Obituaries

Reinaldo (Ralph) Anzures

July 17, 2020

Reinaldo (Ralph) Anzures went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Ralph was born on January 29, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM. Ralph was born, raised, and lived his life in the South Valley of Albuquerque, NM. He was a graduate of Rio Grande High School, Class of 1968. He also received his Associates Degree...

James "Jim" Sikora

July 16, 2020

James Joel Sikora, age 79, born in Chicago, IL, and a resident of Albuquerque since 1972, reached his “heavenly” mountaintop on July 16, 2020 when he passed away after a 30-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita Jean Sikora, three children, James John Sikora (Kelly Franz), Lauriann Marie King...

Celia Montes

July 15, 2020

Celia Montes went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her mother Amparo De Leon, grandson Jesus Montes Jr., father Ramon Rodriguez, brother Ramon Rodriguez, and nephew Felipe Hernandez.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jesus Montes; sons: Jesus Montes, Michael Montes and...

Consuelo E. Gonzales

July 15, 2020

Consuelo E. Gonzales beloved mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

She was born on May 22, 1940 in Trementina, NM, to Alfonso and Cordelia Sanchez. She was a wonderful person and had a special heart for children. She was a teacher's aide for the Archdiocese of...

Ignacio "Nash" Nuanes

July 12, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Ignacio “Nash” Nuanes announce his passing on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at the age of 88.

He was born on June 5, 1932 in Escobosa, NM to his parents Estanislado Nuanes and Andrellita (Montoya) Nuanes. He was married 68 years to Maria Eloisa (Carabajal) Nuanes and they were blessed...

Stuart B. "Stu" Milam

July 12, 2020

Stuart B. "Stu" Milam, 81, ended his earthly journey on Sunday, July 12, 2020, after a long struggle with COPD.

Stu was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother.

He is survived by his wife Jo Ann; daughter Kathy Milam Geiger and husband Jim of Kennewick, WA; grandson Tony, his partner Bree, and their three...

Nathaniel Raymond Saiz

July 4, 2020

Nathaniel Raymond Saiz, 33 went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Christopher Saiz.

Nathaniel is survived by his father Raymond Saiz, mother Charise Saiz, brother Brandon Saiz, and sister Shastity Saiz; grandparents: Fidel and Dora Saiz, and Boleslo and Isabel Perea also nieces...

Predicanda Padilla

July 4, 2020

Predicanda Padilla (Canda) was born on November 14, 1930 to Rafael and Catalina Sanchez in Los Padilla, NM.

She married Desiderio Phil Padilla on September 3, 1949.They raised seven children: Jennie Saavedra (deceased 5/18/17) husband Abel, Desiderio Phil Padilla Jr. (Deceased 7/23/52), Katie Burch husband Charles, Ralph Padilla partner Christine Ramirez, Phil Padilla wife Lucille, Demesia Padilla...

Jose Talavera

July 4, 2020

Jose Talavera passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Jose's Burial will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Eric Talavera, Alex Talavera, Fabian Talavera, Lorena Ibucido, Santiago Talavera, and Hector Talavera.

Jorge A. Escobedo "Logic"

June 30, 2020

Jorge Alberto Escobedo Hernandez, sadly passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the age of 27.

Jorge was born on April 22, 1993 in ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico. At the time of passing  he was living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was only 3 years old when he and his family  moved to Albuquerque from Mexico....

John Jones, Jr.

June 29, 2020

John Jones, Jr passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020.

John's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Salazar Mortuary from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m.  He will be interred at a later date at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Robert Cote

June 27, 2020

Robert G. Cote, 48, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020.

Robert is survived by his wife of 15 years, Veronica Olivarez-Cote; parents: Charles Gonzales and Juanita Romero; sons: Robert X. Cote and Anthony F. Cote; daughters: Angelique V. Bouchard and Nicole Cote; and two grandchildren.

Robert was a husband, father, brother, son, coach, and...

Anna (Anita) Lujan

June 27, 2020

Anna Lujan, our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, nina and grandmother, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Abilion Ramon Lujan, her parents: Valerio Zamora and Esther Candelaria; and son Michael G. Lujan.

She is survived by her sons: Leonard L. Lujan and wife Jayne, ...

Leonor Thais

June 25, 2020

Leonor Thais, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020.

She was born In Lemitar, NM to her parents: Manuel Moya and Ofelia Aragon Moya.

Leonor is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Willie B. Thais and son in-law Jerald Lujan.

She is survived by her daughters:Mary Lopez (Aristeo), Angie...

Emma Elizabeth Lees

June 23, 2020

It is with immense sadness that the family of Emma Elizabeth Lees announces her untimely passing.

Emma was born in Oklahoma City, OK on June 1, 1994 to Simon Lees and Angela Morgan. From the time she was a small child, Emma could light up a room with her smile and make everyone around her laugh with...

Crystal Figler

June 20, 2020

Crystal Figler, 56, went to be with the Lord, suddenly, on the afternoon of Saturday, June 20th, 2020.

Crystal was born in Schenectady, New York August 30th of 1963. She, with her family, moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico when she was very young.

Crystal was preceded in death by her Loving mother, IdaMae Figler.

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Gloria Morales

June 17, 2020

Gloria Morales, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

Gloria was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Monroe Moya and Martha Dovas.

Gloria is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Richard, and son Jimmy.

She is survived by her daughters Annette Romero, Linda Green and husband Timothy, 6 grandchildren,...

Linda L. Ramundo

June 17, 2020

Linda Lee Ramundo (62) departed unexpectedly in the early hours on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 after being transported by ambulance to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an unknown cause of her sudden death.

Linda was born in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Joan and Vito Ramundo. Linda was a...

Miguel Valdez

June 15, 2020

Miguel Angel Melendez Valdez, 59​,​ of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at home.

He was born August 2, 1960, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, México, to Fernando Melendez and Concepcion Amelia Valdez.

He married Cristina Morales December 27, 2006 in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Mr. Valdez worked in the concrete construction field for most...

Esther Marie Crespin

June 15, 2020

Esther Marie Crespin passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.

She was preceded in death by Pedro Crespin and Sarah Quintana.

Esther is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jose Rodriguez; daughters: Bonnie Crespin and Esperanza Lucero and husband Dominic; sons: Demetrio Crespin and Pedro Crespin; brother, Manny Quintana, many sisters, and nine grandchildren.

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