Obituaries

Jun 3, 2021

Elaine Smith, 90

Elaine Smith, 90, died June 3, 2021, peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the days preceding her passing she was surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Smith was born June 12, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. She met the love of her life Ezra J. Smith of Tucumcari, New Mexico in New York...

May 28, 2021

On Friday May 28, 2021, Rigo Morales, a resident of Albuquerque, was called home to be with the lord. He was born on November 02,1982 and was 38 years old. He was a loving and caring father, son, brother, cousin, and uncle who touched the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by his two daughters and...

May 24, 2021

June D. (Gallegos) Tafoya, born June 20, 1948, passed away on May 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Higinio and Emma Gallegos, her siblings, Mary Ann (Gallegos) Duffy, James Gallegos, and numerous loved ones who welcomed her with loving arms into Heaven. June is survived by her loving husband, Isaac, to whom she was married...

May 23, 2021

George Flying Eagle Platero Jr. was born on February 2,1952 to George Platero Sr. (Navajo) and Rose Trujillo Platero (Taos Pueblo).  His late grandparents were Adam & Marie Trujillo from Taos Pueblo.  He is survived by his siblings Lawrence, Gilbert and Bernardine Platero. In 1973 George married Loria Nelson at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Taos Pueblo, NM. They...

May 21, 2021

Navajo Artist, Johnny Tso Yazzie, 75, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021. Johnny was one of the major contributors to the popularity and growth of contemporary Native American painting. Johnny was born to Guy Yazzie and Pearl Zonnie Chee Horseherder Yazzie, on the Navajo Reservation in Howell Mesa, Arizona on December 29, 1945.

May 14, 2021

On May 14, 2021 The love of our life our dad Luis R Serna was sadly called home to heaven, only 32 days after his little brother Leon S. Serna. He was born October 26, 1980 and lived a short, but extraordinary life. Our dad was the most funny, energetic & hard-working man we knew.  He was an amazing...

May 13, 2021

Gabriel Edwin Xavier Montaño, 51, passed away on May 13, 2021 at his home in Placitas, NM.  He was the proud father of Selena, Francesca (Jaime Alvarado), Gabriel (Maria Conway), and Xavier (Alyssa Cordova), beloved son of George and Rita Montaño, and loving brother of Georgina (Bill Sedillo), Matt, and Dominic (Amber).

Gabe was a proud veteran...

May 6, 2021

Ronald Floyd Garcia or Floyd Ronald Garcia as he would of told you, passed away on May 6th, 2021 at his home in Cuba, New Mexico at the age of 64.

He was born to Facundo Garcia and Adelina Casaus on October 21,1956 in Albuquerque New Mexico. He was a loving and proud brother, father, uncle, and...

May 3, 2021

In Loving Memory of Rafael (aka Ralph, aka “Dude”) Michael Armijo, Jr., 56, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 after fighting a tough and long illness. He graduated from Wagon Mound High School in 1982, in Wagon Mound New Mexico and was a veteran of the Army Reserve National Guard.

Ralph was employed by...

Apr 24, 2021

Sharon LaFawn Haynes Tucker, our beloved Wife, Sister, Aunt, Friend and “Mom” entered eternal life after a short battle with Covid-19 on 4/24/21 at Presbyterian Hospital in Alb, NM.  Oh, the praising that will be going on as she meets Tommy, her only sibling Ruth Ronell (Haynes) Speck (Bryan Speck) and Mother and Daddy.

Sharon was born...

Apr 22, 2021

Roy “Greg” Trujillo

Age 49, of Rio Rancho passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2021. Greg loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed his time with his grandson, Elijah, who was everything to him. Greg also loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. He also enjoyed working in his backyard on numerous projects. Greg was...

Apr 21, 2021

Stella Sanchez 75, resident of Albuquerque passed on to heaven on April 21, 2021. Beloved wife, mother, grandma, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her mother Connie, sister, brothers, and sons Lorenzo, Paul, and recently Robert.

She is survived by her husband Rick, children Rose, John, Lorraine (Michael), Chris, 13 grandchildren and 6...

Apr 20, 2021

CHAVEZ-Barbara Jean Chavez passed away peacefully at her home on April 20th, 2021. Barbara was born in Corrales, NM to Candelario and Lonicia Lopez on March 1st, 1936. She is preceded in death by her husband Juan De Dios Chavez; her son Randy Chavez; her daughters Sandra Ann and Juanita Chavez; her granddaughter Nicole Casados Axt; her sisters Dina,...

Apr 15, 2021

Christopher Andrew Mora, 47, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Chris was born on June 13, 1973 in Albuquerque, N.M. to Ernest and Isabelle Mora. Growing up, Chris was always brave, strong, and extremely athletic, yet quiet and shy. He had a way of making you feel protected. On...

Apr 14, 2021

Rose Wheelock Tafoya, 82 born on Wednesday April 12, 1939, lifelong resident of Algodones NM, passed away in her family home on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, George, and Lorena Wheelock. Biological parents, Justo Lopez, and Pauline Wade; great-grandson Stephen Padilla, son-n-law Dan Regalado; sisters...

Apr 12, 2021

“Our beautiful Leon Serna was called home to heaven April 12th, 2021 sadly, way too early in life. We as a family, are more than grateful that we had the chance to be a part of Leon and share his life with him. Leon was born July 28th, 1994 and was the BEST Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, Friend, etc....

Apr 12, 2021

Eufelia Romero (Fela) age 85, beloved wife, mother, Nana, and sister was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Sunday April 11, 2021.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Charlie and Senida, husband John, son Jeffery and 5 brothers.

She is survived by her sister Teresa, daughter Yolanda, son Macario, 5 grandchildren and...

Apr 8, 2021

Eugenio, “Gene” Rios, 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 8, 2021 at his daughter’s and son-in-law’s home in Los Ranchos, where he lived for the past 4 years. He was born on February 20, 1923, in Grant County. Upon graduation from Cobre High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and fought in New Guinea...

Apr 6, 2021

Andres Marcelino Valdez our beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and grandson, 20, born in Santa Fe NM, resident of Rio Rancho and originates from Pena Blanca New Mexico left us on Tuesday April 6th, 2021. Andres was preceded in death by his beloved mother Sarah Lea Sanchez and Cousin Freddy Lovato. Andres is survived by his five brothers Abram...

Apr 4, 2021

Magdalena Perez, age 81

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.

She was born in Veracruz Poanas Durango, Mexico on May 31st, 1939 and came to the United States to better her life and help her family. She lived in California where she met her husband, had three children of...