Obituaries

Scott A. Hoch

April 4, 2019

Our beloved, Scott Hoch, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2019.

Scott was an incredible man who was known and loved by many, especially his family and close friends.

Scott and his wife, Mary met and married in the Palm Springs area of Southern California in 1987, a few years later moved to Seminole, Texas...

Mercedes Sinclair

March 29, 2019

Mercedes Sinclair, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday, March 29, 2019.

Mercedes is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, George; her parents, Jose and Anne Apodaca; brother, Alfonso Apodaca; sister, Theresa Martinez; and her grandson, Andrew Chavez.

She is survived by her sons: Pete Duran and wife Roberta, Paul Duran...

Seferino Medardo Baca

March 27, 2019

Seferino Medardo Baca, 72, died on March 27, 2019 from complications of diabetes. He died happy and peacefully while vacationing with his grandchildren in Washington D.C.

Seferino was a brave and loyal soldier; a loving and patient brother and father; and a natural comedian who charmed everyone he met. He was born and raised in Ojo Caliente,...

Debbie L. Espinosa

March 27, 2019

Debbie Lillian Espinosa passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

Debbie's Life Celebration will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary.

Line Woo

March 26, 2019

Line Woo, 96, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Though petite in stature, Line Woo was a strong willed and determined woman imbued with internal fortitude.  After her second divorce, she transformed herself into a successful business woman decades ago when such a career choice for a woman was frowned upon.  She became a jeweler and...

Tony "Viola" Prieto

March 23, 2019

Tony "Viola" Prieto, 61, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Viola is now reunited with her parents Transito and Nora Gutierrez, sisters; Abby Cano and Rose Villanueva, brothers; Mark Gutierrez, and Jerry Gutierrez.

She is survived by her sons; Miguel Prieto (Doreen Salazar), Benjamin Cardenas, Adrian Gutierrez, Anthony Arana, and Eric Arana, daughter Angelica...

George Theodore Mauro

March 17, 2019

George Theodore Mauro passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

George Theodore Mauro was a kind and thoughtful man, loved dearly by his family and friends. He was born in Walsenburg, Colorado November 8th, 1923. George was an artist and outdoor enthusiast, cowboy, tracker, and especially enjoyed hunting elk in Chama. He enjoyed painting landscapes and wildlife...

Joseph H. Custer

March 10, 2019

Joseph Custer, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Joseph is predeceased by his wife of 10 years Rebecca Eylicio Custer, parents Benjamin and Cora Custer, sisters Christine Duran, Francis Brown, and brother Sunny Custer.

Joseph is survived by his daughters; Nadine Hall and husband Andrew, Virginia Espinoza and Peter, Darlene Bustos and husband...

Michael Anthony Romero

March 8, 2019

Michael Anthony Romero, 58, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 8, 2019.

Michael also known as Mickie was a man of many talents. People were attracted to the elegance he admired and out going personality caring for others. As an interior designer he enjoyed sharing his talents having designed local country clubs and fancy...

Arthur Andazola

March 7, 2019

Arthur Andazola, 78, went to be with the lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Francisco and Herminia Andazola; brothers, Armando Andazola and Jose Andazola; his son, Arthur Steven Andazola and his great-grandson Arthur Jenks.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 59 ½ years, Sally Andazola; ...

Dick Charles Gerdes

March 5, 2019

Those we have held in our arms for a little while,

We hold in our hearts forever.

-Author Unknown.

Mary Ann Torrez

March 4, 2019

Mary Ann Torrez, 67, of Albuquerque, NM was surrounded by her loving family when she was called home to be with the Good Lord March 4, 2019.

She was born to parents Juan and Petra Peralta, 1952, in Carrizozo, NM. She graduated from Del Norte High School home of the "Knights" in 1970, after which she received...

Madelyn Mccabe

March 3, 2019

One night a woman had a dream. She dreamed she was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from her life. For each scene, she noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to her, and the other to the Lord. When the last scene of her life flashed before her, she...

Moises Chavez

March 2, 2019

Mosies Chavez, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Moises is reunited with his wife of 60 years, Valentina S. Chavez.

Moises is survived by his sons; Ruben Chavez, Romolo Chavez, Juan Chavez, Moises F. Chavez, Juan R. Chavez, daughters; Elizabeth Brill (Robert), Laura Chavez (Priscilla Stevens), eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, Tia Josie,...

Gabriel Anothony Chavez

March 1, 2019

Gabriel Anthony Chavez, 30, went to be with his father Benny Chavez and grandpa Johnny Leija on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Gabriel is survived by his mother Linda Chavez, brothers; Benny Chavez III (Madalyne), sisters; Adelle Avila (Dan Cordova), Hortencia Chavez (Phillip Sandoval), grandma Mary Chavez, six nieces and nephews; Breanna, Phillip, Giovanna, Joshua, Little Benny, and...

Bertha Maldonado

February 26, 2019

Bertha Maldonado de Perez, 79, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 26, 2019.

She is predeceased by her loving husband of 64 years Benjamin Perez Perez, parents Cipriano Maldonado and mother Iluminada Sainze and son Benjamin Perez Maldonado.

Bertha is survived by her sons Efraim Perez Maldonado, Maurilo Perez Maldonado, Lucio Perez...

Maria C. Mendez

February 23, 2019

Maria C. "Chonita" Mendez, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Maria is predeceased by her father Florencio Mendez, her mother Aniceta Roacho, her husband Ernesto Morales, sisters; Antonia Mendez, Emilia Mendez, Soccoro Mendez, Isidra Mendez, daughters; Cristina Morales, and Natalia Morales.

Maria is survived by her her sons; Daniel Morales (Andrea Pro), Gabino...

Benjamin Anaya

February 22, 2019

Benjamin "Ben" Anaya, age 79, passed away February 22, 2019.

Ben was born on September 5, 1939 in Lamy, New Mexico. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1958, where he was a member of the ROTC. In 1959, he began 2 years of active duty in the U.S. Navy. Ben served most of that time...

Donna M. Chavez

February 21, 2019

Donna M. Chavez, 49, is predeceased in death by her father Fernandez Chavez, son Cesar Chavez, daughter Vanessa Chavez, and niece Stacy Chavez.

Donna is survived by her husband of over 30 years George Chavez, her mother Emilia Chavez, sons Jerome Chavez (Crystal Quintana) and George Chavez IV (Kandra Blea),  brothers Freddie Chavez, Joe Chavez, and Chris...

Benny "Benito" Sena

February 21, 2019

Benny “Benito” Sena, 90, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, was called home to the Lord on February 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife Carola of 35 years, three children and three step-children: David (Jackie) Sena, Bernadette Sena, Ben (Arminka) Sena, Michael (Gaby) Bonnet, Susan (Dave) Duck,...