Obituaries

Jose Villareal

Jan 29, 2022

Jose (James) Villareal, age 47, passed away January 29th in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with kidney disease. James was born in Los Angeles, CA. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jovita Villareal.

James is survived by his wife of over 17 years, Paula Chavez, his daughter Savannah, son Robert, brother Orlando Villareal, and...

Kevin Long

Jan 27, 2022

Kevin G. Long, 51 passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his love, Olivia Sandoval, children, Shawna, Turquoise, Logan and Kaedin and 2 sisters, Debra Liwski and Caylee Harris along with many nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations, which would be greatly...

Joshua Galvan

Jan 20, 2022

Joshua Abel Galvan, was born on September 18, 1997, at a shocking time unexpectedly at home and would live on to shock many people’s worlds. He attended Los Puentes Charter School, graduating in the class of 2016. At a young age, it was very clear that he was a blessing to everyone he came across. Always known to be...

Gabriel Najar

Jan 13, 2022

Gabriel Jacob Najar AKA Big Happy age 42 passed peacefully on Thursday January 13th 2022 with his family by his side.

Gabriel was born in Alpine Texas on August 10th 1979 he was blessed by a large loving family. He married his best friend, soulmate, Karena Marie Najar on February 8th 2010 in Odessa, Texas. Gabriel helped...

Albert Obrien

Jan 13, 2022

Albert C Obrien Loving husband, father, and grandfather went home to our Heavenly Father January 13, 2022.  Albert is survived by his loving wife and best friend Jessica. He will be greatly missed by his 5 children Kyle, Andrew (Brittany), Madison (Alex), James (Kaydence), and Daniel, and his 4 Grandbaby’s Jackson, Ava, Conner, and Dakota. Albert was an angel,...

Felipe Archuleta

Jan 12, 2022

Archuleta Felipe (Philip) A resident of Albuq N.M. since 1956, went to be with our Lord on January 12, 2022, he was surrounded by his loving family. Felipe Is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Dolly. Two sons Philip and wife Rose, Anthony, two daughters Marie & husband John, Kathy & husband Chuck, many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, he...

Virginia (Gina) Gabaldon

Jan 8, 2022

After battling a long illness, Virginia passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Pedro Martinez, and Elvira Martinez and her 4 Brothers, Tony, Dan, Henry, Joe Martinez, Sister-In-Laws, Lala, Eva, Mary and Her Sister, Alice Griego and Brother-in-Law, Carlos Griego. She is survived by several nephews,...

Barbara Murchison

Jan 7, 2022

Mrs. Barbara J Murchison was born December 15, 1949 in Shiro, Texas, to the parents of Augustine Elliot and Adam Bay. She departed this life in her home the night of January 6th, 2022 with family close by.

Barbara moved to Phoenix, Arizona at a young age accompanied by her mother and older brother.  She graduated from...

Sean Montano

Jan 2, 2022

Sean Paul Montaño, aged 50 and lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully in his sleep on the night of January 2, 2022. He was a devoted father, son, brother, mentor and friend to many.

He leaves behind his children and Brandon (16) and Chloe (14), his mother Gloria Montoya (Rosa Estrada), sister Leanna Montano (Leonard Aguilar), brother...

Sean Montano

Jan 2, 2022

Sean Paul Montaño, aged 50 and lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully in his sleep on the night of January 2, 2022. He was a devoted father, son, brother, mentor and friend to many.

He leaves behind his children and Brandon (16) and Chloe (14), his mother Gloria Montoya (Rosa Estrada), sister Leanna Montano (Leonard Aguilar), brother...

Louis Velarde

Dec 29, 2021

Louis Velarde, left this world on December 29, 2021. Waiting for him in heaven were his parents Ignacio and Terecita Velarde, Rose who was married his brother Randy Velarde , and his niece Theresa. He is survived by his son, Chris Campbell, sister Reyna Emerson, Brother Tom Velarde and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Louis proudly...

Kenneth Morman

Dec 25, 2021

It is with our deepest sympathies that we announce the passing of our loved one Kenneth O. Morman. Kenneth lost his battle with COPD on December 25, 2021.

Kenneth was born on September 5th 1957 in Hempstead, NY. He was the first-born son of hard-working parents Glossene and Johnny Morman who have preceded him in death. He...

Daniel Brown

Dec 24, 2021

Daniel Warwick Brown passed away on December 24, 2021 in Albuquerque. Services are pending. An update will be made once dates have been set.

Anthony Almanzar

Dec 22, 2021

Anthony F. Almanzar

Was preceded in death by his Father Antonio Almanzar and Mother Isabel Almanzar, leaving behind his purpose in life one brother Joe Almanzar and one niece Jolina Almanzar, many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. How do you let go a brother that was there for everything good and bad , Anthony loved cooking, camping, sport games,...

Elaine Velarde

Dec 11, 2021

Elaine Velarde 76, of La Jara, NM passed away on December 11, 2021 peacefully at home with her loving husband by her side.

Elaine is preceded in death by her parents Eliseo and Erminda Valdez; father-in-law Richard Velarde; mother-in-law Cleotilde Velarde.

(niece Brandy Thomas).

Elaine is survived by her husband of 57 years,...

Phil (Filemon) Lucero

Dec 10, 2021

Phil (Filemon) Lucero Born February 20, 1937 in Pena Blanca, New Mexico. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday December 10, 2021 at the age of 84. He was a man of great faith and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico and a member of St....

Joseph Garcia

Dec 8, 2021

Joseph Andrew Garcia 61, also known as Jt. Went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2021 in Rio Rancho N. Mex. He is preceded into death by his parents Marcial & Rose Garcia, his brothers Eric, Patrick and Charlie, and sister Henrietta. He is survived by his wife Cathy Garcia, his sons Adam, Joseph Jr. Garcia,...

Clodovio Herrera

Dec 7, 2021

On Tuesday, December 7, 2021, Clodovio “Claude” Herrera, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and all-around extraordinary human, passed away at the age of 86.

Claude was born in 1935 in Juan Tomas, NM to Ygnacio and Aurelia Herrera. After graduating from Moriarty high school, Claude enlisted in the US Army and later attended UNM....

Candelaria Reams

Dec 6, 2021

Candelaria (Candy) E. Reams age 80 of Bernalillo, NM, passed away peacefully Monday, December 6th, 2021. Candy was born July 27, 1941 in Placitas, NM.

Candy is survived by daughters; Paula Donahue, Carmen Jorgenson (Harllee), son;Greg Reams (Francine), grandchildren; Shane (Monica), Justin (Ashley), Kaitlyn (Alex), Kodi (Jacob), Bailey, great grandchildren;Benicio, Dustin, Cheyenne, Athena, and Braxton. She is also survived by her...

Rose Lucero

Dec 5, 2021

Rose Lucero beloved Mother, grandmother, great-grand mother passed away on December  5, 2021.

Born in La Ventana, NM on December 13, 1931 to Ezequiel Padilla and Adela Duran. Survived by daughter Susan Myers, Daughter in law Bernice Lucero, Grand children Andrea Martinez, husband Arthur, Gabrielle Montoya, husband Antonio (Red), Sonny Padilla, Claudia Lucero, fiance’ Aaron Underwood.

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