All Obituaries

Max G. Tafoya, 82, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Fabiola Tafoya; sons: George Tafoya(wife, Tina deceased), and Luis Tafoya; daughter, Cindy Gutierrez (husband, Ricky); four step-grandchildren: Michelle, Angela, Phillip, Maryah, 5 step-great-grandchildren: Majestik, Lexine, Josiah, Darius and Abrianna; step-great-great-grandchild: Reyes; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He lived his whole life in Alameda...

Josie died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Sanchez.  She is survived by her son, Roy Sanchez and wife Carolyn and her daughter, Kathey Salazar; grandsons: Randall Bynon and wife Amber, and David Sanchez; granddaughters: Rachel Salazar, Renee Russell and husband Stephen, and Evelyn Casias and husband Matthew; 2 great-granddaughters: Cynthia Bynon and Hailey Russell. Josie's Life Celebration will...

Maria Inez Sanchez , 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020. Maria Inez was born in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico on January 28, 1953. She obtained her GED from TVI and later continued to work towards a degree in Young Children’s Education and Development from CNM. Maria Inez was married to Julian Joseph Sanchez, on April 29, 1975; they were married for 16 years. Maria Inez worked in multiple industries including, Mission Tortilla Co., Levis Strauss and finally in...

Marsha went to be with the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020.  She was predeceased by her mother, Katalina Tapia Rodriguez; father, Manuel E. Rodriguez; brother, Joaquin Rodriguez; sister, Celesia Cruz; sister, Janie Lovato; niece, Antoinette Rodriguez; nephews: Mathew Montoya and Sam Angel. Marsha is survived by her brothers:  Jose (Mannie) Rodriguez and wife Corinne, Lorenzo (Larry) Rodriguez and wife Jeanette, and Ermie S. Rodriguez and wife Lauran; sisters: Camille Rodriguez...

Betty Mendoza went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Betty is survived by her husband of 43 years Frank (previous owners of Mendoza Construction), son Ricky Mendoza, daughters: Frances Kathryn Mendoza and Pauline Geraldine Mendoza; brother, Edward, sisters: Virginia Chambers and  Francis Aranda; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; also Shawna Garcia and Alexandrite Garcia. Betty’s Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Tuesday, January...

Wilfred "Leroy" Perea ( "Super Dad"), age 66 born in Los Lunas, NM to Jose and Juanita Perea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving wife and family. Leroy is survived by his wife of 47 years Terry who cared and comforted him to the very end.  He is survived by his 5 children. Leroy "Roy", wife Liz; Ray, wife Yolanda; Valerie, husband Andrew; Jose, wife Celina; and  Juanito...

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Soco Andrew, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 70. Soco is survived by her husband of 50 years Manuel Andrew, sons; Jesus Andrew (Faby), Gerardo Andrew, daughters; Araceli Andrew, Maira Arreola (Mauro), Yolanda Andrew (Jorge), brothers; David Saenz, Leonel Saenz, Ramon Saenz, sisters: Eva Saenz, Dora Saenz, Delia Saenz, also grandchildren; Jonathan, Fabian, Ernesto, Adrian, Yarely, Samantha, Angeline, Leonel, Damian,...

Rafaelita “Helen” Carriaga danced her way to our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her husband SFC Pedro G. Carriaga, her parents Pedro and Manuelita Padilla, and her granddaughter Rafaelita Rush. As the matriarch of the Carriaga family, she was a wonderfully devoted mother.  She is survived by her five children: Elaine Rey and her husband Fred, Major Robert Carriaga and his wife Wendy, Carol Carriaga,...

Marcos G. Baca, 41, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Marcos is preced in death by Jennie and John Temer, Josefita and Pedro Baca. He is survived by his loving wife Angelica Baca, father Augustine Chris Baca, mother Jeanette Baca, son Augustine Juan Tomas Baca, daughters; Lexus Montano, Daisha Baca, Jaelynn Baca, brother Angelo Baca, and many other loved ones. Marcos' Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 9:30 am at Our Lady of the Most...

Our beloved Joe Desiderio Aragón, 75, was called by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday January 1, 2020.  He was born in Dawson, Colfax County, New Mexico to Priscilla (García) Aragon and Raymond Aragón on March 23, 1944. Joe worked a variety of different jobs to support his family but mainly worked in construction. He worked as a cook and cooked up many wonderful Thanksgiving Day feasts for his family. He enjoyed ventures in selling...