Obituaries

Jose "Benny" Valdez

March 21, 2025

Jose "Benny" Valdez, a cherished family man, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at the age of 86.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rosalio and Onofre Valdez; sisters: Margaret Baca, Alice Tenorio, Gloria Ann Valdez, Mary Ann Ealy, and brother Chris Valdez.

Benny is survived by his wife of 63 years...

Aliah Marisol Phipps

March 20, 2025

Aliah Marisol, 27, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

Aliah was born and raised in Albuquerque. Aliah was eager to travel the world, eat various cultural related dishes and save every animal if possible. She was pure with every intention she delivered and loved everyone that loved the real her!

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Barbara J. Gutierrez

March 19, 2025

Barbara J. Gutierrez passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Barbara’s Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church located at 1400 Arenal Rd SW, 87105. Mass will begin at 9:00 a.m. Barbara will be laid to rest following the Mass at...

Michael R. Perez "Mikey"

March 15, 2025

Michael "Mikey" R. Perez, a man of unwavering strength, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his wife Maria Perez, parents Antonio and Emma Perez, brothers: Raymond Perez and Anthony Perez.

Mikey is survived by his three sons: Michael Joe Perez and his wife...

Rose Bachicha

March 10, 2025

Rose Bachicha “Nana”, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 89.

She was preceded in death by her father Cipriano Apodaca, mother Josephita Apodaca, husband Florencio Bachicha, son Miguel Bachicha, grandson Flench Bachicha, brothers: Cipriano Apodaca, Ernesto Apodaca, Ramon Apodaca, and sister Alice Ramirez.

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Pete Robert Cuaron, Sr.

March 9, 2025

Pete Robert Cuaron, Sr., age 28, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents SFC Pedro G. and Rafaelita “Helen” Carriaga, Ernest and Odelia “Lilly” Cuaron, cousin, Rafaelita Rush, and uncle and aunt Freddie and Elaine Rey.

Pete is survived...

Gary Lynn Bohannon

March 7, 2025

Gary Lynn Bohannon passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 79.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Frieda; beloved wife Teresa Bohannon; son Brett Bohannon; brother Robert Bohannon.

He is survived by his nephews: Jon Bohannon (Christine) of Topeka, KS, Todd Bohannon (Barbara)...

Andrea O. Luján

March 6, 2025

Andrea O. Lujan, affectionately known as Honey to her nieces and nephews, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents José León Luján and Isadora “Lola” Luján; brothers: Alfonso Luján, León Luján; sisters: Lucille Baca, Carmen Luján, Berlinda Luján and Christina Luján-Bonds.

Andrea is...

Kay Francine Garcia

March 3, 2025

Kay Francine Garcia, our Mama, Nana, Sister, Aunt, and friend passed away at the age of 78, on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years Ralph Garcia, grandson Julio G. Apodaca, parents Robert “Bob” Wilson and Marjorie Raney, infant brother Glenn Wilson, and father-in-law Albert...

Barney R. Gallegos

March 2, 2025

Barney R. Gallegos passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

He is joined with his beloved wife Emma Gallegos, and granddaughter Amanda Sanchez.

Barney survived by his daughters: Anntonette and Jonathan, Mark and Monique, son BJ; grandsons: Jeremy and wife Justine, Michael; granddaughters: Gabriellia, Ashlyn; great-granddaughter Kaylee, also many nephew and nieces

Barney's...

Celedonio "Cel" Vigil

March 2, 2025

“The dust has settled, but the wind still whispers stories”

On Sunday, March 2, 2025, Celedonio “Cel” Vigil, loving father, grandfather and partner entered the kingdom of the Lord at age 82.

He is preceded in death by his father Gaspar, mother Andrellita, sisters: Mary, Gloria, former wife Bertha, and great-grandson Ruben.

Celedonio...

Elma Apodaca

February 28, 2025

Elma Apodaca passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her husband Salomon Apodaca; son Daniel Apodaca; mother Demetria Sanchez; sisters: Stella Cordova; Edith Chavez (her twin), Nella Perea, Kathy Padilla, Sara Padilla; brothers: Paul Padilla, Benny Padilla,Tito Padilla, and Willie Padilla.

Elma is...

Ida Romero

February 26, 2025

Ida Romero passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at the age of 90, in her hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ostelano Romero, mother Chonita Aragon, brother Frankie Lewis, and grandson Ralph Romero.

Ida is survived by her children: Mary Lou Romero, Lina Gutierrez, James Romero, Billy...

Leroy A. Duran

February 22, 2025

Cherished husband, father, grandfather and friend, LeRoy A. Duran went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his mother Jesusita Duran, father Elias Duran, nine brothers and sisters, wife Barbara Duran, son and daughter in-law John and Marie Duran, and daughter Kimberly Duran.

LeRoy is survived...

Yadira Delgado

February 18, 2025

Beloved Mother and Grandmother Yadira “Yadi” Delgado passed peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 54 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Those left to cherish her memory include her mother Maria S. Delgado, sisters: Jaqueline Sánchez and her husband Roberto Sánchez, Carmen Delgado, Connie Reza; her beloved daughters: Nohemi English and her husband Timothy...

Gilbert Sedillo

February 15, 2025

Gilbert Sedillo, 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Sandra Sedillo; parents Isabel and Manuel Sedillo; brother Antonio (Mary); in-laws: Luciana and Leon Santos; sisters-in-law Essie Morales (Cecil), Marie Sandoval; brothers-in-law Leonard Santos, and Tom Donovan.

Gilbert is...

Maria Perez Boza

February 15, 2025

Maria Perez Boza passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Maria's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 12p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Reflections Chapel located at 2400 Washington St. NE, 87110. Followed by the Burial at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery located at 2957 Arenal Road SW, 87121.

Anna W. King

February 14, 2025

Anna W. King, 84, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico left to go home to be with her husband Phil King on Friday, February 14, 2025.

Her greatest accomplishment and joy was her family and friends who were family. She loved bowling and going to Pecos, NM to fish and be outdoors. She loved her casino and hamburgers....

Martin Carrillo-Barron

February 12, 2025

Martin Carrillo Barron passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in Albuquerque New Mexico.

He is survived by his sibling Lupe C Aguinaga, Galt CA.; six children: Sanjuana Carrillo, Susana Carrillo, Feliciano Sosa, Ramona Carrillo, María Soledad Ceja, Martin Carrillo; also many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Martin's Life Celebration will begin with...

Patricia L. Jones

February 8, 2025

On Saturday, February 8, 2025, Patricia L. Jones (Holley), 59, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went home to see the face of Jesus, after a long term illness.

Patricia was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 23, 1965. She was the seventh, and youngest daughter of Robert Franklin Holley and Sarah Elizabeth Holley (McKenzie).

She is...