Obituaries

Mar 19, 2020

Eileen Swanberg, 98, passed away March 19 at Silver Wings Assisted Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Eileen was born December 1, 1921 in Haleyville, Alabama to Etta and Esley Owens. After graduating from high school in Birmingham, Alabama, Eileen worked for the Dupont de Nemours Company involved in helping the war effort.  In 1943 she met and...

Mar 14, 2020

Rosella G. Arnett, age 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. Rosella retired from PNM in 1995 after 20 years of service.

Her husband Joe was her world. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. Rosella was a avid sports fan.  No one would go between her...

Mar 8, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Duran, age 72, was born July 14th, 1947 in Espanola, New Mexico, and passed on March 8th, 2020 at the Albuquerque VA. Preceded in death by his grandmother Amada Valdez, Mother Lugardita Sisneros; sister, Amy Sisneros; and Brothers Eddie and Ray Sisneros.

Joe attended Espanola HS and then joined the Job Corps Tech School at the age of...

Mar 7, 2020

Lillian Erenia "Irene" Baldonado Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 7, 2020, while surrounded by her family.  She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Algodones, NM.  Lillian worked and retired from the Bernalillo Public School system; she also worked for the Stones Trading Post and Rafael's Silver Cloud. She was...

Mar 5, 2020

Mary Alice Juarros, age 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Some of Alice's interests were cooking, crocheting, taking care of her grandchildren, and playing Uno.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucio and Gomecinda Nieto;...

Mar 5, 2020

Theresa R. Vander Wilt, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born Dec 21, 1951 and was a graduate of Valley High School. She married her husband Dr. Darlo Vander Wilt in 1973 and they spent 46 cherished years together. Terri was kind and loving to...

Mar 1, 2020

Guillermo D. Arriola, age 47, a lifelong resident of Placitas, NM, was born on January 7, 1973, and has now gone to be with his beloved mother and brothers on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Guillermo was a treasured son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a successful businessman, an ambitious rancher and farmer, an avid hunter, and...

Feb 28, 2020

Jana Lee Bartschi, age 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  She was born in Montpelier, ID and was a resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.

Jana's life inspired and touched many people. Her spirit will continue to encourage, love, and create, through the number of people she helped as...

Feb 25, 2020

Carla Marie Martinez, age 56, beloved sister, aunt, niece, and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM .  Carla loved to take and share pictures; she had a great sense of humor; and will be fondly remembered as a kind, caring, patient, and a wonderful friend to all.

She...

Feb 22, 2020

Dr. Adolph Gallegos, age 90, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 10, 1929 in Mountainair, NM to the late Prudencio and Maria Gallegos.  Adolph was a lifelong educator. He received his PH.d in adult Education. His friends called him...

Feb 16, 2020

It is with sad hearts that we announce that Gregorita Trujillo, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Cuba, NM on August 27, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of Bernlaillo, NM.  Gregorita will be fondly remembered as a loving, caring and tender spirit. She loved music...

Feb 15, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" Navarro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020, while surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by wife, Louise.  Larry is survived by his two loving daughters, Janet Mares and husband Ronnie, Victoria Navarro and Edmund Perea; his grandchildren, Lauren "Punkie" Sosa and husband Carlos, Leanne "Budge" Mares, Nicholas Boynton and wife Kristin,...

Feb 11, 2020

Denese Irene Littlebird "Niec" was born on May 8, 1984 in Miles City, Montana.  Her Cheyenne name was Cedar Road Woman. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had a big personality and a bigger heart. Her childhood was spent between Montana and New Mexico. She attended schools in Albuquerque, NM and Poplar, Montana....

Feb 10, 2020

Trini (Garcia) Muniz, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 10, 2020, while surround by her loving family. She was born in Ponderosa, NM and was a resident of Los Lunas, NM.

He was preceded in death by her parents, Leopoldo and Margarita Garcia; her husband, Oliveras Muniz; children, Debbie Saldana, James...

Feb 7, 2020

Johnny Rusty Manuelito, 77, of To’Hajiilee, New Mexico, passed away in the early morning hours  on February 7, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the son of the late Joe Manuelito and late Annie Wero.

Johnny was a talented craftsman as a silversmith. In his young adult...

Jan 31, 2020

Sally Baca, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Sally worked for US West (Century Link) Telephone Company for 37 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Dulcinea Harrison; her husband, Frank Baca; brothers, Raymond and Charlie Harrison, and...

Jan 30, 2020

Johnny R. Fajardo

March 30, 1935 - January 30, 2020

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Johnny R. Fajardo, age 84, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Johnny was born in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Doroteo...

Jan 28, 2020

Raymond L. Martinez, age 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family.  He was a born and raised in Ensenada, NM and was a longtime resident of Bernalillo, NM, where he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, and of the Knights of Columbus Council...

Jan 22, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) Pacheco passed away on January 22, 2020.  He will be forever missed and was very much loved.  We know he is at peace now with his beloved mother and grandmother.

Services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Alameda Mortuary.  Gathering will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by Memorial Services...

Jan 21, 2020

Eliseo Saavedra, age 88, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Veguita, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Eliseo served our country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was well known for gardening and selling his chile and making ristras.  He also enjoyed going...