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Rosebelle Valenzuela

Rosebelle Valenzuela

Jan 7, 2026

Rosebelle Valenzuela, age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 7, 2026. Rosabelle is survived by her children, Robert Valenzuela, Patricia McDonald and husband Patrick, Rebecca Pray, Della Witner and husband Mike, Peter Valenzuela and wife Amy; brother Reuben Gonzales; aunt, Martha Harris; grandchildren, Christopher, Jaclyn, Stephanie, Joshua, Michael, Jocelyn, Domienique, Tristin, Jacob, and Conner; Twenty...

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Paul Padilla

Paul Padilla

Jan 7, 2026

Paul Clifford Padilla, age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 7, 2026. Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Juanita Padilla; children, Jason Atanasio Padilla, Victoria Isabella Padilla-Jonas and husband, Nathaniel Scott Jonas; sister in-law, Annette Gonzales, and brother in-law, Miguel Ricardo Gonzales; siblings, Eloy Padilla, Lee Roy Padilla, Jose Padilla, Sylvia Flores,...

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Novie Benavidez

Novie Benavidez

Jan 6, 2026

Novie Benavidez, age 94, was born Mary Precilla Noverta (Novie) Saiz in San Acacia, New Mexico, and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 6, 2026, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Benavidez is survived by her children, Cecilia Lujan and husband, Rudy, Joe Larry Benavidez, Duane Benavidez and wife, Michelle, sisters, Marcella Chavez and...

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Johnny Joe Lucero

Johnny Joe Lucero

Jan 5, 2026

Johnny Joe Lucero, born in San Jose, New Mexico on October 30, 1953 and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 surrounded by his loving children.

Johnny retired from the City of Albuquerque, where he worked proudly as a welder for many years. He always felt most at home in the mountains, where he loved...

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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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