Obituaries

September 28, 2020

Robert Brito Trujillo, 86, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020.

Robert was born on September 1, 1934 to Mariano and Matilda Trujillo in Monticello, New Mexico.

Robert was a Korean War Veteran. He honorably served our country for 20 years in the United States Air Force and 20 years in the Civil Service. He...

September 26, 2020

Martha Delrio Green, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Martha was born on July 29, 1933 to Benito Delrio Cuevas and Maria Preciado De Delrio in Sayula, Jalisco.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Merton Green, father Benito Delrio Cuevas, mother Maria Preciado De Delrio, and...

September 22, 2020

1928 - 2020

Trini Castillo Gonzales (92), a native New Mexican and Albuquerque North Valley resident was called to rest by the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Trini was born on September 21, 1928 in Lemitar, New Mexico to parents Domingo and Adela Castillo.

She is survived by her four daughters: Evelyn...

September 21, 2020

Surrounded by her family, Joyce Lee Thompson passed away peacefully at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, September 21, 2020 .

A former resident of Wells, MN; Excelsior MN; Bricelyn, MN; Blue Earth, MN; Lone Tree, CO and Rio Rancho, NM.

She is survived by her husband Robert James Thompson. They were...

September 19, 2020

Angela Dorothy Sanchez Roybal, Age 71, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020 as God's will be done .

Angela died in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Genesis Healthcare Uptown Facility, of a long term illness. She survived being positive with Covid-19 in May and June, 2020.  She was so strong, determined and...

September 18, 2020

Kim Riley Trujillo was born on January 7, 1952 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank (Trujillo) Good Hunt and Isabel Martinez.

He was enrolled at Taos Pueblo and lived in the pueblo where he attended the Day School. He was fluent in his language and enjoyed learning his traditional ways. His family then spent their time...

September 15, 2020

Jesus Manuel Olivas, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Jesus' Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 1:00 pm followed by a Catholic Service at 1:30pm.

Due to the COVID...

September 14, 2020

Johan Arturo Guillen, 26, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Johan's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Mass will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm at San...

September 13, 2020

Renée Lynch Hockmuth, Sr. died Sunday, September 13,2020 in Albuquerque.  The cause was breast cancer metastasis.

A former resident of New York City and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, Mrs. Hockmuth, Sr. was born on October 22, 1934 and raised in El Paso, Texas. She was a graduate of Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, The Courtauld...

September 10, 2020

Sally Ann Coca, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her father Pedro 'Pete' Coca, her mother Teresa Romero Coca, and her nephew James Salas.

She is survived by her brother Edward Coca, and sisters Helen Salas, Evelyn Baca, Liz Garrison, Rosina Leyba and husband Jake.

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September 8, 2020

Jimmy Trujillo, 62, lifelong resident of Albuquerque went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Adelia Trujillo.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Maria Chavez, of 36 years. Sons: Joshua and wife Angela, Joel "James, Jr." and wife Cristina, and Jason Brandon...

September 8, 2020

Gregoria Salazar Martinez, 96, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Gregoria is survived by her son Rauel Huerta, daughter Claudia Serrano (Victor), 5 grandchildren Alex Serrano, Veronica Serrano, Yesenia Serrano, Adrian Huerta, David Huerta, and 1 great grandchild Maria Fernanda.

Gregoria's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday,...

September 7, 2020

Brenda S. Samora age 65, beloved mother, sister and grandmother went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 7, 2020.

She was a resident of Albuquerque, NM and a member of the catholic community.

She was preceded in death by her father Henry Leyba and his loving wife Bertha Leyba and her brother Henry...

September 6, 2020

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Charlene N. Fitterer.

Charlene passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Charlene is survived by her mother Deborah, Bill, her father Robert and wife Traci, her boyfriend Clay, her "other" parents Janet and Joe, brothers Bruce, Brandon, and their families, her furbabies Roxy and...

September 4, 2020

Debye Martinez, 63, went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Debye is preceded in death by her father Thomas R. Martinez, Jr.

She is survived by her mother Alice Des Georges, daughter Kristi (La Jeunesse) Lopez and husband Joshua, sister Karen Martinez, and four grandbabies who fondly called her “Mimi”: Ryder...

September 3, 2020

Vincent R. Sandoval, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Salvador and Dora Rodriguez; grandparents: Alfonso and Dora Sandoval; and sister, Didi Sandoval.

He is survived by his parents: Raymond Sandoval and Brenda Sandoval; daughter Malayna Rose Sandoval; brothers: Raymond "Nano" Sandoval, David Sandoval, and Christopher Garcia;...

September 2, 2020

Alexander "Alex" Luis Leyba passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at home. He was 28 years young.

Alex was born August 12, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in the North Valley. He attended Valley High School. He always had an interest in cars, he enjoyed learning about them and working on them....

August 31, 2020

Maria A. Ramirez, 84, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Diego B. Ramirez and parents: Adalberto Amaya and Ernestina Gamez.

Maria is survived by her sons: Jaime Amaya and wife Pauline, Roberto Amaya and wife Manuela, Ernesto Escobar and wife Tammy; daughters: Irma...

August 29, 2020

Marian F. Montaño, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Marian was born to David L. and Placida Chavez on November 15, 1936 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Melvyn Montaño; daughters: Kristan Montaño (John Barnett), Karen Dyckes y Montaño (Bruce Dyckes), Kathy Montaño, Karla Covington; brothers:...

August 27, 2020

Jose C. Castillo, 58, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Jose's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm also at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory. A Mass will...