Obituaries

April 25, 2022

Reynaldo "Wero" Lucero, 88, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 25, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Jose Lucero, mother Rosita Lucero, 10 brothers and 3 sisters.

Reynaldo is survived by his wife of 63 years Lucy Lucero; son Albert Lucero; daughters: Sophia Lucero (John Wagner), Christine Aguilar (Eugene);...

April 23, 2022

Erminia (Honeypot) Lopez went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 23, 2022, two days short of her 98th birthday.

Erminia was preceded in death by her husband Abel Molina, granddaughter Juliette Myra Contreras, Bennie Candelaria and Santos Lopez.

She is survived by her children: Lawrence Molina (Bernadette), Mary Molina Mescall, Jude Edwards...

April 17, 2022

Bill Raul Talavera went to be with our Lord Jesus on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at the age of 33.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Raul Talavera, Sr., grandma Francisca Talavera; uncle, Edward Talavera; and grandpa Noe Chavez.

Bill is survived by his wife of 3 years Shalayna Talavera; father Deacon Raul...

April 16, 2022

Ladiz "John" Turrietta III, 60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 after a battle with a chronic illness.

He was preceded in death by his son Anthony J. Turrietta; uncle Gary Martinez; brother-in-law Robert Martinez; in-laws: Estanisiado and Vivian Martinez.

John is survived by his wife Donna Turrietta; daughter Valerie...

April 15, 2022

Mary E. Anderson, 81, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Amparo Solis and grandmother Refugio Flores.

Mary is survived by her children: Tina Haralson (Thomas “Cub”), Susie Fletcher, Jimmy Anderson, Annie Beal (Carl), Stephen Anderson (Lupe); grandchildren: Thomas, Samantha, Stephen, Dominik, Shane, Alyssa, Parker, Coby,...

April 14, 2022

Paula Rae Garcia (Munoz), 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 14, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony Garcia; children: Christopher Pitts, Jessica Pitts and Felicia Pitts.

Paula is survived by children: Christina Munoz, Jeremy Pitts, Brianna Pitts; parents Fred and Mary Munoz, grandsons: Damien Padilla &...

April 14, 2022

Eileen Barr, 83, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years Patrick V. Barr; father Andrew Twomey; mother Mary Irwin; brothers: Willie Twomey, Tim Twomey and Andrew Twomey.

Eileen Barr is survived by her sons: Andrew Barr, Raymond Barr; daughter Maria...

April 13, 2022

Oscar "Pelon" Perez passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the age of 36.

Oscar is survived by his mother Rosa M. Catano; step-father Ruben; brother Martin Cazares; sister Vanessa Perez; nephews and nieces: Javier Salcido Perez, Natalia Perez, Yomaris Rivera Perez, Aiden Cazares Green, Jayden Rivera Perez, Jordan Rivera Perez, Ariana Cazares Green, Yurani Cazares...

April 8, 2022

Teri Sheppard, 71, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Lola Mae Williams and daughter Jada Star Jeunesse.

Teri is survived by her son Keaton Jeunesse, partner Michael Kasten, brother Kenney Sieck (Pat), his wife and nieces Samantha...

April 8, 2022

Richard Smith, 59, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Richard is predeceased by his mother Martha Poareo; brothers: Art Smith, Andrew Smith and twin sister Barbara Smith.

Richard is survived by his daughter Elishia Gonzales; 4 grandchildren: Ethan Gonzales, Le’on Villesange, twin granddaughters; niece Lorina Gutierrez (Stephen); other relatives include:...

April 6, 2022

Mr. Morris Garcia, 77, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rose (they would have been married 60 years in March 2022) and daughter Armanda (whom he took many trips with).

Morris is survived by his sons: Juan Garcia (Adia), Martin Garcia (Christine),...

March 31, 2022

Dianna Marie Sigler, 66, was unexpectedly called to Heaven on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Earl and Pauline Oliver; brother Douglas Oliver; grandsons: Brayden, Colton, and Avery.

Dianna is survived by her husband of 34 year Michael Caddell; daughters: Lari, Natalie, Mica; sons Philip, Glenn; her sons-in-law and...

March 31, 2022

Edward Hernandez, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by his wife of 59 1/2 years Rosalie Hernandez and daughter Michelle Sena.

Edward was born on August 20, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Edward served our country in the United States Marine Corps and United States Marine...

March 28, 2022

Jose Luis Chavez, 87, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 28, 2022.

Jose is survived by his son Johnny Chavez, daughter Diana Chavez, brothers: Floyd, Stanley, sisters: Sally, Albina, Flo, 3 grandchildren: Johnathan, Joseph, Melonie, 4 great-grandchildren: Celene, Aiden, Noalani, and Kai.

Jose grew up on a farm and used...

March 23, 2022

James Louis McAfee of Chilili, New Mexico passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, just 13 days after his 83rd birthday. James is preceded in death by his mother Margarita Gurule Gonzales y McAfee; father John Archie McAfee; two sisters: Stella Little, Odelia Gonzales; five brothers: Archie, Joseph, Charlie, and unnamed twins. James is survived...

March 20, 2022

Elijah James Bouvia passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 19.

He is preceded in death by his aunt Nicolette Marie Bouvia.

Elijah is survived by his mother Christina Rose Bouvia, father Lavar Tuggle, brothers: Malachi Bouvia, Eric Tuggle, Noah Spivey, sisters: Nevaeh Rose Spivey, Lanayah Spivey, grandmother Hazel Parker, grandfathers:...

March 19, 2022

Anselmo V. Maldonado, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022 with his wife, daughters, and grandchildren by his side.

He is preceded in death by his father Luis Maldonado; mother Santos Valenzuela; sons: Ernesto Maldonado, Luis Antonio Maldonado; grandson Jacob Martinez; brothers: Joel Maldonado, Porfirio Maldonado, Jesus Maldonado; and son-in-law Javier De...

March 15, 2022

Elias " El Aguila Negra" Lopez, 70, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, father Andalecio, mother Elena, and sisters: Priscilla and Amy.

Elias is survived by his sons: Andalecio (Trish), Gabriel (Vanessa), Marty (Josephine), Anthony (Donna); daughters: Lorraine (Raymond), Yolanda (Daniel); girlfriend Beverly; brothers: Anthony...

March 15, 2022

David Hernandez, 80, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.

He was preceded is death by his mother Jennie Hernandez; father Reyes Hernandez; brothers: George Hernandez, Gilbert Hernandez; sister Esther Stockton; nephew Adrian Hernandez; sister-in-law Rosa Martinez Hernandez; son-in-law Edward Larrañaga.

David is survived by his wife of 55 years Cecelia...

March 12, 2022

Eddie Trujillo, 61, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Tomas E. Trujillo; grandparents: Almenzor and Alfidez Trujillo, Meliton and Eulalia Sanchez; brother Thomas Trujillo, sister Pearl Chavez, and brother-in-law Rumaldo Chavez.

Eddie is survived by his mother Stella Trujillo, sisters: Opal Chavez,...