Obituaries

January 5, 2022

Irene P. Sanchez, 80, passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

She was preceded in death by husband Abel Sanchez jr. and son Abel Sanchez III; sister Mary Ocho and Anita Garcia.   Irene is survived by sisters:  Dionella Franco, Rachel Armijo, Betty Griego, and Barbara Malaney; grandchildren:  grandson Dominic Sanchez, Brisa Sanchez (Wife); great-grandchildren: Andres Sanchez and  ...

January 4, 2022

Eulogio passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 04, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Dalila Blanco Dominguez, his father Jose Maria Ramos Dominguez, and his brothers Miguel, Juan, and Luis Ramos.

He is survived by...

January 4, 2022

Jose Alfonzo Almanza, 62, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years Casimira Almanza; sons: Jose Almanza, Jr., Esgar Almanza, Salvador Espino; daughter Alexandra Espino; brother Hugo Almanza; and 9 grandchildren.

Jose's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on...

January 4, 2022

Landon Jared McWilliams, 32, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Evelyn Mitchell, great-grandmother Bobbie Bybee, and grandparents Bracy and Patricia Murrow.

Landon was survived by his parents: Landon and Ginni McWilliams, Harry and Catherine Flynn; brothers: Drake Allen Flynn, Dustin McWilliams, Kristopher...

January 4, 2022

Alice Mercy Garcia, 94, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Tuesday, January 4, 2022.

Alice is preceded in death by her husband Raymond I Garcia; son Willie Ray Garcia (life partner Nancy Munch); niece/adopted daughter Loretta Rascon; parents Guillermo and Lucinda Santistevan; brothers: Duneno, Ben, Leonel, Willie, and Joe Quintana; sisters: Erlinda Romo, Rose...

January 3, 2022

Ester Otero, 86, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 3, 2022.

Ester is preceded in death by her parents Felix and Marta Baca; son Michael Otero; grandson Sammy Jojola Jr., and 6 sisters: Mariana, Pabla, Elviria, Georgia, Josefine, Helen and 1 brother: Ramon.

Ester is survived by son Max J. Otero...

December 31, 2021

Johnnie Girl Martin-Goodson, 93, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021.

She was born on August 31, 1928, to Virgil and Minnie Martin. She had 7 brothers and sisters and was raised in Buck Creek, Oklahoma. Johnnie graduated from Panama High School. She married Mike E. Goodson in 1946. They were married for 68 years. They had...

December 30, 2021

Celina “Sally” Archuleta passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the age of 91 years young.

She is preceded in death by her husband Juan “JB” Archuleta, daughter Eva Fought, parents Jacobo and Teresa Bachicha, siblings Rose Hudspeth, Helen Montoya, Florencio and Buddy Bachicha, and grandsons George Fought and Ryan Padilla.

Sally...

December 29, 2021

Our beloved Bill went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the age of 66.

He was preceded in death by his father Andrew Hopkins, brother Michael Hopkins, and sister Jane Cordova.

Bill leaves behind his son Thomas Hopkins, mother Vonna Hopkins, brother Barry Hopkins and wife Sandy,...

December 28, 2021

Amalia Peñaloza Soloria, 71, passed away on December 28, 2021.

Amalia's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Final Viewing will take place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 9:30 am at...

December 28, 2021

Leeandra "Lee Lee" R. Lopez, 29, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

She is survived by her father Michael A. Garcia; mother Maria L. Jaramillo; children: Joel Lopez, Jazzal Lopez; brothers: Matthew Valenzuela, Pete Jaramillo.

Leeandra was always kind and generous to everyone she met. Her smile could always light up a room. If...

December 28, 2021

Philip W. Dixon, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Philip's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 12:00pm in the Reflection of Life Chapel® of Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations/Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory  located at 2400 Washington St NE, 87110. Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Philip will...

December 27, 2021

Matilde "Tillie" Madrid passed away at  Lovelace Hospital after a short illness on Monday, December 27, 2022.

She was predeceased by her husband Louis, son George and great-grandson Fabian Lopez.

Tillie is survived by her daughter Louisa, son Mark and wife Anna, 5 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister Celina Silva, brother Pete Chavez...

December 27, 2021

Antonia "Toni" S. Romero passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the age of 82 years young.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Patricia Rivera.

Toni was survived by her husband of 40 years Ruben Molinar; sons: Ernest Romero, Robert Lee Lucero (Maryann); daughter Yolanda Regalado; brother Frank Lucero; sister Flora Carabajal;...

December 26, 2021

Marcelino Aragon, 51, was surrounded by his family and the people he loved when he unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father mother and 2 brothers.

He is survived by His 4 children, 8 Grandkids, His 2 Sisters and younger Brother, aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins,...

December 26, 2021

David Charles Jupiter (a.k.a. Jupe) passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his children and grandchildren on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 67.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ramona Jupiter and sister Clare Jupiter.

Jupe is survived by his children: Caleb Jupiter-Alb, NM, Sarah Jupiter-Alb, NM;...

December 26, 2021

Anthony E. Medrano passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the age of 49.

He is preceded in death by his mother Romaine Medrano.

Anthony is survived by his daughters: Anjelica Medrano, Alyssa Medrano; former spouse Belinda Barreras; father Daniel Medrano; brothers: Daniel, Fred, Chris, sister Corrine Garcia and special friends Rachael Azbill, Felicia...

December 24, 2021

Irma Quintana Loya, 63, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father Arnoldo Quintana, mother Maria Loya, and sister Guerrero Quintana.

Irma is survived by her sons: Jesus Daniel Quintana, Jaime Quintana; daughters: Magda Irma Quintana, Mirna Ivonne Quintana, Yaracet Id Quintana; brothers: Nicanor Quintana, Guillermo Quintana, Choforo...

December 23, 2021

Michael A. Payne passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at the age of 70.

He was preceded in death by his father Oscar "Mickey" Payne and mother Billie Payne.

Michael is survived by his wife Susan Payne; son Kris Payne, Jr.; daughter Kim Romero (Daniel); brothers: Gary Payne (Jackie), Jeff Payne (Florence); sister Helen...

December 23, 2021

Amellia “Pola” Rascon, 80, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021.

She is reunited with her parents Chon and Maria Pena; brothers: Encarnacion, Raymond, Peter; sisters: Lupe and Margret.

Amellia is survived by her daughter Liza Rascon Barreras; grandchildren: Juan Luis Barreras, Victoria Maria Barreras; sisters: Dolores Pena, Sally Gallosa; brother Emilio Pena, also many...