Obituaries

Sep 9, 2021

Arlene Sue Martinez, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away March 30, 2021 at the age of 69.

She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Nicanor and Dolores Martinez, on April 4, 1951.  Arlene was a spitfire Hippie, there was nothing she wouldn’t have done to help her family, friends or a perfect stranger. She was a long-time...

Sep 9, 2021

Our beloved mother, Carmen S. Sanchez, 91, born in Grants, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Carmen is survived by her daughters Linda Duran and son-in-law Steve Duran and Teresa Sterling: her grandchildren, Steven Duran, Julian Duran, Krystal Armijo and Marissa Sterling; her great grandchildren, Brett Duran, Ryan Duran, Raegan Duran,...

Sep 9, 2021

Leona Kulcsar Reck, age 95, passed away peacefully on the third of March, 2021. She was born in Chicago on September 29, 1925, moved to Albuquerque in the late 1940s, and lived for 70 years in her beautiful home in Los Ranchos. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Reck (“my Jim”), parents Elizabeth and Frank Kulcsar;...

Sep 9, 2021

Rose Lucille Quintero passed away peacefully on Valentine’s Day, 2021. She was 83 years old and surrounded by family.

Rose was the fourth of five children born to Esperanza and Estella Rodriguez in rural Chama, Colorado. From an early age, her joys were her faith, family, and friends. Growing up, she, along with her brothers Alonzo, Paul,...

Sep 3, 2021

Shirley Ann Gunther was lifted with amazing grace from the arms of her loving family to her eternal resting place on September 3, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and graduated from North High School. As a young woman, she worked at St. Nicholas Hospital and as a switchboard operator for the local phone...

Aug 25, 2021

In Loving memory of our mom, Tessie Maria Miera whom we were so blessed to have her for 91 years young, were going to miss her sitting on her favorite side of the couch, she also was set in her ways and that was every body’s wrong, and she was right we would never be surprised what she would...

Aug 24, 2021

Alonzo Gonzales, 89, beloved husband and father went home to be with the Lord and his

beloved wife Evelyn on August 24, 2021. He was born in 1932 in Albuquerque, NM to Alonzo

and Adele Gonzales and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. Growing up he enjoyed 4H

Club, raising pigs and won...

Aug 11, 2021

Cody James Cianchetti slipped away from this world to be with his Lord Jesus on August 11, 2021 at the age of 27. Cody was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 04, 1994 to Marcus Cianchetti and Gina Garcia. Both of his parents survive him.

Cody had many special talents which including playing guitar, collecting rocks for...

Aug 5, 2021

Rogeria U. Olivas, age 78, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2021, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in La Jara NM.  Rogeria was active in her community and was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and Los Guadalupanos/Guadalupanas.

She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 1, 2021

Rubel Romero, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on August 01, 2021 surrounded by his devoted family at the age of 69. Rubel is survived by his loving and devoted wife Martha Romero; son Mark Romero, grandchildren Shelby, Kelsey, Dylan; great-grandchildren, Giuliana, Mathieu; Brothers, John Brown (Terry), Steve Romero (Elaine), Robert Romero (Anna), Leo Romero (Tina), Andrew...

Jul 31, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Rubio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 31st, 2021. She was born on August 22, 1941 in Grants, NM to Felix and Nellie Torrez. She is survived by her daughter Charlotte Gallegos & husband Gilbert. Her grandchildren, Andrew Gallegos, Victoria Sanchez & husband Jude, and Celena Gallegos, and 2 great grandchildren,...

Jul 12, 2021

Anna U Lucero, 81 passed away at home surrounded by family on July 12, 2021. She was born on October 18, 1939 in Taos, NM. To John and Cecilia Quintana. She was a devoted homemaker with multiple talents. She is survived by her husband Alberto Richard Lucero of 62 years. Children: Roxanne Thomas, Cecilia Lucero, Stella Winter (Flint), Richard...

Jul 8, 2021

Salvador “Sal” Torrez

Salvador “Sal” Torrez, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday July 8, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Globe, Arizona and was a residence of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador, and Betty Torrez. Sal loved the outdoors, hunting,...

Jul 3, 2021

Pauline (Torres) Blechner, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on July 3, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benito and Carlota Torres, her son's, Benito Blechner, Philip Blechner, her brothers Hilario, Richard, and Ben Torres, and her sisters, Angie Torres and Candelaria CdeBaca. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Albert, daughter, Renee,...

Jun 27, 2021

Anthony S, Trujillo Jr (Tony) was born on Jan 10th, 1975

to Anthony S. Trujillo Sr and Viola Trujillo Which he has joined

both in Heaven on June 27th, 2021 at the age 46.

He is survived by his Daughter Jasmine (Kylie), Sons Anthony, Patrick (Elisa)

Sisters Christine (Joey), Darlene (Jerry), Grandfather...

Jun 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Fernandez, age 85, passed away on June 25th, 2021, at her home in Corrales. Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral services on July 20th, 2021, at 8AM held at The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary located at 9502 4th St. NW Albuquerque 87114. Burial services will take place at the Santa Fe National...

Jun 20, 2021

Tito L. Montoya

Tito L. Montoya, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 in Corrales, NM. As a lifelong resident of Corrales, Tito continued his father’s legacy of farming and living off the land. He was a devoted and loving father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughters: Lori Ann and Renee Montoya; Grandchildren:...

Jun 19, 2021

Serna, Joe Luis Age 74, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 22, 1946.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Manuelita Sandoval Serna

Joe is survived by wife, Irene Serna of Albuquerque, NM, daughter Elaine (wife Melissa) Segura Barela, and three stepchildren, Mark (wife Reylene) Garcia, Carlos...

Jun 18, 2021

Erlinda Martinez, 90, went to be with Lord, and reunited with the love of her life Epiemenio Martinez on June 18, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1930, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico. She was the heart and soul of our family always left you with a blessing, a hug, a song, and a smile. She was the...

Jun 18, 2021

George Fred Lopez

Was born January 29, 1958.  Passed away June 18, 2021. George was proceeded in the death of his father Cresencio Lopez Jr. and brother Rudy Lopez. George is survived by his son George Lopez, daughter Kristy Lopez and Grandson Izaya Johnson, Mother Lilly Lopez, two sisters Diane Rivera and husband Tomas, Carla Baca and husband Chris,...