Obituaries

Jul 9, 2021

Baca, Jacob Clyde Jacob Clyde Baca, 41, it’s with the deepest sadness we share the news of the untimely and sudden death of our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend “J” a.k.a. “Fool”. He is preceded in death by his father that raised him Henry Ortega, his maternal grandmother Viola Salazar and youngest sister Francine Guerra. He is survived...

Jul 8, 2021

Nayares Delgado, Juan Manuel Age 73, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born in Mesa del Huracan, Chihuahua, Mexico on June 17, 1948. Juan loved to play and watch sports. He also passed his time by watching old black and white films and his telenovelas. Juan loved his family and was a very hard worker and a...

Jul 4, 2021

Chavez Gomez, Heber Ivan Age 25, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on August 24, 1995. Heber loved to race. He enjoyed adrenaline rushes and going fast. He was a good person and loved helping others. If he did something he had to do it right. He was a person lover and a...

Jun 30, 2021

Aguirre, Becky Geraldine Becky Geraldine Padilla-Aguirre (age 71) a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM left us for her new home in Heaven on June 30, 2021. She was well known for her willingness to forgive, her amazing New Mexican cooking, and her fighting spirit.  She was an Albuquerque Bulldog, and lived most of her life a few houses away...

Jun 28, 2021

Gurule, Maria Sara Age 81, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. She was born in Peralta, NM on May 16, 1940. Sara loved to walk to the park and stroll through the zoo. She always made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed animals, especially her pets. She enjoyed puzzles and helping others. She was an amazing wife and a...

Jun 21, 2021

Pena, Yvonne Age 68, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 4, 1952. Yvonne enjoyed going to the casino and enjoyed the races as well as bingo. She was a very positive and loving person. She enjoyed giving her positive energy. She loved her family and being around them. She was preceded...

Jun 20, 2021

Lucero, Mary Maxine Age 66, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born in Tucumcari, NM on September 3, 1954. Mary loved to travel with her husband and also enjoyed riding the motorcycle together. She enjoyed going to Las Vegas, sports and playing softball. The greatest treasure she ever had was her family. She loved caring for them...

Jun 16, 2021

C De Baca, Emilio Reyes C de Baca, Emilio Reyes Age 22, passed away, Wednesday, June 16, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque New Mexico August 10, 1998. Emilio was a bright, funny, loving young man. He enjoyed rapping, skate boarding, fashion, and was an excellent cook. He loved making people laugh with all his jokes and insults. He...

Jun 13, 2021

Lucero, Frank James Age 59, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021. He was born in Tucumcari, NM on December 6, 1961. Frank loved to ride his Harley around town and see his friends. He also enjoyed listening to oldies and looking at old cars. He loved his family especially his mama. He loved the outdoors and going fishing, camping...

Jun 6, 2021

Romero, Joe Soleme Age 23, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 9, 1998, to Joe Romero and Lucille Aragon Romero. Joe loved driving and riding his motorcycle and learning about guns. He was an animal lover. His heart held so much love. He loved children and couldn't wait to meet the...

Jun 5, 2021

Gurule, Catalina Catalina Gurule was born on April 22, 1930 passed away at the age of 91 on June 5, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Catalina was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest P. Gurule of 63 years of marriage. Her daughters, Pauline Lorraine Gurule, Pauline A. Padilla and her son, Ernie Gurule Jr. aka...

Jun 3, 2021

Rivera, Kristy M Age 42, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM on July 12, 1978. She owned Edible Arrangements. She loved the Lord and cherished her daughter. She enjoyed traveling and she was known as a fashionista and treasured being around her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her...

May 29, 2021

Woods, Sh'yla Rae Woods, Sh'yla Rae age 21, passed away Saturday May 29th 2021. She was born in Albuquerque New Mexico on March 6th 2000. Sh'yla loved animals and enjoyed when she worked at the zoo. She also loved painting and her dogs Marquan and Panda. Sh'yla absolutely adored her family especially her Mama and her brothers. She proudly...

May 29, 2021

Rael, Dennis J Age 69, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born in Clayton, NM on August 1, 1951. Dennis served in the Marine Corp for four years during Vietnam. When he came home was drove a Taxi for a few years then moved to management at a convenience store. He was a beloved brother and uncle....

May 26, 2021

Perez, Irvin  Alejandro Age 27, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 1, 1993. Irvin was a devoted father, he loved being with and spending time with his children and nephews. He adored his mother and was very family oriented. Irvin loved motorcycles, he was a loving dependable brother, He was always...

May 21, 2021

Sanchez, Fred  Jr. Age 57, passed away May 13, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 5, 1963. Fred was an excellent athlete especially in baseball. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casinos. He had many friends and they loved him as soon as they met him. Until we meet again. He was preceded in death...

May 16, 2021

Smith, Eleanor Marie November 27, 1931 / May 16, 2021

Eleanor Marie Smith, age 89, peacefully entered the spirit world in her Albuquerque home on May 16th. In spite of her diminishing health, Eleanor embraced life and wanted to remain in her home close to family, relatives and friends albeit the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Eleanor was...

May 16, 2021

Chavez, Leonardo Baca Age 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at home in Albuquerque. Leonardo was born on September 13, 1940 in El Cerro, NM to Rosa B. Chavez and Juan Chavez. Leonard loved horses and horse riding. He was devoted to his family and faith. Leonardo is survived by...

May 15, 2021

Saldana, Ajay Age 38, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 2, 1982. Ajay enjoyed working on cars as well as being in the great outdoors. He also enjoyed listening to music and even playing guitar hero. He was a family man. Ajay was a devoted husband, father, son and brother. Until...

May 13, 2021

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Gonzales, Benny Age 79, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 19, 1941. Benny enjoyed the outdoors like fishing and camping, also enjoyed going to the casino and being with his family. Benny and Ruth loved traveling, dancing and making new memories. Benny also loved taking his...