All Obituaries

Tom's Life Celebration will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Calvary Albuquerque at 11:00 a.m.

Kenneth R. McCullough passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 61. Kenneth will be laid to rest on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 9:45 am at the Santa Fe National Cemetery located at 501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe 87501.

Odela Janet Moya, age 57, was called home on Monday, October 11, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with family by her side. Odela is preceded in death by her parents Jose Leon and Adelina Moya; brothers: Robert and Charlie; sisters: Odila Moya, Jeanet Moya; brother-in-law Augustin Maes; nephew Martin Maes and niece Christy Maes. Odela is survived by her son Jonas L. Moya; husband Anthony Romero; sisters: Aneda Boyland and husband George of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Dora...

Ruby Leyba Yost passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 89. Ruby is survived by her daughter Louise Santillanes, sister Grace Varela, and two great-grandchildren: Jesse Chavez and Jasmine Chavez. Ruby was born in Leyba, New Mexico on February 19, 1932 to Enrique and Lucianita Leyba. She was a woman with a belief in God. She was the strong silent type. Her favorite color was red. She was a warm, caring, loving, soft spirit and will be missed dearly. Ruby's Life...

Beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend, Rachael Leigh Lucero-Maldonado, 59, passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 11, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rachael was preceded in death by her father Abelino Lucero; mother Fabiola (Santistevan) Lucero; brother Abelino Lucero III; nephew Elias Lucero; grandparents: Armando and Petrita Santistevan, Abelino and Carlota Lucero;...

Ted F. Bandoni, 70, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Ted is preceded in death by his wife Ernestine Bandoni. He is survived by his daughter Christy Cain, sister Antoinette Wagner, three step-daughters, step-son, 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and many relatives. Ted was a life-long resident of Albuquerque and worked as a line man for the telephone company for 40 years. He loved fishing the many creeks in New Mexico, making wine and traveling the last...

Lawrence V. Tafoya, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021. He is reunited with his wife Mary Tafoya, father Daniel P. Tafoya, mother Piedad Campos-Tafoya, and brother Raymond Tafoya. Lawrence is survived by his life partner of 30+ years Maria E. Sanchez; sons: Lawrence V. Tafoya, Jr., Daniel V. Tafoya; daughters: Crystal C. Tafoya, Michelle M. Tafoya (Amanda Perez), Anna Sedillo (Mario Sedillo), Theresa Tafoya; sister MaryAnn Tafoya, 8 grandchildren, and 13...

Samina Cyril, 48, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Samina's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. at Shrine of the Little Flower St. Therese of the Infant Jesus Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 8:45 a.m. Mass will begin at 9:00 a.m. Samina will be laid to rest following the Mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery.  

Nelson Cruz, 73, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Awaiting his arrival at the gates of Heaven were his wife Percilla Cruz; parents: Matilda and Doroteo Cruz; brothers: Naim Cruz, Sonny Cruz. Also, his son Nelson Cruz, who lost his battle to cancer on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Nelson is survived by his son Reyes Cruz; daughter Shantel Dunsworth and fiancé Macy Alderete; granddaughter Anastashia Alderete;...

Dominic Michael Chavez went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 43. He is preceded in death by his spouse Phillip Padilla; father Rumaldo Miguel Chavez; mother Pearl Irma Chavez; grandfathers: David Chavez, Tomas Trujillo; and grandmother Stella Arias Chavez. Dominic is survived by his sisters: Veronica Marie Arellano (Gustavo), Elizabeth Ashley Chavez; grandmother Stella Trujillo; great aunt Pauline Apodaca; Niece Mercedes Arellano; nephews: Jakob...