Obituaries

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...

Sep 2, 2020

Bertha Perea, age 75, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where she was a member of the Catholic Community.  Bertha enjoyed singing in the Church choir, traveling with Church pilgrimages to visit the different shrines all over the...

Sep 1, 2020

Ernest Mariano Garcia, age 82, of La Jara, New Mexico entered into God's Kingdom on September 1, 2020 to be with Our Heavenly Father.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mariano and Rufufita; brother Gilbert, and his loving wife Linda.

He is survived by his siblings, Josephine, Eufemia, Irene, Orlando and Eileen; his...

Sep 1, 2020

Dora M. Sanchez, age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 1, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.   She as a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ysidro and Gregorita McKinley; and her husband Celso Sanchez.

Dora is survived by loving children, Leonard Sanchez and wife Reggie, Andrew...

Aug 30, 2020

Racheal L. Martinez, age 50, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020. She was born in Crownpoint, NM and was a resident of Ojo Encino, NM. Racheal received her Masters Degree in Education from Fort ALewis North Colorado College, and was a Middle School Teacher for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE).  Some of...

Aug 28, 2020

Emilio Gonzalo Martinez passed away at home on August 28, 2020 at the age of 91 while surrounded by prayer and his loving family

Emilio was affectionately know as "Chalo", dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and cousin to family and friends.  He was born is San Ysidro, NM on April 12, 1929 to Federico and Delfinia Martinez.  He...

Aug 18, 2020

Maria Medina, age 75, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020. She was born in Torreon, Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Some of Maria's hobbies were spending time with her family, she loved to dance, travel and listen to music.  Maria will be fondly remembered as a kind hearted, loving person who...

Aug 17, 2020

Aaron  Mark Carrillo, age 60, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Aaron enjoyed fishing, camping, watching a good game with the Raiders, Lakers, Dodgers and (USC) Lobos; and enjoying his favorite meal of sea food with his family.

He was preceded...

Aug 17, 2020

Amadeio Gilbert Cotinola, age 54, beloved, husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, went home to be with the Lord on August 17, 2020. Deio was born on April 12, 1966 to his mother Nancy Graeber and late Gilbert "Tiny" Cotinola.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Romulo and Juanita Garcia; nephews, Aaron and Samuel....

Aug 17, 2020

Armelino Lovato, age 91, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Monday, August 17, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in San Luis, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Armelino was a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served our country during the Korean War.

He was preceded in...

Aug 16, 2020

Maria Antonia "Toni" Qualls, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister,  passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 16, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family.  Toni was born in Pecos, NM, formerly a resident of Santa Fe and was currently a resident of Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Sixta Valencia; children, Debra...