Obituaries

October 13, 2020

Maria Guadalupe (Flores) Baca, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, affectionately known to all as “Lupe, Mom, Sis, and Grandma”, began her eternal journey on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 after a short illness.

Lupe was born September 12, 1932 in Belen, New Mexico to Guillermo Flores and Josefita O’Neal Flores.

Lupe was preceded in the final journey...

October 10, 2020

Viola M. Garcia passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

God has her in his keeping and we have her in our hearts forever. All that we are or hoped to be in this life we owe to her.

Viola was born in 1946 to Mr. & Mrs. Victor Tafoya of Corrales,...

October 10, 2020

Stanley Richard Kurowski born September 17, 1930 in Niskayuna NY, passed away at age 90 on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at home with his loving wife of 68 years Carol by his side. Along with sons Keith (in spirit/deceased), Brian and wife Scotia, Eric and wife Jodi, and daughter Kathi Billman.

Stanley and Carol moved to Albuquerque...

October 8, 2020

Matthew Gabriel Lopez "Batman", age 33, went to be with the Lord on Thursday October 8, 2020.

Matt is survived by his daughter Laila Lopez who he adored, mother Antoinette Lopez, father Ronald Lopez and wife Bernadette, brothers Joshua and wife Josephine and their daughter Arianny, Nicholas and daughter Farah, stepbrother Daniel Frampton, stepsister Samantha Frampton, grandmother...

October 7, 2020

Richard A. Repka, 35, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 peacefully at home in his sleep.

Richard is preceded in death by his first wife Amber Marie McAuley (September 24, 1985 - December 13, 2018). His survivors are at peace knowing that they are together again.

He is survived by his four children, wife...

October 5, 2020

Jose “Joe” Encinias, 74, was called to eternal resting on Monday, October 5, 2020.

He was born on December 23, 1945 in Montezuma, New Mexico. He was a long time resident of Cañon, New Mexico, but had recently moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

Joe was a United States Army Veteran. He honorably served in...

September 29, 2020

Eugene Paul Stansbury, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Eugene was born on May 14, 1938 to Paul Stansbury and Leta Chastain in Baltimore, Maryland.

Eugene is preceded in death by his wife Donna Stansbury; daughter Amber Stansbury; sister Carol Ann Miller; father Paul Stansbury; and mother Leta Chastain.

He is...

September 28, 2020

Robert Brito Trujillo, 86, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020.

Robert was born on September 1, 1934 to Mariano and Matilda Trujillo in Monticello, New Mexico.

Robert was a Korean War Veteran. He honorably served our country for 20 years in the United States Air Force and 20 years in the Civil Service. He...

September 26, 2020

Martha Delrio Green, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Martha was born on July 29, 1933 to Benito Delrio Cuevas and Maria Preciado De Delrio in Sayula, Jalisco.

She is preceded in death by her husband Richard Merton Green, father Benito Delrio Cuevas, mother Maria Preciado De Delrio, and...

September 22, 2020

1928 - 2020

Trini Castillo Gonzales (92), a native New Mexican and Albuquerque North Valley resident was called to rest by the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

Trini was born on September 21, 1928 in Lemitar, New Mexico to parents Domingo and Adela Castillo.

She is survived by her four daughters: Evelyn...

September 21, 2020

Surrounded by her family, Joyce Lee Thompson passed away peacefully at Rust Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM on Monday, September 21, 2020 .

A former resident of Wells, MN; Excelsior MN; Bricelyn, MN; Blue Earth, MN; Lone Tree, CO and Rio Rancho, NM.

She is survived by her husband Robert James Thompson. They were...

September 19, 2020

Angela Dorothy Sanchez Roybal, Age 71, beloved mother and sister, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020 as God's will be done .

Angela died in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Genesis Healthcare Uptown Facility, of a long term illness. She survived being positive with Covid-19 in May and June, 2020.  She was so strong, determined and...

September 18, 2020

Kim Riley Trujillo was born on January 7, 1952 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Frank (Trujillo) Good Hunt and Isabel Martinez.

He was enrolled at Taos Pueblo and lived in the pueblo where he attended the Day School. He was fluent in his language and enjoyed learning his traditional ways. His family then spent their time...

September 15, 2020

Jesus Manuel Olivas, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020.

Jesus' Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 1:00 pm followed by a Catholic Service at 1:30pm.

Due to the COVID...

September 14, 2020

Johan Arturo Guillen, 26, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020.

Johan's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 from  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Mass will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm at San...

September 13, 2020

Renée Lynch Hockmuth, Sr. died Sunday, September 13,2020 in Albuquerque.  The cause was breast cancer metastasis.

A former resident of New York City and a longtime resident of Albuquerque, Mrs. Hockmuth, Sr. was born on October 22, 1934 and raised in El Paso, Texas. She was a graduate of Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart, The Courtauld...

September 10, 2020

Sally Ann Coca, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her father Pedro 'Pete' Coca, her mother Teresa Romero Coca, and her nephew James Salas.

She is survived by her brother Edward Coca, and sisters Helen Salas, Evelyn Baca, Liz Garrison, Rosina Leyba and husband Jake.

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September 8, 2020

Jimmy Trujillo, 62, lifelong resident of Albuquerque went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Adelia Trujillo.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Maria Chavez, of 36 years. Sons: Joshua and wife Angela, Joel "James, Jr." and wife Cristina, and Jason Brandon...

September 8, 2020

Gregoria Salazar Martinez, 96, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Gregoria is survived by her son Rauel Huerta, daughter Claudia Serrano (Victor), 5 grandchildren Alex Serrano, Veronica Serrano, Yesenia Serrano, Adrian Huerta, David Huerta, and 1 great grandchild Maria Fernanda.

Gregoria's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday,...

September 7, 2020

Brenda S. Samora age 65, beloved mother, sister and grandmother went home to be with the Lord, Monday, September 7, 2020.

She was a resident of Albuquerque, NM and a member of the catholic community.

She was preceded in death by her father Henry Leyba and his loving wife Bertha Leyba and her brother Henry...