Obituaries

Dec 10, 2020

Grace Josefita Garnand

Age 66 passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 4, 1954, to Antonio and Bernabe Lucero.

She was preceded in death by her father, Antonio Luna, mother, Bernabe Lucero.

Grace is survived by her husband of 44 years, Joe Chris Garnand, daughter, Amanda...

Dec 9, 2020

William Jacquez, 80, born on August 23, 1940 passed away on December 09, 2020 at his home in Cuba, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his paretns Lucy Casaus and Jose Casaus. William Jacquez is survived by his companion for 25 years, Ester Carillo and her family. His children Danny Jacquez (Frances), Steve Jacquez (Donna), Rhonda Jacquez...

Nov 27, 2020

Patsy I. Romero, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend was called home by her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 27, 2020, in her home surrounded by family, after suffering a stroke. Patsy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 3, 1938 to the late Josephine Seiler and Pete R. Santillanes. She...

Nov 19, 2020

Tina L. Torrez, age 51, passed away November 19, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was born February 17, 1969, in Albuquerque, NM to Art and Barbara Martinez..  She was a graduate of West Mesa High School, Class of 1986.  She was employed by Blue Cross Blue Shield for the past 10 years.  Tina was a loving wife, mother, mema,...

Nov 13, 2020

Hope Trujillo

Age 69 passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born in Roswell, NM on January 16, 1951, to George and Patsy Gonzales.

She was preceded in death by her father, George G. Gonzales, Sr., mother, Patsy Gonzales, brother, George G Gonzales, twin brother, Manuel G Gonzales, niece, Petra Trujillo, daughter, Ernestine...

Nov 8, 2020

Laura Trujillo, Age 55, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her father Aaron Cordova and daughter Angel Ruiz.

Laura is survived by her sons, Anthony Ruiz and Eugene Martinez; granddaughter, Jasmine Ruiz; grandson, Anthony Ruiz; mother, Lorraine Pacheco; sister, Denise Benavidez; husband, Michael; nephew,...

Nov 6, 2020

Maria (Daisy) Nuanes-Romero passed away on Friday November 6, 2020 at the age of 84 years old. Daisy was preceded in death by her mother Guadalupe L. Gurule, father Nicolas T. Gurule, siblings, and other family members. She is survived by her son Michael Anthony Nuanes (Paula) and daughter Maria Bernadette Maes (Michael); grandchildren Christina Nuanes (Martin Sr.), Danae...

Nov 6, 2020

Mary J. Gutierrez

Age 89, passed away Friday, November 6, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 7, 1931, to Petronilo and Bessie (Mora) Espinosa. Mary loved her career working as a bus driver for Sanchez Southwest Bus Co and retired after 50 years and also enjoyed playing Bingo.

She was preceded in death...

Nov 5, 2020

Estella Gomez, age 90, born July 3, 1930 in North San Ysidro, New Mexico was called home by our Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorenzo and Antonia Aragon; brothers, Narciso Aragon and Benildo Aragon; sister, Eleanor Bustillos; the father of her children, Jose Gomez; son, Trancito Gomez; daughter, Isabel Martinez; grandsons,...

Oct 21, 2020

Segura, Clyde Age 65, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 5, 1955. He was preceded in death by his mother Connie Segura; wife, Mary Segura; brothers, Manuel "Geno" Segura, Steven Cruz Sr., Johnny Greig Segura and Rudy Segura. Clyde is survived by his father, Cruz Segura, daughter, Tyrell Castillo and husband, Joseph...

Oct 21, 2020

Sanchez, Marie Elaine Home at last, with my son and Jesus, who welcomed me with open arms! I waited for this day for a long time. Please don’t cry for me, be happy that I am no longer suffering and now resting. She is preceded in death by her beautiful son, Waldo Jr.; father, David Lucero; mother, Nettie; sister,...

Oct 12, 2020

Matthew Alex Montoya, age 52, beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Matthew served as a Chaplain and toured with "Up With People"; he was involved with Church Ministries; and was a past owner of a pre-school in Arizona.

Some of Matthew's hobbies and...

Oct 11, 2020

Sheena Connick, age 35, beloved mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and aunt,  passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 11, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. She enjoyed putting together puzzles, drawing, coloring, and listening to Selena music.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Robert Connick, Sr.; material grandparents, Louie and Louisa Sandoval; auntie...

Oct 9, 2020

Marlinda Jake, age 51, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 9, 2020. She was born in Gallup, NM. Marlinda enjoyed sand painting, cooking, and watching the Broncos play.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lester Jake.

Marlinda is survived by her loving children, Cornelia Anderson, Miranda, Joshua, Katana,...

Sep 30, 2020

Glen Griego

Randy Glen Griego passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in Albuquerque, NM.

Glen was born on October 30, 1963, in Albuquerque, NM to Samuel and Lena Griego.

He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Griego, Sr.; his grandparents; and other family members.

Sep 23, 2020

Donald Bruce Moore, was born on April 21, 1939 in San Mateo, California. He grew up in several communities in Central California and went to college at U.C. Berkeley at the height of the student rebellion.  He taught in a Bay area Community College for sixteen years before meeting, "the light of his life," Esther V. Cordova May. They...

Sep 20, 2020

Martha Tenorio Reynolds, age 73, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, has gone to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM and was a livelong resident of Bernalillo, NM.  Martha was well known in the community for her expertise as a seamstress.

Some of Martha's hobbies and interests were sewing, gardening,...

Sep 16, 2020

Celeste Marisa Rey Solomon was granted her angel wings on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at the age of 35.

She was born on July 11, 1985 and lived her entire life in Albuquerque, NM.  Celeste was a talented softball catcher who competed on an ASA traveling team for several years growing up.  She had a passion for...

Sep 9, 2020

Jose Martin Rivera Jr. (affectionately called Pompo, Chune, Junior and Joe) was born to Jose Martin Rivera Sr. and Maria A. Rivera on August 8th, 1941 in Dixon, NM. Bertha Lionila Rivera (affectionately called Nana and Bert) was born to Maclovio Gurule Sr. and Nestora Gurule in Cebolla, NM on June 27th, 1948. These two beautiful souls met and...

Sep 3, 2020

Ruth Perea "Pink Grandma" age 85, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020. Ruth retired from Safeway after 25 years of service.  She was well known for her amazing food, catering and wedding planning.

She was preceded in death by son, Felix Vigil; her parents; and five siblings.  Ruth is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frank...