Obituaries

Deborah Zamora

March 5, 2023

Deborah Zamora joined the Lord at the age of 63 on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was born on October 7,1959 to Arthur and Martha Harrison. She was a ’77 graduate of Valley High School and earned her Bachelor of Science and Master's degrees at the University of New Mexico.

She...

Paul Salas

March 1, 2023

Corporal Paul Salas, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at the age of 76.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Eduardo D. and Veronica C. Salas, brother Pete Salas, brother-in-law Leeroy Montoya and son Paul J. Salas.

He was survived by his wife Mary Salas; daughters: Megan Garcia (Jeremy), Lisa Peters (Bob), ...

Louis D. Yannoni, Jr.

March 1, 2023

Louis D. Yannoni, Jr., 87, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023.

Louis' Life Celebration will begin with a viewing on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church located at 1860 Griegos Rd NW, 87107. Rosary will be recited at 10:30am. Mass will begin at 11:00 am.

Troy G. Gray

February 28, 2023

Troy G. Gray, Ret. Lt. Colonel, USAF passed away peacefully on February 28, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Troy lived 84 active filled years. Born in Hodge, Louisiana to Cascile and Leon Gray June 8, 1938.  In 1956 Troy graduated from Sherman Texas High School, in 1960 completed his bachelor’s degree from the...

Jacob Aaron Scarlett

February 26, 2023

Jacob Aaron Scarlett, 32, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Jacob, the second oldest of four boys, was born to Michael Sr. and Susan Scarlett on October 21, 1990, in Gorgas Army Community Hospital, Ancon, Republic of Panama. Jacob’s dad Michael Sr. served 23 years of active duty military service, this allows...

Jose "Silverback" Salazar

February 25, 2023

Jose "Silverback" Salazar, 60, passed away on February 25, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jose "Silverback" was preceded in death by his mother, Fidencia Sara Martinez; and brother, Wilbert Salazar.

Silverback is survived by his father Jose Lazaro Salazar; sons: Jose Mauricio Salazar (Yuticeli), Bernave Eugenio Salazar (Rayshell); daughters: Aramita Pacheco, Catalina Gallentine; brother Darrel...

Jose Bermudez

February 23, 2023

Jose Bermudez, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2023.

Jose's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00 am at San...

Josephine Anne Russell

February 22, 2023

Josephine Anne Russell went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She is preceded in death by her father William Albert Piggott, mother Coral Claire Vera Maude Taylor Piggott, and brother Peter Piggott.

She is survived by her daughter Rosalind Hankins; son Robert Russell; her life partner...

Gladys Sais

February 21, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Gladys Sais was called peacefully to her heavenly home and went into the arms of the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Sais; infant daughter, Diane Sais; granddaughter, Regina Chavez Wyler; parents, Lorenzo and Clara Torres; and many other loved...

Charles "Chuck" Dorsey

February 18, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Dorsey, 86, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, February 18, 2023 with his loving wife Margie by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents James E. and Hazel Dorsey, daughter Tammy Dorsey and sister Frances Zietz.

Chuck is survived by his wife Margie; son Robert Dorsey; step-daughters: Melanie...

Bill Barney

February 13, 2023

Bill Barney, 57, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Bill's life celebration will be on Friday, February 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 601 Susan Ave, Gallup, NM 87301

A full obituary will be posted on a later date....

Marion "Lee" Smith

February 13, 2023

It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Marion "Lee" Smith on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Lee is survived by his wife of 56 years, Georgia; children: Douglas (Bonnie), Michael (Charla), Christine (Mike); six grandchildren: Garrett, Dallas, TX, Grant, Lexington, KY, Evan, Meredith, Jordan, David all of Albuquerque; and one great grandson Caz, Dallas,...

Beatrice "Bea" Carroll

February 8, 2023

Beatrice "Bea" Carroll, 81, went to be with Jesus Christ on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Bea is preceded in death by her loving husband, Claude "Jack" Carroll; and parents Orlando and Mary Helen Chavez.

Bea is survived by her children: Claude Cleveland Carroll, James Gregory Carroll (Elizabeth), Charles Edward Michael Carroll, Teresa Marie Carroll; siblings:...

Bradley "Bj" Dailey Soza

February 6, 2023

Bradley "BJ" Dailey Soza, 41, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Marie Bow Soza, brother, Edward Soza and nephew, Christopher Atencio.

He is survived by his father, Bradley Dailey; son: Alessio Soza; brother Isaac Soza; sisters: Shelia Nunez, Theresa Atencio, Emma Dailey Soza, Mary Soza,...

Juan Santiago

February 5, 2023

Mr. Juan Santiago passed into the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is preceded in death by Mrs. Nina Santiago, mother of their children; parents Sisto and Maria Santiago; sisters Pauline, Lourdes; son-in-law, Dr. Joe Valles, and loving and most precious daughter Rita Santiago-Greene.

Juan's surviving children are...

Vonna Louise Hopkins

February 2, 2023

Our beloved Vonna went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the age of 90 with family by her side.

Vonna was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew “Bud” Hopkins, daughter Jane Cordova, sons Michael Hopkins and Willard “Bill” Hopkins.

Vonna is survived by her son Barry...

Jose S. Rodriguez

January 31, 2023

Jose Saul Rodriguez, 18, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Jose is survived by his father Filemon Velazquez, mother Maria Rodriguez, brother Luis Velazquez, and sister Kassandra Velazquez.

Jose's life celebrations will begin with a visitation on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Salazar...

Otoniel Rubio Aguilar

January 31, 2023

Otoniel Rubio Aguilar, 47, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Cesar Omar Rubio Aguilar.

Otoniel is survived by his children:  Irvin Rubio and Adriana Rubio; parents:  Oscar Rubio and Olga Aguilar; niece Andrea Rubio, nephew Javier Rubio and nephew Omar Rubio.

Otoniel's Life Celebration will begin...

Bonnie Harbin

January 30, 2023

Bonnie Harbin, 68, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023.

Bonnie's Life Celebration will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 9:00 am at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church located at 5901 St. Josephs Dr. NW, 87120. Bonnie will be laid to rest with her husband David at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe...

Christopher Alan Behnke

January 30, 2023

Christopher Behnke, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and longtime resident of Michigan, passed away on January 30, 2023. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in October 1993.

After completion of Marine Corps boot camp and Marine Combat Training he was directed to Camp Johnson, NC where he earned the MOS of 3531, Motor Vehicle Operator....