Obituaries

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...

Carlos "Carlitos" Aragon

December 9, 2022

Carlos "Carlitos" D. Aragon, Jr., 87, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Carlos is preceded in death by his parents Carlos and Josephina Aragon, brothers: Phil and Antonio.

Carlos is survived by his wife, Geneveve; sons: Dennis (Brenda), Steven (Sandra), Arnold (Rosemary), Edward, Charles (Pearl), Abran, siblings: Agneda, Josie (Lorenzo), Casey...

Julie Barreras Barela

December 6, 2022

Julie Barreras Barela, 55, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Julie is survived by her husband of 10 years Michael Barela, sons: Ray John Barreras, Joshua Owens (Tenaya); daughters: Juliana Anaya (Zackery), Rhiannon Barela; parents: Ruben and Eloisa Mary Barreras; brother Ruben Barreras, Jr. (Linda); sister Belinda Barerras (Martin Garcia), special cousin...

Rosina Chavez

December 6, 2022

Rosina Chavez, 89, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Rosina Chavez was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years and 8 months Abran L; sons: Andrew, Alfonso, Manuel; father Francisco; mother Albina; brothers: Juan, Joe; sisters:  Mary, Esperanza, Casilda, Lily, and Elina.

Rosina is survived by two...

Doris Fay Hudspeth

December 3, 2022

Doris Fay Hudspeth, 67, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Belinda Hinostro

November 30, 2022

Belinda Hinostro, 72, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Belinda was predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Adam Hinostro; parents Max and Priscilla Rodriguez, and brother Jesse Rodriguez.

She is survived by her children: Marlon Abelar (Nancy), Corrina Jimenez (Ralph), Valerie Hinostro, Patricia Abelar...

Christina Mercedes Woodbury

November 27, 2022

Christina Mercedes Woodbury, 31, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She is preceded by her daughter Sasantee Marie Woodbury, grandmother Maria Elena Felix; grandfather Wilbur J. Woodbury, Sr., aunts: Veola Woodbury, Gail Griffith; uncle Gary Woodbury (Rhyna).

She leaves to cherish her memories: parents Steven A. Woodbury and Maria Lydia...

Dean Virgil Lee Warren

November 27, 2022

Dean Virgil Lee Warren passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 63 years old.

Sotero "Telle" Varela Rivera

November 26, 2022

Sotero "Telle" Varela Rivera, 90, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Elena Ortiz Varela; children: Guillermo Varela, Dora I. Varela Ortiz, Lux Madrid, Maria Madrid, Yolanda Varela Ortiz; brothers: Eugenio Varela-Ofelia Jacobo, Jose Angel Delgado- Socorro Orona, Lorenzo Villegas, Victor Villegas; sisters: ...

Robert "Bob" Weiler

November 26, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Joseph Weiler, MD, on Saturday, November 26, 2022.

Bob is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law William Alonzo Weiler and Emma Weiler.

He leaves behind his wife of forty-six years, Pat; sons: Erik Moe of Chicago, Thomas Weiler, MD and his wife...

Roberta F. Hutchinson

November 25, 2022

Roberta F. Hutchinson, 71, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years Charles L. Hutchinson, daughters: Janie Hutchinson and Jessica Hutchinson.

Freda is survived by her sons: Charles J. Hutchinson, John Russell Hutchinson, brothers: Joe Jones, Jesse Jones, uncle Harold Jones,...