Obituaries

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...

Feb 23, 2018

Sylveria Apodaca, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 23, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Alameda, NM on January 22, 1922 to the late Abel and Gertrude Lucero.  She was one of nine children raised in a home off Guadalupe Trail in Alameda.  On August 11, 1945 she...

Feb 16, 2018

Danielle Meegan Baldonado, age 29, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and granddaughter, was embraced by our Lord Jesus Friday, February 16, 2018 and taken to her heavenly home.  She was born in Albuquerque and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she graduated from Bernalillo High School in 2006.  Danielle was nominated for Woman of the year by the Leukemia...

Feb 15, 2018

Emiterio "Emit" Montoya, Jr., age 95, was called to our Lord Thursday, February 15, 2018 in the early morning while sleeping peacefully at his home.  He was born on November 14, 1922.

Emiterio is survived by nieces, Rosella and Patricia; nephew, Eloy; great-nieces and nephews, David, Jessica, Erica, Laura, Fabrienne, Millicente, Greg, and Eric; and several great-great-nieces,...

Feb 11, 2018

Dolores M. Quintana, our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was born on February 20, 1939 in Bernalillo, NM.  Dolores was the baby of 12 children, born to the late Vicente and Irene Perez.  Transito and Dolores shared treasured memories of life filled...

Feb 10, 2018

Elizabeth Bryant, age 85, beloved mother, and sister, was called by our Lord Jesus, Saturday, February 10, 2018.   She was born in Enid, OK on May 31, 1932, to the late Kyle and Florence Richards.  Elizabeth has been a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, where she was a member of the Metropolitan Church and was a Sunday School Teacher. ...

Feb 3, 2018

Cassimiro Apodaca, age 88, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, was embraced by the Lord Saturday, February 3, 2018 and taken to his heavenly home.   He was a lifelong resident of Alameda, NM, and a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.  Cassimiro was a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served our...

Feb 2, 2018

Benjamin "Ben" Rivera, Sr., age 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, was taken to his heavenly home by the Lord our Savior, Friday, February 2, 2018.  Benjamin was born in Sile, NM and was a resident of Algodones, NM; and member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Bernalillo.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 31, 2018

Erika A. Gonzales, age 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, passed away after a long illness, Wednesday, January 31, 2018.   She was born in Kermit, TX and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.   Erika retired from the Albuquerque Public School System after 14 years.

Erika is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Phillip Joe...

Jan 26, 2018

Erinea "Neita" Gutierrez was born on May 20, 1923 in Corrales, NM and passed away peacefully at home Friday, January 26, 2018 with her loving family at her side.  Having lived most of her life in Alameda, Neita was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  Neita was married to Loyola Gutierrez on February 14, 1946 (Valentine's Day)...

Jan 24, 2018

Renee Alene Johnson, a long-time resident of Farmington NM, passed away on Wednesday, January 24th, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM, while surrounded by her three loving children.  Renee was born February 27th, 1947 in South Bend, IN.  She dedicated herself in the field of nursing and aided in the healing of many lives.  In 2011 after thirty or more years...

Jan 23, 2018

Sharon Marie Housel, age 59, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family. Sharon fought a courageous 31 year battle against Lupus.

Sharon was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, where she graduated from Highland High School; and was a self-trained bookkeeper.  She had a giving heart and used her bookkeeping skills working for Non-profit...

Jan 21, 2018

Steven Yelton, age 66, of Albuquerque, NM passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018, at his home. Steven spent his life residing in Kansas and Missouri, acting as choir director of the United Church of Christ in California, MO, before retiring to Albuquerque in 2003. Steven attended First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque, NM, where he served as a deacon and...

Jan 11, 2018

Gilbert J. Gutierrez, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was embraced by the Lord Thursday, January 11, 2018 and taken to his heavenly home.  He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where he graduated from Valley High School in 1968; and retired from Rio Grande Steel Co.  Gilbert enjoyed listening to music and reading his Bible....

Jan 8, 2018

Ray D. Chavez, Sr., age 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was embraced by the Lord Monday, January 8, 2018 and taken to his heavenly home.  He was born in Duran, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, where he graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1963; and retired from the Albuquerque Police Dept. after 24 years of...