All Obituaries

James Dario Castillo, 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Dario is preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Rosela Castillo, brother John Castillo, and many loved family and friends. He is survived by his wife Lourdes Castillo, daughters; Bernadette Castillo ( Freddy Roybal), Darlene Castillo, brothers; Jose Castillo (Letty), Steve Castillo, sister Joleen Montoya (Ernest), father-in-law Lesman Chavez, uncle Fred Turrietta, aunts; Dolores Castillo, and many nieces, nephews,...

Rosemary Paz Sanchez, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Rosemary was born on April 12, 1938 in Carnuel, NM to Ursenio and Elicia Paz. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Tomas P. Sanchez, son Jerry Sanchez, daughter Sarah Sanchez, brothers: Larry Paz, Florencio Paz, sisters: Dora Pena, Lucy Francia and Priscilla Perez. She is survived by her son Edward Sanchez (Jannel Vigil), daughter Tomasita Garcia, brother Nasareno Paz, sisters: Mickey Maldonado,...

Robert A. Martinez, 85, joined his wife on Monday, February 17, 2020. Robert is preceded in death by his parents Antonio A. and Anna Maria Martinez, his wife of 52 years Ida S. Martinez, brothers: James Leroy, and Lorenzo. He is survived by his children: Anna "Lizzie" Chavez (Abe), Robert H. Martinez (Norma), Jonetta Martinez-Pacias (Louis), brothers Delfin (Rosie), Donald (Terry), sister Clorinda Nunez, 9 grandchildren: Alyssa (Chris), Dianna (Anthony),...

Gilbert C. Romero, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.  He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Eloise R. Romero and granddaughter, Kristine Dunworth.  Gilbert is survived by his daughters:  Kathleen Clack, Theresa Dunworth and husband Brian; son, Steve Schula and wife Tanya; three sisters: Rosemary Romero, Irene Romero, Cecilia Yannoni and husband Louie; and six grandchildren.  He loved his New York Giants football team. Gilbert also...

Dr. Edward T. Peter, 86, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Dr. Peter was born on August 9, 1933 in Century, Florida. He graduated from the University of Alabama at the age of 19 and went on to become a medical doctor. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1967 and then was recruited to be the Chief of Surgery at UNMH, where he developed the nation’s 2nd trauma unit and performed the very first kidney transplant in New Mexico. He later...

Our beloved mother Patricia D. Pacheco (Patsy) went home peacefully to our Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents Ismael Candelaria and Susie Montoya, brothers Ismael, Barney, and also her loving husband of 57 years Fidel Pacheco, Sr. Patsy is survived by her children;  Juan and Wife Geneva, Christina and husband Richard, Yvonne, Elias, Nicolas, Andrew, Joanna, and Mary Frances, two sisters; Del, Janet, also many grandchildren and great...

Germaine M. Quintana, 54, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2020.Germaine is preceded in death by her father Luis Quintana. She is survived by her mother Mary Louise Quintana, son Nathan Quintana, daughter Marissa Quintana, brothers Luis Quintana (Sandy) and Frank Quintana (Joanne) and sister Jennifer Quintana.  Germaine's Life Celebration will begin with the recitation of the rosary on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church...

Yvette M. Baca, 49, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 8, 2020. Yvette was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 7, 1970 to Victor and Edna Baca. She is survived by her son Robert Archuleta, daughter Victoria Archuleta, brothers; Dominic Baca, Gene Baca, and Joey Baca.  Yvette's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 am at Holy Family Catholic Church located at 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, 87105. Rosary will be recited at...

Manuel Horacio Gonzales, 88, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Manuel was born to Pedro Gonzales and Casimira Baca in Las Colonias, NM. A small village just outside of Santa Rosa, NM. As the youngest of 8 children he would travel with his older brothers and work at whatever jobs were available. He could sit and tell endless hours of his adventures of various jobs and travel. He mostly spoke of family. Family was so important to him. The family then moved...

Viola Ortiz - Sister Mary Faith went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020 at the age of 81. Viola is preceded in death by her father Louis Candelaria, mother Trinie Sanchez, sons; Robert Ortiz, Michael Ortiz, and daughter Judy Barela. She is survived by her sons; Tony Ortiz, Jose Candelaria, daughters; Ruby Sandoval, Sarah Ortega (Jesus), Paulette Rodriguez (Abel), brother Gilbert, sister Helen, granchildren; Rachel, Janet, Dominic, Diego, Armando Jr., John Paul, Gabriel,...