Obituaries

Jul 29, 2017

Freddie Joseph Lopez, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away July 29, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Freddie is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dianne K. Lopez; six children, Freddie Lopez Jr. and wife, Debbie; June Lindsey; Charmaine Lopez and Brian Nguyen; Joseph J. Lopez, and fiancée, Michelle Padilla; Samuel Lopez, Daniel Lopez, five sisters; four...

Jul 29, 2017

Kearra N. Magee, age 31, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away July 29, 2017. Kearra is survived by her parents Dennis and Christine Magee; siblings, Mark Magee, Steven Magee, Dennis Magee Jr., Dylan Magee; grandmother, Lucy Candelaria; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Kearra was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Garcia; grandfather, Ernest Candelaria; grandparents, Nathan...

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 23, 2017

Walter C. Hubbell, Jr. passed away peacefully with family at his side, at the age of 88, on July 23rd, 2017.  He was born in Albuquerque, NM to Mary Barela Hubbell and Walter C. Hubbell, Sr.  on March 25, 1929.  A descendant of the “Hubbell Clan” of Pajarito, South Valley, he was always a “downtown kid,” graduated from Albuquerque High School and later...

Jul 23, 2017

Paula V. Grado, age 82, born in Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, with her family by her side.  Mrs. Grado is survived by her loving husband, Marcos; son, Ezequiel Gradoi Sr. and wife, Teresa; daughter, Elvida Grado; brother, Lorenzo Valles Olivas; nine grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held Friday, July 28, 2017...

Jul 22, 2017

Robert J. Beistel, age 74, born in, Uniontown, PA and resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Beistel is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; children, Susie Padilla, Kitty Saroni, Andy Beistel, Bobby Beistel, Georgette Padilla, Alfredo Gabaldon and fiancée, Maria, Raymond Lee Gabaldon; brother, Tony Beistel and wife, Deanna;...

Jul 20, 2017

Jul 17, 2017

Willie Candido Martinez, 82, of Albuquerque, passed peacefully the morning of Monday, July 17th, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born December 31st, 1934 in Folsom, New Mexico.  His work ethic was evident from an early age, and worked right up to his passing. He built a life for his family through hard work, dedication and focus.  He...

Jul 16, 2017

Cordelia Mares, born in Conejos, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully, Sunday, July 16, 2017, with her family by her side.  Ms. Mares is survived by her daughter, Christine Struck; son, Tony Mares and Josie Perez; grandchildren, Allen Struck Jr. and wife, Michelle, Susie Struck-Sanchez and husband, Ray Jr., Patrick Struck and wife, Shanare and Sabrina Mares; great-grandchildren, Dominic...

Jul 16, 2017

Anthony (Tony) J. Salazar, age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away July 16, 2017. Tony is survived by his parents, Alex Salazar Jr, and Helen Salazar; sister, Regina Salazar- Sims; brothers, Alex Salazar lll and wife, Monica, Lawrence P. Salazar; nieces and nephews, Crystal and husband, Arly, amber, Andres, Kendra; grand-niece, Neveah; grand-nephew, Francisco; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...

Jul 13, 2017

Josefa A. Sarracino (Fita), age 100, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, July 13, 2017, with her family by her side.   Mrs. Sarracino is survived by her son, Mario Sarracino; granddaughter, Jaylene Sarracino and husband, Corey Wright; sisters, Rachel Lujan, Rosario Chavez and husband, Ray; great-grandchildren, Mario Sarracino, Tatiana Sarracino, Majalene Wright, Julian Wright; and many nieces,...

Jul 12, 2017

Ralph James Lucero Sr., 80 year old Marine Veteran of Albuquerque, NM passed away July 12, 2017.  He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel Jeffrey Lucero, and his grandson, also Daniel Jeffrey Lucero. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee Lucero, of 60 years, and his children, Jim Lucero, Billy Lucero and wife Kathy, and Robbin Lucero; 11...

Jul 8, 2017

Jul 8, 2017

Sergio Ruvalcaba, born in Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico passed away Saturday, July 8th, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Ruvalcaba is survived by his loving wife, Elva and his children, Sergio, Fernando and Rene.  A Rosary will be recited Friday, July 14th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m at San Clemente Catholic Church, 244 Luna Rd NE,...

Jul 7, 2017

Esther Isabelita Herrera Saavedra, age 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, July 7, 2017.  Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Zenon and Mercedes (Baca) Herrera; her brothers Samuel and wife Antonia, Gavino and wife Ramona, Delfin, Juan Jose, Ramon, Marc and Abelicio; her sisters Gabriella, Eloisa and husband Joe Luna,  and Anna Jensen; brothers...

Jul 6, 2017

Adela Pargas, age 88, born in Deming, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Thursday, July 6, 2017, with her family by her side.  Mrs. Pargas is survived by her children, Ben Pargas and wife, Marilyn, Tony Pargas and wife, Michelle, Ralph Pargas, Michael Pargas, Kathy Keddy and husband, John, Ricky Pargas and wife Diane; fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; one...

Jul 5, 2017

Robert E. Law, born in San Antonio, NM and resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

Jul 5, 2017

Loreto G. Acosta (Lito), age 76, born in the Philippine Islands and resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Acosta is survived by his loving wife, Lorena; children, Barbara Acosta-Hoffman and husband, John, Lee Acosta and wife, Connie, Christopher Acosta and wife, Nicole; grandchildren, Stephanie Gonzalez and husband, Jason, Isiah Nunez,...

Jul 3, 2017

On July 3, 2017 the angels carried Rafaela Chacon to her destiny in heaven.  Rafaela Sanchez Chacon, resident of Albuquerque, was born on March 6, 1940 to Victor and Isabel Sanchez.  Rafaela was a loving wife, mother and known to her grand and great-grandchildren as, “Mama Goo-Goo”.  She was a nurse and caregiver throughout her life.  She is survived by her husband of over...