Obituaries

Carmen Esmeralda Rivera Nevarez

November 12, 2016

Carmen Esmeralda Rivera Nevarez, 10, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Carmen's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Casa de Oracion (2 Winston Dr. Los Lunas, NM 87031) followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm. Carmen will be laid to rest at Our Lady...

Seth James Gonzales

November 11, 2016

Seth James Gonzales, 24, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 11, 2016. Seth was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served his country from 2011 to 2015. Seth was an exceptional athlete with a deep passion for wresting, football and the outdoors. He always gave 100% to every endeavor. His warm...

Larry Santiago

November 7, 2016

Larry Santiago, 54, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016. Mr. Santiago was preceded in death his parents, Lawrence and Lila Santiago, and his brother John Santiago. He is survived by his brothers Joseph, Jerry, and David Santiago; his sister Pauline Santiago; and his best friends Clarence Davis and wife Danette, Gabriel Davis and wife Kelsey. He was a dispatch...

Angel 'Santana' Martinez-Hernandez

November 6, 2016

Angel 'Santana' Martinez-Hernandez, 22, of Roswell, NM, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, November 6, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by Victor Quezada Jr., Rosie and Jack Davis, Frankie Martinez, Edgar Camacho "Pochito", Anthony "Boom Boom" Martinez, and LeRoy Valdez. Angel is survived by his father Jose and wife Amanda Hernandez; mother Cecelia Martinez;...

Nickie Garcia

October 31, 2016

Nickie Garcia, 85 went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was preceded in death by a son David Maldonado and a sister Lucy Barela. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Robert Garcia; one son Martin Garcia and wife Evelyn; three daughters Irene Garcia, Faye Maldonado, Christine and husband Grant; three brothers Joe...

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...