Obituaries

Sep 26, 2021

Our mom, passed away, Sunday, September 26, 2021. She was a feisty woman who was born in northern New Mexico on November 19, 1931. Senaida was a proud member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation. She was an elder, an aunt and grandma to many. She proudly served in the U.S. Navy. While stationed in Hawaii, she met and married...

Sep 25, 2021

Nuestro querido Esteban Mercado-Rangel, de 21 años de edad, nació en Albuquerque, NM en Agosto 16, 2000, falleció en Septiembre 25, 2021. Esteban tenía un gran corazón siempre listo para ayudar a los necesitados. Tenía una sonrisa que te alegraba el día, y era un gran trabajador y increíblemente inteligente. Esteban era un mariachi, le encantaba tocar la trompeta, él...

Sep 22, 2021

Juan D. Chavez Jr. Passed away on September 22, 2021 from complications of a stroke. He was born on April 30, 1958 to Juan De Dios and Barbara Jean Chavez in Albuquerque. Juan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Randy, sisters Sandra Ann & Juanita, his brother in-law Robert Casados, and niece Nicole Casados Axt. He...

Sep 19, 2021

Greg Filbert Chavez 40 of Rio Rancho NM passed away September 19, 2021

He is survived by his sons Gregorio and Romeo, daughters Kiona and Faith, grandson Emiliano, Fiancé Mealofa Muenz and brother Al Chavez. Greg was born in Albuquerque NM on 2/20/1981 and resided in Rio Rancho NM.

A memorial service will be held at...

Sep 16, 2021

John David Hedges was born on June 8, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He died on September 16, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

John was born and raised on a farm in Nebraska. He enlisted to serve in the United States Army in 1945 where he spent 18 months with the Fourth Army Band. He subsequently attended Nebraska...

Sep 10, 2021

Bobby Medina (The original “I know a guy”), passed away on Friday September 10, 2021 after his battle with cancer. He was born in Cheyenne Wyoming August 11, 1954. He was an Independent Truck Driver at JAAM Trucking. His final days were spent surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer, and his children, Alicia...

Sep 9, 2021

Our beloved mother, Carmen S. Sanchez, 91, born in Grants, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Carmen is survived by her daughters Linda Duran and son-in-law Steve Duran and Teresa Sterling: her grandchildren, Steven Duran, Julian Duran, Krystal Armijo and Marissa Sterling; her great grandchildren, Brett Duran, Ryan Duran, Raegan Duran,...

Sep 9, 2021

Leona Kulcsar Reck, age 95, passed away peacefully on the third of March, 2021. She was born in Chicago on September 29, 1925, moved to Albuquerque in the late 1940s, and lived for 70 years in her beautiful home in Los Ranchos. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Reck (“my Jim”), parents Elizabeth and Frank Kulcsar;...

Sep 9, 2021

Arlene Sue Martinez, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away March 30, 2021 at the age of 69.

She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Nicanor and Dolores Martinez, on April 4, 1951.  Arlene was a spitfire Hippie, there was nothing she wouldn’t have done to help her family, friends or a perfect stranger. She was a long-time...

Sep 9, 2021

Rose Lucille Quintero passed away peacefully on Valentine’s Day, 2021. She was 83 years old and surrounded by family.

Rose was the fourth of five children born to Esperanza and Estella Rodriguez in rural Chama, Colorado. From an early age, her joys were her faith, family, and friends. Growing up, she, along with her brothers Alonzo, Paul,...

Sep 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Gunther was lifted with amazing grace from the arms of her loving family to her eternal resting place on September 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and graduated from North High School. As a young woman, she worked at St. Nicholas Hospital and as a switchboard operator for the local phone...

Aug 25, 2021

In Loving memory of our mom, Tessie Maria Miera whom we were so blessed to have her for 91 years young, were going to miss her sitting on her favorite side of the couch, she also was set in her ways and that was every body’s wrong, and she was right we would never be surprised what she would...

Aug 24, 2021

Alonzo Gonzales, 89, beloved husband and father went home to be with the Lord and his

beloved wife Evelyn on August 24, 2021. He was born in 1932 in Albuquerque, NM to Alonzo

and Adele Gonzales and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Growing up he enjoyed 4H

Club, raising pigs and won...

Aug 11, 2021

Cody James Cianchetti slipped away from this world to be with his Lord Jesus on August 11, 2021 at the age of 27. Cody was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 04, 1994 to Marcus Cianchetti and Gina Garcia. Both of his parents survive him.

Cody had many special talents which including playing guitar, collecting rocks for...

Aug 5, 2021

Rogeria U. Olivas, age 78, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in La Jara NM.  Rogeria was active in her community and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and Los Guadalupanos/Guadalupanas.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2021

Rubel Romero, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on August 01, 2021 surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 69. Rubel is survived by his loving and devoted wife Martha Romero; son Mark Romero, grandchildren Shelby, Kelsey, Dylan; great-grandchildren, Giuliana, Mathieu; Brothers, John Brown (Terry), Steve Romero (Elaine), Robert Romero (Anna), Leo Romero (Tina), Andrew...

Jul 31, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Rubio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31st, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1941 in Grants, NM to Felix and Nellie Torrez. She is survived by her daughter Charlotte Gallegos & husband Gilbert. Her grandchildren, Andrew Gallegos, Victoria Sanchez & husband Jude, and Celena Gallegos, and 2 great grandchildren,...

Jul 12, 2021

Anna U Lucero, 81 passed away at home surrounded by family on July 12, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1939 in Taos, NM. To John and Cecilia Quintana. She was a devoted homemaker with multiple talents. She is survived by her husband Alberto Richard Lucero of 62 years. Children: Roxanne Thomas, Cecilia Lucero, Stella Winter (Flint), Richard...

Jul 8, 2021

Salvador “Sal” Torrez

Salvador “Sal” Torrez, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 8, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Globe, Arizona and was a residence of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador, and Betty Torrez. Sal loved the outdoors, hunting,...

Jul 3, 2021

Pauline (Torres) Blechner, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on July 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Carlota Torres, her son's, Benito Blechner, Philip Blechner, her brothers Hilario, Richard, and Ben Torres, and her sisters, Angie Torres and Candelaria CdeBaca. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Albert, daughter, Renee,...