz; grandchildren, Dennette Lovato, Chirstopher Lovato, Devin Lovato, Ashleigh Seonia, Allan Seonia Jr., Erica Lovato; great-grandchildren, Justina, Michael, Alonzo,...

Robert Hugo Cotter

Robert Hugo Cotter

Sep 22, 2024

Robert Hugo Carl Cotter, age 97, born in Stamford, Connecticut and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 22, 2024. Mr. Cotter is survived by his wife of forty years, Karen Cotter; children, Douglas Cotter and wife, Sharon, Christopher Cotter, and Gordon Cotter; four grandchildren, Nathan Cotter, Mather Cotter, Alexandra Cotter, and Merril Cotter; great-grandchild, Levi Cotter;...

Zoila Matamorez

Zoila Matamorez

Sep 19, 2024

Zoila Matamorez, 69, a Santa Fe native and longtime Albuquerque resident, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after a long illness. Zoila was a vivacious, compassionate and loving person. She was married to Ernest Matamorez for 47 years. The loving couple had two sons, Ernest Jr. and Jonathan. The family also had a...

Jesús José Loya Hernández

Jesús José Loya Hernández

Sep 17, 2024

Jesús José Loya Hernández, de 73 años, nacido en Santa Bárbara, Chihuahua, México y residente de Albuquerque, Nuevo México, falleció el 17 de septiembre de 2024. A Jesús le sobrevive su esposa de cincuenta y tres años de casados, María de Jesús González Loya; hijos, Jesús Remedios Loya, Jesus Jose Loya Jr., Héctor Andrés Loya González, Víctor Manuel Loya González;...

Jose Dominic Gonzalez

Jose Dominic Gonzalez

Sep 17, 2024

Jose Dominic Gonzalez, age 32, born in Farmington, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed September 17, 2024. Jose is survived by his mother Carol Archuleta; step-father, Richard Archuleta; significant other, Sarah Lucero; children, Adrian Lucero, Andres Gonzalez, Annalisa Lucero, Genesis Gonzalez, Crystal Gonzalez, Isabella Gonzalez, and Dominic Gonzalez; granddaughter, Renesmee Aragon; siblings, JP Carranza, and Celso...

Refugio "Teno" Ortiz

Refugio "Teno" Ortiz

Sep 17, 2024

Refugio “Teno” Ortiz, age 81, born in Chaperito, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 17, 2024. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his children, daughter, Jennifer Ortiz and husband, Donovan, and son, Juan Ortiz and wife, Amber: grandchildren, Emily Ortiz, Johnathan Ortiz, Ethan Ortiz, Aliyah Ortiz, and Suriah Ortiz; siblings, Julia Cruz, and Rhoda...

Betty Jo Alderete

Betty Jo Alderete

Sep 13, 2024

Betty Jo Alderete, age 89, born in Clyde, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 13, 2024. Mrs. Alderete is survived by her children, Leroy Alderete and wife, Josie, Virginia Chaves and husband, James, Jeanette Smith, Alan Jay Alderete, James Alderete and wife, Anitra; eleven grandchildren David Candelaria, Melissa Rivera, Mario Chaves, Gian Chaves,...

Geomy Pohl

Geomy Pohl

Sep 12, 2024

Geomy Pohl, a man known for his faith, love of family, strength, humor and integrity, and loved by many, passed away on September 12th, 2024. Geomy was born the second of five children to Augustine and Flora Pohl on March 23, 1935. After growing up on his family's ranch in Chilili, NM, Geomy met and married his lifelong love, Priscilla...

Isabel Parra

Isabel Parra

Sep 12, 2024

Isabel Parra (Gutierrez) age 98, born in Chilili, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 12, 2024. Mrs. Parra is survived by her children; Pauline Clements and husband, Jim, Anthony Parra and fiancée, Priscilla Armijo, Steve Parra and wife, Lydia, Sylvia Tye and husband, Barney, James Parra and wife, Denita, Nicholas Parra, Joseph Parra...

Ramiro Reyes

Ramiro Reyes

Sep 10, 2024

Ramiro Reyes, age 95, born in Colorado City, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 10, 2024. Mr. Reyes is survived by his children, Rosela Mendez, Victoria Nelson, Trina Reinhardt, Catarina Sanchez, Rebecca Reyes, Cody Reyes; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosie...

Carmen Woods

Carmen Woods

Sep 10, 2024

Carmen Woods, age 92, born in Hanover, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 10, 2024. Carmen is survived by her daughter, Christina Wolfel, son, Ben Woods and wife, Debra, and daughter, Cynthia Anaya; ten grandchildren, Bernadette, Jason, Rachel, Richard Jr., Nathalie, Benjamin, Angelo, Toni, Jeannie, and Larry; twenty-one great-grandchildren, Mariah, Jordan, Isaiah, Jewel,...

Marcos Sedillo

Marcos Sedillo

Sep 9, 2024

Marcos Sedillo, age 77, born in Manzano, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 9, 2024 surrounded by his cherished family. He spent his life creating lasting memories and touching the hearts of everyone he encountered. A man of faith, a devoted husband, father, and “Grandpo,” he will be remembered for his warmth, wisdom, and...