Obituaries

Manuel Nicasio

Manuel Nicasio

December 6, 2019

Beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Manuel Nicasio, a Vietnam Veteran from New Mexico, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the age of 71, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel was born on December 13, 1947 to parents Candido and Lucy Nicasio. He was one of six children.

Manuel graduated...

Darlene Gonzales

Darlene Gonzales

December 4, 2019

Heaven has another angel!

After a long illness, Darlene Gonzales, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Darlene was born in Fairview, NM on June 25, 1954.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Toby and Annie Gonzales, and niece Michelle Rendon.

Survivors include sisters: Julia Gabaldon...

Laura Branch Garcia

Laura Branch Garcia

December 1, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Laura Branch Garcia, passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents David Branch and Anna Gutierrez, her brother David Branch Jr. and her husband Eloy Martinez.

Laura is survived by...

Adam Perry

Adam Perry

November 27, 2019

Adam Perry, 29, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Adam is preceded in death by his grandmother Helen Bauer and grandfather David Nicholson.

Adam is survived by his parents Frank and Katie Nicholson, sisters; Meghan Nicholson, Kimberly Nicholson, Sky Nicholson, grandparents Phil and Koryta Bauer, Grandmother Debra Nicholson, and many...

Maryann E. Mora

Maryann E. Mora

November 21, 2019

Maryann E. Mora, 79, life long resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her family by her side.

Maryann was a beautiful, loving, caring mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She loved going to bingo with long time friend Joe Chavez, doing and teaching crochet and a...

Donald Walter Patterson (Lcdr - Usn Ret.)

Donald Walter Patterson (Lcdr - Usn Ret.)

November 19, 2019

Donald W. Patterson (LCDR-USN Ret.) has made his final flight home to heaven.

Don passed away at the age of 95, while a resident at the Casa de Rosa Assisted Living Facility, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  His wife and family were at his side, as he earned his final set of wings.

Don was...

Ernesto "Ernie" Maldonado

Ernesto "Ernie" Maldonado

November 17, 2019

Ernesto Maldonado, 51, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Ernesto is preceded in death by his brother Louie Maldonado, and brother in law Javier De La Rosa.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years Genevieve Maldonado, parents Anselmo and Ernestina Maldonado, sons; Ernest Maldonado (Norma), Alex Maldonado (Kathleen),...

Tony Trujillo

Tony Trujillo

November 16, 2019

Tony Trujillo, 89, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 4:25 a.m. surrounded by his chldren and sons-in-law, praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet

Tony was preceded in death by his wife Alice Trujillo, parents Benita & Martin Trujillo, brother Martin Trujillo Jr., younger brother Prefetito Trujilo, son-in-law Albert Montaño, grandchildren; Elizabeth Thérèse...

John Paul Martinez

John Paul Martinez

November 13, 2019

John Paul Martinez, 85, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

John was preceded in death by his father Victoriano Martinez, Jr., mother Amelia Martinez, daughter Jeanette Arlene Armijo, and sister Eloida Annette.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rita E. Martinez, sons; John Martinez, Peter Martinez (Valerie),...

Francisquita "Frances" Sedillo

Francisquita "Frances" Sedillo

November 12, 2019

Our beautiful loving wife/mother/grandmother/great-grandmother/sister/aunt/cousin/friend, Francisquita “Frances” Baca Sedillo, has led the way to heaven, transitioning into everlasting peace on the morning of November 12, 2019 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Demetrio and Julia Baca, and her brother, Johnny Baca.

She leaves...

Frank Griego

Frank Griego

November 9, 2019

Frank Griego, 63, passed away suddenly on the evening of Saturday, November 9, 2019.

Frank was the eldest son born to Serafin and Margret (Serda) Griego. He was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank grew up on South 2nd Street with his siblings, and was surrounded by family and friends. He...

Dolores Maria Salazar

Dolores Maria Salazar

November 7, 2019

Dolores M. Salazar passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete V. Salazar and brother Clemente Gutierrez.

She is survived by her sons; Steve Salazar and wife Della, Antonio Garcia and daughter Gabriella, daughters; Mercy Salazar, Cesaira Salazar, Sally Jaramillo and husband Joe, and Betty Salazar, 14...

Carolyn Jean Easley

Carolyn Jean Easley

November 4, 2019

Carolyn J. Easley “Jeanne”, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2019. She was a longtime resident of New Mexico and Texas. Carolyn was born on June 16, 1943 in Hallettsville, Texas to William H. and Leona Burt.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her former husband, Robert W. Easley; father, William H. Burt; mother,...

Edwin L. Herrera

Edwin L. Herrera

November 4, 2019

Edwin Lee Herrera, 23, made his transition into everlasting peace on the morning of November 4, 2019.

Edwin is preceded in death by his twin brothers, Andres and Jaime, and his uncle Virgil Lee Haverstick.

Edwin is survived by his mother Alejandra Herrera Lopez, his siblings which include younger brothers; Adrian and Ivan, younger sisters;...

Nemecio "Nick" Montoya

Nemecio "Nick" Montoya

November 4, 2019

"As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs for you, O God."  Psalm 42:1

Nemecio was the oldest of 9 children born to Nemecio and Leonor Montoya.  He was born on the family's ranch home located in the middle of the prairie of Wagon Mound, NM.  It was here where he...

David Anthony Gallegos

David Anthony Gallegos

November 2, 2019

David Anthony Gallegos, 26, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019.

David is preceded in death by his grandparents; Connie and David Romero, Antonio Gallegos, uncles; Michael Romero and David Gallegos.

David is survived by his parents Ray and Marcella Gallegos, brothers; Diego Gallegos, Marcos Gallegos, sisters; Jeana-Rae Goodyear (Jerry), Yleana...

Eloy Maestas

Eloy Maestas

November 1, 2019

Eloy Maestas, 81, went on his journey to meet his Lord, Friday, November 1, 2019, where he passed in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Eloy was raised in Chama, NM. He was a straight‑A student throughout school. He was honored valedictorian of his class of 1956 and received 3 college scholarships. His kids and grandkids...

Rufina Martinez

Rufina Martinez

October 31, 2019

Rufina “Ruffie” C. Trujillo Martinez

Rufina was born on September 2, 1919 in El Rito, New Mexico to Juan Isidro and Maria Dolores Trujillo.

She entered her eternal home on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Rufina’s 100 years on this earth were filled with so many wonderful times with a family she devoted herself...

Jason Reed

Jason Reed

October 24, 2019

Jason Reed, 46, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

Jason's Life Celebration will take place on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00 am at Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations located at 2400 Washingtons St NE, 87110.

Anselmo Chaparro Medina, Sr.

Anselmo Chaparro Medina, Sr.

October 19, 2019

Anselmo Chaparro Medina, Sr., 73, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2019.

Anselmo is preceded in death by his father Jose Chaparro, mother Tomasa Medina, brothers; Felix Chaparro, Pedro Chaparro, Vicente Chaparro, sister Faustina Chaparro, brother in law Pedro Hernandez, brother in law Leroy Valdez, and nephew Santa Martinez.

He is survived by his wife...