Obituaries

December 25, 2019

Jose Robert Martinez, 70, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

Robert is preceded in death by his father Frank Martinez and brother Anthony Martinez.

He is survived by his mother Eva Church, daughters; Beatrice Martinez-Ortiz (Juan), Tanya Gabaldon (Byron), Roberta Martinez, Priscilla Martinez, brother Frank Martinez, sisters; Delores Serna (Isidro),...

December 24, 2019

Betty Muniz, 65, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Betty is preceded in death by her mother Rafaelita Elena Curiz, brothers; Richard Muniz, James Muniz, sister Martha Muniz, and sister in law Barbara Muniz.

She is survived by her father Raymond Joseph Muniz, sons; David Muniz, Patrick Landry, Victor Sandoval,...

December 22, 2019

Ralph Milton Baca was born in Albuquerque on January 5, 1946.

Peacefully and with great courage he passed to the Glorious Forever on December 22, 2019.

His parents, Ralph Bernard Baca and Corrine Roybal Baca predeceased him, as did his brother, David Anthony Baca.

He is survived by his son, John Carlos Baca...

December 19, 2019

George M. Knapp ended his life’s journey on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

He is headed for the finest golf course this talented amateur golfer ever played, then onto the 19th watering hole which he always enjoyed.

George was born in Utica, NY and raised his family in Onondaga Hill, NY. Books, skiing, golf, good conversation,...

December 18, 2019

Rachel Marie Harjo went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 29.

Rachel is preceded in death by her parents Edmond and Diana Harjo.

She is survived by her son Rudy Edmond Herrera, daughter Sabrina Rose Campos, brother Jonathan James Harjo, sister Sarah Joloene Harjo, also nephews; Aimen...

December 18, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Celena Catalina Alarid, beloved mother, sister, cousin, niece, aunt and friend.

She passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the age of 41.

Celena is preceded in death by her parents Michael, Stella and Renee Alarid.

She is survived by her beautiful...

December 16, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019 Isabel Casaus was called home to be with our Heavenly Father in paradise.

She fought a long hard battle with pancreatic cancer.

She is survived by her loving husband Michael, sons; Art Gonzales, Nick Gonzales sisters; Julie, Rachel, Linda, brother Jim, also grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Isabel...

December 15, 2019

Devon Oliver Smith, 36, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Devon is preceded in death by his uncles; Norman Haughton, Richard Haughton, and friend Marlon Brown.

Devon is survived by his wife of 5years Patricia Smith, father Henry Smith, mother Cynthia H. Belle, sons; Dre Smith, Mason Smith, brothers; Junior Smith, and sister Keisha...

December 15, 2019

On Sunday, December 15, 2019 our beloved mother Regina Griego went to her heavenly home to be with her Savior Jesus.

Mom was preceded in death by her parents Emilia & Enrique Sanchez. Unfortunately our mother also lost her husband Felipe Griego at the tender age of 57, on Christmas Day in 1991, her youngest son Pat...

December 15, 2019

Frank Wolak, 95, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

December 13, 2019

Debbie A. Padilla, 66, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Rio at Las Estancias.

Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 8, 1953, to Jose Eugenio (Gene) and Betty Padilla, Debbie was a proud resident of the Los Padillas Community.  She was married to Michael Silva for approximately 10 years. She is survived by ...

December 12, 2019

Rosary Marie Chavez, 70, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019.

Rosary is preceded in death by her husband of 17 years Joseph Edward Chavez, Sr., her parents Ignacio and Lucinda Salazar, brother Ruben Salazar, sister Paula Salazar, nephew Michael A. Salazar, and nephew Michael A. Salazar "Mikey".

She is survived by sons; Joseph Edward...

December 11, 2019

David J. Abeyta, 20, went to be with Our Lord on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, from injuries sustained in a one vehicle accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

David was born Sept 4, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was a lifelong area resident. He loved skateboarding, drawing, making music as well as Dj'ing but most all spending...

December 6, 2019

Beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Manuel Nicasio, a Vietnam Veteran from New Mexico, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the age of 71, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Manuel was born on December 13, 1947 to parents Candido and Lucy Nicasio. He was one of six children.

Manuel graduated...

December 4, 2019

Heaven has another angel!

After a long illness, Darlene Gonzales, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.

Darlene was born in Fairview, NM on June 25, 1954.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Toby and Annie Gonzales, and niece Michelle Rendon.

Survivors include sisters: Julia Gabaldon...

December 1, 2019

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Laura Branch Garcia, passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on Sunday, December 1, 2019, surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents David Branch and Anna Gutierrez, her brother David Branch Jr. and her husband Eloy Martinez.

Laura is survived by...

November 27, 2019

Adam Perry, 29, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

Adam is preceded in death by his grandmother Helen Bauer and grandfather David Nicholson.

Adam is survived by his parents Frank and Katie Nicholson, sisters; Meghan Nicholson, Kimberly Nicholson, Sky Nicholson, grandparents Phil and Koryta Bauer, Grandmother Debra Nicholson, and many...

November 21, 2019

Maryann E. Mora, 79, life long resident of Albuquerque, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 21, 2019 with her family by her side.

Maryann was a beautiful, loving, caring mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, and friend.

She loved going to bingo with long time friend Joe Chavez, doing and teaching crochet and a...

November 19, 2019

Donald W. Patterson (LCDR-USN Ret.) has made his final flight home to heaven.

Don passed away at the age of 95, while a resident at the Casa de Rosa Assisted Living Facility, on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  His wife and family were at his side, as he earned his final set of wings.

Don was...

November 17, 2019

Ernesto Maldonado, 51, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Ernesto is preceded in death by his brother Louie Maldonado, and brother in law Javier De La Rosa.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years Genevieve Maldonado, parents Anselmo and Ernestina Maldonado, sons; Ernest Maldonado (Norma), Alex Maldonado (Kathleen),...