Donna Mondragon
Sep 24, 2016
Mondragon, Donna MarieDonna Marie Mondragon, 61, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, grandaunt, aunt, sister, and daughter was promoted to glory on September 24, 2016. She was born on February 4, 1955 to Howard Storr and Felicitas Poploski in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard; and her father-in-law, Max Mondragon. After graduating from Nerenix High School...
Paul Baca
Sep 23, 2016
Paul E. Baca passed away at the age of 51 in Navarro, FL on September 23, 2016. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Paul grew up riding dirt bikes and as an adult owned street bikes. He loved the freedom of riding motorcycles. Paul also was fond of hiking and running, both of which he found easy to do in either Albuquerque...
Orelia Winchell
Sep 23, 2016
Orelia "Ori" Winchell, age 77, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 23, 2016, while surrounded by her loving children. Orelia was born in Cuba, NM and was a longtime resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Jesusita Segura; brothers, Augustin, Alpolinaro, and Benny Segura. Orelia is survived by her...
Donnie Gallegos
Sep 13, 2016
Donnie Gallegos, age 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, where she was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Donnie enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, cooking, and bowling. She was preceded in death...
Pamela Kovash
Sep 6, 2016
Pamela R. Kovash, (62) passed away suddenly September 6, 2016 from a Pulmonary embolism. Pamela was born May 14, 1954 in Dickinson, ND to parents, Victor and Irene Kovash. She is survived by her mother, Irene Kovash (Billings, MT); sister, Cheryl Kovash (La Quinta, CA); brother, Bryan Kovash and wife, Polly (Billings, MT); brother, Dale Kovash and wife, Gail (Meridian, ID);...
Joe Garcia
Sep 4, 2016
Joe Blas Garcia, age 84, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born in Tapiacitas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Joe retired for the Albuquerque Public School system after 35+ years of service. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Celestina "Tina" Garcia; his children, Jerry, Mary...
Jose Perea
Aug 31, 2016
Dr. Jose A. Perea (Joe), age 84, Korean War Veteran (CPL, Medical Unit, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Eighth Army) former Superintendent of the Las Vegas City Schools and Vaughn Public Schools, Vice President of the Community Colleges of Denver, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Dr. Perea was a...
Pete Padilla Sr.
Aug 28, 2016
Pete L. Padilla Sr. age 79, was called to be with our Lord God and Savior on Sunday morning. , August 28, 2016. He was born in La Cienega, NM on September 20, 1938, to Ciprano and Lupita (Ortiz) Padilla. Pete was born in La Cienega, NM on September 20, 1938. He was raised along with his brothers and sisters in...
Margene Lambert
Aug 23, 2016
Margene Lambert, age 87, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born in Brigham City, UT and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Prior to Margene retiring, she worked as an Airline Stewardess for TWA, she was a manager for a Health Food Store; and served as an Ombudsman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Lambert. Margene...
Steven Guzman
Aug 6, 2016
Steven L. Guzman, age 43, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home, Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in Gallup, NM on January 3, 1973. He was preceded in death by his father, Art Guzman; maternal grandparents, Francisco and Petra Grano; paternal grandparents, Joe and Bea Guzman. Steven is survived by his loving mother, Fran...
Dale Randall
Jul 19, 2016
Dale E. Randall, age 74, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born in Enid, OK and was a resident of Regina, NM. Dale was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and...
Ruby Valencia
Jul 16, 2016
Age 86, Ruby took her last breath on earth and her first one in Heaven, Saturday, July 16, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ruby was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Ruby is life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eufelia and Francisco Mora, her beloved husband, Senon Valencia, and daughter...
Catherine Galvan
Jul 14, 2016
Galvan, Catherine "Kathy" Age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born in Bernalillo, NM on January 21, 1952, to Esabell and Victoria Contreras Baldonado. Catherine enjoyed to cook her specialty was green chile stew. She loved the casino, dancing, and to sing her favorite songs. Catherine's greatest accomplishment was raising her...
Maria Duran
Jul 11, 2016
Maria Elena Duran, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 11, 2016. She was a resident of Albuquerque and was a member of the North Valley Senior Center. Maria enjoyed singing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Some of Maria's hobbies and interests were music, dancing, and crocheting blankets for her family and...
George Casaus
Jul 4, 2016
George Casaus, age 98, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, joined his parents and eight brothers and sisters in heaven on July 4, 2016. George was born on December 7, 1917 and was raised in (Los Pinos) Cuba, NM. He was a cattle rancher his entire life and known for his cowboy life style. He will be fondly remembered by his...
Garner Parker
Jul 3, 2016
Garner Franklin Parker, age 75 was called home by our Lord on July 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Rondald. He is survived by his loving wife Trudy and his grandchildren Jack William and Marina Kate, step-daughter Maggie Gleeson and husband Bill of Lone Tree, Colorado, sister Lavita Broadhurst and her family of...
Rudy Montoya
Jun 25, 2016
Rudy Montoya, age 73, 2016 a resident of Bernalillo, NM passed away on Saturday, June 25th, 2016. Rudy lived his life the only way he could, and up until his last breath he did it his way. Rudy was preceded in death by his parents Geronimo and Lucia Montoya. Rudy is survived by his son Aaron Montoya and wife Jaime Gutierrez-Montoya,...
John Bertrand
Jun 23, 2016
Bertrand, John W. John W. Bertrand, 81 passed away Thursday evening. He was born in Menominee, MI, and grew up in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, IA. John was a social worker for his entire career, serving the Association for Retarded Children in Minnesota, New Jersey, and New York as well as the Manhattan Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. The...
Solomon Fresquez
Jun 18, 2016
On June 18, 2016, Solomon "Sal" Fresquez, completed his earthly journey and returned to his beloved Lord. He was born in Mora, NM on January 9, 1938, to Demetrio and Clorinda Fresquez. He graduated from East Las Vegas High School (now Robertson High School) in 1956. After completing high school, Sal married the love of his life, Theresa Baca to...
Fidel Baldonado
Jun 17, 2016
Fidel Baldonado, age 93, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Friday, June 17, 2016. He was born in Placitas, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Fidel was a proud Veteran of the United State Army who served his country during World War II; he was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Bernalillo Post. He was preceded in death...
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