Obituaries

Apr 9, 2019

Pauline  M. Phillips, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away  Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born in Kannapolis, NC and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

Pauline  is survived by her loving children, Beverly Hines and husband Tommy, Dwight Phillips and wife Eileen; 4 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Pauline will be greatly missed...

Apr 9, 2019

Richard F. Gallegos, age 85, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle,  passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April   9, 2019.   He was born in Ponderosa, NM and was a lifelong resident of  Bernalillo. Richard enjoyed gardening and making ristras de chile.  He will be fondly remembered by his sense of humor always making people laugh.

He was preceded in...

Apr 8, 2019

Melissa Rene Harmeson, age 42, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, was called by our Lord to her heavenly home, Monday, April 8, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where she graduated from Valley High School in 1994, where she was four year cheerleader and lettered three years. Melissa worked for the City of Albuquerque from...

Apr 3, 2019

Erlinda Lorella Lovato, age 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord, Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  She was born in Bernalillo, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Manuel Baldonado; brothers, Manuel and Gilbert Baldonado.

Erlinda...

Apr 2, 2019

Albert John Villareal, age  100, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, entered his heavenly home on, Tuesday, April   2, 2019. He was born in Alcalde, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Albert was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, First Marine Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He proudly served his country during World War...

Mar 29, 2019

Sarah Lea Sanchez, age 36, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée and sister, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born in Paramount, CA and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM.  Sarah enjoyed skiing, fishing, riding off road vehicles, camping, hiking, and golfing.

Sarah is survived by children, Elijah, Andres, Xavier; step-sons, Abrahm Jr. and Issah Valdez;...

Mar 28, 2019

Esther Archibeque, age 68, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister,  passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.   She was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she worked with the Public School System as a teacher and a High School Counselor.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of James Manuel Chavez announce his passing. James was born on August 31, 1975 and was called home on March 23rd, 2019 after suffering a fall. James was a native New Mexican loved by all for his great wit, charming smile and open heart.  His kindness and love was such that...

Mar 20, 2019

Francisco Patricio Lopez was born on October 14, 1979 and died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Albuquerque.  He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and Church.  He was an accomplished and award-winning multi-media artist and musician.  He attended Los Ranchos Elementary School, Taft Middle School and graduated from Valley High School, and studied computer art...

Mar 14, 2019

Margie Chavez, age 67, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barrancas, Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Natividad Chavez; brother, Manuel Chavez; and sister, Elfida Montoya.

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Mar 14, 2019

Alfonso "Al" Pacheco, age 63, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Espanola, NM and was a lifelong resident of Alameda.  Al was a loving, caring and gentle spirit, who loved playing the blues on his guitar, and was a true basketball fan.

Mar 12, 2019

William “Bill” Belmonte was born March 4, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away March 12, 2019, in Corrales, NM. The eldest of five children born to Virginia and William Belmonte, Bill is survived by his wife Sally Olivas Belmonte, only daughter Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, son-in-law Phillip G. Sapien, three grandchildren; Marco A. Sapien, Catalina N. Sapien, and Francisco G....

Mar 12, 2019

Genie Castillo, age 36, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 12, 2019.  She was a resident of  Albuquerque, NM.

Genie is survived by husband, Gabriel M. Martinez; her children, Caudilina Roer and Levi Martinez; her parents, Virgil and Sandra Castillo; brother, Andrew Castillo (Lita Zuniga); sister, Yolanda Castillo; grandmother, Rose Aguirre; and other...

Mar 3, 2019

Daniel Romero, age 63, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 3, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where he built his career as a boxing trainer and was the head coach for the Olympic Team from 1982 to 1992.  Daniel was entered to...

Mar 1, 2019

Charlie Duran, age 77, born to the late Meliton and Nora Duran, passed away on March 1, 2019.  He was a cowboy, hunter and rancher.  He was a hard worker and started his own business, Charlie's Pump and Well Service in the North Valley.  His hobbies were going to parades and he was one of the first member of...

Feb 26, 2019

Juan was born in 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Ramon and Gregoria (nee Flores) Ledoux. He married Carmen Lucinia Mangual-Rodriguez on 12/16/1950 and they remained happy together until her death in 2005. Juan emigrated to the US to continue his education but not before serving honorably in the Marine Corps as a corporal during the Korean War....

Feb 23, 2019

Henry L. Archuleta

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be , so God put His arms around you and whispered "come to me", on February 23, 2019, while surrounded by your loving family and with the special care of Angel Wings Assisted Living.

He was preceded in...

Feb 20, 2019

Daniel Frank Galvan, age 36, beloved son, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.   He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Daniel enjoy listening to music, singing, and loved being with his family.

Daniel is survived by his loving parents, Daniel A. Galvan and Naomi M. Gallegos.

In celebration of Daniel's life, a Rosary will...

Feb 18, 2019

Nettie P. Fuentes, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019. Ms. Fuentes was born in Elkland, MO on July 21, 1937 to the late Ira and Nettie Gray and was a resident of Albuquerque. She was the co-owner of Prescription Pest Control from 1978 up to when...

Feb 16, 2019

Roberta “Robbie” Patrice Baca, age 48, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.  Robbie fought a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Fort Sumner, NM on August 23, 1970.  She attended Del Norte High School and later Central New...