All Obituaries

John Paul Martinez, 85, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. John's Life Celebration details are to be announced.

Our beautiful mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, Francisquita "Frances" Baca Sedillo, has led the way to heaven, transitioning into everlasting peace on the morning of November 12, 2019 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by loved ones.  Frances is preceded in death by her parents and brother John Baca. Frances is survived by her husband of 45 years, Ray "Sadie" Sedillo, daughter Geraldine "Geri" Word, step-children;...

Frank Griego, 63, passed away suddenly on the evening of Saturday, November 9, 2019. Frank was the eldest son born to Serafin and Margret (Serda) Griego. He was born, raised, and lived his entire life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank grew up on South 2nd Street with his siblings, and was surrounded by family and friends. He later graduated from Albuquerque High School, “the real one,” he would often remind those close to him. Frank was a simple and proud man. He...

Dolores M. Salazar passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her husband Pete V. Salazar and brother Clemente Gutierrez. She is survived by her sons; Steve Salazar and wife Della, Antonio Garcia and daughter Gabriella, daughters; Mercy Salazar, Cesaira Salazar, Sally Jaramillo and husband Joe, and Betty Salazar, 14 grandchildren; Jose Martinez Christopher Lucero, Andrea Maldonado, Jasmine, Daniel Maldonado,...

"As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs for you, O God."  Psalm 42:1 Nemecio was the oldest of 9 children born to Nemecio and Leonor Montoya.  He was born on the family's ranch home located in the middle of the prairie of Wagon Mound, NM.  It was here where he learned the life lessons that he then taught his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was forced to start school at an early pre-Kindergarten age because he only knew...

Edwin Lee Herrera, 23, made his transition into everlasting peace on the morning of November 4, 2019. Edwin is preceded in death by his twin brothers, Andres and Jaime, and his uncle Virgil Lee Haverstick. Edwin is survived by his mother Alejandra Herrera Lopez, his siblings which include younger brothers; Adrian and Ivan, younger sisters; Sofia and Michelle. He is also very close to his Aunt Sylvia Haverstick and her daughter Scarlett who he considered to be his mother...

Carolyn J. Easley “Jeanne”, went to be with our Lord on November 4, 2019. She was a longtime resident of New Mexico and Texas. Carolyn was born on June 16, 1943 in Hallettsville, Texas to William H. and Leona Burt. Carolyn is preceded in death by her former husband, Robert W. Easley; father, William H. Burt; mother, Leona Burt; brother, Charles Burt; and first son Michael Easley. Carolyn is survived by her brother, Kenneth Burt; son, Mark Easley, wife, Deborah; son, Mathew...

David Anthony Gallegos, 26, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 2, 2019. David is preceded in death by his grandparents; Connie and David Romero, Antonio Gallegos, uncles; Michael Romero and David Gallegos. David is survived by his parents Ray and Marcella Gallegos, brothers; Diego Gallegos, Marcos Gallegos, sisters; Jeana-Rae Goodyear (Jerry), Yleana Gallegos, grandma Susan Gallegos, nephew Jacob Goodyear, nieces; Audrina and Weslyn Goodyear,...

Eloy Maestas, 81, went on his journey to meet his Lord, Friday, November 1, 2019, where he passed in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Eloy was raised in Chama, NM. He was a straight‑A student throughout school. He was honored valedictorian of his class of 1956 and received 3 college scholarships. His kids and grandkids were amazed at his knowledge of any subject.  Eloy loved to fish in the great Chama River since he was a young boy. He started working at the age of 11 doing...

Rufina “Ruffie” C. Trujillo Martinez Rufina was born on September 2, 1919 in El Rito, New Mexico to Juan Isidro and Maria Dolores Trujillo. She entered her eternal home on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Rufina’s 100 years on this earth were filled with so many wonderful times with a family she devoted herself to and who were so grateful to have her love. Rufina’s faith sustained her through her days, especially the difficult times in her life. She spent the first 30...