Obituaries

Delfinio Garcia

Delfinio Garcia

February 6, 2021

Delfinio Garcia passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 83.

Delfinio is preceded in death by his son Lawrence Garcia.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Rosella Garcia; son Del Garcia and wife Justine; daughter Yvette Orozco and husband Rigo; daughter Judy Sachs and husband Jeff; brother Robert...

Helen Apodaca Salazar

Helen Apodaca Salazar

February 3, 2021

Helen Apodaca Salazar passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her husband John; sons: Tommy and Victor; and brother Ralph.

She is survived by five sons and one daughter: Mike (Debbie), Robert (Heidi), John (Shawn), Danny, Barbie (Joe), Jimmy (Carol); sisters: Flora and Polly; ...

Beulah "Mae" Ruggles

Beulah "Mae" Ruggles

February 2, 2021

Beulah “Mae” Ruggles passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 due to complications from COVID-19.

Mae is preceded in death by her parents: Orvin and Irene Gallea; her in-laws: John and Bertha Ruggles: and her daughter Jolene Ruggles.

She is survived by her husband Richard Gene Ruggles: her daughters: Jaylene Evans (Lane), Andrea Strand (David): ...

Terri Kindelay

Terri Kindelay

February 1, 2021

Terri Kindelay, 47, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021.

Bernadette K. Zamora

Bernadette K. Zamora

January 31, 2021

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, Bernadette K. Zamora, was called to be home with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her mother Martha B. Zamora; sister Cindy Gutierrez; brother Lawerence Zamora; and nephew Daniel Tafoya.

Bernadette is survived by her father Joe Zamora; daughter Mariah Zamora ...

Luis F. Garcia

Luis F. Garcia

January 31, 2021

Luis (Louie) F. Garcia was called home by our our precious Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the age of 48.

Luis was born on December 4, 1972 in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he lived all his life.

He is survived by his mother Annie Serna; father Floyd Garcia; brother Ricky Garcia...

Alice Olona Torres

Alice Olona Torres

January 30, 2021

Alice Olona Torres, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

She was born in Puerta de Luna (PDL), NM and moved to Albuquerque as a young girl.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband Faustino (Tino) Torres; daughter Marietta Sais; son Daniel Torres; daughter-in-law Jeanette Torres; and son-in-law Charles...

Doris Louise Johnson Harrison

Doris Louise Johnson Harrison

January 28, 2021

Doris Louise Johnson Harrison will be remembered for her faith in God, her loving devotion to family, and her zest for life.

When she was in grade school, Doris fell prey to diphtheria, scarlet fever, and rheumatic fever that disrupted her young, active years.  She missed months of school, but refused to fall behind academically.  However, since...

Jesus A. Lopez

Jesus A. Lopez

January 25, 2021

Jesus A. Lopez passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021.

Jesus' Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 10:00am at Essence Church located at 2725 Broadbent Parkway NE Suite D-C, 87107. Service will follow the Visitation.  Jesus will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park located at 924 Menaul Blvd...

Anna V. Estrada

Anna V. Estrada

January 25, 2021

Anna V. Estrada, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband Luis Estrada Sr; her mother Rose Rivera; two sons: Johnny Estrada, David Estrada; and grandson Adrian Vallejos.

Anna is survived by her children: Ronnie Estrada, Anna Marie Vallejos, Donnie Estrada, Donna...

Roger Lee Padilla

Roger Lee Padilla

January 23, 2021

Our loving Roger Lee Padilla passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 76.

Roger is preceded in death by his beautiful and loving wife Irene Padilla; father Charlie Padilla; mother Katherine Abdalla Padilla; brothers: Kenny Thomas and Albert Carl Padilla.

He is survived by his brother Rick Padilla...

Carolina Maria Perez

Carolina Maria Perez

January 23, 2021

Carolina Maria Perez passed away on Friday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 30 due to breathing complications including asthma and pneumonia during a weekend trip with her mama and the two boyos (puppies).

Carolina was the Lab Tech/M.A. at Tucson Family Medicine for 6+ years. She was the friendly face that would draw your blood...

Albert Quintana

Albert Quintana

January 22, 2021

Albert Quintana, 74, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife Gloria on Friday, January 22, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his wife: Gloria Quintana and parents: Hippolito and Elvira Quintana.

Albert is survived by his son: Wayne; daughter: Vera; four grandchildren: Alex, Miranda, Braxton and Jacob; as well as...

Robert Mark Tafoya

Robert Mark Tafoya

January 21, 2021

Loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend Robert Mark Tafoya (Pampo/Pops), passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 after losing his long battle with cancer at the age of 62.

He is preceded in death by his mother Rosalie Tafoya, and brother Kyle Tafoya.

Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years who ...

Jose Blanco Martinez

Jose Blanco Martinez

January 21, 2021

Loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, Jose Blanco Martinez, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at the age of 82.

Every day that passes without you we are reminded of your strength and the love you have shown us.

Your love for family and others and the strength and perseverance to live life...

Rosa Maria Gonzales

Rosa Maria Gonzales

January 20, 2021

Rosa Maria Gonzales passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at the age of 58.

Rosa's Life Celebration will begin on Saturday, June 26, 2021 with a 10:30am Rosary at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM followed by a Mass at  11:00 a.m.  Rosa will be laid to rest at Mount Calvary Cemetery on...

Annie Montes

Annie Montes

January 18, 2021

On Monday, January 18, 2021, Annie made her way into heaven while listening to her beloved Elvis, with her youngest son Danny by her side.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Candida; five brothers: J. B., Vicente, Prospero, Frank,  Richard; and sister Josephine.

Annie is survived by her husband Gilbert; sons:...

Charles Garcia

Charles Garcia

January 17, 2021

Charles Garcia, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021.

Jacob "Jakie" John Duran

Jacob "Jakie" John Duran

January 16, 2021

Jacob "Jakie" John Duran passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 42.

Jakie is preceded in death by his father Pete I. Duran and his son Jacob John Duran Junior.

Jakie is survived by his wife Andrea Duran; step children: Mariah Santillanes, Orlando Santillanes, Xander Santillanes; mother Debbie Miere; godson Elias...

Elizabeth "Liz" Ruiz

Elizabeth "Liz" Ruiz

January 16, 2021

Elizabeth "Liz" Ruiz passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the age of 23.

Elizabeth's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church located at 1001 Meteor Ave NE, Rio Rancho, 87144. Rosary will be recited at 11:30 am. Mass will begin at...