Obituaries

January 3, 2020

Rafaelita “Helen” Carriaga danced her way to our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband SFC Pedro G. Carriaga, her parents Pedro and Manuelita Padilla, and her granddaughter Rafaelita Rush.

As the matriarch of the Carriaga family, she was a wonderfully devoted mother.

She is...

January 2, 2020

Marcos G. Baca, 41, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Marcos is preced in death by Jennie and John Temer, Josefita and Pedro Baca.

He is survived by his loving wife Angelica Baca, father Augustine Chris Baca, mother Jeanette Baca, son Augustine Juan Tomas Baca, daughters; Lexus Montano, Daisha Baca, Jaelynn Baca, brother Angelo...

2020

Marina Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

2020

Julian R. Torres' Life Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Novmeber 18, 2020. Rosary will be recited at 11:30am. Mass will begin at 12:15 pm. Mr. Torres will be laid to rest with military honors at 3:00 pm.

Due to the COVID restrictions set in place by the Governor the funeral home has a capacity of 5...

2020

Vincent Romero, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Vincent was born September 1965, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Waldron and Adelina Romero.

Vincent was the middle of three children. He went to Robertson High School, there he met his high school sweetheart, and...

January 1, 2020

Our beloved Joe Desiderio Aragón, 75, was called by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday January 1, 2020.

He was born in Dawson, Colfax County, New Mexico to Priscilla (García) Aragon and Raymond Aragón on March 23, 1944.

Joe worked a variety of different jobs to support his family but mainly worked in...

December 26, 2019

Mary Matthews, 73, went to be with our Lord, December 26, 2019. She was a faithful servant to God. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents James and Margaret Matthews. Mary is survived by sons Antonio Carrejo (Michelle) and Paul Williams, daughter Robin Williams Jifibahlool (Samer), brothers...

December 25, 2019

Jose Robert Martinez, 70, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Robert is preceded in death by his father Frank Martinez and brother Anthony Martinez.

He is survived by his mother Eva Church, daughters; Beatrice Martinez-Ortiz (Juan), Tanya Gabaldon (Byron), Roberta Martinez, Priscilla Martinez, brother Frank Martinez, sisters; Delores Serna (Isidro),...

December 24, 2019

Betty Muniz, 65, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Betty is preceded in death by her mother Rafaelita Elena Curiz, brothers; Richard Muniz, James Muniz, sister Martha Muniz, and sister in law Barbara Muniz.

She is survived by her father Raymond Joseph Muniz, sons; David Muniz, Patrick Landry, Victor Sandoval,...

December 22, 2019

Ralph Milton Baca was born in Albuquerque on January 5, 1946.

Peacefully and with great courage he passed to the Glorious Forever on December 22, 2019.

His parents, Ralph Bernard Baca and Corrine Roybal Baca predeceased him, as did his brother, David Anthony Baca.

He is survived by his son, John Carlos Baca...

December 19, 2019

George M. Knapp ended his life’s journey on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

He is headed for the finest golf course this talented amateur golfer ever played, then onto the 19th watering hole which he always enjoyed.

George was born in Utica, NY and raised his family in Onondaga Hill, NY. Books, skiing, golf, good conversation,...

December 18, 2019

Rachel Marie Harjo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 29.

Rachel is preceded in death by her parents Edmond and Diana Harjo.

She is survived by her son Rudy Edmond Herrera, daughter Sabrina Rose Campos, brother Jonathan James Harjo, sister Sarah Joloene Harjo, also nephews; Aimen...

December 18, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Celena Catalina Alarid, beloved mother, sister, cousin, niece, aunt and friend.

She passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 41.

Celena is preceded in death by her parents Michael, Stella and Renee Alarid.

She is survived by her beautiful...

December 16, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019 Isabel Casaus was called home to be with our Heavenly Father in paradise.

She fought a long hard battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband Michael, sons; Art Gonzales, Nick Gonzales sisters; Julie, Rachel, Linda, brother Jim, also grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Isabel...

December 15, 2019

Devon Oliver Smith, 36, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Devon is preceded in death by his uncles; Norman Haughton, Richard Haughton, and friend Marlon Brown.

Devon is survived by his wife of 5years Patricia Smith, father Henry Smith, mother Cynthia H. Belle, sons; Dre Smith, Mason Smith, brothers; Junior Smith, and sister Keisha...

December 15, 2019

On Sunday, December 15, 2019 our beloved mother Regina Griego went to her heavenly home to be with her Savior Jesus.

Mom was preceded in death by her parents Emilia & Enrique Sanchez. Unfortunately our mother also lost her husband Felipe Griego at the tender age of 57, on Christmas Day in 1991, her youngest son Pat...

December 15, 2019

Frank Wolak, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

December 13, 2019

Debbie A. Padilla, 66, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Rio at Las Estancias.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 8, 1953, to Jose Eugenio (Gene) and Betty Padilla, Debbie was a proud resident of the Los Padillas Community.  She was married to Michael Silva for approximately 10 years. She is survived by ...

December 12, 2019

Rosary Marie Chavez, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Rosary is preceded in death by her husband of 17 years Joseph Edward Chavez, Sr., her parents Ignacio and Lucinda Salazar, brother Ruben Salazar, sister Paula Salazar, nephew Michael A. Salazar, and nephew Michael A. Salazar "Mikey".

She is survived by sons; Joseph Edward...

December 11, 2019

David J. Abeyta, 20, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

David was born Sept 4, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was a lifelong area resident. He loved skateboarding, drawing, making music as well as Dj'ing but most all spending...