Obituaries

Leslie 'Les' Edward Smithson

October 29, 2016

Leslie 'Les' Edward Smithson, of Kennesaw, GA passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 57. Les grew up in Albuquerque, NM and in his early years played basketball in both high school and college. Fishing and hunting were two activities he enjoyed with friends. After college, Les began his work career and later retired after fifteen...

Olga Varoz

October 27, 2016

Altagracia Olga Orona "Olga Varoz", philanthropist and matriarch of the Varoz family from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM passed away at the age of 89 at her home on October 27, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Varoz Sr., a World War II Veteran of the Army Air Corps and retired security inspector of Sandia Laboratory...

Louis C. Nogales

October 27, 2016

Louis "Louie" Charles Nogales Sr., 78, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was born April 18, 1938 to Rosalio and Elaisa (Valdez) Nogales in Alamogordo, New Mexico. On August 13, 1960 Louie married Gloria Jean Mora. Louie leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Gloria, his two sons Joey and...

Willie Raymond Garcia

October 23, 2016

Will Garcia passed away peacefully on October 23, 2016. He is survived by his life partner Nancy Munch of Rio Rancho, mother Alice of Albuquerque, sister Sadie and husband Gene of Albuquerque, niece Natalee, and nephew Tim. He was preceded in death by his father Raymond Garcia and sister Loretta Rascon. Will was a 1974 graduate of Manzano High School,...

Josephine Valtierra

October 20, 2016

Josephine Valtierra, 85, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Josephine's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Cathedral, located at 1001 Barelas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, followed by Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Visitation Holy Spirit Cathedral 1001 Barelas Rd SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Saturday, October...

Emma S. Bernal

October 16, 2016

Emma S. Bernal was born March 22, 1922 in Ysarra, New Mexico. She went to be with our Lord on October 16, 2016. She was 94 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents Augustine and Onofre Sedillo; sister Gregorita Sedillo; brothers Fidel Epimenio and Antonio Sedillo;husband Leonardo Bernal; son Lawrence Bernal; daughter Yvonne Sanchez; and grandson Lawrence...

Mary V. Sanchez

October 15, 2016

Mrs. Sanchez, 82, passed away Saturday, October 15th, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Raymond N. Sanchez of 61 years, her sons: Daniel (Angela), Carl, and Matthew Sanchez; daughter, Melina Sanchez; brothers: Juan Valencia and Gilbert Trujillo; sisters: Tina Abeyta (David) and Gloria Valencia; seven grandchildren, three great- grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Mrs. Sanchez's Life Celebration will begin...

Jesus Sarmiento

October 9, 2016

Jesus Sarmiento Carrillo was born on December 3, 1973 in Chihuahua, CH. Mexico to Francisco Sarmiento & Victoria Carrillo Sarmiento. He was the second to the last child of six siblings (3 brothers & 3 sisters): Martha Sarmiento, MarA How did you know Jesus Sarmiento? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Jesus's memory...

John S. Vanderpool

October 9, 2016

John S. Vanderpool, 46, passed away on October 9, 2016 at his home in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with cancer. John was born on November 21, 1969 in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; daugther, Reyna; step sons: Joshua and wife Amanda and Jerome; mother, Carmen sister Linda, sister Laura and husband Ambrose, brother Leo...

Virginia Brito-Lovato

October 6, 2016

Virginia Brito-Lovato, 66, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, October 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her mother, Maria B. Montoya. Virginia is survived by her husband, Arsenio Lovato; daughters: Angelina Rodriguez and husband Jerry and Cynthia Sisneros; four brothers; three sisters; grandchildren: Breanna Sisneros and Jaclyn Rodriguez; and three great- grandchildren: Jayslyn Sanchez, Janevaeh Rodriguez,...

Elizabeth Liz Martinez

October 5, 2016

On Oct. 5, 2016, I lost my best friend and most magnificent gift from God. She joined her husband Phil C. Martinez in eternal afterlife. Surviving breast cancer in 2001, she was diagnosed with (AM)Leukemia in 2015. She was a selfless loving daughter who cared for her mother & husband as their health declined. She was always there for everyone....

Adelaida Otero

September 30, 2016

Adelaida "Lala" Otero passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Lala was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Amado Otero; her parents, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by two children Alan and Judith Ann; grandson, Gabriel; sisters-in-law Anne C'deBaca and husband Leroy, Judy K. Otero and Lillian Montano; brother-in-law Dan Otero and Neil Woodward and...

Robert E. Mcmullin

September 23, 2016

McMullin, Robert E. Robert (Bob) was born on May 25, 1948 in Kansas City, Missouri. Bob passed away peacefully early on September 23rd 2016, after a brief and courageous battle with brain cancer. Bob grew up in Belleville, Illinois. He moved to New Mexico in 1977 from Colorado where he became interested in photography as a hobby. After moving to...

Dora Sanchez

September 20, 2016

Dora Sanchez, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Herman, her mother and father, brother Jesus, nephew Bruce, and on the same day sister Ernastina. Dora is survived by her sons J. Gregg, Mark (Veronica), Hugo (Jackie), and R. Jamie; daughter Charity; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Dora's Life Celebration...

Rita Ramirez

September 18, 2016

Ramirez, Rita, 78. An Angel came upon us on March 8, 1938. Our beautiful angel, Rita, was called home on September 18, 2016. Rita is preceded in heaven by her parents Henry and Helen Hernandez, three brothers, as well as her grandson Fredrick Hines Jr. Her legacy and precious heart will live on through her husband of sixty years, Max...

Manuel I. Contreras

September 15, 2016

Manuel Contreras, age 82, passed away peacefully at his home on September 15, 2016. Marleen, his wife of 61 years, Joseph and Diana Contreras his son and daughter-in- law, and Matthew and Rachel his grandson and granddaughter were by his side. Manuel was a life-long resident of Albuquerque as well as a devoted member of San Felipe de Neri Parish....

Carmen Ann Romero

September 13, 2016

Carmen Ann Romero, 61, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She is preceded in death by her parents Marbert and Rosemary Romero, and aunts Gloria Moore and Maggie Brown. Carmen Ann is survived by her husband, of twenty three years, Jack Albertson; brothers Sam Romero and wife and Micah Romero; sister Maryrose Romero; mother-in-law Kay...

Bertha Herrera

September 12, 2016

Bertha G. Herrera, died on Monday, September 12, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents: Benjamin and Emelia Sedillo Garcia; brothers; Jose, Perfecto, Baltazar I, Baltazar II; sisters: Salome, Virginia; and son: George Herrera. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Felipe Herrera; son: Phillip Herrera and wife Valerie; daughters: Evelyn Valdez and husband Ben, Anne DeFusco and...

Bradford Prince

September 8, 2016

PRINCE, BRAD Bradford (Brad) Howland Prince, sole surviving grandson of former New Mexico Governor L. Bradford Prince, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 in his Albuquerque home. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on December 16, 1919, Brad spent his life in his beloved New Mexico. He served in WWII, Korea and in the New Mexico National Guard and later became...

Gidget Emily Young

September 3, 2016

Gidget Emily Young, 41, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2016. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Robert and Andrea Young and grandpa Manuel Luera. Gidget is survived by her husband, of seventeen years, Martin Serna; parents Bob and Birdie Young; sons Isaac M. Young and Martin A. Serna; brothers Robert T. Young Jr.,...