Obituaries

February 6, 2020

Yvette M. Baca, 49, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2020.

Yvette was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 7, 1970 to Victor and Edna Baca.

She is survived by her son Robert Archuleta, daughter Victoria Archuleta, brothers; Dominic Baca, Gene Baca, and Joey Baca.

Yvette's Life Celebration...

February 5, 2020

Manuel Horacio Gonzales, 88, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Manuel was born to Pedro Gonzales and Casimira Baca in Las Colonias, NM. A small village just outside of Santa Rosa, NM. As the youngest of 8 children he would travel with his older brothers and work at whatever jobs were...

February 3, 2020

Viola Ortiz - Sister Mary Faith went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 81.

Viola is preceded in death by her father Louis Candelaria, mother Trinie Sanchez, sons; Robert Ortiz, Michael Ortiz, and daughter Judy Barela.

She is survived by her sons; Tony Ortiz, Jose Candelaria, daughters;...

January 31, 2020

Bridget L. Miller passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at the age of 47.

Bridget is preced in death by her brother Christopher Miller.

she is survived by her father Louie Miller, mother Winifred Smith, sons; Angelo Miller, Michael Burke, daughter Ashley Burke (Daniel), sister Denice Miller Haven, and grandchildren Ray Michael Padilla, Hero...

January 30, 2020

Gloria N. Carrillo (Lucero), 78, is now dancing to Spanish music in the heavens with her husband Claudin.

She has also joined her parents Joe M. and Maria Lucero and of course Al Hurricane.

Gloria is survived by her children; Theresa Carrillo and husband Arnold DeAguero,  Frank Carrillo and wife Michaele’ Kay, her beautiful grand...

January 27, 2020

Robert (Bob) Barela, 89,  entered the gates of heaven on Monday, January 27, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents J.C. and Rosie Barela, sister Nellie Flores, and brother Joe Barela.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life Olga R. Barela; his daughter Leticia Barela; ...

January 26, 2020

We lost Jonathan Michael White on Sunday, January 26, 2020, at the age of 28.

Jonathon was a loving son and best friend to all who knew him. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 2, 1991 and resided there all of his life.

He is survived by his parents Michael White and Shelley...

January 26, 2020

Fred Griego III went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of  73.

Fred was a proud Vietnam Veteran who had a passion for helping his community, especially the youth. He committed himself to providing young people with opportunities for a brighter future through civic engagement, gang prevention, and scholarship preparation....

January 23, 2020

Dovina Dove Gutierrez,  passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Dovina is preceded in death by her brother Martin Gutierrez.

She is survived by her father Fred Gutierrez, mother Lydia Gutierrez, daughter Enjoly Anne Gutierrez, brothers; Anthony Gutierrez (Ruth), Alfred Gutierrez (Cindy), Gabriel Gutierrez ( Peggy, Adam Gutierrez (Audra), sisters; Eva Gutierrez, and Tierza Anaya...

January 22, 2020

Halford Whitacre, Jr. went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Halford is preceded in death by his daughter Tamara Spears.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Peggy, son Hal Whitacre III, daughter Kimberly Zerwas, sister Gwen Northcutt, 10 grandchildren, 4 foster grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 foster...

January 22, 2020

Angel Bautista Rodriguez-Vivas, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Angel's LIfe Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 3:30 Thursday, January 24, 2020 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Friday, January 25, 2020...

January 20, 2020

Michael Ellis Goldman died unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2020 due to acute illness.

He was born on July 8, 1948 in Buffalo, New York and was a long time resident of Albuquerque.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, his brother Dick, his brother-in-law Guy, his sisters-in law Jeannette and Cheri, his niece...

January 16, 2020

Max G. Tafoya, 82, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Fabiola Tafoya; sons: George Tafoya(wife, Tina deceased), and Luis Tafoya; daughter, Cindy Gutierrez (husband, Ricky); four step-grandchildren: Michelle, Angela, Phillip, Maryah, 5 step-great-grandchildren: Majestik, Lexine, Josiah, Darius and Abrianna; step-great-great-grandchild: Reyes; and many...

January 15, 2020

Josie died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Sanchez.

She is survived by her son, Roy Sanchez and wife Carolyn and her daughter, Kathey Salazar; grandsons: Randall Bynon and wife Amber, and David Sanchez; granddaughters: Rachel Salazar, Renee Russell and husband Stephen, and Evelyn Casias and husband Matthew;...

January 11, 2020

Maria Inez Sanchez , 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Maria Inez was born in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico on January 28, 1953. She obtained her GED from TVI and later continued to work towards a degree in Young Children’s Education and Development from CNM.

Maria Inez was married to...

January 10, 2020

Marsha went to be with the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020.  She was predeceased by her mother, Katalina Tapia Rodriguez; father, Manuel E. Rodriguez; brother, Joaquin Rodriguez; sister, Celesia Cruz; sister, Janie Lovato; niece, Antoinette Rodriguez; nephews: Mathew Montoya and Sam Angel.

Marsha is survived by her brothers:  Jose (Mannie) Rodriguez and wife Corinne, Lorenzo (Larry) Rodriguez...

January 9, 2020

Ray Valenzuela, 74, after a long battle with COPD, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Ray was born on November 2, 1945 and was a longtime resident of his beloved Magdalena. Ray had been living in Albuquerque, with his niece Cathy Spears and her family, and passed away at Kaseman In­-patient Hospice....

January 9, 2020

Wilfred "Leroy" Perea ( "Super Dad"), age 66 born in Los Lunas, NM to Jose and Juanita Perea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 47 years Terry who cared and comforted him to the...

January 9, 2020

Betty Mendoza went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Betty is survived by her husband of 43 years Frank (previous owners of Mendoza Construction), son Ricky Mendoza, daughters: Frances Kathryn Mendoza and Pauline Geraldine Mendoza; brother, Edward, sisters: Virginia Chambers and  Francis Aranda; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; also Shawna Garcia and...

January 5, 2020

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Soco Andrew, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 70.

Soco is survived by her husband of 50 years Manuel Andrew, sons; Jesus Andrew (Faby), Gerardo Andrew, daughters; Araceli Andrew, Maira Arreola (Mauro), Yolanda Andrew (Jorge), brothers; David Saenz, Leonel Saenz, Ramon Saenz,...