Obituaries

Javier E. Cardenas

January 23, 2022

Javier E. Cardenas passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father Oscar Cardenas, mother Hortencia Cardenas, father-in-law Francisco Puente, three sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Rosie Cardenas; daughters: Cristela Cardenas, Clarissa Argomaniz, Claudia Cardenas, Cordelia Cardenas; sisters: Nelda Negrete, Sonia...

Teresa Hernandez

January 23, 2022

Teresa's Life Celebration will begin with a Mass on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.in the Reflection of Life Chapel inside Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations located at 2400 Washington St NE, 87110.

Frances S. Gutierrez

January 21, 2022

Frances S. Gutierrez went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her husband and the love of her life Willie Gutierrez, Jr.: beloved son Anthony Willie Gutierrez III; parents: Eutimio and Monica Brito; biological parents: Melquerez Sedillo and Manuelita Apodaca; brothers: Pablo Sedillo, Carpio Sedillo; brothers whom she...

Flora Lopez

January 20, 2022

Flora S. Lopez went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Martina Sanchez; stepfather Lalo Valenzuela; grandchildren: Jacob Peña, Jr., Joseph Marquez, James Griego; brothers: Reyes Valenzuela, Tony Valenzuela, and sister Mary Avalos.

She is survived by her husband Perfil Lopez; children: Jacob Peña,...

Louis Espinoza

January 19, 2022

Louis Espinoza, 79, went home with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his brothers: Arthur Salazar, Mel Salazar, Placido Salazar, Sir Don Baca, Carlos Salazar, Paul Salazar, Robert Salazar, Lee Normal Gonzalez, Vicente Padilla

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Helen Espinoza; 2...

Ignacita Chavez

January 19, 2022

Ignacita Chavez went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 91 years young.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years Nick Chavez; daughter Margie Romero; mother Elicia Paz; father Ursenio Paz; grandson Darryl Nguyen; granddaughter Loreen Nguyen; sisters: Lucy Farcia, Dora Garcia, Pricilla Vargas, Rosemary Sanchez;...

Lorenza Inez Sanchez

January 18, 2022

Lorenza Inez Sanchez, 78, passed away in her home on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.

Lorenza is preceded in death by her parents: Delfino and Ramona Salas and sister Helen Chavez.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Magdaleno Sanchez; four children: Ernestina (Joey), Stephine (Peter), Margaret (Martin), Matthew (Mona); eight grandchildren: Monique...

Salvador Rodolfo Ramirez "Rudy"

January 17, 2022

Rudy Ramirez, 42, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rudy is preceded in death by his grandfather Manuel Ramirez, aunt Yolanda Mata, and his uncle Pancho Ortega.

Rudy is survived by his parents Camilo and Cecilia Lira; grandmother Guadalupe Ramirez; daughter Adamaris Martinez; brothers: Jose...

Alfredo Omar Gonzales

January 16, 2022

Omar suddenly passed away at home on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

He will be joining his grandparents and cousins in heaven.

Omar is survived by his mom and dad Alfredo Gonzales and Carol Padilla-Gonzales, grandma Eutema Gonzales and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was born in July and really didn’t want...

Hyangmi Yi

January 15, 2022

Hyangmi Yi passed away on January 15, 2022. Hyangmi owned AMERASIA-SUMOSUSHI in Albuquerque. She was born in Gansun, South Korea. Her first and only job while in the United States was at Amerasia, which was then located on Cornell Street in Albuquerque. She became the owner of Amerasia and expanded it to include the Sumo Sushi Restaurant. Her Daughter...

Hyangmi Yi

January 15, 2022

Hyangmi Yi passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

Hyangmi is survived by her mother Insook Yi (Gunsan, South Korea); daughter Christina Garcia and Husband Gilbert Garcia; grandchildren: Noelle Garcia, Isaiah Garcia and Sydney Garcia; husband Andrew Ortiz; stepchildren: Caden Ortiz, Curtis Ortiz and Amber Gonzales (Sarah & Antonio); brothers: Yooyoung Lee (Eunhee Kim), Jooyoung Yi (Gunsan,...

Patsy Baca

January 15, 2022

Patsy Baca, 73, was called home surrounded by family on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her father Joe A. Ortega; sister Virginia "Virgie" Sanchez and brother Patrick "Sam" Ortega.

Patsy is survived by her mother Clara Ortega; three children: Yvette Morales, David Baca, Derek Baca (Regina); grandchildren: Joseph, Daniel, Nikki...

Johnny Ray Esquibel

January 15, 2022

Johnny Ray Esquibel, 56, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January, 15, 2022.

Johnny was a well liked and respected man. He was a skilled Mason and took so much pride in his work. Often times, riding around the Albuquerque he’d pass certain areas and say, “I built that” or “wow how level that wall...

Vincent A. Duran

January 15, 2022

Vincent A. Duran passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at the age of 61.

He is preceded in death by his father Carlos "Charlie" Duran, and mother Jennie Garcia Duran.

Vincent is survived by his brothers: Dennis Duran, Stanley Duran; and nephews Phillip Duran and Nikolas Duran.

Vincent was born on...

Anthony L. Mares "Mr. 505"

January 13, 2022

Anthony Lee Mares, 48, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his mother Victoria B. Mares.

Anthony is survived by his father Thomas J. Mares; sons: Dominic Mares, Kevin Mares; daughters: Sarah Mares, Alicia Mares; brothers: Tommy Mares (Grace), Rick Mares (Sofia), Julian Mares (Diane), Victor Mares, Frank Mares...

James Rincon

January 13, 2022

James Rincon, 42, left us for the highway to Heaven on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Francisco Rincon, grandmother Simona Parrilla, and uncle Ruben Rincon.

He is survived by his girlfriend Jackie Aragon; children: Dominic Rincon, Alana Rincon; parents: Manuel and Maria Rincon; sister Denisse Rincon; grandson Alonzo...

Michael Albert Sena

January 12, 2022

Michael Albert Sena, aka The Lion King, 68, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father Pascual Sena, brother Phillip Sena, and brother-in-law Tony Garcia.

Michael is survived by mother Eutemia B. Sena, brother Rick Sena; sisters: Mary Esquibel (Leroy), Rose Garcia (Cliff), Lisa Sanchez (Robert), Molly Sena ...

Horlando Depaz Tellez, Jr.

January 12, 2022

Horlando DepazTellez, Jr., 31, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2022

He is survived by his wife of 7 years Jodi Tellez, sons: Isaiah Ruiz, Jonet Ruiz, Malakai Torres; parents: Horlando D. Tellez, Sr. and Sue Durango; brothers: Austin Tellez, Leo Tellez; sisters: Aileen Tellez, Shandel Chavez, Brisa Chavez; grandfather Severo Chavez and...

Larry L. Anaya

January 11, 2022

Larry L. Anaya, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the age of 72.

He is preceded in death by his father Arturo Anaya, mother Phyllis Garcia Anaya, daughter Lori Ann Sandoval, brother Arthur Tuddie Anaya.

Larry is survived by his wife of 43 years Esperanza (Hope) Anaya; daughter Evelina Griego; son Danny Sandoval;...

Juanita "Juana" Abeyta

January 9, 2022

Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Juanita “Juana” A. Abeyta left this world peacefully with her beloved family by her side on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the age of 75.

Juana is survived by her children: Daniel Sanchez and wife Heather, Dennis Sanchez, Stephanie Jaramillo (Smith), Russell Smith and wife Janelle; grandchildren: Feliciana, Deven, Nicholas,...