Obituaries

May 2, 2019

Feliciano A. Montoya, age 90, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, and brother, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Cuba, NM.

Feliciano is survived by loving wife, Consuelo; his daughters,  Doris and Geraldine (Jake); grandsons, Antonio and Joaquin; and five great-grandkids.  Also surviving are his sisters, Carmelita, Perfectita,...

May 1, 2019

Joy Gray Snipes was born on March 1, 1938 and went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2019.

As her name implies, Joy brought love and laughter to everyone she encountered.  Joy lived a life of service to her family, her church, and her community. She was a faithful member of Harvest Fellowship where...

Apr 24, 2019

Jane E. Denney was born in Placitas, NM on August 2, 1923 and passed away peacefully at home in Bernalillo, NM on April 24, 2019 while surrounded by her loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Denney; her parents, Antonio and Florinda DeLara; brothers, Max DeLara and sister-in-law, Esther, Ephriam DeLara and sister-in-law,...

Apr 22, 2019

Rose Trujillo Platero, age 90, passed away on April 22, 2019.  She was born to Adam Trujillo and Marina Montoya Trujillo on October 26, 1928 in Taos Pueblo.  She was preceded in death by her parents. Rose is survived by her sons, George Platero, Jr., Lawrence R. Platero, Gilbert A. Platero; and daughter Bernadine T. Apachito.

Pallbearers will be...

Apr 21, 2019

Merlinda Sena, age 92, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Elfego Lopez and Gavina Montoya Lopez.  Merlinda loved beautiful and colorful flowers and trees.  She would spend all her spare time gardening and working in her yard.  She not only maintained the prettiest yard in her neighborhood, she was also known as the Queen...

Apr 21, 2019

Sanchez, Juanita

Mrs. Juanita Sanchez, 80, a resident of Corrales, NM, passed away on April 21, 2019, after an arduous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Manzano, NM. She is survived by her husband, Florencio Sanchez; seven children, Florencio Sanchez, Jr. and wife Anita, Rosa Sanchez, Steve Sanchez and wife Liz, Felice Furne and...

Apr 19, 2019

Gladys M. Gonzales, age 83, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 19, 2019. She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Gladys interests and hobbies were playing tennis, volleyball, and bowling; she an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the NM Aggies.  She enjoyed dancing, vacating;...

Apr 9, 2019

Pauline  M. Phillips, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away  Tuesday, April 9, 2019. She was born in Kannapolis, NC and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

Pauline  is survived by her loving children, Beverly Hines and husband Tommy, Dwight Phillips and wife Eileen; 4 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.  Pauline will be greatly missed...

Apr 9, 2019

Richard F. Gallegos, age 85, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle,  passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April   9, 2019.   He was born in Ponderosa, NM and was a lifelong resident of  Bernalillo. Richard enjoyed gardening and making ristras de chile.  He will be fondly remembered by his sense of humor always making people laugh.

He was preceded in...

Apr 8, 2019

Melissa Rene Harmeson, age 42, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, was called by our Lord to her heavenly home, Monday, April 8, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where she graduated from Valley High School in 1994, where she was four year cheerleader and lettered three years. Melissa worked for the City of Albuquerque from...

Apr 3, 2019

Erlinda Lorella Lovato, age 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord, Wednesday, April 3, 2019.  She was born in Bernalillo, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Manuel Baldonado; brothers, Manuel and Gilbert Baldonado.

Erlinda...

Apr 2, 2019

Albert John Villareal, age  100, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, entered his heavenly home on, Tuesday, April   2, 2019. He was born in Alcalde, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Albert was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp, First Marine Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart.  He proudly served his country during World War...

Mar 29, 2019

Sarah Lea Sanchez, age 36, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée and sister, passed away Friday, March 29, 2019. She was born in Paramount, CA and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM.  Sarah enjoyed skiing, fishing, riding off road vehicles, camping, hiking, and golfing.

Sarah is survived by children, Elijah, Andres, Xavier; step-sons, Abrahm Jr. and Issah Valdez;...

Mar 28, 2019

Esther Archibeque, age 68, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister,  passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 28, 2019 while surrounded by her loving family.   She was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she worked with the Public School System as a teacher and a High School Counselor.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mar 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of James Manuel Chavez announce his passing. James was born on August 31, 1975 and was called home on March 23rd, 2019 after suffering a fall. James was a native New Mexican loved by all for his great wit, charming smile and open heart.  His kindness and love was such that...

Mar 20, 2019

Francisco Patricio Lopez was born on October 14, 1979 and died unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 in Albuquerque.  He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and Church.  He was an accomplished and award-winning multi-media artist and musician.  He attended Los Ranchos Elementary School, Taft Middle School and graduated from Valley High School, and studied computer art...

Mar 14, 2019

Margie Chavez, age 67, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barrancas, Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luis and Natividad Chavez; brother, Manuel Chavez; and sister, Elfida Montoya.

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Mar 14, 2019

Alfonso "Al" Pacheco, age 63, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 14, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Espanola, NM and was a lifelong resident of Alameda.  Al was a loving, caring and gentle spirit, who loved playing the blues on his guitar, and was a true basketball fan.

Mar 12, 2019

William “Bill” Belmonte was born March 4, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away March 12, 2019, in Corrales, NM. The eldest of five children born to Virginia and William Belmonte, Bill is survived by his wife Sally Olivas Belmonte, only daughter Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, son-in-law Phillip G. Sapien, three grandchildren; Marco A. Sapien, Catalina N. Sapien, and Francisco G....

Mar 12, 2019

Genie Castillo, age 36, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, March 12, 2019.  She was a resident of  Albuquerque, NM.

Genie is survived by husband, Gabriel M. Martinez; her children, Caudilina Roer and Levi Martinez; her parents, Virgil and Sandra Castillo; brother, Andrew Castillo (Lita Zuniga); sister, Yolanda Castillo; grandmother, Rose Aguirre; and other...