Obituaries

February 25, 2022

Andrew John Burson passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022 at the age of 16.

Andrew is survived by his father Alfred L. Burson, Sr.; mother Tracy Marie Burson; brother Alfred L. Burson II; grandmother Lila Turner Simmons; aunts: Leslie A. Simmons, Terri L. Simmons Ross; uncle Coleman L. Burson.

Andy attended West Mesa High...

February 23, 2022

Dolores "Viola" Anaya went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

She is predeceased by her parents: Anastacio Perez and Stella Gutierrez; and husband Anastacio Anaya.

Dolores is survived by her children: Jesse and Tierza Anaya, Rick Anaya and Paula Mora, Thomas Anaya and Marsha Austin, Irene Jaramillo, Darlene and John Cordero,...

February 22, 2022

Isidro Martinez Garcia, 52, went to be with our Lord on February 22, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Carmen Martinez; children: Erik Martinez, Julia Martinez, Ingrid Martinez; siblings: Gerardo Martinez, Miguel Martinez, Elvira Martinez, Irma Martinez, Bertha Martinez, and Elyna Martinez.

Isidro loved dancing and being with his family....

February 22, 2022

Lillian Ruth Roybal entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully with her children at her side at the age of 97.

She was preceded in death by her husband Milton; parents: Genevieve and Cornelius; daughter Rebecca Ferreri; siblings: Richard Callahan, Regina Romero, Mabel Padilla, Fred...

February 21, 2022

Freddie P. Montoya, 66, went to be with our lord on Monday, February 21, 2022.

He joined his father Charlie Montoya, mother Consuelo Montoya and brothers Manuel Montoya and Rick Montoya in Heaven.

Freddie is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Louise Montoya; daughter Treeana Montoya; granddaughter Liliana Sena; brother Danny Montoya; sisters:...

February 20, 2022

Timothy Salazar, Sr., 50, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

He is predeceased by his sister Shannon Salazar; aunts: Kathleen Michelich and Linda Howe; grandmother Francis Howe; grandfather Marion Howe; and uncle Gary Howe.

Timothy is survived by his parents: Nick Salazar and Sharon Foster; children: Timothy Salazar. Jr., Gabriel Salazar, Anthony Salazar, Alyssa...

February 17, 2022

Gloria Haverstick went home to Jesus on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 50.

Gloria joins her mother Bernarda Tostados Flores, nephew Edwin Lee Herrera and brother in-law Virgil Lee Haverstick, Sr. in Heaven.

She is survived by her husband Michael Brent Haverstick; sons: Jacob Brent Haverstick, Michael Daniel Haverstick, Isaias Haverstick; grandson ...

February 17, 2022

Loving husband, father, son, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, Fidel Silas Ayon, 34, went to Heaven on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Silas was preceded in death by his father Joe Ayon, Sr.; sister Andrea-Gahate; son Luke Ayon; cousin Conrad Ayon; grandparents: Conrado and Teresita Ayon, Fidel and Elenore Gahate.

He is survived by his loving...

February 16, 2022

Cecilia Maxine Bustillos, 78, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is preceded in death by her father Nick Chavez, Jr., mother Rebecca Chavez; sisters: Eleanor, Lucy, Mary, Wilma; brothers: Eugene, Nick, Jr., and Arthur.

Cecilia is survived by her husband of 48 years Efren Bustillos; son Jose R. Bustillos;...

February 15, 2022

Andrew Joseph Martines - Schneider, 18, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with Muscular Dystrophy.

He preceded in death by his great-grandmothers Sharon Donahue, Frances Mares; grandmother Carla Martines; uncles: Antonio Martines, Nicholas Martines; aunts: Hope Martines, Linda Costillo; cousins: Bella Marquez, Cory...

February 15, 2022

Ivah "Mama Jo" Leal, 72, passed away on February 15, 2022. She was born on July 25, 1949 in Cortez, Colorado. She had three loving children. A full obituary will be posted on a later date.

February 13, 2022

Ana Maria Montes Castro, 87, passed away on February 13, 2022. A rosary will be held on Monday, March 14, 2022 starting at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary with a funeral service following at 10:30 a.m. Decan Manuel Montoya will be officiating. Salazar Mortuary is honored to be entrusted with services.

February 13, 2022

Hector Zamarron passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022.

Hector's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, February 17 2022 at 5:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 6:30pm. Mass will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am at San Jose Parish...

February 12, 2022

Angela "Angie" Chai Hong, 77, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her son Fabian Chai Hong, parents James and Victoria Barkley, sister Elizabeth Asilla Barkley, brothers: John Andrew Barkley, and Leonard Jerome Barkley.

Angie is survived by her daughter Terry-Ann S. Chai Hong, granddaughter...

February 12, 2022

After suffering a cardiac arrest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, William Robert Clark, 56, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

In keeping with his larger-than-life personality, people knew him by different nicknames: Bobby, Bob, Billy Bob, Billy or BB.

Bob is predeceased by his maternal grandparents: Howard and Ada Manny;...

February 11, 2022

Juan Sigala-Galaviz, 86, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 11, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his father Jose Sigala, mother Dolores Galaviz, daughter Maria de Jesus Sigala-Reyes.

Juan is survived by his wife of 33 years Mabel M. Sigala; sons: Jose Sigala-Reyes, Daniel Sigala-Reyes, Juan Sigala-Reyes, Mario Sigala-Reyes, Jorge Sigala-Reyes;...

February 10, 2022

Robert "Bobby" Medina, 54, passed away  surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 10, 2022.

He joined his father Jose Ruben in Heaven.

Bobby is survived by his mother, Pauline and stepdad Tom, siblings: Andy, Michelle, Deanna, and Yvonne children: Michael, Erica, Bobby Jr, Kristy,  Marissa, and Beth. 16 grandchildren

Bobby was...

February 9, 2022

Beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother Edwina “Dina” Chavez, 82, was embraced by the Lord Jesus and taken to eternal life on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Adrian and Vincentita Chavez; husband Fidel G. Chavez, Jr; son Daniel L. Chavez; sister Theresa King, and brother Bobby Chavez

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February 7, 2022

Florencio "Lencho" Aragon, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his wife Debra; father Ignacio; mother Ernestine; brothers: Sunny, Gilbert, Herculano; sister Dorothy; nephews: Adolph, Anthony, Dino, Jacob; nieces: Jennifer and Nettie.

Lencho is survived by his sons: Patrick Aragon, Victor Aragon; daughter DeAnna...

February 7, 2022

Reyna Luz Juarez, 50, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her mother Margo Reno-Juarez, grandmother Ramona Juarez de Padilla, brother Beto Juarez, nephew Marcelino Juarez and friend Toni Lee.

Reyna is survived by her husband of 25 years Larries Vigil; sons: Julian Vigil, Mike Vigil; daughters: Alicia Vigil,...