Obituaries

Apr 18, 2022

On April 18, 2022, Maria Sibilyn Aragon (Sibi) passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was 87 years old. A lifelong New Mexico native, Sibi was born in Ranchos de Taos. Sibi is preceded in death by parents Juan De Dios Valerio & Ernestine Gonzales, beloved husband of 49 years Michael T Aragon, sister Carol Caravalho, and sister Aurora Tommie...

Apr 12, 2022

Harry James Willeto

Harry James Willeto was born January 3, 1942 in Pueblo Alto, New Mexico to Mike Werito and Irene Begay Werito. He was of the Mexican Clan, born for the Bitter Water Clan. His maternal grandfather was of the Mountain Cove Clan and his paternal grandfather was of the Mud Clan. His father was a...

Apr 12, 2022

Lisa D. Pannoni

September 22, 1963 – April 12, 2022

Lisa Dorlen Pannoni, 58, of Albuquerque, NM, was freed from her battle with Multiple System Atrophy on April 12, 2022. It was a long, tough battle but one she never stopped fighting. Through it all Lisa was brave, strong, resilient and selfless.

Lisa...

Apr 3, 2022

Herman Tafoya, 84 born Wednesday May 26, 1937, lifelong resident of Algodones NM, passed away in his family home Sunday, April 3, 2022, with his loving family by his side.

Herman was preceded in death by his loving wife Rose Wheelock Tafoya; parents Ponciano and Telesfora Tafoya; great-grandson Stephen, son-n-law Dan; 10 older siblings; brothers Roberto, Augustine,...

Apr 3, 2022

Leroy D Crespin, age 74, was called to be with our Lord on April 3, 2022. He was a resident of La Jara, NM where he spent a majority of his life. He also spent time in Magna, UT where he met his wife, Katherine. Together they raised five wonderful children, Stanley, Gary, Nina, Leeann, and Antonio. Leroy was...

Mar 25, 2022

Preceded in death by his mother, Dolores, and father, Miramon Sr.; Wife, Ramona; and Children; Robert and Michael.

Survived by his Wife, Vivian Bourguignon-Anaya; Daughter, Patricia Casas; Stepchildren: Sandra Serna (Husband, Reynold), George Bourguignon, Marie Sullivan (Husband, William); Grandchildren: Juliana Roca (Husband, Jerry), Trisha Cockcroft (Husband, Drew), Renee Torres (Husband, Richard), Anthony Serna, Chad Sullivan (Wife, Rebecca),...

Mar 22, 2022

Passed away March 22, 2022, at home.

Lupe was born on August 2. 1924 in San Luis NM to Alvirio and Lucia Mirabal.

She lived in Bernalillo, NM and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, a past member of the Blue Army and Eucharistic minister to the sick and homebound. She...

Mar 18, 2022

On March 18, 2002, Lilly Villa 93, of Bernalillo, New Mexico, loving mother, grandmother and great­ grandmother, went to be with the Lord and with her grandson Jeffrey Padilla; parents Isidoro and Beatriz Gurule; her husband Abenicio Villa; and other family and friends in heaven. .

She is survived by her four children: Agnes Baldonado (Fidel), Johnny Aragon (Carmen), Sylvia Padilla (Johnny) and...

Mar 12, 2022

Today, as we remember our daughter and sister, Nicole C. House, and most importantly mother of Analisa R. Chavez and Mother of late daughter Marsha Rachael Chavez. Whom had so much to live for, but our King had other plans and called our beloved Nicole home. Nicole had dreams of building a solid foundation for herself, her family, and...

Mar 11, 2022

Reverend Ronald Eskridge passed away on March 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ronald Eskridge was born in 1937 in Corpus Christi, Texas son of the late Arnold and Muriel Eskridge and brother to two sisters: the late Delona Owens and survived by Linda Perkins.

Ronald Eskridge grew up in Corpus Christi and shocked his friends after...

Mar 2, 2022

Kesselman, Steven, Age 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1950, to Moses and Diana (Greenwald) Kesselman of Queens, NY. He grew up in Valley Steam, NY, completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Memphis (formally Memphis State) and earned his MBA at the University of Utah. He proudly served in the...

Feb 24, 2022

Anita Stella Ashe, she passed away February 24, 2022, at Spanish Trails Nursing Home, Albuquerque, New Mexico due to complication from dementia. Born on January 27, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Pablo Aragon and Armanda Herrera.

She is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Robert Ashe of Cuba, NM, her children Robert Ashe,...

Feb 20, 2022

Roberto (Bobby) Lucero, 80, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 20th, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Alameda, New Mexico and took his first and last breath in the home that his father built. He was surrounded by family during the days prior to leaving this life, peacefully in his sleep.

Feb 19, 2022

Luis J Sena age 70 passed away February 19th 2022 at home in Bernalillo NM, after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brothers and son Luis Jr. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Ina. Two daughters Carla and husband Gilbert Ulibarri and Krystyne and husband...

Feb 16, 2022

Ernie Gurule, 92 went to be with the Lord and with his grandson Isaiah, parents: Elias and Cirila, sister: Annabell and husband Luciano, Brother: Junior, Arthur, Harold and wife Viola and son Arthur and other family and friends in heaven.

He survived by his wife Lydia of 64 years, daughter Debra, son Andrew and wife Rene, granddaughter...

Jan 31, 2022

It is with much sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Rose Mae Garcia, at the age of 90. She spent the last few weeks of her life surrounded by her sister, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. We shared stories and laughter with her and each other during those final weeks.

Rose Mae...

Jan 29, 2022

Jose (James) Villareal, age 47, passed away January 29th in Albuquerque, NM after a long battle with kidney disease. James was born in Los Angeles, CA. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jovita Villareal.

James is survived by his wife of over 17 years, Paula Chavez, his daughter Savannah, son Robert, brother Orlando Villareal, and...

Jan 27, 2022

Kevin G. Long, 51 passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his love, Olivia Sandoval, children, Shawna, Turquoise, Logan and Kaedin and 2 sisters, Debra Liwski and Caylee Harris along with many nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that donations, which would be greatly...

Jan 20, 2022

Joshua Abel Galvan, was born on September 18, 1997, at a shocking time unexpectedly at home and would live on to shock many people’s worlds. He attended Los Puentes Charter School, graduating in the class of 2016. At a young age, it was very clear that he was a blessing to everyone he came across. Always known to be...

Jan 13, 2022

Gabriel Jacob Najar AKA Big Happy age 42 passed peacefully on Thursday January 13th 2022 with his family by his side.

Gabriel was born in Alpine Texas on August 10th 1979 he was blessed by a large loving family. He married his best friend, soulmate, Karena Marie Najar on February 8th 2010 in Odessa, Texas. Gabriel helped...