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Alonzo Gonzales

Alonzo Gonzales

Jan 4, 2026

Alonzo Gonzales, age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2026. Alonzo is survived by his siblings, Lawrence Gonzales, Denise Gonzales, Demetrius Gonzales, Jeffrey Gonzales and wife, Roxanne, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Erma Gonzales. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 16,...

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Viola Pearl Elizabeth Segura

Viola Pearl Elizabeth Segura

Jan 3, 2026

Our beloved Mom, and grandma, Viola Pearl Elizabeth Segura age 79, born in Cebolla, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She married Freddie Segura on July 2, 1966. She was the most loving, protective, generous wife, mom, grandma, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. We all know how much she loved watching the...

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Liliana Perez

Liliana Perez

Jan 2, 2026

Liliana Perez, age 44, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 2, 2026. Liliana is survived by her husband of sixteen years, Carlos, children, Ulysis Hidalgo, Jeanine Ontiveros, Fabian Ontiveros, Kalen Limas, and Edwin Alejandro Garcia Frayre; grandchildren, Anton Danie Garcia Monsevis; siblings, Nestor Garcia, Santos Garcia, Maria Trevino, Maria Garcia, Jesus Ontiveros, Sandra Ontiveros, Alma Waters,...

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Gerhardt Lee Petterson

Gerhardt Lee Petterson

Dec 27, 2025

Gerhardt Lee Petterson, age 79, born in Tigerton, Wisconsin and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 27, 2025. Gerry is survived by his devoted wife, Pauline Petterson and beloved family and friends. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Visitation will be held at New Life Church of God 3400 Aztec Rd. NE...

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Bernadette A. Garcia

Bernadette A. Garcia

Dec 24, 2025

Bernadette A. Garcia, age 59, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 24, 2025. Bernadette is survived by her daughter, Sherysse Garcia and husband Gabriel Garcia; two grandsons, Bryant Garcia and Brycen Garcia; two sisters, Rosemarie Marquez, husband Arnold Marquez, Stephanie Garcia and fiance Sean Sierra; parents, Albert and Susie Garcia; God children, Chaunte Marquez and Michael...

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Trancito Rael

Trancito Rael

Dec 22, 2025

Trancito Rael, age 84, born in Anton Chico, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2025. Mr. Rael is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-nine years, Elena; children, Reina Martinez and husband Sabino, Angela Fusco and husband, Rick,Transito Rael and wife, Patricia, Ramona Ponce and husband, Toby, Reymundo Rael and wife, Jillian,...

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Lola Marie Atkins

Lola Marie Atkins

Dec 20, 2025

Lola Marie Atkins, age 74, born in Winslow, Arizona, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 20, 2025. Lola is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Dave Atkins; daughter; Shanun Atkins-Gibson and husband, James; son, Brandon Morgan and David Natani Atkins and wife, Chanda; grandchildren, Seth Morgan, Sky Morgan, Kinsley Atkins, Ariana Atkins Buerke, Angelina...

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Emily Guadalupe Garcia

Emily Guadalupe Garcia

Dec 19, 2025

Emily Guadalupe Garcia, age 86, born in Cuba, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 19, 2025. Emily is survived by her beloved daughter, Marteena and husband, Mario; grandchildren, Mario, Isiah, Jeremiah and wife, Chezerae, Susanna, and Daniel; great-grandchildren, Mario, Jeremiah, Rosalie, Cateleya, and Abel; brother, Maurice Lobato; several nieces, nephews, and extended family...

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Quintin Pacheco

Quintin Pacheco

Dec 18, 2025

Quintin Pacheco age 94, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2025. Quintin is survived by his daughter, Shirley Pacheco; grandson, Jack Bolton; granddaughter, Lisa; great-grandchildren, Baylee and Owen; devoted great-niece, Bernadette Torrez; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Pacheco and son Virgil Pacheco. Mr. Pacheco...

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Maria Socorro Martinez

Maria Socorro Martinez

Dec 14, 2025

Maria Socorro Martinez, age 84, born in San Antonio, Texas and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 14, 2025.

Maria is preceded in death by her parents, Luz and Josephina Martinez, sister Lillian Martinez, brothers Humberto (Beto) Martinez, Margarito Martinez and Mike Martinez.

She is survived by her daughter, Yvonne Montez and husband Fredrick, her sister Maria Elena...

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Christopher Benjamin Aragon II

Christopher Benjamin Aragon II

Dec 12, 2025

Aragon, Christopher Benjamin ll, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2025. Christopher is survived by his wife of seventeen years, Angeline; stepchildren, Lynda Maietta and husband, Julian, Renee Naranjo and Vanessa Naranjo; step grandchildren, Veila, Gloria, Vincent, Violetta, and Valentino; father, Cristobal Aragon; sister, Genevieve Aragon; brother, Adrian Aragon; several extended family members...

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Cleo Stapp

Cleo Stapp

Dec 11, 2025

Cleo Stapp, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Rust Medical Center, with her beloved granddaughter Lesley by her side. She was 91 years old.

Cleo was born on August 2, 1934, in La Puente, New Mexico, to Juan and Senaida Lopez. On June 10, 1955, she married the love of her...

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Michael Gallegos Sr.

Michael Gallegos Sr.

Dec 10, 2025

Michael Gallegos Sr., age 81, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 10, 2025. Michael is survived by his children, daughter, Sarah Gallegos and husband, Richard Tafoya and son, Michael Gallegos; grandchildren, Jamaa, Michael Angelo, and Felicia; great-grandchildren, Lilith and Jessie; brother Danny Garcia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Valentina Gallegos. Michael served...

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Michael Joseph Otero

Michael Joseph Otero

Dec 7, 2025

Michael Joseph Otero, age 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 7, 2025. Michael is survived by his beloved children, son Michael Jason Otero and wife, Jennifer; and daughter, Krista Otero; siblings, sister, Jackie Otero-Garza and brother, Daniel Otero; grandchildren, Maryah Marin, Shaun Anaya Jr., Matthew Silva, Sophia Silva, Alyvia Otero and Jocelyn Otero; mother...

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Ambrocio Leroy Gonzales

Ambrocio Leroy Gonzales

Dec 4, 2025

Ambrocio Leroy Gonzales, age 78, born in Belen, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 4, 2025.

Ambrocio is survived by his devoted wife of fifty-four years, Darlene Gonzales; his children, Greg Gonzales, Denise Gomez and husband, Ryan, and Randy Gonzales; his cherished grandchildren, Sophia, Isabella, Cole, and Reese; and his great-grandson, Jaxon. He is...

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Miramon Sanchez

Miramon Sanchez

Nov 30, 2025

Miramon S. Sanchez

April 26, 1938

November 30, 2025

Miramon S. Sanchez, age 87, born & raised in the Los Padillas Community of Albuquerque, New Mexico and member of the South Valley Catholic Church of Ascension was called home to heaven on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Mr. Sanchez is survived by his beloved wife of 69 years, Sarah J. Sanchez; his daughters, Louisa Sanchez...

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Timothy Michael Padilla

Timothy Michael Padilla

Nov 28, 2025

With broken hearts and immeasurable grief, we - his children, Karlo, Joshua and Ashlynne-announce the passing of our beloved father, Timothy (Tim) Michael Padilla, on November 28, 2025. After a courageous four-year battle with cancer, he passed peacefully at our mother’s home, surrounded by his family.

Tim was born in 1944 to Daniel and Juanita Padilla, both deceased. He was also...

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Noe Villalobos

Noe Villalobos

Nov 28, 2025

Noe Villalobos, age 21, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 28, 2025. Noe is survived by his parents, father, Noe Villalobos, and mother, Alma Montan; siblings, Diego Villalobos, and Jazmin Villalobos Montan; grandparents, Diego Villalobos Chavez and Ma. Isabel Esparza Aguinaga, Felipe Montan Chavez and Maria Luz Rojas Martinez. A Visitation will be held Monday, December...

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Josh Oliver Martinez

Josh Oliver Martinez

Nov 26, 2025

Josh Oliver Martinez, age 34, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 26, 2025. Josh is survived by his mother, Libbie Baca-Leyba and husband, Rudolph; siblings, Victoria Martinez, Sarah Castillo and husband, Gabriel, Ella Morales and husband, Michael, Darlene Martinez, Rachel Martinez and fiancé, Manny Ortiz, Zipporah Martinez; stepbrothers, Rudy Leyba, Adam Leyba, and grandmother, Lupita Baca;...

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Pete Adolfo Nieto

Pete Adolfo Nieto

Nov 24, 2025

Pete Adolfo Nieto, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 24, 2025. Pete is survived by his wife of eleven years, Antoinette Villegas; son, Peter Nieto; stepchildren, Andrew Villegas and wife Annette, Nicole Salazar and husband, Michael, Jacob Villegas and wife, Sara; grandchildren Aundre Villegas, Ines Villegas, Andres Villegas, Alejandro Villegas, Elijah Montoya, Maya Montoya,...

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