Obituaries

Charlene Fitterer

September 6, 2020

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Charlene N. Fitterer.

Charlene passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Charlene is survived by her mother Deborah, Bill, her father Robert and wife Traci, her boyfriend Clay, her "other" parents Janet and Joe, brothers Bruce, Brandon, and their families, her furbabies Roxy and...

Debye Martinez

September 4, 2020

Debye Martinez, 63, went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 4, 2020.

Debye is preceded in death by her father Thomas R. Martinez, Jr.

She is survived by her mother Alice Des Georges, daughter Kristi (La Jeunesse) Lopez and husband Joshua, sister Karen Martinez, and four grandbabies who fondly called her “Mimi”: Ryder...

Vincent R. Sandoval

September 3, 2020

Vincent R. Sandoval, 29, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He is preceded in death by his great-grandparents: Salvador and Dora Rodriguez; grandparents: Alfonso and Dora Sandoval; and sister, Didi Sandoval.

He is survived by his parents: Raymond Sandoval and Brenda Sandoval; daughter Malayna Rose Sandoval; brothers: Raymond "Nano" Sandoval, David Sandoval, and Christopher Garcia;...

Alexander "Alex" Luis Leyba

September 2, 2020

Alexander "Alex" Luis Leyba passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at home. He was 28 years young.

Alex was born August 12, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He grew up in the North Valley. He attended Valley High School. He always had an interest in cars, he enjoyed learning about them and working on them....

Maria A. Ramirez

August 31, 2020

Maria A. Ramirez, 84, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Diego B. Ramirez and parents: Adalberto Amaya and Ernestina Gamez.

Maria is survived by her sons: Jaime Amaya and wife Pauline, Roberto Amaya and wife Manuela, Ernesto Escobar and wife Tammy; daughters: Irma...

Marian F. Montaño

August 29, 2020

Marian F. Montaño, 83, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020.

Marian was born to David L. and Placida Chavez on November 15, 1936 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Melvyn Montaño; daughters: Kristan Montaño (John Barnett), Karen Dyckes y Montaño (Bruce Dyckes), Kathy Montaño, Karla Covington; brothers:...

Jose C. Castillo

August 27, 2020

Jose C. Castillo, 58, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020.

Jose's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 5:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm also at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory. A Mass will...

Claribel Lee Von Hoff

August 26, 2020

C. Lee Von Hoff, 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

She is survived by her husband William G. Von Hoff, and son Steven Von Hoff and wife Beverly.

Mrs. Von Hoff's Life Celebration will take place on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 10:30 am at Crossroads of Albuquerque Church located at 5200 Marble...

Jessie Garcia

August 23, 2020

Jessie Garcia, 47, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Bernalillo, New Mexico.

Jessie's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 10:00 am at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102. The Rosary will be recited at 11:00 am also at Salazar Funeral Homes &...

Frank J. Lujan

August 21, 2020

Frank J. Lujan, 92, was called home to our Lord on Friday, August 21, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Theresa T. Lujan and his beloved daughter Kathy L. Sierra.

He is survived by his wife of 13 years Lucy Lujan; his son Joseph...

Dan L. Chavez

August 20, 2020

Dan L. Chavez went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary D. Chavez; and his parents Frank and Lucinda Chavez.

Dan is survived by his daughters: Danetta M. Chavez, Lanetta Sandoval and Ernest Jr., Janetta Rubi and George Jr.; four brothers and four...

Enrique Aguilera

August 19, 2020

Enrique Aguilera, 59, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Enrique's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 4, 2020 from 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Salazar Funeral Homes & Crematory located at 400 Third St SW, 87102.

Due to the COVID restrictions set in place by the Governor masks are...

Jose Rogelio Sanchez

August 19, 2020

Jose Rogelio Sanchez, 35, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

He is survived by his parents Ofelia Jimenez and Roberto Sanchez, Sr.; brothers: Roberto Sanchez, Chuy Godinez; and his daughter Yaritza Sanchez.

Jose made the world a better place. His lust for life, infectious laugh, contagious smile, spontaneous antics and constant quest to make...

Steve J. Salazar

August 17, 2020

Steve J. Salazar went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2020 at the age of 59.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents Pete and Dolores Salazar.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years Della F. Salazar; son Jose Martinez and wife Charlene; daughters: Jasmine Orr, Roxanne Franco and...

Theodore Carl Schrein

August 14, 2020

Theodore Carl Schrein, 67, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Theodore is survived by his wife Chong Hui Schrein.

Theodore's Life Celebration details are to be announced.

Mary Halloran Macaluso

August 14, 2020

Mary Josepha Halloran Macaluso, age 88, went to be with our Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020, passing peacefully in her sleep.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Benedetto Armando Macaluso, her parents Thomas Halloran and Clara Kelly, and her sister Patricia Halloran and brother Thomas Halloran.

She is...

Roberta C. Lopez

August 14, 2020

Roberta C. Lopez peacefully went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents: mother Efre Chavez and father Aatagnacio Chavez; siblings: George, Pete and Florentina; children: Josephine, Robert, Rosemary, Anthony and Joseph, and grandson Juan Hernandez, Jr.

She is survived by her children Bernalina Soto...

Clorinda A. Garcia

August 8, 2020

Clorinda Alderete Garcia, a life-long resident of New Mexico died on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the age of 93.

Clorinda was born March 19, 1927 to Marcelino and Soledad (Castillo) Alderete in Bosque, NM, attended elementary school in Bosque, graduated from Belen High School, and attended Albuquerque Business College. She retired from the Albuquerque district Corps...

Carol Jean Katonak

August 7, 2020

Carol Jean Katonak, 78, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Carol is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Donald Katonak; parents: Albert and Ruth Syfert; and sister Jane Marie Syfert.

She is survived by her son David Katonak and wife Lisa of Los Alamos, NM; brothers: Michael...

Veronica Iturralde

August 6, 2020

Veronica Iturralde, 42, was called to Heaven on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

Veronica is survived by her husband of 15 years Hever Iturralde, parents: Carlos and Jennie Arana, daughters: Katrina M. Iturralde, Vianny Iturralde, son Benido Iturralde, brother Juan Carlos Arana, and nieces: Rebecca Arana and Lorena Arana.

Veronica was also a friend to countless...