Obituaries

Claribel Lee Von Hoff

August 26, 2020

C. Lee Von Hoff, 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

She is survived by her husband William G. Von Hoff, and son Steven Von Hoff and wife Beverly.

Mrs. Von Hoff's Life Celebration will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:30 am at Crossroads of Albuquerque Church located at 5200 Marble...

Jessie Garcia

August 23, 2020

Jessie Garcia, 47, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Bernalillo, New Mexico.

Jessie's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 am at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. The Rosary will be recited at 11:00 am also at Salazar Funeral Homes &...

Frank J. Lujan

August 21, 2020

Frank J. Lujan, 92, was called home to our Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Theresa T. Lujan and his beloved daughter Kathy L. Sierra.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years Lucy Lujan; his son Joseph...

Dan L. Chavez

August 20, 2020

Dan L. Chavez went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary D. Chavez; and his parents Frank and Lucinda Chavez.

Dan is survived by his daughters: Danetta M. Chavez, Lanetta Sandoval and Ernest Jr., Janetta Rubi and George Jr.; four brothers and four...

Enrique Aguilera

August 19, 2020

Enrique Aguilera, 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Enrique's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102.

Due to the COVID restrictions set in place by the Governor masks are...

Jose Rogelio Sanchez

August 19, 2020

Jose Rogelio Sanchez, 35, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

He is survived by his parents Ofelia Jimenez and Roberto Sanchez, Sr.; brothers: Roberto Sanchez, Chuy Godinez; and his daughter Yaritza Sanchez.

Jose made the world a better place. His lust for life, infectious laugh, contagious smile, spontaneous antics and constant quest to make...

Steve J. Salazar

August 17, 2020

Steve J. Salazar went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 59.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents Pete and Dolores Salazar.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Della F. Salazar; son Jose Martinez and wife Charlene; daughters: Jasmine Orr, Roxanne Franco and...

Theodore Carl Schrein

August 14, 2020

Theodore Carl Schrein, 67, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Theodore is survived by his wife Chong Hui Schrein.

Theodore's Life Celebration details are to be announced.

Mary Halloran Macaluso

August 14, 2020

Mary Josepha Halloran Macaluso, age 88, went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020, passing peacefully in her sleep.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Benedetto Armando Macaluso, her parents Thomas Halloran and Clara Kelly, and her sister Patricia Halloran and brother Thomas Halloran.

She is...

Roberta C. Lopez

August 14, 2020

Roberta C. Lopez peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents: mother Efre Chavez and father Aatagnacio Chavez; siblings: George, Pete and Florentina; children: Josephine, Robert, Rosemary, Anthony and Joseph, and grandson Juan Hernandez, Jr.

She is survived by her children Bernalina Soto...

Clorinda A. Garcia

August 8, 2020

Clorinda Alderete Garcia, a life-long resident of New Mexico died on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 93.

Clorinda was born March 19, 1927 to Marcelino and Soledad (Castillo) Alderete in Bosque, NM, attended elementary school in Bosque, graduated from Belen High School, and attended Albuquerque Business College. She retired from the Albuquerque district Corps...

Carol Jean Katonak

August 7, 2020

Carol Jean Katonak, 78, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Donald Katonak; parents: Albert and Ruth Syfert; and sister Jane Marie Syfert.

She is survived by her son David Katonak and wife Lisa of Los Alamos, NM; brothers: Michael...

Veronica Iturralde

August 6, 2020

Veronica Iturralde, 42, was called to Heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Veronica is survived by her husband of 15 years Hever Iturralde, parents: Carlos and Jennie Arana, daughters: Katrina M. Iturralde, Vianny Iturralde, son Benido Iturralde, brother Juan Carlos Arana, and nieces: Rebecca Arana and Lorena Arana.

Veronica was also a friend to countless...

Robert M. Rodriguez

August 4, 2020

Robert Manuel Rodriguez, 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was born July 7, 1948, in Brooklyn New York to Esther and Oscar Rodriguez, as their fourth child. Robert had three brothers whom preceded him in death, Oscar “Paul” Rodriguez (2015), Orlando Rodriguez (2011) and James Rodriguez (2003). Robert spent his...

Leslie Jean Baumann

August 4, 2020

Leslie Jean Baumann, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

Leslie was born in Oakland, California on September 13, 1942 to Andrew A. Eggum and Mavis J. Schirle.

She is survived by her 3 children, 7 granchildren, and 15 great grandchildren.

Leslie loved to read and crochet. She was loved very much...

Otilia Morales Martinez

August 3, 2020

Otilia Morales Martinez, 79, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Otilia is preceded in death by her husband of 27 years Jose Onesimo Martinez, father Hilario Morales, mother Silvestra Mendez, and siblings Casimiro Morales, Angel Morales, Socorro Morales, and Arturo Morales.

She is survived by her sons Salvador Martinez, Joanthony...

Leo L. Perea, Jr.

July 31, 2020

Leo L. Perea, Jr. passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Friday, July 31, 2020 at the age of 80.

Leo was preceded in death by his mother Julia “Honey” and his father Leo “Bompa”.

He is survived by Martha Fischer Aragon, his four children Jeff Perea, Doug Perea, Sandy Perea, Christine Perea, his four grandchildren,...

Margaret Chavez

July 31, 2020

Margaret Chavez, 82, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband David A. Chavez, eldest son Roland Chavez and mother Sadie Gonzales.

She is survived by her son Sam Chavez and wife Veronica, and daughter Liz Otero and husband Frank; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many other Loved...

Lucille R. Gonzales

July 22, 2020

Lucille R. Gonzales passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at the age of 88.

Lucille's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. at Reflections Chapel located at 2400 Washington St NE, 87110. The capacity of the chapel is 30 people and no more than that will be allowed...

Theresa M. Griego

July 19, 2020

It is with a heavy heart the family of Theresa M. Griego announce her passing on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at the age of 91.

Theresa was born in Embudo, New Mexico on October 26, 1928 to Demetrio Medina and Nazaria Rodriguez Mascarenas Medina.

Theresa and Benito Griego married on July 16, 1948 and they...