Obituaries

Mary - Margaret Moore

May 8, 2022

Mary – Margaret Moore passed away on May 8, 2022. She was preceded by her husband of 54 years, Justin Moore.

She is survived by children; David (Dorothy) Small, Doug (Lorraine) Small, Karen Ashley (Paul) McQuade, Justine Alexandria (Tom) Luparello; sister, Linnell Barnhart; and four grandchildren, Caroline Sierra, Brendan Small, Daniel Small, and Spencer Small

Ramiro R. Llanes

May 7, 2022

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Ramiro R. Llanes of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the age of 93 surrounded by family and loved ones.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Gina; their two children Carlos A....

Melissa Alvarez

May 6, 2022

Melissa Alvarez, 49, entered Heaven on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Melissa is survived by her sons: Alec Candelaria (Mariah Duran), Trey Pope; parents Frank and Ilene Valtierra; brother Damon Alvarez (Zoe Ann); sister Crissy Baca; nephews: Damon Alvarez (Kaella), Jacob Pacilli (Rachel); nieces: Tina Baca (Phil Heller), Aubri Navarrette (Hunter), as well as great nieces, nephews and...

Alfredo Garcia Dominguez

May 4, 2022

Alfredo Garcia Dominguez, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his father Miguel Garcia, mother Martimiana Dominguez, sisters Rosa Garcia and Josefina Garcia.

Alfredo is survived by his wife of 60 years Maria Socorro Mendoza de Garcia; sons: Jorge...

Hugh Witemeyer

May 1, 2022

Professor Hugh Witemeyer passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, about a month short of his 83rd birthday which would have been celebrated on June 10.

He is preceded in death by his father Benton Witemeyer and mother Dorothy Hazen.

Hugh was survived by his wife Barbara Ellen Watkins Witemeyer, daughter Hazen Allison Witemeyer, and...

Martin M. Miera

May 1, 2022

Martin "Marty" M. Miera, 60, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Genny Miera and grandparents Joe and Juanita Miera.

Marty is survived by his brothers: Matthew "Teo" Miera, Randy Miera, sister Kelly Hardiek (John), and many nieces, nephews and friends.

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Daniel Medina

April 30, 2022

Daniel Medina went to meet Jesus suddenly on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado at the age of 31.

Daniel was born on January 16, 1991 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the second oldest child born to Gustavo and Cecilia Medina, siblings: Manessa, (Andrew), Elizabeth (Fernando), Lucia, Evaristo, Samuel, nephews: Liam, Lucas, and Leo...

Ferdinand "Fred" Medrano

April 29, 2022

Ferdinand "Fred" Medrano, 94, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his son Richard Medrano.

Fred is survived by his spouse Cristina Medrano; daughter Adrienne Medrano; sisters: Genoveva Bleich, Aurelia Flynn; brother Daniel Medrano; grandchildren: Dustin, Brooke, Devin, Matthew, Brittany; great grandchildren: Jayden, Micah, Abigail, and Cameron.

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Joel Barkoff M.D.

April 28, 2022

Dr. Joel Barkoff died peacefully on April 28, 2022 at the age of 90.

He was predeceased by his parents Dr. Dennis Barkoff and Rose Meadow and son-in-law Dr. John Baca.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Carol Barkoff; children: Deborah Barkoff, Roger Barkoff (Karen), Jeff Barkoff (Jeanne Ann), Dr. Lara Barkoff...

Mary "Dodo" Dolores Jaramillo

April 27, 2022

Mary “Dodo” Dolores Jaramillo,67, was called upon to become an angel in Heaven on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. She passed peacefully surrounded by family and a caring team of nurses.

She is preceded in death by her faithful husband Jack Jaramillo, Sr., parents Jake and Lily Sanchez; brothers: Jerry Sanchez, Henry Sanchez; mother-in-law Inez Jaramillo; father-in-law Celedonio...

Reynaldo "Wero" Lucero

April 25, 2022

Reynaldo "Wero" Lucero, 88, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Jose Lucero, mother Rosita Lucero, 10 brothers and 3 sisters.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife of 63 years Lucy Lucero; son Albert Lucero; daughters: Sophia Lucero (John Wagner), Christine Aguilar (Eugene);...

Erminia (Honeypot) Lopez

April 23, 2022

Erminia (Honeypot) Lopez went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 23, 2022, two days short of her 98th birthday.

Erminia was preceded in death by her husband Abel Molina, granddaughter Juliette Myra Contreras, Bennie Candelaria and Santos Lopez.

She is survived by her children: Lawrence Molina (Bernadette), Mary Molina Mescall, Jude Edwards...

Bill Raul Talavera

April 17, 2022

Bill Raul Talavera went to be with our Lord Jesus on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 33.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Raul Talavera, Sr., grandma Francisca Talavera; uncle, Edward Talavera; and grandpa Noe Chavez.

Bill is survived by his wife of 3 years Shalayna Talavera; father Deacon Raul...

Ladiz "John" Turrietta Iii

April 16, 2022

Ladiz "John" Turrietta III, 60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 after a battle with a chronic illness.

He was preceded in death by his son Anthony J. Turrietta; uncle Gary Martinez; brother-in-law Robert Martinez; in-laws: Estanisiado and Vivian Martinez.

John is survived by his wife Donna Turrietta; daughter Valerie...

Mary E. Anderson

April 15, 2022

Mary E. Anderson, 81, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Amparo Solis and grandmother Refugio Flores.

Mary is survived by her children: Tina Haralson (Thomas “Cub”), Susie Fletcher, Jimmy Anderson, Annie Beal (Carl), Stephen Anderson (Lupe); grandchildren: Thomas, Samantha, Stephen, Dominik, Shane, Alyssa, Parker, Coby,...

Paula Rae Garcia (Munoz)

April 14, 2022

Paula Rae Garcia (Munoz), 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Garcia; children: Christopher Pitts, Jessica Pitts and Felicia Pitts.

Paula is survived by children: Christina Munoz, Jeremy Pitts, Brianna Pitts; parents Fred and Mary Munoz, grandsons: Damien Padilla &...

Eileen Barr

April 14, 2022

Eileen Barr, 83, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years Patrick V. Barr; father Andrew Twomey; mother Mary Irwin; brothers: Willie Twomey, Tim Twomey and Andrew Twomey.

Eileen Barr is survived by her sons: Andrew Barr, Raymond Barr; daughter Maria...

Oscar "Pelon" Perez

April 13, 2022

Oscar "Pelon" Perez passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 36.

Oscar is survived by his mother Rosa M. Catano; step-father Ruben; brother Martin Cazares; sister Vanessa Perez; nephews and nieces: Javier Salcido Perez, Natalia Perez, Yomaris Rivera Perez, Aiden Cazares Green, Jayden Rivera Perez, Jordan Rivera Perez, Ariana Cazares Green, Yurani Cazares...

Teri Sheppard

April 8, 2022

Teri Sheppard, 71, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Lola Mae Williams and daughter Jada Star Jeunesse.

Teri is survived by her son Keaton Jeunesse, partner Michael Kasten, brother Kenney Sieck (Pat), his wife and nieces Samantha...

Richard Smith

April 8, 2022

Richard Smith, 59, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Richard is predeceased by his mother Martha Poareo; brothers: Art Smith, Andrew Smith and twin sister Barbara Smith.

Richard is survived by his daughter Elishia Gonzales; 4 grandchildren: Ethan Gonzales, Le’on Villesange, twin granddaughters; niece Lorina Gutierrez (Stephen); other relatives include:...