Obituaries

Lisa Renee Chavez

April 30, 2023

Lisa Renee Chavez, 52, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Ruth Garcia, grandparents: Acasio and Estella Trujillo, Francisco and Syvilia Chavez.

Lisa is survived by her father and stepmother Leroy and Elizabeth Chavez; son Anthony Lee Jaramillo, Jr.; daughters: Destiny Ochoa,...

Elizabeth Hix

April 28, 2023

Elizabeth Hix, 77, passed away in her home on Friday, April 28, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

A full obituary will be posted on a later date.

Juanita Maestas

April 20, 2023

Juanita Maestas, 69, went to be with our Lord on Thursday,  April 20, 2023.

Juanita was preceded in death by her mother Monica Garcia; brother Morris Garcia; and grandson Isaiah Maestas.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Robert Maestas; sons: Angelo Maestas, Alfonso Maestas (Sylvia Large), Roberto Maestas (Maria), Max Maestas...

Kip Allen

April 19, 2023

Kip Allen, officially Ward Christopher Allen, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Small Allen Ries and father Ward Phillips Allen.

Kip is survived by his wife of 56 years, Roxanne, son Jesse and daughter-in-law Irene, grandchildren: Ryan, Genevieve all of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, sisters:...

Alfonso M. Corona

April 18, 2023

Alfonso M. Corona, 85, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Alfonso is preceded in death by his parents, Maximillian Corona, Pauline Warner; sons: Steve Corona and Alfonso Corona, Jr..

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Marie Corona; daughters: Frances Edwards, Lorine Colmenero; four brothers, one sister;...

Cecilia Lira Ramirez

April 15, 2023

Cecilia Lira Ramirez, 66, entro en el descanso eterno el Sabado 15 de Abril en Denver, Colorado.

Cecilia nacio el 22 de Noviembre de 1956 en Cuidad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico.

Cecilia es precedida en la muerte por su papa Manuel Ramirez, su hermana Yolanda Mata, y su hijo Rudy Ramirez.

A Cecilia le...

Marie "Rosie" Rios

April 14, 2023

Marie "Rosie" Rios, 82, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 14, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny; father, Manny; mother, Trinidad; sister, Priscilla Garcia; brother, Jerry.

Rosie is survived by her son Steve; brothers: Joe (Debra), Raymond (Richard), Carmen; sisters: Cecilia, Anna Marie, Ellen (Louie), Margaret (Gilbert), 2...

Henry R. Sedillo

April 6, 2023

Our beloved father, partner, brother, friend Henry R. Sedillo, 56, went to be with the Lord on Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023 surrounded by family..

Henry was preceded in death by his mother, Estella Sedillo; grandparents, Joe and Candelaria Trujillo, Leo and Manolita Sedillo; and nephew, Christopher Hampsten.

Henry is survived by his significant other,...

Christine Dominguez

April 5, 2023

Our beloved mother, Christine Dominguez, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 5,2023.

She was 93 years old, born to Alfredo T. Martinez and Beatrice Archuleta Martinez.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Raul D. Dominguez, son Kevin, and daughter Stephanie Dominguez Coleman.

Christine is survived by her children: Orae, Rebecca Long...

George Riley Robertson Ii

April 4, 2023

George R. “Dick” Robertson II, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

George sailed his way to the finish line to be reunited with his parents, three wives, siblings: Jean, Bill, Sharon, two nephews and many cousins.

He is survived by his three children: David, Lucy, George, two grandchildren, a...

Tony Taraddei

April 3, 2023

Tony Taraddei, 81, went to be with our Lord on April 3, 2023, in Placitas, New Mexico.

Tony was survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Connie Taraddei; sons, Paul Taraddei (Monique), Phillip Taraddei (Tanya); daughter, Antoinette Dominguez (Jonathan); siblings, Andrew Taraddei, and Angie Sedillo; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Helen Reynolds Jett

April 2, 2023

Helen Reynolds Jett passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at age 92.

Helen was predeceased by her loving husband James D. Jett; parents, Archibald and Myra Reynolds, in-laws who she loved as parents, James E. and Wilda Hart Jett of Houston, brother Lloyd Reynolds of Reisterstown, Maryland, sister Louise VanDoren and brother-in-law...

Andrew Anthony Romero, Sr.

April 2, 2023

Andrew Anthony Romero, Sr. passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023.

He was embraced into the arms of his loving wife of 44 years Margie Romero who preceded him in death by 6 years. He is also preceded in death by his parents Fidel and Amalia; siblings: Darlene, Irene, and Robert.

He is survived by...

Lucy Tafoya

March 31, 2023

Lucy Tafoya went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 31, 2023.

She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years. Also, Priscilla, Adela, Eufie, Eloida, Ruth, Elsa, Frutoso, Joe, Ernest, Agapito, and Eloy.

She is survived by her son Raymond Tafoya; daughters: Patricia Benavides and husband Michael, Pauline Sisneros and husband John, Irene...

Larry Castro

March 28, 2023

Larry Castro, 68, passed away on March 28, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Larry's life celebration will begin on Friday, May 19, 2023 starting at 4:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary located on 400 Third St SW 87102.

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Elias Mccarty

March 24, 2023

Elizabeth "Lizzy" Elias McCarty, 21, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 24, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Lizzy was preceded in death by her brother and closest friend Manuel Rangel.

She is survived by her parents James I McCarty II and Cheryl Lynn Krussick Byrd (Jon H. Byrd); brothers: James I. McCarty...

Santos Olivera Montes

March 23, 2023

Santos Olivera Montes, 61, passed away on March 23, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Santos' life celebration will begin with a visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Reflections Chapel located at 2400 Washington St. NE 87110. A graveside service will follow at Tonight Cemetery located on Northern and 25th in Rio Rancho.

Susana Gallegos

March 22, 2023

Susana Gallegos was risen to the Lord Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Antonio Gallegos; son Robert David Gallegos; grandson David Gallegos; brothers: Luis Chavez, Augustine Martinez; and sister Berna Herrera.

Susana is survived by her sons: Rick Gallegos and wife Michele, Ray Gallegos and wife...

Crystal M. Martinez

March 19, 2023

Crystal M. Martinez, 39, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Crystal is survived by her son AJ Nguyen (Ruben), mother Maria Martinez, brother Michael Martinez, sister Alyssa, grandfather Jose, aunts: Celia (Jaime), Louisa (Todd); uncle Jose (Diane); nephew Sean; niece Kylie; cousins: Carla (Desmond, Dante), Rick, Carlos,...

Jose Ernesto Romero

March 18, 2023

Jose “Ernie” Romero passed away at home on March 18, 2023. He was born on November 13, 1933 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.

He is survived by his four children Joseph “Charlie” Romero, Catherine Romero, Raymond “Andy” Romero (Kim), and James Romero; and seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...