Obituaries

Cornelia "Corny" Nez

December 1, 2016

Cornelia "Corny" Jean Nez, 51, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. She was predeceased by her dad, Regis Tsosie, Sr.; aunt, Sarah Noon; uncle, Billy Yazzie. Cornelia is survived by her children: Alyssa Benavidez and husband Chris, Joshua Vernon Nez, Gabrielle Dawn Nez, and Amerie Paige Onesalt; mother, Lottie L. Tsosie; siblings: Steven A. Darden and wife Rose, Lori...

Mario A. Baca

December 1, 2016

Mr. Mario A. Baca, 87, went to be with his Savior on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Mr. Baca was preceded in death by his parents, Jacobo and Lucila Baca and sons Frank Baca and Greg Baca. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Barbara R. Baca; children, Lara Baca (Paris Renfrow), Marina Lopez (Robert), Anita Baca (James Lujan),...

Camille Ann Kiegel

December 1, 2016

Camille Ann (Ingrassia) Kiegel, 89, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 following a brief stay at Hospice House North in Spokane, WA. Camille will be remembered for her energy, her intelligence and her involvement with people and causes that mattered to her deeply. She was a lifelong learner and remained curious about the world around her, exploring new activities until shortly...

Theresa Madrid

December 1, 2016

Theresa Madrid, 61, went to be with her Savior Thursday, December 1, 2016. Ms. Madrid was preceded in death by her grandparents, Catarino & Romelia Vigil and Manuel & Eufelia Madrid. She is survived by her parents, Jose S. and Lorie Madrid; siblings, Kathy Montoya (Orlando), Arlene Padilla and Joe Madrid (Gina.) Theresa was a loving daughter, sister and aunt...

Dolores Ortega

November 29, 2016

The family of Dolores Ortega is sad to announce her passing on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Dolores was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, but she loved to travel to as many far away places as possible. Dolores began working as an operator at Mountain Bell the day after she graduating high school in 1969, and over the next 33 years,...

Nicolas "Nick" Martinez

November 29, 2016

Nicolas "Nick" Martinez, 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He is survived by his wife Mary; children: Nick Jr. and wife Charlene, Anita A., and Debbie and husband Steve; sister Juanita; grandchildren: Nicole, Angelique, Anthony, Aaron, Gene, Abigail, Catalina, Nathan, and our lil baby "Angel" Nicholas; and four great-grandchildren. Nicholas' Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on...

Edward L. Lopez

November 27, 2016

Edward L. Lopez, 63, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Edward's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, December 30, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. and a Service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow Services at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation Salazar Mortuary 400 Third St SW...

Tito G. Montano

November 22, 2016

Tito G. Montano, 90 passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents, and son Ray Montano. Tito is survived by his wife, of 69 years, Frances Montano; sons Ben Montano and Richard Montano and wife Elaine; daughters Kathy Jaramillo and husband Arthur and Cindy Gutierrez and husband Cesar; daughter-in-law Rosie Montano; brothers Paul...

Todd David Lee Montoya Sr

November 21, 2016

Todd David Lee Montoya Sr., 46, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. He is survived by his parents Raymond Joseph and Wynona Montoya; son Todd David Lee Montoya Jr. and fiance Erica Ulibarri; sisters Anna Marie Hooley and Valarie Martinez; and grandchildren Raymond Joseph Montoya and Leila Rose Montoya. Todd's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on Monday,...

Lorrie Ann Solis

November 19, 2016

Lorrie Ann Solis, 54, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Lorrie's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Service at 3:00 p.m.

Visitation Salazar Mortuary 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Friday, December 2, 2016 2:00 PM Service Salazar Mortuary 400 Third...

Carmen Esmeralda Rivera Nevarez

November 12, 2016

Carmen Esmeralda Rivera Nevarez, 10, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Carmen's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Casa de Oracion (2 Winston Dr. Los Lunas, NM 87031) followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm. Carmen will be laid to rest at Our Lady...

Seth James Gonzales

November 11, 2016

Seth James Gonzales, 24, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 11, 2016. Seth was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country from 2011 to 2015. Seth was an exceptional athlete with a deep passion for wresting, football and the outdoors. He always gave 100% to every endeavor. His warm...

Larry Santiago

November 7, 2016

Larry Santiago, 54, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Mr. Santiago was preceded in death his parents, Lawrence and Lila Santiago, and his brother John Santiago. He is survived by his brothers Joseph, Jerry, and David Santiago; his sister Pauline Santiago; and his best friends Clarence Davis and wife Danette, Gabriel Davis and wife Kelsey. He was a dispatch...

Angel 'Santana' Martinez-Hernandez

November 6, 2016

Angel 'Santana' Martinez-Hernandez, 22, of Roswell, NM, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by Victor Quezada Jr., Rosie and Jack Davis, Frankie Martinez, Edgar Camacho "Pochito", Anthony "Boom Boom" Martinez, and LeRoy Valdez. Angel is survived by his father Jose and wife Amanda Hernandez; mother Cecelia Martinez;...

Nickie Garcia

October 31, 2016

Nickie Garcia, 85 went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by a son David Maldonado and a sister Lucy Barela. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Robert Garcia; one son Martin Garcia and wife Evelyn; three daughters Irene Garcia, Faye Maldonado, Christine and husband Grant; three brothers Joe...

Leslie 'Les' Edward Smithson

October 29, 2016

Leslie 'Les' Edward Smithson, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 57. Les grew up in Albuquerque, NM and in his early years played basketball in both high school and college. Fishing and hunting were two activities he enjoyed with friends. After college, Les began his work career and later retired after fifteen...

Olga Varoz

October 27, 2016

Altagracia Olga Orona "Olga Varoz", philanthropist and matriarch of the Varoz family from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM passed away at the age of 89 at her home on October 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Varoz Sr., a World War II Veteran of the Army Air Corps and retired security inspector of Sandia Laboratory...

Louis C. Nogales

October 27, 2016

Louis "Louie" Charles Nogales Sr., 78, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born April 18, 1938 to Rosalio and Elaisa (Valdez) Nogales in Alamogordo, New Mexico. On August 13, 1960 Louie married Gloria Jean Mora. Louie leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Gloria, his two sons Joey and...

Willie Raymond Garcia

October 23, 2016

Will Garcia passed away peacefully on October 23, 2016. He is survived by his life partner Nancy Munch of Rio Rancho, mother Alice of Albuquerque, sister Sadie and husband Gene of Albuquerque, niece Natalee, and nephew Tim. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Garcia and sister Loretta Rascon. Will was a 1974 graduate of Manzano High School,...

Josephine Valtierra

October 20, 2016

Josephine Valtierra, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Josephine's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Cathedral, located at 1001 Barelas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation Holy Spirit Cathedral 1001 Barelas Rd SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Saturday, October...