Obituaries

Nena Montoya

Feb 2, 2021

Nena Montoya, born May 26, 1938, a life-long resident of Bernalillo, was called home to our Lord on February 2, 2021.  Nena is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Orlando Montoya of 48 years, parents, Vicente and Maria Montoya, siblings, Margarito Montoya, Rita Sisneros and Lala Dominguez, brother-in-law Sabino Montoya, and Son-In-Law, Mario Valencia Sr.  She is survived...

Dakota Valencia

Jan 31, 2021

Dakota Moon Valencia, it is with deep sadness we say Good-Bye to our beloved Dakota. He was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He was born on September 7, 1998 and passed away on January 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving mama, Theresa and brother Derek. Dakota had a beautiful heart with a kind soul, he...

Antonio (Tony) Sanchez

Jan 30, 2021

Antonio "Tony" Sanchez passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born and raised in Martinez Town of Albuquerque and lived his adult life in Sandia Park, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Eulalia Sanchez, brother-in-law Henry Sanchez and sister-in-law, Marie Elaine Sanchez. He is survived by his...

Louis Parras Jr.

Jan 27, 2021

Louis Parras Jr. passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 27, 2021 at the age of 88.

Louis is survived by his daughter, Julie Espinosa and husband Ernest; sons, Lawrence, Jimmy and Johnny Parras, grandchildren, Brenda, Maryann and Jimmy ,6 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren; brothers; Frank, Robert And Wife Edwina Parras, sister; Rosella Vanderhaak;...

Raymond Chavez

Jan 19, 2021

Raymond (Dino) Chavez, 58 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Jan. 19,2021. He was born Jan. 14,1963 to Phillip Chavez and Mary Duran. A lifelong resident of Bernalillo, who honorably served his country for 22 years in the Army National Guard. Proceeded in death by his parents Phillip Chavez and Mary Duran, and brother...

Christina Segura

Jan 18, 2021

Christina Ann Segura beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, partner and friend was called home by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 18th, 2021. A lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM born on April 4th, 1957.  She cherished and doted on her 11 grandchildren. She will be remembered for her strength, kindness, amazing sense of humor and for her...

Joanne Begay

Jan 13, 2021

" Joanne Largo Antone Begay, 92, of Albuquerque, passed away on January 18, 2020. She was born on September 25, 1928 in the Navajo Nation. She was a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and a Great Grandmother who will be greatly missed and always remembered. She enjoyed watching westerns as well as cooking and sewing. She very much enjoyed taking photos of...

Ramona Forsberg

Jan 13, 2021

Ramona O. “Blondie” “Weda” Forsberg, 77, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Ramona was born on March 23, 1943 to Cresencio and Veneranda (Mares) Garcia. In 1964, she married Walter Allen Forsberg of San Francisco, CA and they were parents to three children. They were married for 46 years until Walter passed away in 2010....

Audrey Joe

Jan 9, 2021

AUDREY JEAN JOE

Audrey Jean Joe, 36, of Twin Buttes, New Mexico, passed away January 9, 2021. She was born January 17, 1984 in Gallup into the Kinyaa'áanii Diné (Towering House People) for the Tódich'ii'nii Diné (Bitter Water People). Her maternal grandfather's clan is Dziłtł’ahnii Diné (Beneath the Mountain People) and paternal grandfather's clan is Haltsooí Diné...

Roger Lujan

Jan 6, 2021

Roger Michael Lujan passed away on January 6th, 2021 born on January 4th, 1952 born to Ramon Lujan and Rachel Padilla Lujan. He was proceeded in death by his wife Arlene Griego Lujan, and his parents, sisters, and friends. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and was a star athlete at West Las Vegas high. He then...

Julia Connick

Jan 4, 2021

Julia Connick, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother passed away Monday January 4th, 2021. She was born January 7, 1935 to Luis and Emma Martinez.  She was a lifelong resident of New Mexico.  She married the love of her life, Robert Connick on August 27, 1955.  She spent more than 60 years caring for and raising hundreds of...

Mary Green

Jan 4, 2021

Green, Mary Joanne

Age 87 passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Delta, CO on July 27, 1933.

She was preceded in death by her. Survived Husband

Sidney A Green, and children,

Valerie Natzke, Marla Green Kuhn, Kirk Green

Grandchildren Tyler Green and Jordan Green, Sister,...

Esther Zamora

Dec 28, 2020

Esther Julia Zamora, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020. She was an active member in the Catholic faith by devoting her time as a Marriage Enrichment Counselor, Youth Minister, Eucharistic Minister, Guadalupana, and Cursillo. She graduated Albuquerque High School in 1963, was voted Citizen of the North Valley alongside her...

Beatrice Gutierrez

Dec 17, 2020

Beatrice Gutierrez age 95 beloved mother, sister and grandmother passed away peacefully on December 17,2020

Surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was a lifelong resident of Placitas New Mexico

She was preceded in death by her daughter Bessie Gutierrez and son Leroy Gutierrez and husband Clotairo Gutierrez.

Beatrice is survived by her loving daughters Geraldine (Juan)...

Marino Jacquez

Dec 15, 2020

Marino Jacquez age 86, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He was born in Gallina, NM on July 21, 1934, to Andres and Gertrude Jacquez. He was preceded in death by his father, Andres Jacquez, mother, Gertrude Gonzales, brother, Alex Jacquez, brother, Phil Jacquez, brother, Elijio Jacquez, sister, Angelica Chacon, sister, Merlene Manzanares, sister, Antonia Jacquez, grandson, Dale Reagan. Marino is...

Rudy Garcia

Dec 14, 2020

Garcia, Rudy Lupe Age 71 passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born in Ponderosa, NM on December 20,1948. Services for Rudy Lupe Garcia will be held at a later time, thank you in advance.

Frances Salido

Dec 12, 2020

Salido, Frances

Age 68 passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 29, 1952, to Elias and Ramona  Sedillo.

She was preceded in death by her father, Elias Sedillo.

Frances is survived by husband, Daniel Saldio of Albuquerque, NM, mother, Ramona Sedillo, son, Jimmy  Prudencio, Jr., son,...

Grace Garnand

Dec 10, 2020

Grace Josefita Garnand

Age 66 passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 4, 1954, to Antonio and Bernabe Lucero.

She was preceded in death by her father, Antonio Luna, mother, Bernabe Lucero.

Grace is survived by her husband of 44 years, Joe Chris Garnand, daughter, Amanda...

William Jacquez

Dec 9, 2020

William Jacquez, 80, born on August 23, 1940 passed away on December 09, 2020 at his home in Cuba, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his paretns Lucy Casaus and Jose Casaus. William Jacquez is survived by his companion for 25 years, Ester Carillo and her family. His children Danny Jacquez (Frances), Steve Jacquez (Donna), Rhonda Jacquez...

Patsy Romero

Nov 27, 2020

Patsy I. Romero, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend was called home by her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, November 27, 2020, in her home surrounded by family, after suffering a stroke. Patsy was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 3, 1938 to the late Josephine Seiler and Pete R. Santillanes. She...