Obituaries

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...

Apr 3, 2021

Estevan Rudolpho Garcia, the strongest man I've ever known. He was the most loving grandfather, brother, uncle, son, father, stepfather, partner and friend. He passed away peacefully in loving arms and went to join the love of his life in heaven on April 3rd, 2021. Estevan lived in the town of Bernalillo, NM. He was Born in Las Vegas,...

Apr 2, 2021

Manuelita (Nellie) D. Valdez, born January 24, 1936, passed away on April 2, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Manuelita is preceded in death by her father, Dionicio Dominguez; her mother, Bonifacia Dominguez; her nephew, Floyd Dominquez; and seven siblings, Esteban, Joe, Pete, Nestor, Consuelo, Petrolina, and Bertha. Manuelita is survived by her loving husband of sixty-four years, Agustin Valdez,...

Mar 18, 2021

Brian Elliot DiBenedetti born on April 11, 1968, passed away suddenly on March 18, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Nathalie and Frank DiBenedetti. Brian is survived by his son Vincent DiBenedetti, his brothers, Frank DiBenedetti, wife Pam of Bloomfield, NM, and Gary DiBenedetti, wife Michelle, along with nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Brian...

Mar 13, 2021

Joe Larry Jaramillo, age 78, and a resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away on March 13th, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Jaramillo is Survived by his son Anthony Jaramillo and his wife Gerlene; grandchildren, Mark Jaramillo and wife Andrea, Robert Jaramillo, and Jackie Jaramillo; his brother Frank C. Jaramillo; several beloved nieces, nephews, and friends....

Mar 7, 2021

John J. Knapp passed away March 7, 2021 at home. He was born in New York, raised in Northern New Jersey married the love of his life and they moved to Albuquerque in 1995. John was a devoted full-time dad and loved every minute of it. He was a passionate birder, who could identify a bird in a New...

Mar 7, 2021

Scotty Neal Oliver, age 74, (January 24, 1947-March 7, 2021) passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was surrounded by a lot of the people who loved him, Erin Oliver his daughter, Christian Scott Warren his grandson, Ronald Butch Green his best friend since they were four years old and his wife of 42 years, Gail...

Feb 23, 2021

Christopher Lee Romero

3/6/1987-2/23/2021

Our beloved Christopher went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Diane and Christian Zafra, father, Leroy Romero and companion Ann Chavez, Grandmother, Claudine Maes, brother and sister-in-law Mathew and Nicole, niece Alicia, nephews Santiago, Elisha, and Xavier....

Feb 21, 2021

Gabriel passed away unexpectedly February 21, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born March 14, 1962 in Albuquerque, NM and resided in the town of Bernalillo, NM. Gabriel is survived by his Loving Mother Laura, his three sons, Lorenzo, Mark and Steven, his sisters Gloria, and Patsy (Leroy), his brother James and Girlfriend Sandra Griffin. The Dominguez family...

Feb 20, 2021

Maximiliano Carabajal (88) beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather a resident of Cuba, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on February 20, 2021.

Max was preceded in death by his parents: Damian and Donelia Carabajal, siblings Rosendo, Gilbert, Felipe, Leonardo Carabajal and Clara Crespin. Great granddaughter Aaliyah Morfin and Great grandson Andres...

Feb 16, 2021

Carmen "Lita" Archibeque, age 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 16, 2021.  She was a gentle soul who was known for her wonderful cooking, especially her tamales!  She was preceded in death by her parents Felipe & Bessie Martinez, infant daughter Rita and son Albert Archibeque.  She is survived by her loving husband...

Feb 15, 2021

Eva Crowther, age 68, lifelong resident of Cuba, NM went with the Lord on Monday, February 15, 2021.  She was born July 2, 1952.  Eva was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.  She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 40 years, Brad Crowther; daughter Tina Collins and husband Daniel Collins; son Christopher...