Obituaries

Apr 17, 2020

Luz Joe Garcia, age 85, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Benino and Trinida; his wife Frances Garcia; sister, Sophia Vallejos; and brothers, Tony and Vicente Garcia. Luz is survived by his sons, Jonathan and Ronnie...

Apr 15, 2020

Richard Dallas Clayton went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2020. He passed quietly in his home, surrounded by family. Dallas was born on February 22, 1938 to Dwane and Martha Clayton in Fonda, IA. Dallas grew up all over the midwest; Creston, IA, Burwell, NE, and Ottawa, KS, where he graduated high school in 1956. Shortly...

Mar 31, 2020

Mark Romero, age 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. He was born in Santa Rosa, NM on April 23, 1948 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Mark graduated in 1964 from Valley High School, he retired from General Electric Co. after 35 years of service.  He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, and...

Mar 19, 2020

Eileen Swanberg, 98, passed away March 19 at Silver Wings Assisted Living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Eileen was born December 1, 1921 in Haleyville, Alabama to Etta and Esley Owens. After graduating from high school in Birmingham, Alabama, Eileen worked for the Dupont de Nemours Company involved in helping the war effort.  In 1943 she met and...

Mar 19, 2020

Genaro Tafoya, age 67, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2020.  He was born on June 27, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Genaro served our country in the United States Army.  He retired from the City of Albuquerque after 20 years of service.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 14, 2020

Rosella G. Arnett, age 82, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. Rosella retired from PNM in 1995 after 20 years of service.

Her husband Joe was her world. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. Rosella was a avid sports fan.  No one would go between her...

Mar 8, 2020

Joseph “Joe” Duran, age 72, was born July 14th, 1947 in Espanola, New Mexico, and passed on March 8th, 2020 at the Albuquerque VA. Preceded in death by his grandmother Amada Valdez, Mother Lugardita Sisneros; sister, Amy Sisneros; and Brothers Eddie and Ray Sisneros.

Joe attended Espanola HS and then joined the Job Corps Tech School at the age of...

Mar 7, 2020

Lillian Erenia "Irene" Baldonado Rivera, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 7, 2020, while surrounded by her family.  She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Algodones, NM.  Lillian worked and retired from the Bernalillo Public School system; she also worked for the Stones Trading Post and Rafael's Silver Cloud. She was...

Mar 5, 2020

Mary Alice Juarros, age 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 5, 2020. She was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Some of Alice's interests were cooking, crocheting, taking care of her grandchildren, and playing Uno.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lucio and Gomecinda Nieto;...

Mar 5, 2020

Theresa R. Vander Wilt, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at her home surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born Dec 21, 1951 and was a graduate of Valley High School. She married her husband Dr. Darlo Vander Wilt in 1973 and they spent 46 cherished years together. Terri was kind and loving to...

Mar 1, 2020

Guillermo D. Arriola, age 47, a lifelong resident of Placitas, NM, was born on January 7, 1973, and has now gone to be with his beloved mother and brothers on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

Guillermo was a treasured son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a successful businessman, an ambitious rancher and farmer, an avid hunter, and...

Feb 28, 2020

Jana Lee Bartschi, age 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  She was born in Montpelier, ID and was a resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM.

Jana's life inspired and touched many people. Her spirit will continue to encourage, love, and create, through the number of people she helped as...

Feb 25, 2020

Carla Marie Martinez, age 56, beloved sister, aunt, niece, and friend, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020.  She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM .  Carla loved to take and share pictures; she had a great sense of humor; and will be fondly remembered as a kind, caring, patient, and a wonderful friend to all.

She...

Feb 22, 2020

Dr. Adolph Gallegos, age 90, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 10, 1929 in Mountainair, NM to the late Prudencio and Maria Gallegos.  Adolph was a lifelong educator. He received his PH.d in adult Education. His friends called him...

Feb 16, 2020

It is with sad hearts that we announce that Gregorita Trujillo, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020. She was born in Cuba, NM on August 27, 1926, and was a lifelong resident of Bernlaillo, NM.  Gregorita will be fondly remembered as a loving, caring and tender spirit. She loved music...

Feb 15, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" Navarro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020, while surrounded by his family.

He was preceded in death by wife, Louise.  Larry is survived by his two loving daughters, Janet Mares and husband Ronnie, Victoria Navarro and Edmund Perea; his grandchildren, Lauren "Punkie" Sosa and husband Carlos, Leanne "Budge" Mares, Nicholas Boynton and wife Kristin,...

Feb 11, 2020

Denese Irene Littlebird "Niec" was born on May 8, 1984 in Miles City, Montana.  Her Cheyenne name was Cedar Road Woman. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had a big personality and a bigger heart. Her childhood was spent between Montana and New Mexico. She attended schools in Albuquerque, NM and Poplar, Montana....

Feb 10, 2020

Trini (Garcia) Muniz, age 82, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 10, 2020, while surround by her loving family. She was born in Ponderosa, NM and was a resident of Los Lunas, NM.

He was preceded in death by her parents, Leopoldo and Margarita Garcia; her husband, Oliveras Muniz; children, Debbie Saldana, James...

Feb 7, 2020

Johnny Rusty Manuelito, 77, of To’Hajiilee, New Mexico, passed away in the early morning hours  on February 7, 2020 surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on April 9, 1942 in Crownpoint, New Mexico, the son of the late Joe Manuelito and late Annie Wero.

Johnny was a talented craftsman as a silversmith. In his young adult...

Jan 31, 2020

Sally Baca, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Sally worked for US West (Century Link) Telephone Company for 37 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alberto and Dulcinea Harrison; her husband, Frank Baca; brothers, Raymond and Charlie Harrison, and...