Obituaries

Jan 15, 2020

Elizabeth Urban, age 62, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM and was a resident of Estancia, NM.

She was preceded in death by her father Martin, Sr.; and her niece, Julia.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, Veronica Urban (Luke Thompson), Christopher...

Jan 5, 2020

Barbara L. Aguilar, age 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister,  passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 5, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Mable Slater; son, Christopher R. Aguilar; brothers, Ronnie Tucker,  James Slater; sisters, Carmen Evanson, Joyce...

Jan 3, 2020

Ben Prieto, age 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully, Friday, January 3, 2020.   He was born in Van Horn, TX, raised in Roswell, NM and was currently a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Ben worked for the Credit Bureau of Albuquerque, then for Sandia Labs, and Career Services for the Disabled.

He was preceded in...

Dec 25, 2019

Josiah Luciano Montano, age 18, beloved son and brother, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019.  He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.  Josiah enjoyed baseball, basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.

Josiah is survived by his loving parents, Patrick and Victoria Montano, Azizi Carrillo; his brothers, Patrick "Bubbs", Nico, Noah, and Darius Montano, Nathaniel...

Dec 22, 2019

Lorraine Garduno, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2019. She was born in Bernalillo, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Lorraine was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she enjoyed singing with the Church choir for over 35 years; and attended weekly prayer meetings at Our...

Dec 21, 2019

John Isidro Mondragon, age 91, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 21, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Taos, NM and was a resident of Alameda. After graduating from High School John joined the New Mexico Army National Guard.  He went on to receiving his Master's Degree in Education and was...

Dec 20, 2019

Lucy (Jacquez) Casaus, age 100, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 20, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gallina, NM and was a resident of Cuba, NM, where she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and of the Catholic Daughters.  Lucy's favorite pass time was reading, oh and how...

Dec 16, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019, heaven received a new angel, Adrianna E. Cordova, age 17 of Cuba, NM, who left us as a result of an auto accident.

Adrianna’s volleyball and track team relied on her positive and bubbly spirit.  Adrianna was a guiding and empowering teammate. Adrianna excelled in whatever she touched and joined.  Her Church...

Dec 10, 2019

David Naranjo, age 68, beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019.  He was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. David graduated from Valley High School in 1969.  David served his country in the United States Army; then went on to NM Highlands University where he received his bachelors degree....

Dec 8, 2019

Freddy Fehr, age 46, beloved father and son passed away as a result of an accident, Sunday, December 8, 2019.  He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Freddy was employed by A&J Steel, as an iron worker and welder.  He enjoyed dancing, baseball, boxing and traveling.

He was preceded in death by his...

Dec 7, 2019

Toby Perez, age 92, a resident of Bernalillo, NM passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. Toby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.

Toby was a very generous person who was full of life and loved to fish, hunt, dance, spend time with his family and travel. ...

Dec 3, 2019

Abel Baldonado, age 62, beloved father, grandfather, son, and brother passed away unexpectedly,  Tuesday, December 3, 2019.  He was a lifelong resident of Algodones, NM. Abel enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ramon Baldonado; and his Godson, Joseph Baldonado.

Abel is survived by his loving children, Andrew Baldonado,...

Nov 28, 2019

Raymond Jason Santillanes, age 35, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019.  He was born on November 22, 1984.  Raymond loved the outdoors, the Steelers, and was always ready for a good time.  Raymond was a hard worker and always made sure his family was well taken care of.

Raymond is survived...

Nov 22, 2019

George Jackson, a 65-year resident of New Mexico and a 35-year resident of Rio Rancho, died 22 Nov 2019 after a more than two year battle with cancer. He enlisted in the Army shortly after graduating from Highland High School in 1964. He served 20 years in the U.S. Army with tours in California, Massachusetts, Georgia, New Jersey, Japan,...

Nov 20, 2019

Jesse L. Lopez, age 67, beloved father, grandfather, and brother,  passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.  He was born on october 25, 1952 in Santa Fe, NM and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. He attended Mora High School and the University of New Mexico School of Medicine.  He served in the United States Army and then a fire-fighter for...

Nov 17, 2019

Jettie J Miles, 75 of Roswell passed away, November 17, 2019 after a hard fought battle with breast cancer, at  her daughter’s home in Albuquerque with her puppy on her lap.

Jettie was born to the late, Elsie La Driere Anderson and Tillman Anderson in El Paso, TX on March 13, 1944.  Jettie graduated from Las Cruces...

Nov 14, 2019

Maryann Montoya, age 76,  beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 14, 2019.She was born in Canyon, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

Maryann is survived by her loving daughters, Teresa Tapia and husband Paul, Annette Romero-Chavez and husband David; grandchildren, Dylan Romero, Audrey Romero, Victoria Chavez, Michaela...

Nov 12, 2019

Douglas "Doug" Muth, age 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. He was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Doug was a retired builder and developer in Grand Junction, CO.  He loved to fly, hunt and fish.

Doug so loved his family and they were...

Nov 10, 2019

Leonard F. Gurule was born July 18, 1929 to Eulalio Gurule and Josefita C De Baca and was raised in Bernalillo, New Mexico.  Leonard was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Rita Fletcher.

Leonard is survived by his wife, Helen and his four children: Diana Gooding, Leonard Gurule, Jerene Stephenson and Lynette Martin as...

Nov 9, 2019

Belda F. Casaus, age 81, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. Belda was born in Santa Fe, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eppie and Josie Montoya; her husband Ted Casaus; and sister, Frances Olguin.  Belda is...