Obituaries

Paul Joseph Martinez

April 21, 2021

Paul Joseph Martinez, age 50, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday April 21, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Joseph B.A. Martinez.

Paul is survived by his daughter Emma Martinez; mother Trini Martinez; sisters: Annette Leyba and husband Alan Leyba, Robin Martinez, Teresa Biddinger; nephews: Michael, Steven, Nathan; and niece...

Peter M. Schneider

April 20, 2021

Peter M. Schneider passed away on April 20, 2021, at the age of 72.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Peter and Marion; son Aaron Schneider; sister Pam Schneider; and brother-in-law Daniel Howard.

Peter is survived by his wife of 50 years Beth Schneider; brothers: Terrance Schneider (Nancy), Marc Schneider (Patti), and sister...

Jesus Villanueva

April 19, 2021

Jesus Villanueva, 99, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021.

Jesus' Life Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church located at 820 Broadway Blvd. NE, 87102. A Visitation will take place from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations inside the Reflection...

Julian E. Hoehne

April 18, 2021

Julian E. Hoehne went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 18, 2021.

Julian is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Marcella; parents: Julian and Teresa Hoehne; sisters: Ester and Gloria; and brother Charles.

He is survived by his son Martin Hoehne; daughter and son-in-law Carla and Jim West; brothers-in-law: Eloy...

Fernando N. "Sonny" Salas

April 17, 2021

Fernando N. "Sonny" Salas, a beloved, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, has been welcomed into the arms of our heavenly father on April 17, 2021 at the age of 57. His hard-working hands to rest.

He was preceded in death by his father Fernando Salas; daughter Jennifer Salas; .sister Charlotte Salas; mother in law Ruby Atencio;...

Phillip A. Brown

April 17, 2021

Phillip A. Brown went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife Frances, and sons: Lawrence Brown and Christopher Brown.

Phillip is survived his sons: Robert Brown and wife Inez, Aaron Brown; brother Robert Brown and wife Amy; sisters: Jean Glidewell and husband Dwain, Stella...

Pete N. Purcella

April 16, 2021

Pete N. Purcella passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 79.

Pete is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years Vicky Purcella; parents Pete and Sophia Purcella; brothers: Martin Purcella, Lawrence Purcella, Joe Purcella; sisters: Frances Gurule, Rebecca Sanchez; and grandson Josh Purcella.

He is survived by his...

Dolores "Dee Dee" August

April 11, 2021

Beloved wife, carnala, sister, auntie, daughter, and friend, Dolores "Dee Dee" August Lucero, gained her wings on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 53 years young.

Dolores passed away in her sleep. She is now in Heaven with her son Vicente Julian Garcia "El Picosito".

She is survived by her husband Carlos Lucero;...

D. Drake Lauscher

April 11, 2021

D. Drake Lauscher went to be with our Lord, Jesus, on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 25.

Drake is survived by his father Dennis Michael Lauscher; mother Janine Eva-Louise Nobel Lauscher; brother Michael Sage Lauscher; grandparents: Fred Nobel, Rosalie Nobel, Doreen Lauscher, Mike Lauscher; uncles: Andrew Nobel, Brad Lauscher; and cousin Justin Lauscher.

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Manuelito Jesus Lopez

April 10, 2021

Manuelito Jesus Lopez, 15,  passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

Manuelito's Life Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm at 7241 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105.

R. Leroy Givens

April 8, 2021

Raymond "LeRoy" Givens passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 while surrounded by his immediate family.

LeRoy's Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 1:30pm - 4:30pm. The family would love to hear a story, or two, of how LeRoy touched your life. The family will hold a virtual celebration for those...

Noe Muñoz

April 7, 2021

Noe Muñoz went to be with the Lord on April 7, 2021.

His Life Celebration will begin on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:30am at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3320 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque, NM  87107 followed by a Life Celebration Service at 12:15p.m.  Visitation will continue after the service until 3:00 p.m.

Cecilia Ann Valdez

April 6, 2021

Cecilia Valdez (nee Velasquez), passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 87.

She was born in Chandler, CO, to Augustin Velasquez and Lorenza Galindo on July 19, 1933.

The oldest of three children, her younger brother Rudy Velasquez preceded her in death in 2012.

Cecilia is survived by her...

Johanna Elizabeth Castillo

April 6, 2021

Johanna Elizabeth Castillo passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 59.

She is preceded in death by her father Joe Castillo and life partner Steve Casaus.

Johanna is survived by her mother Clorinda Castillo; son Jeremy Casaus; siblings: Anna Espalin and husband Abel, Samuel Castillo and wife Deborah....

Joan Bruhnke

March 29, 2021

Joan Bruhnke, nee Vogt, 77 of Albuquerque entered eternal life on March 29, 2021.

Born on October 6, 1943 in Oak Park, IL to Raymond and Noreen Vogt.

Sister to Raymond S. Vogt (Louise), James Vogt (Beverly) and Richard J. Vogt. Beloved wife of the late James Richard; loving mother of Robert S. (Christine) Bruhnke,...

Mary Tina Sandoval

March 28, 2021

Mary Tina Sandoval went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the age of 55.

She is preceded in death by her brother Rudy Sandoval; maternal grandparents: Dora and Salvador Rodriguez; and paternal grandparents: Magealena and Candido Sandoval.

She is survived by her parents: Margaret Rose and Floyed Sandoval; children: Jerome...

Rosa Aneda Clorinda Perea

March 28, 2021

Clorinda (L’Esperance Otero) Perea, age 94, of Albuquerque, N.M, formerly of Barstow, California, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Rio Rancho, NM.

Clorinda is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Bennie Perea; their first-born daughter Shirley; brothers: Santos Gonzalez, Ruben Garcia; sisters: Louisa Castillo, and Priscilla Garcia.

Clorinda is survived...

Jose Antonio Plata Hernandez

March 28, 2021

Jose Antonio Plata Hernandez, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

Jose is preceded in death by his father Jose Ascención Plata; brothers: Armando Plata, Raul Plata, and Jose Ascención Plata, Jr.

He is survived by his mother Maria Hernández Viuda de Plata; sons: Bryan Plata (Michele), Antonio Plata, Manuel Plata,...

Phillip A. Tapia

March 28, 2021

Phillip A. Tapia went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 28, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father Meliton Vigil; grandparents Monica and Trinidad Velasquez; and father-in-law Avilio Castillo.

Phillip is survived by his mother Lizzie Vigil; daughter Lauren; son Phillip and girlfriend Desiree; mother of his children whom he loved Liz...

Mary Ellen Jaramillo

March 27, 2021

Mary Ellen Jaramillo passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 74.

There are no services scheduled at this time.