Obituaries

Theresa Madalena Tapia

Theresa Madalena Tapia

May 12, 2025

Theresa Madalena Tapia. It is with profound sadness and overflowing love that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, Theresa M. Tapia, who left this world on May 12, 2025—just one day after Mother's Day—at the age of 77. Theresa was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Eugenio and Melinda Chavez. In 1967, she...

Donald Sandoval

Donald Sandoval

May 12, 2025

Donald "Donny" Sandoval, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 12, 2025. Donald is survived by his siblings, Dr. Cecil Sandoval and wife, Anabell, George Sandoval and wife, Jane, Robert Sandoval and wife, Jackie, Vera Sandoval, Wilma Griego, Judy Moseley, Dr. Joseph Sandoval, Barbara Temer and husband, George, several nieces, nephews and extended family members....

Freda Marquez

Freda Marquez

May 6, 2025

Freda Marquez, age 84, born in Mesita, Colorado and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 6, 2025. Freda is survived by her daughters, Louisa Sedillo and husband, Carlos, Arlene Marquez and husband, Ernie, Joyce Ortiz and husband, Albert; grandchildren, Archie Ray, Michael, Carla, Christopher, Chloe, and Cylee; great- grandchildren, JR, Angel, Silas, and Adian; siblings, Frank...

Amarante Donicio Tafoya

Amarante Donicio Tafoya

May 4, 2025

Amarante Donicio Tafoya, age 99, born in Tafoya, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 4, 2025. Mr. Tafoya is survived by his children, Lorraine Sanchez, Gene Tafoya and wife, Wanda, Gladys Apodaca and husband, Dan, Tom Tafoya and wife, Patricia, Angela Trujillo and husband, Josh, Gino Tafoya and wife, Cassandra; grandchildren, Freddy Sanchez...

Emma Gutierrez

Emma Gutierrez

May 3, 2025

Maria Emma Gutierrez, age 95, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 3, 2025. Maria is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Martinez; grandchildren, Stephanie Martinez, Shannon Trujillo and husband, Steve, Jerry Stephen Martinez and wife, Nina; great-grandchildren, Fabian Roybal, Cynthia Martinez, Julianna Roybal, Gabriel Trujillo, Brandon Martinez, Jordyn Martinez, Anelise Gonzalez;...

Lorenza Clorinda Sanchez

Lorenza Clorinda Sanchez

May 3, 2025

Lorenza Clorinda Sanchez, age 86, born in Raton, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 3, 2025. Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her children, Michael Sanchez (Carla), Sandra Sanchez (Tom Shaver) and Lorie Jaramillo; grandchildren, Myra Olivas (Jonathan), Christina Sanchez (Freddy Sanchez), Andrew Heavner (Jennifer); great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Azariah, Abijah and Asiyah; brother, George Dominguez;...

Daniel Saavedra

Daniel Saavedra

May 3, 2025

Daniel Elias Saavedra age 77, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 3, 2025. Daniel is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Stella Marie Saavedra; children, Eric Saavedra and wife, Lisa, and Jodie Saavedra; grandchildren, Daniel Saavedra, Eric Saavedra Jr., Chantelle Trujillo, Justus Lucero, Genna Saavedra; great-grandchildren, Ella, Renesmee, and Anthony. He was preceded in death...

Lucia Rascon Fuentes

Lucia Rascon Fuentes

May 2, 2025

Lucia Rason Fuentes age 79, born in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2025. Visitation will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at San Jose Catholic Church 2401 Broadway Blvd SE with...

Helen Trechel

Helen Trechel

May 2, 2025

Helen Trechel age 75, born in West Warwick, Rhode Island and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2025. Helen is survived by her husband of forty-three years, Harold Trechel; stepdaughters, twins, Cindy Maestas and husband Joe, and Cheryl Kreamer and husband, George; brothers, George, and Anthony, and sister, Chris; and niece, Mary. Helen will be...

Hugo Timothy Schulte

Hugo Timothy Schulte

May 2, 2025

Hugo Timothy Schulte age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2025. Hugo is survived by his son, Jude Schulte; siblings, Vera Jennie Schulte-Tooke and husband, Jan, Rosalie Ann Speary and husband, John, Glenda Schulte, Hugo Ross Schulte Jr. and wife Debi; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Carisa Baca and partner, Athena Lucarini, Paul Brian Baca...

Dorothy Irene Gutierrez

Dorothy Irene Gutierrez

May 2, 2025

Dorothy Irene Gutierrez age 62, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 2, 2025. Dorothy is survived by her husband of forty years, Donald Gutierrez; mother, Lupe Baca; daughters, Iris Gutierrez and Amaris Gutierrez; granddaughters, Everly Ortiz and Audrey Ortiz; sister, Carol Baca-Aragon; niece and nephew, Laura Baca-Aragon and Adrian Aragon; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Christoher Matthew Sturluson

Christoher Matthew Sturluson

May 1, 2025

Christopher Matthew Sturluson, age 24, born in Grants, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 1, 2025. Christopher is survived by his mother, Marcia Walz; siblings, Brandon Walz and wife, Natalyn, Jordan Walz, Josiah Johnson and girlfriend, ShellMarie Morgan, Steven Dubose; niece, Isabella Dubose and sister in-law, Alice Esquibel. Services for Christopher will be...

Josephine Lopez-Aragon

Josephine Lopez-Aragon

May 1, 2025

Josephine Lopez-Aragon was born December 20, 1935 and returned to her Lord peacefully, in her home, and surrounded by loved ones on May 1, 2025. The world was blessed with her gentle and caring spirit for 89 years.

She is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Bernice and Margaret, her sons, Robert and Anthony, her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild,...

Margo P. Williams

Margo P. Williams

May 1, 2025

Margo P. Williams (Cooke) was born January 7th, 1935, in London England. She told stories of surviving World WWII and spending time in an air raid shelter– which she attributed to her great faith, strength and resilience. She was a tuff little Brit. She moved to the USA in 1960 alone with a child in tow and one on the way....

Jose Miguel Acosta

Jose Miguel Acosta

Apr 29, 2025

Jose Miguel Acosta, age 22, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 29, 2025. Jose is survived by his parents, his mother, Nataly Acosta and his father, Jesus Acosta; sister, Yareczy Acosta and his close members of his Acosta, Martinez, Saldana and Murillo families. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic...

Mary M. Marquez

Mary M. Marquez

Apr 27, 2025

Mary M. Marquez, age 88, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 27, 2025. Mary is survived by her children, daughter, Anna Garcia and son, Orlando C. Marquez; seven grandchildren, Audrey, Nicole, Maria, Natalie, Hali, Robert and Jade, and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, of fifty-six...

Jonathon Gary Abeyta

Jonathon Gary Abeyta

Apr 21, 2025

Jonathon Gary Abeyta, age 36, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 21, 2025, Born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Jonathon was a resident of Albuquerque at the time of his passing. He is survived by his loving parents, Gary Abeyta and Rosalie Leyba; his sister, K. Brandi Abeyta; and his cherished nephew, Justice Anderson.



Jonathon, known...

Louis “Louie” R, Jacques

Louis “Louie” R, Jacques

Apr 20, 2025

On August 18th, 1948, the world was given the original Coca-Cola Cowboy with his Eastwood smile and Robert Redford hair. His name was Louis Robert Jacques spelled with an “S” and sometimes with a “Z” but simply called Louie. Born in Gallina New Mexico, he grew up on the Jacques Family Ranch with his mom Eugenia and his father Lonnie,...

Leandra "Lena" Vigil Baca

Leandra "Lena" Vigil Baca

Apr 20, 2025

Leandra “Lena” Vigil Baca was born on March 28, 1925 and died on April 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Teresa Vigil, husband Tito, and sons David, Raymond and Greg. She is survived by her children Tim, Eva (Rick), Adam (Karen); grandchildren Krista, Vanessa, Gina, Diego, Joseph, Renee, Marisa, Benjamin, and Christine; great-grandchildren DeMarcus,...

Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez

Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez

Apr 20, 2025

Miguel Angel Esparza-Hernandez, age 72, born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 20, 2025. Miguel is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Romelia Esparza; children, Jose A. Esparza, Monica Garcia and partner, Johnny B. Kellywood Jr.; grandchildren, Angelica Garcia, Isabel Garcia, Patricia Garcia and partner, Kevin Mena, Erika Stewart Tapasco...