Obituaries

January 29, 2019

Ricky J. Gonzales, 37, passed away on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

Ricky is preceded by his father is Ronnie Gonzales, brothers; Randy Martin Gonzales, and Arthur J. Gonzales.

Ricky is survived by his mother Marcela T. Duncan, sons; Jaden Gonzales, Skyler Gonzales, brothers; Raul Seguara (Amy), Ronnie Gonzales, Jr. (Lupe), David L. Gonzales, Sisters; Rhonda...

January 28, 2019

Leroy J. Griego, went home to our Lord and passed loved ones on Monday, January 28, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his mother Odelia Griego, father George T. Griego and niece Candace Griego.

He is survived by his wife Maria Griego, son Leroy Jr., daughter Nancy and her husband David Hicks and brothers...

January 27, 2019

Jacqueline Woods, 65, passed away surrounded by her loved ones in Albuquerque, NM on Sunday, January 28, 2019.

Jacqueline Woods was born in Chicago on September 28, 1953. She was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Kohut. Jacqueline Woods is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Dorothy Kohut. She is survived by her husband of...

January 23, 2019

Emmie "Emily" Rodriguez was born on October 18, 1965 and went home to the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at the age of 53.

Emily is preceded in death by her father Frank and mother Joan .

Emily is survived by her beloved husband of 33 years Abel Rodriguez, daughters; Maria, Ruby, granddaughters; Emily,...

January 23, 2019

Our beloved Susie Martinez passed peacefully on to a better life, surrounded by her family on the evening of Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

She was born in Louis Lopez and later moved to Albuquerque. She married Phillip Martinez and gave birth to eight children. One of which was taken to heaven at birth.

She is...

January 18, 2019

Georgina Sai, age 86, passed away in the caring and loving community of Spanish Trails Rehabilitation Suites on Friday, January 18, 2019.

She was born on December 7, 1932 in Sendai, Japan. Georgina was born and raised in Japan before journeying to the United States with her older sister, Keiko. Georgina worked as a lab technician in...

January 17, 2019

Rolando Lopez, 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019.

He is survived by his companion of 56 years, Nelida Quesada; sons: Rolando Lopez and Angel Lopez; daughter, Vivian Lopez; brothers: Ramon Lopez, Roberto Lopez, and Joaquin Lopez; sisters: Rosa, Gloria and Iris; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mr. Lopez was...

January 16, 2019

Robert E. De Kinder, Jr. slipped the surly bonds of earth in the early afternoon of January 16, 2019 in Las Cruces, NM.

He was born on January 18, 1935 to Lillian Mynon (née Duncan) and Robert E. De Kinder, Sr. in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He attended Chickasha Public Schools, graduating in 1952. He earned a bachelor’s degree...

January 14, 2019

Joe Andrew Quintana, 63, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019.

He was predeceased by his father, Joseph A. Quintana.

He is survived by his best friend and the mother of his children Pam, his daughter Jocelyn Sullivan and husband Matthew, son Justin Quintana, mother Albina Quintana, siblings: Josephine Maez and husband Charlie, Vera Dallas...

January 11, 2019

Gloria S Mitchell, 82, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents Antonio Sanchez and Adelina Duran, her brothers; Alfred, Felix, Johnny and Rudy Sanchez and sisters; Gloria and Elisa Sanchez.

She is survived by her sisters; Carmen Chavez (Jose Chavez) and Shirley Boettger,her...

January 11, 2019

Ivan Lee Emerson passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019

Ivan is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Bettie, son Terry E and Randy L. Emerson, parents Clarence and Mattie, brothers; Harold D. Emerson, Roy Emerson, Tom C. Emerson.

He is survived by his sons; Brent A. Emerson, Lance R. Emerson, daughter...

January 8, 2019

Maryann T. Trujillo, 64, went to be with our lord on Wednesday, January 8, 2019.

Maryann was preceded in death by her parents Federico Trujillo and Consuelo Vialpando.

She is survived by her beloved of 45 years Jake Zamora, her sons; Jake Trujillo, Richard Lopez, daughter Sally Ann Trujillo, brothers; Bobby Trujillo (Ernestine), Johnny Trujillo,...

January 5, 2019

Priscilla Casias, 84, went to be with our Lord on January 5, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents: Faustino and Sylvia Casias; her brothers: Louie, Joe, Richard, and Rudy Casias. Ms. Casias is survived by her brothers: Ray and Albert Casias; sister, Mary Lucero, many nieces  and nephews.

Priscilla's life celebration will begin with...

January 4, 2019

Euphemia Lucero passed away January 4, 2019 at the age of 85.

Euphemia is preceded in death by her son Michael Lucero.

She is survived by her beloved husband Manuel Lucero of 56 years, her children: Josie Schutt (John), Daniel Ball, and Yvonne Saavedra (Dave), 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren. She...

January 2, 2019

Patrick Cisneros, 50, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Patrick's nickname was "Big Poppa". He was a joker, and loved his wife very much. He worked as a tow truck driver and repo. man for 30 years. Patrick's favorite past time was riding his Harley Davidson Street Glider. His greatest success in...

2019

Tommy Michael Velasquez, 32, went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Tommy is predeceased by his grandfather Joe Velasquez, Sr., aunt Anita Garcia, and aunt Mary.

Tommy is survived by his spouse of 13 years Shana Velasquez, parents Joe Silvio Velasquez and Anna Marie Velasquez, sons; Jeremiah Velasquez, Jacob Velasquez, brothers;...

2019

Joshua Michael Garcia, an Iraq war veteran, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the age of 34, in San Diego, California.

Joshua is survived by his mother, Keelie Garcia; his children Jace and Jett Garcia; his brother, Kyle Garcia; his grandparents, Spencer and Sandy Sielschott and Roy and Genevieve Sarracino; his aunts, Karen Karr, Veronica...

December 30, 2018

Yvonne I. Toledo, 63, of Albuquerque, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, December 30, 2018.

Yvonne  is preceded in death by her parents Alex and Esther Vallejos, brother Frankie Vallejos, grandfather and grandmother Tranquelino and Armelina Romero, Pete Sigala, and several friends and family members.

Yvonne is survived by her husband...

December 30, 2018

Virginia Lilly Blea went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 30, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Cora De La Cruz; son, Jose Quintana; sister, Theresa De La Cruz; brother, Martin De La Cruz; grandson, Dmarkus Blea.

Virginia is survived by her sons: Richard Blea and wife April,...

December 28, 2018

Eleanor H. (Salazar) Herrera (April 18, 1940 – Dec. 28, 2018)

Friend and cousin to many, as well as unofficial historian of all things Atrisco, Eleanor Herrera, 78, left our world to be joined in the arms of God with her parents, Eutimio and Annie (Salazar) Herrera. Eleanor was a school teacher in Albuquerque and a longtime...