Obituaries

Bernarda Aleman

Bernarda Aleman

February 19, 2021

Bernarda Aleman, 85, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021.

Bernarda's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. at San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church located at 2005 N Plaza St SW, 87104. Memorial Mass will be held at 12:45 p.m.

Due to the...

Marie Duran

Marie Duran

February 18, 2021

Marie Duran, 60, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021.

Victor Lee Saavedra

Victor Lee Saavedra

February 18, 2021

Victor Lee Saavedra passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at the age of 80.

Victor is preceded in death by his father Arthur Saavedra; mother Mae Herman; brothers: Michael, Larry; and sister Mary Ann.

He is survived by his wife Anita Saavedra; children: Victoria, Dianna, Victor II; stepchildren: Donna, Corine, Leonard, Julie; also ...

Bertha Martinez

Bertha Martinez

February 17, 2021

Beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and honorary grandma Bertha Martinez, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, at the home she shared with her sister Darlene and brother-in-law Henry Abeyta.

She is preceded in death by her mother Stella Martinez; sister Helen Garcia; brother-in-law Philip Garcia; nephews: Adam Quintana, Philip Garcia; niece Daphne Garcia-Martinez; and...

O. Richard "Rick" Lucero

O. Richard "Rick" Lucero

February 17, 2021

O. Richard "Rick" Lucero passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Rick is now at peace and is reunited with his father Bart Lucero Jr. who passed in 1960, and his mother Mary Ophelia Lucero who passed in 2013.

He is survived by his wife Catherine "Cathy" Lucero; daughters: Denise, Therese and husband Gary; granchildren:...

Rose Tafoya

Rose Tafoya

February 14, 2021

Rose J. Tafoya, passed peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 93.

Rose was preceded in death by her husband Ross U. Tafoya.

She is survived by her daughter Connie; son Charlie; grandchildren: Robert, Donna and fiancé Richard, Ernie, Kevin and wife Renee, Kurtis and wife Ashley; ...

Estevan Isaiah Mario Hernandez

Estevan Isaiah Mario Hernandez

February 12, 2021

Estevan Isaiah Mario Hernandez passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 20.

Estevan's Life Celebration will begin with a Mass on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 12:00 pm at New Beginnings Church located at 4770 Montgomery Blvd. Suite A, 87109. Estevan will be laid to rest folllowing the Mass at Gate of Heaven...

Rosita Parrish

Rosita Parrish

February 12, 2021

Rosita Parrish passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 at the age of 82.

Carmen Salazar

Carmen Salazar

February 12, 2021

Sunrise: August 8, 1940

Sunset: February 12, 2021

Carmen Salazar passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 12, 2021 with her immediate family by her side.

She is preceded in death by her husband Leo Salazar, mother Rosa C. Candelaria, father Bernabe Candelaria, and grandson Santiago B. Trujillo.

Carmen is...

Annabelle Jaramillo

Annabelle Jaramillo

February 11, 2021

Annabelle Jaramillo passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the age of 74 years young.

She is preceded in death by her son Michael A. Jaramillo; and parents Cristobal and Mickie Molina.

Annabelle is survived by her two daughters: Judy Jaramillo and Sandra Jaramillo; three brothers; seven grandchildren; and three great-granddaughters.

Annabelle's...

Patrick Eugene Stefhon, Jr.

Patrick Eugene Stefhon, Jr.

February 10, 2021

Patrick Eugene Stefhon, Jr. passed away at the age of 43 on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 from a sudden heart attack.

His passing was completely unanticipated and the family is shocked and deeply saddened.

Patrick is survived by his wife Amber Stefhon; children: Jordan Stefhon, Gage Stefhon; parents: Patrick Stefhon, Sr. and Mary Stefhon; siblings:...

Mary Louise "Vernal" Gallegos

Mary Louise "Vernal" Gallegos

February 8, 2021

Beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Mary Louise "Vernal" Gallegos, was called home to the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the age of 69.

Mary was born in Monte Vista, Colorado and resided in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her mother Rose A. Gallegos, father Raymond Gallegos, ...

Diana Kolozsy

Diana Kolozsy

February 6, 2021

Beloved wife, and mother, Diana G. Kolozsy, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 70.

Diana is survived by her husband Joseph P. Kolozsy; two fine sons: Joseph R. Kolozsy, Donny J. Kolozsy, two great daughter-in-laws: Mollie Kolozsy, Carol Ortega; two grandchildren: Laura Smith, Manny Ortega; two adorable great grandchildren:...

Delfinio Garcia

Delfinio Garcia

February 6, 2021

Delfinio Garcia passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 83.

Delfinio is preceded in death by his son Lawrence Garcia.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Rosella Garcia; son Del Garcia and wife Justine; daughter Yvette Orozco and husband Rigo; daughter Judy Sachs and husband Jeff; brother Robert...

Helen Apodaca Salazar

Helen Apodaca Salazar

February 3, 2021

Helen Apodaca Salazar passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her husband John; sons: Tommy and Victor; and brother Ralph.

She is survived by five sons and one daughter: Mike (Debbie), Robert (Heidi), John (Shawn), Danny, Barbie (Joe), Jimmy (Carol); sisters: Flora and Polly; ...

Beulah "Mae" Ruggles

Beulah "Mae" Ruggles

February 2, 2021

Beulah “Mae” Ruggles passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19.

Mae is preceded in death by her parents: Orvin and Irene Gallea; her in-laws: John and Bertha Ruggles: and her daughter Jolene Ruggles.

She is survived by her husband Richard Gene Ruggles: her daughters: Jaylene Evans (Lane), Andrea Strand (David): ...

Terri Kindelay

Terri Kindelay

February 1, 2021

Terri Kindelay, 47, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Bernadette K. Zamora

Bernadette K. Zamora

January 31, 2021

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, Bernadette K. Zamora, was called to be home with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Martha B. Zamora; sister Cindy Gutierrez; brother Lawerence Zamora; and nephew Daniel Tafoya.

Bernadette is survived by her father Joe Zamora; daughter Mariah Zamora ...

Luis F. Garcia

Luis F. Garcia

January 31, 2021

Luis (Louie) F. Garcia was called home by our our precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the age of 48.

Luis was born on December 4, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he lived all his life.

He is survived by his mother Annie Serna; father Floyd Garcia; brother Ricky Garcia...

Alice Olona Torres

Alice Olona Torres

January 30, 2021

Alice Olona Torres, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

She was born in Puerta de Luna (PDL), NM and moved to Albuquerque as a young girl.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Faustino (Tino) Torres; daughter Marietta Sais; son Daniel Torres; daughter-in-law Jeanette Torres; and son-in-law Charles...