Obituaries

July 5, 2021

Cecilia M. Luna passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Kihei, Hawaii.

Cecilia is preceded in death by her father Tomas Luna, mother Cipriana Luna, and Barbara Caire.

She is survived by her son Isaac Luna; brother Thomas Luna and wife Yvonne; sisters: Merlinda Chavez and husband Victor, Norma Luna, Grace Luna, Lorraine Ortega...

July 5, 2021

Porfiria “Gina” Regina Sawyer (Armijo), passed away peacefully following a brief illness, on Monday July 5, 2021 at the age of 78.

She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Emilia Armijo, brother Danny Armijo, and sister Pauline Armijo-Fowler.

Gina is survived by her five daughters: Daleen Gossett, Margaret Lee, Dana Armijo-Williams, Renee...

July 2, 2021

Rigoberto Rivas Solis passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the age of 44.

He is preceded in death by his son Rigoberto Rivas Quinonez.

Rigoberto is survived by his wife of 28 years Marlyne Quinonez; father Juan Rivas Soto; mother Carolina Solis Magallanes; sons: Mateo Rivas Quinonez, Juan A. Rivas; daughter Stephanie Rivas...

July 1, 2021

Our precious dad, Anthony R. Lovato, Sr., went to meet his mother Feliz (Phyliss) Lovato, niece Vange Lovato, along with many other family members in Heaven on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Anthony is survived by his father Benjamin Lovato, Sr.; sons:  Anthony Lovato, Jr., Martin Lovato; daughter Clarita Lovato; brothers: Benjamin Lovato, Jr. (Louann), Thomas Lovato, Richard...

June 30, 2021

Armando Miguel Guardado Alaniz passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the age of 36.

Armando is survived by his parents Amalio Armando Guardado and Angela Alaniz de Guardado, daughter Miriam Guadalupe Guardado, brother Erik Javier Guardado, sisters: Violeta Chavez, Maura Guardado, Marisol Guardado.

Armando's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 3:00pm...

June 30, 2021

Esther Guadarrama Morales also known as “Mama Rosita”, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at the age of 77.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years Nicolas Morales Olivas; parents Exiquio Guadarrama and Nicolasa Armendariz; and first daughter Miriam Morales Guadarrama.

Esther is survived by her...

June 27, 2021

Abilene Hope Marshall received her angel wings on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Abilene is survived by her father Thomas Marshall, mother Abigail Martinez, and sister Evanna Queen Marshall.

Abilene loved seeing Leon every morning. She loved her pacifier.

Abilene's Life Celebration will take place on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 11:00am at Salazar...

June 27, 2021

Ernest Matthew Lucero passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the age of 59.

He is preceded in death by his mother Virginia Lucero, father Chris Lucero, sister Renee Lucero and niece Lynnae Lucero.

Ernest is survived by his wife Catherine Lucero; daughter Ianna Gallegos-Lucero; grandson Geovanni Gallegos; brothers: Chris Lucero and wife Olga,...

June 26, 2021

Nathan P. Schneider passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the age of 44.

Nathan is preceded in death by his father Peter Schneider, grandparents: Peter and Marion Smolk, Jim and Irene Howard; and brother Aaron Schneider.

He is survived by his mother Beth Schneider. Nathan was an alpaca and animal enthusiast. He was...

June 24, 2021

Beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, Frank E. Sisneros, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the age of 86.

Frank is preceded in death by his son Steven Sisneros; daughter Sandy Sisneros; father Eugenio Sisneros; mother Deluvina Valdez; step-father Don Cruz Valdez; brother Joe Valdez; sisters: Marcella Sisneros, and Erlinda...

June 24, 2021

Darren Rivas passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at the age of 25.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather Epi Rivas, grandmother Maria Elena Villanueva, cousins: Tony Rivas and Tisha Rivas.

Darren is survived by his father Phil Rivas; mother Ramona Rivas; step-father Brett Cutts; brothers: Nathan Rivas, Damian Rivas; sister Maiah...

June 23, 2021

Jeanette Duran Gallegos, 72, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Abran J. Gallegos, son Michael J. Gallegos, father Robert Edward Duran, and mother Rosina Duran.

She is survived by her sons: Abran Gallegos (Wendy), Robert Gallegos (Nicole); daughters: Antonia Gallegos, Alyssia Gallegos...

June 18, 2021

Felipe Chavez Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021 in Albuquerque New Mexico, after living with Parkinsons for 27 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Felipe and Lily Chavez, wife Ann Lucy Tafoya Chavez, his second wife, Beate Hitzler, brothers: Macedonio Chavez, Willie Chavez, Ray B. Chavez, Larry Chavez, and sister Frances...

June 17, 2021

Javier N. Zubiate went to be with our Lord on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the age of 32.

Javier is survived by his parents Nicolas and Alicia Zubiate; daughters: Lorena A. Zubiate, Emrie R. Zubiate; sisters: Karla Zubiate, Karina Zubiate, Karen Zubiate; also Miguel Chavira-Zubiate, and Oskar Zubiate.

Javier adored his two daughters. They...

June 14, 2021

Devoted father, son, brother, and uncle, Donnie R. Gatling, Jr. was called home to be with our Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021 at the age of 38.

He leaves to cherish his memory a loving daughter Vanessa Gatling; father Donnie R. Gatling, Sr.; mother Stacy J. Gatling; brother Kris R. Armstrong and wife Victoria; sister Kelly...

June 11, 2021

Sally C. Garcia passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the age of 84.

She is preceded in death by her parents Leonardo and Lucenia Montoya; son Anthony; sisters: Theresa Jaramillo, Epifania Montoya; brothers: Joe, and Natividad.

Sally is survived by her husband of 60 years Procopio Garcia; sons: David Garcia, Leroy Garcia...

June 9, 2021

Phillip Eugene King passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the age of 84.

Phillips Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Reflection of Life® Chapel of Reflections Funerals and Life Celebrations/Salazar Funeral Homes and Crematory located at 2400 Washington St NE, 87110. He will be...

June 8, 2021

Louis Nathan Leyba, 38, passed away on June 8, 2021.

He is survived by his parents: Chris and Bessie Leyba; brothers: Royce Bruner, Jeremiah Leyba; sisters: Jocelyn Martinez, Tabitha Leyba, Nicole (Jonah) Melchor and Bernice Bruner.

Louis' Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the following address: 8514...

June 8, 2021

Deacon Bill Hoefler passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the age of 86.

Deacon Bill's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:15 pm at Catholic Church of the Ascension located at 2150 Raymac Rd SW, 87105. A Vigil will take place at 7:00 pm. Mass will be held...

June 8, 2021

Jose "Joe" Y. Lopez passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 71.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Pedro Lopez; wife Catherine Lopez; and son Emmette Castillo.

He is survived by his children: Larry Harding, Antoinette Baca, Denicia Tapia; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild;...