Obituaries

Joseph James Candelaria

August 21, 2021

Joseph James Candelaria passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at the age of 54.

He is preceded in death by his father Joe Candelaria; grandparents: Macario and Agueda Candelaria, Alberto and Maria Lucero; uncles: Jerry Candelaria, Frank Vigil, Alberto Lucero, and Antonio Lucero.

Joseph is survived by his wife Grace Sanchez; mother Rafaelita...

Caron Crossley

August 21, 2021

Caron Ellen Crossley, age 78, of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 after a 21-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Richard Light, Steven Light; beloved husband of 31 years, Gale E. Crossley and son Michael O. Crossley.

Caron is survived by her daughter Cherie’ LaVassaur; 4...

James "Jimbo" Gurule, Jr.

August 19, 2021

James “Jimbo” Gurule, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at the age of 56.

Jimbo was preceded in death by his father James Gurule, Sr., daughter Jessica Gurule and granddaughter Jessica Annise Gurule-Alderete.

He is survived by his wife Sarah Gurule; daughter Juliana Jones and husband Anthony; son James...

Ernest J. Segura

August 18, 2021

Ernest J. Segura passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico, just 9 days shy of his 81st birthday.

Ernest is survived by wife of 57 years Perfie Segura; daughters: Patricia, Yvonne, Debra; sons: Ernie, Steve, Marty, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Ernest was born on August 27, 1940 ...

Judy L. Martinez

August 18, 2021

Judy Lynn Martinez went to be with the Lord and her soulmate and husband of 42 years, Hugo Martinez on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Judy was born on April 28, 1963 to Gabriel and Elisea Maes.

She leaves behind her three children: Elisea Martinez, Amalia Valles, Jacob Martinez; grandchildren: Bernadette Maldonado, Daniel Valles III, Amadeo...

Edward Joseph Gurule

August 18, 2021

Beloved Son, Brother, Dad, and Uncle, Edward Joseph Gurule, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the age of 60.

He was preceded in death by his father Edward M. Gurule and brother Richard Garcia.

Edward is survived by his mother Julia Gurule; sons: Edward Joseph Gurule, Raymond Gurule; brothers:...

Elizabeth M. Milligan Guerra

August 13, 2021

Elizabeth M. Milligan-Guerra, age 76, of Albuquerque went to be with our Lord Friday, August 13, 2021 surrounded by her beloved family.

She was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Suzanne and Julian Saavedra.

Elizabeth, loving mother, is survived by her son Angelo and his wife Stephanie; grandchildren: Emma and Benjamin; mother Christine...

Nicolas Juan Jaramillo

August 10, 2021

Nicolas Juan Jaramillo, passed away on Tuesday,  August 10, 2021, at the age of 60, in a car accident, while relocating from Albuquerque, New Mexico to San Jose, California.

He was preceded in death by his father Deluvino "Benny" Jaramillo and younger brother Leroy Jaramillo.

Nicolas is survived by his beloved best friend and support...

Yvette M. Begay

August 10, 2021

Yvette M. Begay, 56, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her father Timothy Begay, mother Lorraine Ulibarri, and nephew Jeremy Salazar.

Yvette was a beloved and strong mother to her son Paul Carriaga (Jacque), and daughters: Sharon Baca, Nadine Carriaga (Ramon); loving, crazy...

Felix Mariano Vialpando

August 9, 2021

Beloved son, brother, faher, nephew, uncle, cousin, and grandfather, Felix Mariano Vialpando passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the age of 57.

He is preceded in death by his father Phil Vialpando, Sr.

Felix is survived by his significant other Janet Greene; son Joseph Greene; grandson Christopher Kliss; sister Frances Salazar and her...

Eva Margarita Pacheco

August 8, 2021

Eva Margarita Pacheco, 83, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 8, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father Aurelio Marez and mother Rosa Marez.

Eva is survived by her sons: Ralph Marez, Kenny Marez; daughters: Lorraine Gutierrez, Felisha Pacheco; brothers: Eugene Marez, Emily Marez; and sister Angie Casias.

Florinda T. Cortez

August 6, 2021

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Child of God, Florinda T. Cortez was graced by our Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents Florencio and Lorencita Madrid; husband Albert J. Cortez; sons: Anthony M. Cortez and Aaron J. Cortez.

Florinda is survived by her son Angelo D. Cortez, his wife...

J.R.

August 5, 2021

J.R. passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his father Severo Rael and mother Gabriella Chavez.

J.R. is survived by his former wife and life long friend Joanna Rael; son Jerry Rael; daughters: Christine Vigil (Leonard), Elizabeth Rael; four grandchildren: Shania Rael, Tiana Rael, Eli Vigil, Mason Vigil; and sisters:...

Oscar David Vasquez

August 5, 2021

Oscar David Vasquez passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the age of 44 years young.

Oscar's Life Celebration will take place on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:30am at New Covenant Church located at 7201 Paseo Del Norte Blvd NE, 87113. Food and refreshments will follow.

Many have asked about donating food, you...

Michelle C. Sanderson

July 30, 2021

Beloved daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, Michelle Claire Sanderson, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 58. Michelle is survived by her husband of 35 years Russell T. Sanderson; children and their spouses: Alison and Jed Holler, Matthew and Theresa Sanderson, Benjamin and Kasha Sanderson; 3 grandchildren: Charlotte Holler, Emilia Holler,...

Benny S. Baca

July 29, 2021

Benny S. Baca went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Everardo Lalo Gonzalez

July 29, 2021

Everardo Lalo Gonzalez went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the age of 74.

Everardo is preceded in death by his father Genovevo Gonzalez, mother Eva Provencio, Ernesto Gonzalez, Francisco Gonzalez, and Patricia Gonzalez.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years Margaret Gonzalez; son Ray Gonzalez; brothers: Jesus...

Adam Sanchez

July 28, 2021

Loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend Adam Sanchez passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the age of 29 years young.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents and great-grandparents.

Adam is survived by his father James Sanchez; mother Gloria Lozoya-Sanchez (Victor Martinez); sisters: Araceli Lozoya, Yvette Lucero (Ronnie...

Manuel Theodoro Ortega

July 27, 2021

Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Brother-in-law, and Uncle, Manuel Theodoro Ortega passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 40.

Manuel is survived by his wife Christina M. Ortega; sons: Manuel B. Ortega & Ignacio J. Ortega; daughter Aaliyah M. Ortega; father Frank I. Ortega; mother Nancy P. Ortega; nephew Joshua Mirabal; brother Francisco...

Nguyen Thanh Thin

July 27, 2021

Nguyen Thanh Thin passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 54.

Thin is preceded in death by his father Binh Than Nguyen.

He is survived by his wife Jenny Hoa Tran; sons: Sann Pham, Richard Pham, Coty Tran; mother Gai Thi Truong; brothers: Hai Nguyen (Jasmin), Trong Nguyen (Bun), Paul Nguyen...