Obituaries
Joe Prospero Montoya
March 25, 2026
Joe Prospero Montoya passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Macario and Sinforosa Montoya; beloved wife of 43 years, Ramie Vigil Montoya; brother Givi Montoya; and granddaughter Adrianna Trujillo.
He is lovingly remembered by his children: Jean Duran and her husband Ruben, Ray Montoya, Sandi Archuleta, Lynette Trujillo,...
Carlos J. Tafoya
March 19, 2026
Carlos J. Tafoya, 91, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by family.
He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Alice Tafoya, parents Jose and Celestina Tafoya.
Carlos is survived by two sisters: Gloria and husband Nelson Vigil, Margaret and husband Henry Valerio; two daughters: Charlene Tafoya-Chavez, Lynette Tafoya-Baraza and husband Matthew; three sons: Mario Tafoya and wife Connie,...
Eva Connelly
March 18, 2026
Eva Connelly, born Eva Betancourt, passed peacefully in her Albuquerque home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of her family.
She is preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Betancourt; father Martin Betancourt; sister Ruth “Cuca” Borunda; and other beloved family members who welcomed her home.
Eva is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband...
Henry McDonnell "Mack" Davis
March 15, 2026
Henry McDonnell “Mack” Davis, 79, the heart of our family, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents James A. Davis and Margaret McDonnell Davis of El Paso, TX.
Mack is survived by his beloved wife, Marian, daughters: Rachel P. Davis, Bekki Davis Jones and husband David Jones, Regina E. Davis, and Jennifer M. Killian...
Joe Baca
March 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Jose I. Baca, a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, and retired Albuquerque Police Officer, who passed away on March 14, 2026, at the age of 64.
He was preceded in death by his parents Jose I. Baca Sr. and Stella Baca, father-in-law Simon Saiz.
Joe was a devoted...
Teresa Garcia Garcia
March 13, 2026
Teresa Garcia Garcia passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Teresa is survived by her husband Victor Jimenez Velasco; children: Filiberta Jimenez Garcia, Neftali Jimenez Garcia, Martha Jimenez Garcia, Francisco Jimenez Garcia, Joel Jimenez Garcia, Violeta Jimenez Garcia, Carlos Jimenez Garcia, and Gema Jimenez Garcia.
Teresa's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, March 23,...
Paula Loretto
March 10, 2026
Paula Loretto, 55, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Paula was preceded in death by her daughter Savannah Fontenelle, granddaughter Sunni Rae Reza; parents Paul and Gloria Loretto; paternal grandparents Louis and Carrie Loretto; maternal grandparents Jane and Nathaniel Nasheboo and Dempsey Kanteena, Sr.; brothers Arthur Loretto and Louis Loretto.
Paula is survived by her daughter...
Mariano Padilla
March 9, 2026
Mariano Padilla, age 75, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his brother Roy Padilla, and sister Inez Aguilar.
He is survived by his son Mariano Padilla, Jr., daughter Melissa Padilla, he was a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Carmelito, sisters:...
Stefanie G. Bilderbeck
March 7, 2026
Albuquerque lost one of its most dedicated amateur actresses, Stefanie Bilderbeck, on March 7, 2026. Stef bravely faced the many challenges of a long illness. She will be deeply missed.
Born in Albuquerque, Stef grew up with two brothers, Mitch (London, England) and Jeff (Alamosa. Colorado). She was not happy to leave her high school friends in Albuquerque when the family...
Margarita Lopez
March 2, 2026
Margarita Lopez, beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 103.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roberto Luis Sosa, the father of her children; second husband, Felipe Velarde; mother Rosario Lopez; brother Luis Lopez; son Roberto Luis Sosa; daughters: Ana Maria Sosa Arvallo, Rosalba...
Elvira Garcia
February 25, 2026
Elvira Garcia passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Elvira's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 11:00am at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Service will begin at 2:00pm
Dennis Phillip Rivera
February 23, 2026
Dennis Phillip Rivera, known to many as Phil or Phillip, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Albuquerque on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the age of 67.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Mayna Helen Rivera and Alfonso Jose Rivera of Santa Fe.
He was extremely proud of his three children and is survived by his son Joshua P....
Julie Dian Rehmeyer
February 20, 2026
The nurturing, loving, caring mother of so many Julie Dian Rehmeyer received her wings, while surrounded by her children, on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 55.
She is preceded in death by her father Harry James Rehmeyer, nephew Deion Lee Blackman, and daughter-in-law Shanice Medina Jackson.
Julie is survived by her mother Jeanette Dian Lauritzen,...
Thomas P. Chaves
February 20, 2026
A devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Thomas Philip Chaves, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso Chaves and Theodora Romero Chaves, and brother Jerry Chaves.
Thomas is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Rhodes Chaves; children: Thomas Chaves and wife Yvette Martinez Chaves, Matthew...
Esther Perea
February 16, 2026
Esther Garcia Perea, 77, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, left us to abide in eternal glory after a long illness in the early-morning hours of Monday, February 16, 2026. She duly received the final holy sacrament of the Roman Catholic Church. She was attended by her family and surrounded by her cherished classical music.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Susan Guzman
February 14, 2026
Our beloved Susan Guzman, 77, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
She is survived by her loving children: Iris Guzman, Luis Guzman, Steven Guzman; treasured grandchildren: Ashley Romero, Anthony Trujillo, Shanea Guzman, Luna Natoli, Ysidro Guzman, Zayden Sanchez Romero, Zia Romero, along with eight brothers and sisters. Her nurturing spirit and love will continue to...
Shantel Destiny Angelina Serrano
February 11, 2026
Shantel Destiny Angelina Serrano passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Shantel's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 3:00pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 3:30pm. Service will begin at 4:00pm. Reception will follow at the Moose Lodge located at 2121 Edith Blvd NE, 87102.
Elena D. Rodriguez
February 10, 2026
Elena D. Rodriguez passed into Holy Mystery on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which had been her home since 1964.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Stanley Drasutis and Anastasia Drasutis, husband Ralph Rodriguez, brother Harry Drasutis, son Joseph Rodriguez, and grandson Elijah Rodriguez.
Elena is survived by her son Stan Drasutis, daughter-in-law Debbie, grandchildren: Cameron Rodriguez,...
Neci Ordonez
February 5, 2026
Neci Ordonez passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Neci's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 2:00pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 4:30pm. Service will begin at 5:00pm. Reception will follow inside Salazar Mortuary's Event Center.
Terry E. Bolin
February 4, 2026
Terry Eugene Bolin, aged 64, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his mother Connie Eash and brother Kenneth Alan Bolin.
Terry is survived by his stepfather William Eash; sisters: Yulonda Petry, Deborah Stickles, Kendra Smith; brothers: Michael Bolin Billy Eash. Aunt, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, great-nieces, great-great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and...
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