Obituaries

January 26, 2020

Fred Griego III went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of  73.

Fred was a proud Vietnam Veteran who had a passion for helping his community, especially the youth. He committed himself to providing young people with opportunities for a brighter future through civic engagement, gang prevention, and scholarship preparation....

January 23, 2020

Dovina Dove Gutierrez,  passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Dovina is preceded in death by her brother Martin Gutierrez.

She is survived by her father Fred Gutierrez, mother Lydia Gutierrez, daughter Enjoly Anne Gutierrez, brothers; Anthony Gutierrez (Ruth), Alfred Gutierrez (Cindy), Gabriel Gutierrez ( Peggy, Adam Gutierrez (Audra), sisters; Eva Gutierrez, and Tierza Anaya...

January 22, 2020

Halford Whitacre, Jr. went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Halford is preceded in death by his daughter Tamara Spears.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years Peggy, son Hal Whitacre III, daughter Kimberly Zerwas, sister Gwen Northcutt, 10 grandchildren, 4 foster grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 foster...

January 22, 2020

Angel Bautista Rodriguez-Vivas, 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

Angel's LIfe Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 3:30 Thursday, January 24, 2020 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church on Friday, January 25, 2020...

January 20, 2020

Michael Ellis Goldman died unexpectedly on Monday, January 20, 2020 due to acute illness.

He was born on July 8, 1948 in Buffalo, New York and was a long time resident of Albuquerque.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cindy, his brother Dick, his brother-in-law Guy, his sisters-in law Jeannette and Cheri, his niece...

January 16, 2020

Max G. Tafoya, 82, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Fabiola Tafoya; sons: George Tafoya(wife, Tina deceased), and Luis Tafoya; daughter, Cindy Gutierrez (husband, Ricky); four step-grandchildren: Michelle, Angela, Phillip, Maryah, 5 step-great-grandchildren: Majestik, Lexine, Josiah, Darius and Abrianna; step-great-great-grandchild: Reyes; and many...

January 15, 2020

Josie died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Sanchez.

She is survived by her son, Roy Sanchez and wife Carolyn and her daughter, Kathey Salazar; grandsons: Randall Bynon and wife Amber, and David Sanchez; granddaughters: Rachel Salazar, Renee Russell and husband Stephen, and Evelyn Casias and husband Matthew;...

January 11, 2020

Maria Inez Sanchez , 66, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Maria Inez was born in Rodeo, Durango, Mexico on January 28, 1953. She obtained her GED from TVI and later continued to work towards a degree in Young Children’s Education and Development from CNM.

Maria Inez was married to...

January 10, 2020

Marsha went to be with the Lord Friday, January 10, 2020.  She was predeceased by her mother, Katalina Tapia Rodriguez; father, Manuel E. Rodriguez; brother, Joaquin Rodriguez; sister, Celesia Cruz; sister, Janie Lovato; niece, Antoinette Rodriguez; nephews: Mathew Montoya and Sam Angel.

Marsha is survived by her brothers:  Jose (Mannie) Rodriguez and wife Corinne, Lorenzo (Larry) Rodriguez...

January 9, 2020

Ray Valenzuela, 74, after a long battle with COPD, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Ray was born on November 2, 1945 and was a longtime resident of his beloved Magdalena. Ray had been living in Albuquerque, with his niece Cathy Spears and her family, and passed away at Kaseman In­-patient Hospice....

January 9, 2020

Wilfred "Leroy" Perea ( "Super Dad"), age 66 born in Los Lunas, NM to Jose and Juanita Perea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Leroy is survived by his wife of 47 years Terry who cared and comforted him to the...

January 9, 2020

Betty Mendoza went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Betty is survived by her husband of 43 years Frank (previous owners of Mendoza Construction), son Ricky Mendoza, daughters: Frances Kathryn Mendoza and Pauline Geraldine Mendoza; brother, Edward, sisters: Virginia Chambers and  Francis Aranda; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; also Shawna Garcia and...

January 5, 2020

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Soco Andrew, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 70.

Soco is survived by her husband of 50 years Manuel Andrew, sons; Jesus Andrew (Faby), Gerardo Andrew, daughters; Araceli Andrew, Maira Arreola (Mauro), Yolanda Andrew (Jorge), brothers; David Saenz, Leonel Saenz, Ramon Saenz,...

January 3, 2020

Rafaelita “Helen” Carriaga danced her way to our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband SFC Pedro G. Carriaga, her parents Pedro and Manuelita Padilla, and her granddaughter Rafaelita Rush.

As the matriarch of the Carriaga family, she was a wonderfully devoted mother.

She is...

January 2, 2020

Marcos G. Baca, 41, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Marcos is preced in death by Jennie and John Temer, Josefita and Pedro Baca.

He is survived by his loving wife Angelica Baca, father Augustine Chris Baca, mother Jeanette Baca, son Augustine Juan Tomas Baca, daughters; Lexus Montano, Daisha Baca, Jaelynn Baca, brother Angelo...

2020

Marina Gonzalez passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

2020

Julian R. Torres' Life Celebration will take place on Wednesday, Novmeber 18, 2020. Rosary will be recited at 11:30am. Mass will begin at 12:15 pm. Mr. Torres will be laid to rest with military honors at 3:00 pm.

Due to the COVID restrictions set in place by the Governor the funeral home has a capacity of 5...

2020

Vincent Romero, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Vincent was born September 1965, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Waldron and Adelina Romero.

Vincent was the middle of three children. He went to Robertson High School, there he met his high school sweetheart, and...

January 1, 2020

Our beloved Joe Desiderio Aragón, 75, was called by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday January 1, 2020.

He was born in Dawson, Colfax County, New Mexico to Priscilla (García) Aragon and Raymond Aragón on March 23, 1944.

Joe worked a variety of different jobs to support his family but mainly worked in...

December 26, 2019

Mary Matthews, 73, went to be with our Lord, December 26, 2019. She was a faithful servant to God. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents James and Margaret Matthews. Mary is survived by sons Antonio Carrejo (Michelle) and Paul Williams, daughter Robin Williams Jifibahlool (Samer), brothers...