Obituaries

Eric Gonzalez, Jr.

November 28, 2021

Eric Gonzalez, Jr. went to be with the Lord, at the age of 16, on Monday, November 28, 2021.

Eric is preceded in death by his father and mother Eric and Vanessa Gonzalez.

Eric loved the Lord. He was a kind, loving, caring person, a big "tough" Teddy Bear. He loved to laugh and joke...

Raysa R. Torres

November 28, 2021

Raysa R. Torres, 32, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021.

Raysa's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, December 2, 2021 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Reflection of Life® Chapel of Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations/Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 2400 Washington St. NE, 87110. Final Viewing will take...

Antonio G. Nuñez

November 27, 2021

Antonio G. Nuñez passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at the age of 84.

He is preceded in death by his wife Rose Nuñez, son Frankie M. Nuñez, father Antonio Nuñez, and mother Bridget Nuñez.

Antonio is survived by his wife of 15 years Bertha Lopez; son Anthony Nuñez (Corrine); daughters: Bridget Nuñez, Zanna...

Clara Virginia Gonzales Burns

November 27, 2021

Clara Virginia Gonzales Burns died on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her siblings: Clarita Gonzales, Virginia Gonzales, Evert Gonzales, Rosendo Gonzales, Jr., and Martha Gonzales.

Clara is survived by her husband Herman J. Burns (married on November 18, 2003); children: Karl Gonzales (Maria), Erica R. Gonzales (Lupe Granados); step-children: Richard ...

Olivia M. Price

November 27, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Wife, Olivia M Price, a resident of Albuquerque, NM has gone to be with or Lord at the age of 70 with her forever faithful husband by her side on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She is predeceased by her father, Joaquin Baca; mother, Guadalupe...

Guadalupe "Lupe" Nevarez

November 27, 2021

Guadalupe "Lupe" Nevarez, 74, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

Lupe's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Final Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sinai Baptist Church...

Erlinda L. Rael

November 22, 2021

Erlinda (Earlie) Lucille Chavez Rael (b. 1938) passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Monday, November 22, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Pablo Rael; children: Paul, Leslie (Michael), Jennifer, and Joseph (Jodie); brother Richard Chavez (Christina); grandchildren: Marisa, Andrew, Matthew, Esperanza, Noah, Marina, Josiah, Isaiah, Olivia, Catori, Joshua, Kayla, Gabriella;...

Walter J. Lamondy

November 22, 2021

Walter J. LaMondy, 85, went to be with our Lord on Monday, November 22, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy LaMondy; father and mother "Jim" and "Jane" LaMonda; son Jay LaMondy; sister “Vangie” Morgan and husband Tony; grandparents: Emma and James LaMonda on his father’s side, and Tomás and Josefita Martinez on his...

Vickie S. Esparza

November 19, 2021

Vickie S. Esparza went to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, November 19, 2021.

She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years Antonio Esparza; father Cosme Saldara; and mother Elisa Herrera.

She is survived by her son Alfonso Esparza; daughters: Cristina Esparza, Raquel Esparza and spouse Arturo Rodriguez; 15 grandchildren, and  15 great-grandchildren....

Melinda Dupuis

November 18, 2021

Melinda Dupuis, 58, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father Albert Ortiz, Jr., mother Guadalupe Ortiz (Cortez), and baby brother Eddie Albert.

Melinda is survived by her husband of 14 years Darrell Dupuis; son Justin Ray Ortiz; daughter Jeannette Ortiz Harbeson (Joshua); brothers: Jimmy Duenez, Freddy Galvan,...

Ronald G. Ford, Jr.

November 17, 2021

As cranes fly south overhead, the soul of Ronald G. Ford, Jr., 64, soars to his final destination with our Lord, God in heaven.

Preceding him in death were his father Ronald G Ford, Sr. (1978); in-laws Alberto Torres (1985) and Angelina Torres (2009); Grandma Petrita Quintana (2019); sister Laura Harwood (2021).

Ronald leaves behind...

Ted Martinez

November 17, 2021

Ted L. Martinez was born on May 5, 1951 and went home to Jesus on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Ted is survived by his spouse Pam; sons: Chris (Erika), Daniel (Dena), David; daughter Lisa (Ted); and 8 grandchildren, including Josh, Jacob and Carmen.  His greatest joy was being called "Pompo" and spending time reading the Bible, and...

Tania Ortiz-Mejia

November 16, 2021

Tania's Life Celebration will begin Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 4pm at Salazar Mortuary.  Her final Viewing will be Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Burial at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery.

Louis Gilbert Encinias

November 15, 2021

Our beloved Louis "Louie" Gilbert Encinias passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at the young age of 61.

Louis is survived by his wife Clara; mother Aurora; daughter Ruby; step-daughter Annette; grandchildren: Priscilla Zenise-Monet, Faith, Justin, Hope; siblings: Delano, Vicky, Steve, Diana; half-sister Veronica; half-brother Michael and a trove of family and friends.

Louie...

Michael James Chmura

November 12, 2021

Michael James Chmura, 40, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Michael's Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102.

Audrey Irene (Harden) Payson

November 11, 2021

Audrey Irene [Harden] Payson was born on the first day, of the first month, of the year 1939 to Rachel Ann Painter and Raymond Thomas Harden in Havana, Mason County, Illinois.  She left this earth on November 11, 2021 to dance in the heavens with her husband, Donald, who preceded her in death in 2009.

Always a...

Luz Elva

November 9, 2021

Luz Elva, 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Luz's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, November 12, 2021 at 9:00am at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 12:00pm. Service will begin at 12:30pm.

Luz Elva, de 76 años, falleció el martes 9...

Jeannie Marez

November 7, 2021

Jennie Marez, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years Mike Marez; daughters: Angel Marez, Rosie Jaramillo (Chris); son Julian Marez;. sisters: Lita Rivera (Randy), Margaret Griego (Jerry); brothers: Pablo Torrez (Maggie), Eddie Torrez, Milton Torrez, Jerry Torrez; four grandchildren: Diego, Valerie, A.J., and Alexander, also many nieces, nephews,...

Jerome T. "Romo" Lucero

November 2, 2021

Jerome T. "Romo" Lucero passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Jerome's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Viewing will take place on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 8:45 a.m....

Mary Celinea Marquez

November 1, 2021

Mary Celinea Marquez, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 1, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her father George Marquez, mother Martin Carrillo; brothers: Leonard Marquez, Pete Marquez, Rudy Marquez; and sister Hazel Marquez.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 21 years Martin Carrillo; sons: Bill M....