Obituaries

Yvonne J. Saiz

August 12, 2016

Yvonne J. Saiz, 61, went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents Nestor and Anna Mae Saiz, husband Jose A. Hernandez, sister Theresa Saiz, and brother Ralph Saiz. Yvonne is survived by her daughters Frances Ortiz and husband Ludwig, Leticia Hernandez, and Alma Hernandez; brothers Frank Saiz and fiance...

Vernon J. Roanhorse

August 11, 2016

Vernon John Roanhorse of Crystal, NM, born on May 21, 1956 passed away in Albuquerque, NM on August 11, 2016, surrounded by his family. Vern, loving father, husband, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend was a legal advocate for the Navajo people. He worked in the legal field for 28 years from Prosecutor to eventual Executive Director of Ethics and Rules...

Jacinto Garcia

August 9, 2016

Jacinto Garcia, went to be with his lord on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Jacinto was a great father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gloria E. Garcia; son, Jose Avalos and wife Martha; daughters, Claudia Diaz and Erika Garcia; grandchildren: Adrian Avalos, Jazmine Diaz, Joanna Diaz, Diego Winnikoff, Victor Winnikoff...

Richard "Richie-Rich" Baca

August 7, 2016

Richard "Richie-Rich" Baca, 35, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016. He is survived by his parents Juan and Cynthia Dominguez; sons Richie, Jonathan, Michael, and Cruzito; daughter Annette; brother Antonio Sanchez; sister-in-law Michelle Hill; sisters Vera Baca and Isabel Dominguez and husband Daniel Salazar; and nieces and nephew Shantel, Jasmine, Ruben, and Kyra. Pallbearers will be Daniel Salazar, Michelle...

Patricia Miller

August 6, 2016

Patricia Jane Miller, 72, whose vocabulary didn't include the word can't, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016. Patricia was born July 17, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York. She is preceded in death by her daughter Kelly Ribail; sister Lynn Montoya; brothers Theodore Johnson and William Johnson and father Theodore Johnson. Patricia is survived by her mother Genevieve Johson; daughter Kristen...

Nicole Marie Monique O'Quinn

August 6, 2016

Nicole Marie Monique O'Quinn, 15, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Daniel O. and Rosemary Parra Barela, aunt Jenny Holguin, and grandpa Alton O'Quinn. Nicole is survived by her father Taylor North; mother Mary Ann O'Quinn; brother Adam O'Quinn Jr.; sisters Alex Menchaca and Destini O'Quinn; grandma...

Alex Roybal

August 5, 2016

Alex E. Roybal, an extremely devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday August 5, 2016. Alex is preceded in death by his parents Eugenio Roybal and Manuelita Sandoval. Alex is survived by his son Steve Roybal and wife Kyla Murphy; stepdaughter Sara Denogean; daughter Sandy Orchowski and...

Billie Jean Deuschle

July 30, 2016

Billie Jean (Vaughn) Deuschle, age 87, left this earth Saturday, July 30, 2016, with a clap of thunder & a bolt of lightning surrounded by those she loved. Heaven opened its doors and welcomed her, as did her mother and father, Frank & Florence Vaughn, her husband of 46 years, Bill Deuschle, and her sister & gambling buddy, Nita Wigal....

Priscilla Moran

July 24, 2016

Moran, Priscilla. Priscilla Baca Fort Moran went home to be with the most almighty Father in heaven on July 24, 2016. She was born to Albert and Isabel Baca on May 3, 1928. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, husband, six brothers, two sisters and a son. She leaves behind a large loving family that consists of...

Armanda Garcia

July 22, 2016

Heaven gained another angel, Armanda Garcia, on July 22, 2016. She worked 24 years in the casino table gaming industry. Armanda loved and cared for her family deeply and will truly be missed by every life she touched. Armanda is survived by: her partner Val Hinojosa (Fransisco Chiago); parents Morris and Rose Garcia; brothers Juan Garcia (Adia Corley), Martin Garcia...

Bruce R. Nieto

July 21, 2016

Nieto, Bruce R., passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents: Benny and Josephine Nieto; his son (baby) Bruce, brothers: Benny, Jimmy, Jerry, Petsie and Robert; sisters Esther and Lupe. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, MaryAnn; daughters: Denise and wife Zanna, Roslin and husband Henry; son Bruce and...

Benny Bodo

July 14, 2016

Benny James Bodo Jr., "The Amazing Bodinni", 54, of Albuquerque, NM proceeded to heaven on July 14, 2016. Benny was born on August 15, 1961 in Durango, CO to Benny and Helen Bodo. He had so many incredible adventures and memories growing up in Durango. He was on ski team, ran track and cross-country. He will go down in history...

Jose E Lucero

July 14, 2016

Lucero, Jose Elijio Mr. Lucero, 88, passed away July 15, 2016. Mr. Lucero served his country in the Army during World War II. Jose was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Irene. Jose is survived by sons, Jesse Lucero and his wife Barbara, Anthony Lucero & friend Don Valder; sisters, Inez Fought & Dorothy Duran; brothers...

Marcelino V. Romo

July 13, 2016

Marcelino V. Romo, 87, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife, of 55 years, Lucy Romo. Marcelino is survived by his son Mark Romo and wife Nanette; daughters Sylvia Wert, Juanita Martinez and husband Michael, Terry Romo, and Patty Yancey and husband Roy; sister Lucinda Sanchez; eight grandchildren;...

Anna Espinosa

July 8, 2016

Anna Espinosa, 48, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016. Anna's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary.

Service Salazar Mortuary 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Thursday, July 14, 2016 6:00 PM

Sally T. Garcia

July 8, 2016

Sally Garcia November 27, 1928 - July 8, 2016. Sally's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, July 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church, located on...

Senaida Gonzales

July 4, 2016

Senaida Gonzales, 95, passed away on Monday, July 4, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, of more than 76 years, Diego Gonzales, oldest son Tony, and granddaughter Starr Olsen in 2013. Senaida is survived by her sons Felipe (Rose), Esquipula (Fran), and Alex (Mary); twin daughters Joan (Ben) Prinkey and Mary Lou (Fred) Montoya; sisters Flora Wall,...

Charles Joseph Keady

July 2, 2016

Keady, Charles . Charles "Chuck" Joseph Keady, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2016. Chuck was born September 26, 1932 in Melrose, MA and was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles F. and Leona A. Keady. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Ernestine; daughters Susan,...

Ray Montano

June 30, 2016

Ray Montano went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at the of 67. Ray proudly served his country in the US Army. He was also a longtime member of Legacy Church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Rosie Montano; two daughters Marni Trujillo and husband Rick and Toni Cordova and husband Jesus;...

Chris R. Medina

June 27, 2016

Chris Medina, 68, who was loved by so many suddenly became ill and passed away. He is survived by his sisters Bonnie Medina and Beatrice Medina; his three brothers, Anthony Medina, Michael Medina and Charles (Rocky) Medina along with many nieces and nephews. We all loved him so much and this was a very sudden and unexpected loss. Anyone who...