Obituaries

October 17, 2018

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018 Patricia (Perez) Padilla, age 67, of Hurley, NM passed away surrounded by her family.

Patricia dedicated her life to helping others, her family and her pets. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Roger Padilla Jr., whom she spent 36 years with.

She is preceded in death by her father Juan...

October 17, 2018

Estella M. Sanchez, 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.

Estella was preceded by her parents Alejandro and Isabel Maestas, her loving husband of 50 years Esmenio Sanchez, and her sister Lucia Rorex.

Estella is survived by her children; Christine Martin, Lorraine Abeyta and husband Rob, Patricia Le and husband...

October 15, 2018

Rose M. Vialpando, 93, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 surrounded by her family.

Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Ignacio and Andreita Mora, her husband of 46 years Bensalado Vialpando, her son Charlie Vialpando, her daughter Benina Zamora, her sisters Elsie Ural and Senadia Telles, grandson Eloy Vialpando.

Rose is survived...

October 14, 2018

Juan J. Dunworth passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leo and Beatrice Dunworth, his wife Josephine Dunworth, and his brother Frank Dunworth.

He is survived by his Wife Susan Chavez, sons; Tim Dunworth, Brian Dunworth (Theresa), daughter Melissa Dunworth, brother Ron Dunworth, sisters; Rosalie Lucero, and...

October 13, 2018

Long-time Farmington resident, Kristine Richards, passed from this life into God's kingdom on October 13, 2018, after a long battle with serious health issues.

Kristine was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Connie.

She is survived by her husband Rick, daughter Tracy Schieltz (husband Andy), and her son Devon Richards (wife Brianna and...

October 12, 2018

Jason Duran, 36, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 12, 2018.

He is survived by his parents; Abraham and Maria Duran, sons Jason and Joell Duran, sister Desiree Duran, grandmothers Petra Niela Lujan, Arivia Duran, uncles George Duran and Jose Hiciano, aunt Elizabeth Lujan, and his loved one; Amari Waites.

He was...

October 12, 2018

Abedon "Abie" Ortiz passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the age of 86.   He was born in San Jose, New Mexico on July 30, 1932 to Adolfo and Petrita Ortiz.  Abie was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Patricio, his two sisters; Eumelia Montano, and Dora Rivera.

Abie is survived...

October 8, 2018

David Leslie Cook, 86, passed away on October 8, 2018.

David was preceded in death by his parents Ivan and Beryl Cook, his brother Lee Cook and by his loving wife of 54 years, Maureen Cook.

He is survived by his 3 children, Michael, Steven and Theresa and by his 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Ian, Dylan,...

October 7, 2018

Victor Casares, born on 10 January 1917 in Garfield, New Mexico, was the oldest of six siblings and the last to pass away and join the Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018.

Victor is survived by his wife Alicia Lugo Casares, his daughter Narcisa Casares and his three step-children Gabriel, Maria, and Elizabeth.

He was...

October 7, 2018

Frances Flores-Hepler, 83, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 7, 2018

Frances is preceded in death by her father and mother Francisco Flores and Feliz Martinez, her sons; Rick, Larry and Joey Mora, two brothers, and three sisters.

She is survived by her son Fred Martinez Jr., daughters; Donna Martinez and Rachael...

October 5, 2018

Dorothy L. LaMondy, 81, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018.

Dorothy is preceded in death by her father and mother Lazaro and Petrita Torres; her son Jay LaMondy; her brothers: Floyd and Johnny Torres; her sister Pearl Garcia; her grandmother Rufina Wolfel; her brother in laws: Joe Gutierrez and Louie Gonzales; her uncles: Ramon Montano and Henry...

October 1, 2018

Lawrence A. Chavez passed of natural causes on October 1, 2018.

He was born in Albuquerque on June 12, 1946.

A graduate of the University of New Mexico and Georgetown University Law Center, Larry was a retired general contractor.

He was proud to have served in the United States Air Force.

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September 30, 2018

Monica Lucero Mauck came home to Albuquerque to be with her family and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 30, 2018.

Monica is preceded in death by her mother Reyna Lucero.

Monica is survived by her husband of 20 years Tim Mauck, father George Lucero, brother Greg Lucero, sisters: Dorothy Trout...

September 29, 2018

Stella B. Garcia went to be with our lord on Saturday, September 29, 2018.

She was born to Jose Maria Baldonado and Manuelita Barela on November 11, 1927.

Stella is preceded in death by her husband Benny Garcia, children Mary Frances & Jimmy Garcia, son in law Nick Anaya, brothers; Raymond, Emilio, Manford, Leo, Speedy,...

September 22, 2018

Eugene F. (Gene) Sandoval, 87, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018.

Gene was a devout Catholic, attending Immaculate Conception Parish in Albuquerque for over 60 years. During this time, he was active in many ministries including Sacristan, Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion (both at Liturgy & to the home bound), and was especially proud of his...

September 21, 2018

Dolores Valdez Guenzi Ketelsen passed away peacefully in her home Friday, September 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dolores is lovingly remembered by her children: Deborah (and Arthur) Thomas of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (and Dawn) Guenzi of Glendive, MT, Diane (and Tony) Englert of Lawrenceburg, KY, and Denise (and Larry) Bekkedahl of Portland, OR as well as...

September 15, 2018

Annabelle Maria Chavez, age 71, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 15, 2018 surrounded by family, including her son Filemon, her sisters, nieces and nephews.

‘Anna’ was preceded in death by her parents Filemon and Roberta Chavez; brother, Arturo (age 3), adult brothers, Arthur Chavez and Richard Chavez; brother-in-law Guadalupe S. Sosa.

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September 13, 2018

Tomas Eduardo Rael, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Tomas was the first born on March 17, 1937 to Juan Benito (JB) and Celia Laforett Rael in Questa, NM.

He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his sister Stella and her husband Jack Jackson, his brother Leroy Rael, his in-laws...

September 8, 2018

Thomas Felix, Jr., "Junior" 65, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Junior is preceded in death by his mother Vivian Cordova, brother Patrick Felix, sister Mary Lou Chacon, and niece Julie Garcia.

He is survived by his father Thomas Felix, Sr., brothers; Raynald and Ronald Felix, sisters; Sandra Felix, Carmen Blauw, Nieces; Crystal,Julie, Brenda,...

September 8, 2018

Devoted paw parent, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, god mother, great aunt and friend, Shelley Gayle (Clark) Saavedra, passed Saturday, September 8, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer.

She graduated from Valley High School in 1971.

She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Clark.

She is survived by her fur...