Obituaries

Joe Towner

September 14, 2019

Joe Towner died on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Joe was predeceased by his father John Warren Towner and mother Dorothy Suzanne (Swift) Towner.

He is survived by his former spouse of 32 years, Jennifer Lee, sons Case Joseph Towner and Jake Augustus Towner, brother James Towner, sisters Carolyn Towner Walters and Patricia Towner, and grandchild...

Petra N. Butler

September 10, 2019

Pat Butler (Petra Nicasio), born May 18, 1923, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019.

She was 96 years old and predeceased by her husband, Joseph (Joe) Butler in 1984.

At her request, there will be no services and she will be buried in the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Sam Dore

September 8, 2019

Sam Dore, 17, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Sam is preceded in death by his grandfather Morris Gelman.

Sam is survived by his father Joseph Dore, mother Victoria Dore, brothers; Paul Dore, Jacob Dore (Rachel), also aunts, uncles and cousins.

Sam's Life Celebration will begin with a Service...

Selfa "Sisco" Martinez

September 4, 2019

Selfa "Sisco" Martinez went to be with our Lord on Wednesday September 4, 2019.

Selfa is predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Edward "Sonny" Ruben Martinez; parents: Israel Morales Sr. and Louisa Morales; son James Edward Martinez, and brothers: Israel Morales and Blas Morales; and grandchild Evan.

Selfa is survived by sons: Steve...

Aurora Potts

September 4, 2019

Aurora Potts, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

Aurora's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, September 13, 2019 at 9:30 am at Reflections Funerals & Life Celebrations located at 2400 Washington St NE 87110. Burial will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm.

Pallbearers will be Charles Potts,...

Orcelia Vigil

August 30, 2019

God called Orcelia home in the early morning of August 30, 2019.

She was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother and friend to many.

Orcelia was preceded in death by her closest friend and loving Husband of 65 years, Juan, parents Estavan and Bersabe Quintana, brothers Alfares & Juan and several other siblings who...

Meña Escarcega Duarte

August 28, 2019

Meña Escarcega Duarte, 91, passed away in the prescence of her loving family on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Meña's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, September 2, 2019 at 4:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary Located at 400 Third St SW, 87105. Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Final Viewing will be held on...

Thomas Felix

August 28, 2019

Thomas Fellix, 87, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Thomas is preceded in death by the mother of his children Vivian Cordova, Father Filiberto Felix, mother Vescentita Felix, sons; Thomas Felix, Jr., Patrick Felix, daughter Mary Lou Chacon, brother George Felix, and sister Virgie Felix.

He is survived by his sons; Raynold Felix, Ronald...

Ronald Goble

August 26, 2019

Ronald Lee Goble, 80, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019.

SMSgt. Ret. Ronald L. Goble suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at the age of 80.

He was born January 27, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa. Ron was in the USAF from September 1956 – 1960, then joined the...

Joseph A. Jaramillo

August 24, 2019

“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be sorrow and anguish, or crying or pain, for the former order of things has passed away” (revelation 21:4).

Reinaldo E. Garcia, also known as Joseph A. Jaramillo, 39, a resident of Belen, NM, was called home...

Pedro Renteria

August 23, 2019

Pedro Renteria, 61, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019.

Pedro's Life Celebration will begin with a Velorio at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the family home located at 410 Charleston St NE 87108. Service will be held on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St...

Miguel Mendoza

August 19, 2019

Jose Miguel Mendoza, an exemplary husband, father, and friend was welcomed into the arms of our Lord at the age of 60 on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Whether it was work, tennis, or loving his family, there was no doubt that Miguel put his heart and soul into everything he was passionate about. He went from being...

Agueda Candelaria

August 15, 2019

Agueda Candelaria, 95, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 15, 2019 surrounded by her dear and loving family.

Agueda is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Macario Candelaria, and her sons; Joe Candelaria, Jerry Candelaria, father and mother Felicito & Catalina Rael, and her brothers; Inez Rael, James Rael, Juan...

Mario D. Ruiz

August 12, 2019

Mario D. Ruiz, 42, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

Mario is preceded in death by his grandma Rita.

Mario is survived by his father Patrick D. Ruiz, mother Julia V. Ruiz, sons; Dominic Reyes Ruiz, Isaac Reyes Ruiz, Mario Reyes Ruiz, Matteo Reyes Ruiz, daughter Mia Reyes Ruiz, brothers; Patrick Ruiz, Jr., Angelo...

Rebecca Ferreri

August 12, 2019

On Monday, August 12, 2019, Rebecca Ferreri, loving mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, and sister went to our Heavenly Father at the age of 70 with her family by her side.

Becky was born on September 6, 1948, to Milton and Lillian Roybal.

She worked in healthcare for over 42 years and upon her retirement she...

Carol "Nana" Guidry

August 9, 2019

Nana is in the presence of her Lord and Savior after being surrounded by her loving family.  She joined her husband of 56 years on August 9, 2019.  Nana also joined her parents: Eugene and Vera; sister, Beverly DiLello and brother, Gary Gunn in heaven.

Nana is survived by her son, Michael and Linda Guidry; daughters: Cyndi...

Alexus "Lexy" Cortez

August 5, 2019

Alexus "Lexy" Cortez, 25, went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Alexus is preceded in death by her grandfather Rudy Cortez, Sr. and cousin Rafael Tapia.

Alexus is survived by her father Rudy Cortez, Jr., mother Delfina Brown, son Dzatherynn Jezmuthigh Graham, sisters; Angelica Ann De Los Santos, Delfina Michelle Cortez,...

Josie Martinez Montoya

August 5, 2019

Josie Martinez Montoya died August 5, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents: Adela Martinez and Ramon Martinez; children: Paula Cuellar, Leroy Montoya, and Raymond Cuellar; son-in-law, Diego Gonzales and sister, Mary Maldonado.

Mrs. Martinez Montoya is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond Montoya; daughters: Debbie Thornton and husband Danny and Lorraine D....

Teresa Jimenez Tavizon

August 4, 2019

Teresa Jiménez Tavizón, pasó a la presencia del Señor el Domingo 4 de Agosto del 2019 a los 97 años.

Teresa fue antecedida en muerte por su padre Atanasio Jiménez López, y por su madre Manuela Tavizón Ruiz, por su hija Delfina Vargas (Diego†), por su hija Martha Elena (Anselmo†), por sus hermanos Luis Jiménez, Santiago Jiménez,...

Helen "Magdalena " Lucero

August 3, 2019

Magdalena “Helen” Lucero, age 94, entered into the kingdom of God on Saturday, August 03, 2019.

Helen was born in San Jose, New Mexico in 1925, but was raised in the coal mine camps in Van Houten, New Mexico and was proud to be a coal miner’s daughter.

She attended Highlands University in Las Vegas,...