Obituaries

Prudence Beckh

January 8, 2023

Prudence Hickman Beckh, 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Prudence was born on September 19, 1942 to parents Frank Hayes Hickman and Ella McCargo Mason in Denver, Colorado. She has one brother, Mark Hayes Hickman of Hood River, Oregon; cousins: Peter (deceased) and Julia Hickman of Thames Ditton, England, Elizabeth Hickman...

Benita Vialpando

January 8, 2023

Benita Vialpando, 95, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Benita is preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Phil Vialpando; son Felix Vialpando and parents Serafico and Adelina Segovia.

Benita is survived by her children: Phil Vialpando, Frances Salazar (Jose); siblings: Willie Segovia, Alfred Segovia, Feli...

Cecilia Z. Bachicha

January 8, 2023

Cecilia Bachicha, 91, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her husband Fred Bachicha, mother Carmelita Morales, father Santiago Zamora, brother Eleno, sisters: Lala De La O and Christella Vallo.

She is survived by her three sons: Marty, Michael and (Paula Miller), Eddie (Gerri), nine...

Lucilla Carmelita Romero

January 6, 2023

Lucilla Carmelita Romero, 93, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Joe Adenago Otero

January 6, 2023

Joe Adenago Otero, 85, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lucy T. Otero (Mora), parents Miguel and Rebeca Otero; brothers: Magdeleno, Victor, Mike; sisters: Lucy, Josephina, Carmen; brothers-in-law Abel Gurule, Toby Romero, sisters-in-law Margaret Otero and Juanita Otero.

Joe was survived...

Roberta Dopslaf

January 5, 2023

Roberta Dopslaf, 81, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

A full obituary will be posted on a later date.

Reflections Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Ms. Roberta Dopslaf.

William J. Miller

January 2, 2023

William J. Miller, 68, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023.

William is survived by his daughter Sandra Miller, son-in-law Fernando Prada, grandchildren: Isaias Ortigoza, Angelita Miller and Marco Barrera.

William was a United States Army Veteran. He enjoyed reading. He loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.

William's Life Celebration details...

Chris Garcia

January 2, 2023

Chris Garcia, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2023 surrounded by her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Chris was preceded in death by her parents Florian and Maria Herrera Lucero; brother Aban Lucero; and sister Belia Sanchez.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, George Garcia; children: Anthony Garcia (Valencia),...

Carmen Rodriguez Chavez

2023

Carmen Rodriguez Chavez passed away on October 27,2023 at the age of 98.

She was born Carmen Rodriguez on September 9, 1925 in Clovis, NM. Her family moved to Amarillo, TX when she was 3 years old, and then to Albuquerque, NM when she was a young teenager.

Carmen was the third oldest of a...

Sally Goen

2023

Sally Goen, 83, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023.

She is preceded in death by her father Michael Chmura, mother Silveria Archuleta, sister Sophie, brothers: Mike and Jimmy.

Sally is survived by her sons: Al, Bob; daughters: Shirley (Phil), Tammy (Aaron); sisters: Susie, Shirley; grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Lea, Renae, Brian (Michelle), William (Emmy), Raechel, Valerie;...

Michael Velasquez

2023

Michael Velasquez, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his parents Adolfo and Josefina Velasquez and brother Richard.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara, their daughter Alyssa, and brothers: Robert and Jerry.

Mike was a counselor at Highland High School starting...

Frances "Franny" Lopez

January 1, 2023

Frances "Franny" Lopez, 62, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her mother Louise Lane, brother Joseph Baca and mother-in-law Greta Lopez.

Franny is survived by her husband of 42 years John Lopez, Jr.; sons: Mitchell Lopez (Melissa Kirkland), Tony Garcia (Eric), Gabriel Lopez (Angel); father Ben Baca; brother...

Helen "Nana" Gallegos

December 28, 2022

Helen "Nana" Gallegos, 68, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 surrounded by love.

Helen was preceded in death by parents Samuel and Teofila Nieto; brothers: Joe and Robert Nieto; and son in law James Giddings.

She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Gilbert Gallegos, Sr.; children: Gilbert...

Rosario Lerma

December 25, 2022

Rosario Lerma, 93, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Rosario was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years Elodia Lerma.

Rosario is survived by his children: Rosario Lerma, Rosa Lerma, Irma Galaviz, Cleotilda Lerma, Hida Lozano, Clemencia Lozano, Ausencia Acosta; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

One of his...

Ruben D. Garcia

December 24, 2022

Ruben D. Garcia, 73, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ruben was preceded in death by his loving parents Max H. and Maria Garcia.

Ruben was survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Christel Garcia; son Dominic Garcia; daughter Lisa Garcia (Raymond); brothers: Max Garcia...

Cheri Elizabeth Martin

December 23, 2022

Cheri Elizabeth Martin, 44, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022.

Cheri was preceded in death by her father Carl E. Martin.

She is survived by her mother, Diane E. Martin; brothers: Chris Martin (Eloisa), Bruce Martin (Carla), sister Tonya Higdon (Daniel), also three nephews, four nieces, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Cheri graduated...

Theodore "Teddy" Ortega

December 16, 2022

Theodore "Teddy" Ortega, 57, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Teddy was preceded by his parents Manuel and Marcelina Ortega.

Teddy is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine Ortega; children: Teddy Ortega, Richard Ortega, Crystal Ortega (Juan Peña), Lorraine Ortega, Mariah Baca, Anna Ortega, Jessica Ortega; brothers: Ronnie Ortega, Alex Ortega, Angelo Ortega, Chris...

Abran "Abe" Chavez, Jr.

December 15, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abran "Abe" Chavez, 67, he left us and was welcomed by our Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Abe was predeceased by his parents: Abran, Sr. and Rosina Chavez; brothers: Andrew Chavez, Alfonso Chavez, and Manuel Chavez.

Abe is survived by his loving wife...

Frances A. Ellis

December 15, 2022

Frances A. Ellis, 77, was welcomed home to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 15, 2022.

Frances was preceded in death by her father and mother Frank A. and Katie B. Talmage, husband John Ellis, and daughter’s companion Mike Collins.

She is survived by her daughters: Joyce Ellis, Carol Ellis, Cindy Ellis, Janet Sciarrillo (Michael);...

Mario A. Lozano-Lugo

December 14, 2022

Mario A. Lozano-Lugo, 72, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

He was predeceased by his parents Pablo Lozano and Emilia Lugo.

Mario is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elvira Lozano-Martinez; children: Mario Lozano (Elizabeth), Ruben Lozano, Oscar Lozano, Cesar Lozano; daughters: Mayra Lozano, Samantha Bustamante, Susana Olivas, Cecilia Uribe; brother Carlos...