Obituaries

Michael Galindo, Jr.

January 21, 2023

Michael Galindo, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2022.

Michael and his son Eric will be laid to rest together on Friday, March 31, 2023 at 1:00 pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery located at 501 N Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87501.

Maj. Paul C. Hockett Usa Ret.

January 21, 2023

Maj. Paul C. Hockett US Army Ret. went to be with the Lord on January 21, 2023 at the age of 69.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Bernice, and brother-in-law Chris Guillot.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Hockett; sisters: Cathryn Smyth (Michael), Maureen Guillot; children: Sarah McKenney (Brian),...

Douglas A. Powell

January 11, 2023

Douglas Andrew Powell, 47, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Doug is preceded in death by his wife Sarah, grandparents: P. Lloyd Powell, Ruth Powell, and Maria Griego.

Doug is survived by his 4 sons: Garion Powell of Longview, TX. Jaden Powell, Conner Powell, Kylan Powell all of Albuquerque, NM;...

Jesus "Jesse" Munoz, Jr.

January 11, 2023

Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend, Jesus "Jesse" Munoz, Jr., 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

He is preceded in death by his wife Aurora "Dora" Munoz, mother Tomasa Munoz, father Jesus Munoz, brother Antonio Munoz, Sr., sister Dolores Riojas, and nephew Antonio "Tony" Munoz, Jr.

Jesse...

John C. White

January 8, 2023

John C. White, a respected veteran, farmer, and businessman passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the age of 90.

He is survived by his son Greg White, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, nephew Leroy Hunton, niece Johna Elaine Bishop and friend Ida.

He was born in Clovis NM in 1932 and spent much of...

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...