Obituaries

May 5, 2018

Onecima "Emma" Casaus, age 95, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, joined her husband, parents, and two of her siblings in heaven on Saturday, May 5, 2018.  She was born on June 15, 1922 and raised in Cuba, NM.  Emma will be lovingly remembered for her gardening, quilting and always offering a cup of coffee and something to eat. ...

Apr 26, 2018

Pedro was embraced by our Precious Lord Jesus and taken to his heavenly home on April 26, 2018.   Pedro age 43 was born in Albuquerque NM. He graduated from Del Norte High School and attended UNM School of Education.  He was currently employed at UNM in food service.  Pedro enjoyed reading, cooking for his grandma, student teaching, bike riding,...

Apr 22, 2018

Andy Joseph Sanchez “Bam-Bam” was called home to Our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was born on August 19, 1971 to Andy and Wanda Sanchez.  Bam-Bam to all who knew him was a loving and caring individual who loved his family so much. He loved music, the outdoors, trucks, and most of all his passion was...

Apr 13, 2018

Philip Beltran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, uncle, passed away peacefully, while surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, April 13, 2018.  He was born on December 24, 1949 and grew up in East Los Angeles. He became a permanent resident of Albuquerque in 2008 where he worked at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque as Executive Chef until his...

Apr 11, 2018

Crescencio M. Martinez, age 67, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 22, 1950, and was a resident of San Ysidro, NM.  Crescencio was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, who honorably served his country during the Vietnam War and was a recipient...

Apr 3, 2018

John Francis Duffy, age 74, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018.  He was born in Troy, NY on February 16, 1944, and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  John graduated in 1965 form Catonsville High School.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy who served his country during the Vietnam War.  John enjoyed playing bingo.

Apr 1, 2018

Mellie Shaw-Wofford, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on Easter morning.  She was born in Santa Rosa, NM in 1931.  Mellie moved to a small ranch in the Albuquerque North Valley and graduated from Albuquerque High School.  She married Martin Shaw in 1950, and raised three children.  She also lived in Grants for several years...

Mar 29, 2018

Theodore "Ted" Davis, age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1969, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018.  Ted was born in La Crosse, WI on March 23, 1930.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country during the Korean War.  He married the love of his life Roberta in 1955. ...

Mar 28, 2018

Linda Kaye Krawetz age 69 of Albuquerque, nm passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on December 1, 1948 in Artesia, NM to TJ Crouch and Mary (Wood) Crouch.  Linda attended high school in Albuquerque and on April 22, 1972 she married husband Charles Krawetz.  Their son Michael T. Krawetz was born on...

Mar 19, 2018

Jonathan Trujillo, 34, of Rio Rancho, NM was called home to rest on March 19, 2018. He was born on December 19, 1983. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Amado and Barbara Trujillo, his Auntie Emily Vasquez and Cousin Eric Debroisse. He is survived by his parents, Danny and Tina Trujillo and sister Ashley, grandparents Bennie and...

Mar 13, 2018

Gary Dean Eldridge, age 65, beloved father and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018.  He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 26, 1952, to the late J.C. "Dick" and Anna Mae Eldridge; and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM.  Gary was the youngest of two boys and was raised in Jemez, Bernalillo, and Albuquerque, NM.  Gary loved...

Mar 9, 2018

Richard M. Sanchez, age 69, beloved brother and uncle, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018.   He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Richard graduated from Valley High School in 1966; then joined the United States Army.  He enjoyed going to the casino and watching Judge Judy on television.

He was preceded in death by his mother...

Mar 8, 2018

Annie G. Acosta, age 87, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, was embraced by our Lord Jesus Thursday, March 8, 2018 and taken to her heavenly home.  She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Santiago and Nieves Garcia; her husband, Pete Acosta; and son-in-law, Dale Rodriguez.

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Mar 8, 2018

Gilbert Benavides, age 88, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on March 8, 2018 and will be reunited with his beloved wife Virginia.  He was born May 15, 1929 in the Barelas neighborhood, (Abq., NM) to Dimas and Guadalupe (Velasquez) Benavides.   At the age of 15, he hitchhiked to Oakland, CA where he learned to dance mambos to the sounds...

Mar 8, 2018

Ruben Otero, age 90, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was embraced by our Lord Jesus Thursday, March 8, 2018 and taken to his heavenly home. He was born and raised in Tajique, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque.  He built a successful career with the Lincoln Mercury dealership.  Ruben enjoyed working on his home and...

Mar 6, 2018

The angels smiled when Lola was born, and they rejoiced when she joined them in heaven.  Her beloved grandfather, Faustin Gonzales, welcomed her with open arms and a piece of candy.

She leaves behind the love of her life, Orlando Saiz, who she was married to for 59 years.  She was the mother of their three children,...

Mar 2, 2018

Benjamin Tso, age 75, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 2, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Star Lake, NM and was a resident of Ft. Defiance, AZ.   Benjamin graduated from Cuba High School in 1961.  Benjamin was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served our country...

Mar 1, 2018

Richard C. Martinez, age 82, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 1, 2018, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident Albuquerque, NM.  Richard was a carpenter by trade.  He served our country in the United States Air Force.  Richard enjoyed hunting and caring for his flower garden.

He was...

Feb 26, 2018

Viola R. Barela, age 91, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister was embraced by our Lord Jesus Monday, February 26, 2018, and taken to her heavenly home.  She was born and raised in Corrales, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque.  Viola was an artist, oil painter; she was creative in the areas of crochet, embroidery, knitting, expert seamstress and...

Feb 25, 2018

Ellen Theresa Montano, age 52, beloved daughter and sister was embraced by our Lord Jesus Sunday, February 25, 2018 and taken to her heavenly home. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.

Theresa is survived by her loving parents Walter and Filomena Montano; sisters, Jane Trujillo and husband David, Rene Montano, Lorraine Montano and fiancé Trevor...