Obituaries

December 1, 2018

Ernest E. Costales, 84, went home to his Savior on, December 1, 2018, surrounded by his adoring family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Sofia and Jose; in-laws Nick and Helen Sanchez; brothers, Alonzo, Nestor and Joe; and infant grandson, Joseph.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Amelia (Amy); children:...

December 1, 2018

Alex J. Lopez, 53, went to be with our Lord on December 1, 2018. Alex was a radio DJ for KANW. His favorite pasts times were family, cooking, dancing and movies. Above all else Alex enjoyed family. Alex worked at the fiestas and volunteered for a variety of jobs.

He was predeceased by his parents:   Albert and...

November 29, 2018

Pedro Leo Perea went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

He is predeceased by his wife Mary, son Daniel, daughter Anna, and grandson David.

Mr. Perea is survived by his sons: Ricky Perea and Thomas Cadena, daughters: Margaret Jaramillo, Viola Perea, Blasita Salazar (Chris) and Mabel Lopez, brother Cisto Perea, nine...

November 28, 2018

Valerie Lynn Roybal, 49, Artist and Author passed away at her home in Albuquerque November 28, 2018, after an amazing life. She was born in Santa Fe, NM June 26, 1969. She is survived by her father Buddy, mother Angela, step-mother Irene, sisters Dory and Melissa, brother, Michael, aunts, uncles, cousins and a loving circle of friends.

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November 28, 2018

Stella De La Cruz, 84, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2018.

Stella was born in Tecolote, NM to Rudolfo and Donata Montoya.

Stella was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Ramon “Ray” De La Cruz;  son, Ray De La Cruz, Jr; and grandchild, Jessica De La Cruz. She is survived by her daughter...

November 28, 2018

Richard Randall Thorman of Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the arms of his loving family, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the age of 80.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jerry Thorman.

Richard is survived by his wife of 60 plus years, Betty; daughters: Tamara Silva, Cynthia and husband Mark...

November 27, 2018

Jessie J. Ramirez, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

He is predeceased by his mother and father, Patricio Ramirez and Ventura Montoya; his brothers Johnny and Julian Ramirez; and his brothers-in-law: George Portillo and Ignacio Rodarte.

Jessie is survived by his wife of 60 years, Erlinda Ramirez; his son Jessie J. Ramirez,...

November 24, 2018

Frances Sandoval went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

Frances is predeceased by her father and mother Atanacio and Natividad Maldonado, brother Anthony, sisters: Josie Chavez, Lucia Hinojos, and grandchild Christopher Garcia.

Frances is survived by her sons: Christopher Garcia (Dolores), Johnny J Garcia (Sandra), Augustine D. Garcia (Antonette), daughters: Anna-Marie...

November 19, 2018

Alcario O. Armenta, 100, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 19, 2018.  He is predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Placida Montoya and his parents: Borjas Pasqual and Hilaria Armenta.  Mr. Armenta is survived by his son, Alcario "Al" C. Armenta and wife, Jeannie;  daughter, Helen Marie Armenta; 3 grandsons:  Ronnie, Christopher (Nicole), and Brian...

November 18, 2018

Victoria L. Gutierrez, 92, went to be with Jesus and her family on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Victoria is predeceased by her husband Joe Gutierrez, father Issac Lopez, mother , sons: Joe (Cathy), Raymond, Gilbert, daughter Cecilia, Uncle Jack and Aunt Olympia.

Victoria is survived by her sons: Chris, Pete, Rick, Louis, daughters: Elena, Dorothy,...

November 16, 2018

Luis G. Mora, 94, went to be with our Lord and his “Little One” on Friday, November 16, 2018.

He is predeceased by his wife Louise “Little One”, daughter Wynona, grandson Todd, his parents Frank C. and Josefa Mora, brothers: Manuel, Frank Blas, and sister Celina.

Luis is survived by his son Anthony L Mora...

November 13, 2018

Willie Cruz, 87, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Willie is survived by his parents Pablo and Juanita Cruz, his wife of 44 years Victoria Cruz, sons: George Martinez, Robert, Alphonso, daughters: Juanita (Sam), Victoria (Ramon), Carmen (Guillermo), Cristine (Ralph), brother Ray Cruz, sisters: Irene Aragon, Esperanza Roybal (Presidio), Cecilia Davis, Isabelle...

November 7, 2018

Eddie P. Chavez passed away Wednesday, November 7th, at home surrounded by his loving and caring family. He was 11 days shy of his 92nd birthday. He was born on November 18th 1926, in Hurley NM, to Josefita and Aurelio T. Chavez, the youngest of four children.

He was predeceased by his parents Josefita and Aurelio T....

November 6, 2018

Mae M. Castillo, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Mae is preceded in death by her mother and father Alice and Martin Castillo, her brother Paul Castillo, sisters; Bessie Refeal, Lucy Pinto, and Lena Charley.

Mae is survived by  her sons; Calvin Monk, Everett L. Monk, daughter Genevieve L. Monk, sister Pauline Castillo,...

October 31, 2018

Frances Telles, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Frances is survived by her son Phillip Valenzuela, daughters; Amanda Telles, Kathy Chavez, 3 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She was a loving, brave, and strong hero.

Frances' Life Celebration will take place on Friday, November the 9th at 6:00 pm at Salazar...

October 29, 2018

Anna B. Villalba, 95, passed away on Monday, October 29 , 2018.

Anna is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Gabriel Villalba.

Anna is survived by her son Antonio Villalba, daughters; Lupe Padilla, Maria Aleman (Ruben), Socorro Alcala, Kri Escarega, Sally Vasquez (Tino), Rosa Roacho (Pancho), and Rita Villalba (Cidrilo),27 grandchildren and...

October 29, 2018

James Allen Coleman “Jim”, 47, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 29, 2018.

He was preceded by his beloved mom, Karen K Coleman.

He is survived by his father, Al Coleman, brother, Joe Coleman (Cathy), sister, Edy Smith (Bob) and his nieces and nephews, Tiffany Smith, Shayla Coleman, Bo Coleman, CaitlynRose Smith, Luke Smith and Trey...

October 28, 2018

Tiffany E Martin “Tiffy” suddenly passed away on October 28, 2018, at the age of 27, due to an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is survived by Cindy Martin (Mother), Stacy Martin (Father), Justin Martin (Brother), Kayla Martin (Sister), Terry Martin (grandfather / papa), Linda Martin (Grandmother / Nana), and Sylvia Jewett (Grandmother / Nana).

October 27, 2018

Carlos C. Garcia, 25, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

He is survived by his parents:  Gilbert and Leticia Juarez; son, Alias Angel Yi-Garcia; siblings:  Miguel Angel Juarez, Marc Anthony Juarez and Alejandra Isabel Juarez; and grandmother, Nydia Elenea Sandoval.

Carlos' Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November...

October 25, 2018

Josephine Hernandez, 87, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018.

She is preceded by her parents Pablo and Josephine Valencia, brother Nick Valencia, sisters; Mary Sanchez and Melba Magill.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Joe Hernandez, sons; Joseph P. Hernandez (Ernestina), Lonnie Hernandez (Teri), daughters; Patricia Hernandez-Gonzales, Cynthia Calderon (Nick), brother Jerry...