Obituaries

Oct 22, 2025

Rose Santiago, age 90, born in Algodones, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 22, 2025. Rose is survived by her daughters, Anna Schneider and husband, Scott and Bernadette Santiago; stepson, Stanley Santiago and wife, Diana; stepdaughter, Barbara Harrington and husband, David; grandchildren, Alexis Castillo and husband, Tré and Scotty Schneider; two great-grandchildren; brother,...

Oct 17, 2025

Nancy Chavez, age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 17, 2025. Nancy is survived by her children, son, L. Anthony Chavez and wife, Yolanda, and daughter, Annette Chavez; grandchildren, Therese Saiz, Carlos Chavez and wife, Crystal Martinez, Nicholas Chavez, and Olivia Chavez; great-grandchildren, Joshua Chavez and Adam Chavez; brother, Candido P. Armijo Jr. and sister,...

Oct 16, 2025

Andrea R. Gallegos (Daya), born on May 23, 1941, in Torreon, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by her family. She was 84 years old when she went to be with her Lord and Savior.

Andrea’s life was defined by her unwavering devotion to her family. A selfless mother and grandmother, she placed...

Oct 12, 2025

Anthony “Kenny” Naranjo passed away on October 12, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Carmen Holguin; daughter, Suzette Paz; granddaughter, Kiana; sisters, Loretta (Lori) Cordova and LuAnna Fuentes-Ruiz; nieces, RayAnna Fuentes (CiCi) and Olivia Ruiz (Kacey); three great-nieces and two great-nephews; and Naranjo family members Diane, Loretta, Sandra, and Arthur Naranjo.

Kenny was an Army veteran. A committal service will...

Oct 11, 2025

Jerry was born 9/14/1955 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Eduardo & Melba Sanchez.Jerry passed away suddenly in a tragic accident on 10/11/25.Jerry worked in the Uranium Mines, Grants Corrections as a Correctional Officer & worked at Smiths & Milan Supermart as a meat cutter for many years, a job he enjoyed. He also served in the US Army. Jerry loved...

Oct 10, 2025

May 3, 1948 - October 10, 2025

Born to Willie and Andrea Barreras on May 3, 1948 — in his grandparent's barn in New Mexico, a story he loved to share - Pete lived a life filled with music, laughter, and love.

He grew up in Grants and later in Albuquerque, where his passion for music took root. As a young man,...

Oct 10, 2025

Naomi Vanessa Herrera, age 51, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 10, 2025. Naomi is survived by her father, Nestor Herrera; siblings, Bernadette Saavedra and husband, Robert, and DeAnna Herrera; nieces and nephews, Robert Lee Saavedra, Ashley Garcia, Orlando Chavez, Florentina Pena, and Manuel Herrera Jr.; aunts, uncles, grand nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She...

Oct 7, 2025

Oct 7, 2025

Maria Teresa Orellana, age 84, born in Guastatoya, El Progreso, Guatemala and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 7, 2025. Maria is survived by her children, Julio Neri Palencia Orellana, Edwin Palencia Orellana, Nidia Palencia Orellana, Ronald Palencia Orellana, Gervel Palencia Orellana, Maria Palencia Orellana, Jorge Palencia Orellana; twenty grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Anibal, Lucila and...

Oct 3, 2025

Pamela Montoya, age 85, born in Chilili, New Mexico and a resident of Belen, New Mexico, passed away on October 3, 2025. Pamela is survived by her children, Ben Montoya and wife, Amy, Ruben Montoya, Annie Marquez, Gilbert Montoya, and Yvonne Cordova and husband, Nick; brother, Alex Mora, and sister, Irene Gonzales; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and extended...

Oct 2, 2025

Octavio Pena Vicencio, age 50, born in Mexico City, Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on October 2, 2025. Octavio is survived by his sons, Octavio Pena Jr. and Jesse Pena; fiancée, Cassandra Saiz; brothers, Irving Pena Vicencio and wife, Norma Abonce, Francisco Pena Vicencio and wife, Aracely Ruiz Joya; nieces and nephews, Isaac, Angel, Elliana,...

Sep 28, 2025

Maria Soila Baca, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, born to Jose Miguel Baca and Pablita Baca, passed away on September 28, 2025 at the age of 86. She is survived by her sister, Helen Robinson and brother, Ray Baca as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Soila retired after working for several years at Social Security Administration when...

Sep 27, 2025

Josie Ophelia Jaramillo, age 96, born in El Rito, NM on March 10, 1929. A resident of Albuquerque NM passed away Sept. 27", 2025. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Elevi Jaramillo. She is survived by her children, Levi "Tony" Jaramillo, wife Sarah, Leroy Jaramillo, wife Rose & Rex Jaramillo: 5 grandkids, 7 great-grand kids, 5 great-great-grand...

Sep 27, 2025

Fausta Quintana de Garcia, age 79, born in San Felipe de Jesus, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 27, 2025. Fausta is survived by her loving family and extended family members. Services will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW with burial will follow the services at Pajarito...

Sep 26, 2025

David Pacheco, age 76, born in Roswell, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 26, 2025. David is survived by his wife of seven years, Rosa; stepchildren, Sahara Barraza and Manuel Barraza; father, Fernando Pacheco; siblings, Margaret Griego, Juanita, Lovato, Alice Chavez, Gilbert Pacheco, and wife, Monica, James Pacheco and wife, Diana, Bernadette Martinez...

Sep 24, 2025

Blanche Morgan passed away peacefully Wednesday Sept 24. She was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was a longtime resident of Albuquerque. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Florence Tomlinson. Her husband Charles Morgan, son Kurt Morgan and daughter Melanie Heitzenroder. She is survived by 3 children, Melissa Morgan, Jason & Nikki Morgan, Adam &...

Sep 23, 2025

Anthony “Antz” Archibeque, age 31, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 23, 2025. Anthony is survived by his mother, Loreza Lopez; father, Jared Archibeque and wife, Christine; child, Maximus Benavidez-Archibeque; four-legged fur baby, “Yoshi”; brother, Jonathan Archibeque and partner, Delilah Torres; sister, Brianna Silva; grandma, Olga Lopez; many cousins and extended family members. He was preceded...

Sep 22, 2025

Lloyd Rudy Vigil, age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 22, 2025. Lloyd is survived by his wife of thirty-five years, Ida Aragon Vigil; brothers, Jeff Vigil and Ron Vigil; several nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reuben and Juanita Vigil and his brother, Harold Vigil. Mr....

Sep 21, 2025

Maria Julianita Gonzales, age 98, born in Mountainair, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 21, 2025. Maria is survived by her son, Ted Gonzales Jr.; sisters, Isabel Valtierra and Carmen Rodriguez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Maria Lesperance Jr., and siblings,...

Sep 19, 2025

Billy Joe Whitten, age 32, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on September 19, 2025. Billy is survived by his mother, Joyce Whitten; sisters, Destiny Freelong, and Angel Garcia; brother, Cesario Garcia, father, Francisco Fraire; brother-in-law, Matthew Baker; nieces, Symphany Baker, Melody Baker and Sunshine Baker; stepdad, Cesario Garcia Sr.; uncle, Steve Whitten; several cousins, friends and extended...