Obituaries

Mar 3, 2019

Daniel Romero, age 63, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, March 3, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, where he built his career as a boxing trainer and was the head coach for the Olympic Team from 1982 to 1992.  Daniel was entered to...

Mar 1, 2019

Charlie Duran, age 77, born to the late Meliton and Nora Duran, passed away on March 1, 2019.  He was a cowboy, hunter and rancher.  He was a hard worker and started his own business, Charlie's Pump and Well Service in the North Valley.  His hobbies were going to parades and he was one of the first member of...

Feb 26, 2019

Juan was born in 1928 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Ramon and Gregoria (nee Flores) Ledoux. He married Carmen Lucinia Mangual-Rodriguez on 12/16/1950 and they remained happy together until her death in 2005. Juan emigrated to the US to continue his education but not before serving honorably in the Marine Corps as a corporal during the Korean War....

Feb 23, 2019

Henry L. Archuleta

God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be , so God put His arms around you and whispered "come to me", on February 23, 2019, while surrounded by your loving family and with the special care of Angel Wings Assisted Living.

He was preceded in...

Feb 20, 2019

Daniel Frank Galvan, age 36, beloved son, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019.   He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Daniel enjoy listening to music, singing, and loved being with his family.

Daniel is survived by his loving parents, Daniel A. Galvan and Naomi M. Gallegos.

In celebration of Daniel's life, a Rosary will...

Feb 18, 2019

Nettie P. Fuentes, 81, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister was called home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 18, 2019. Ms. Fuentes was born in Elkland, MO on July 21, 1937 to the late Ira and Nettie Gray and was a resident of Albuquerque. She was the co-owner of Prescription Pest Control from 1978 up to when...

Feb 16, 2019

Roberta “Robbie” Patrice Baca, age 48, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her home while surrounded by her loving family.  Robbie fought a courageous six-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Fort Sumner, NM on August 23, 1970.  She attended Del Norte High School and later Central New...

Feb 11, 2019

Clorinda M. Lovato, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Las Nutras, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Juanita Samora; her husband Placido Lovato; and brother, Ernesto Samora....

Feb 9, 2019

Ramoncita Casaus was born in Rio Puerco, NM on November 3, 1929 the first child of Tranquilino and Lupita Chavez.  She died at home on February 9, 2019.  She held a number of jobs throughout her life. She was never afraid of hard work.  She worked on the family farm, helped her husband build their first home together, and...

Feb 5, 2019

Antonia Silva, age 88 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 5, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Silva, daughter, Erlinda Sandoval.  Antonia is survived by her loving children, Velia Silva, Rachel Flores, Agustine Jr., Eustaquio, Michael, and R. Josef Silva; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

Feb 1, 2019

Paula M. Garcia, age 78, passed away on Friday, February 1, 2019.  Paula suffered a stroke in February of 2018 which paralyzed her whole left side.  Paula suffered a second stroke in late January of 2019 which she was unable to recover from.  Paula had a BS and Master's degree in Education.  She taught at the Santo Domingo public...

Jan 31, 2019

If you're reading this, God only takes the best and He has called me home; and I am now reunited with my parents, Moises J. Sanchez and Mary Garcia; brother, Tom "Taco" Sanchez; and my father-in-law, Rafael Sepulveda.

Morris James Sanchez, age 63, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 31, 2019;...

Jan 30, 2019

Jose Peter Lucero, age 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 30, 2019.  He was a lifelong resident of Pena Blanca, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Guillermo and Amalia Lucero; brothers, Alfonso, Rubel, and Ramon Lucero; and sisters, Marylou Bernal, and Virginia Lucero.

Jose is survived...

Jan 30, 2019

Reyna T. DeLara, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her grandma, Aurelia Gurule; her parents, Flavio and Grace Trujillo; her husband, Antonio DeLara; and her son, Elmer DeLara.

Reyna is survived by her soul mate, Herman Chavez; her children, Judy, Harvey, Elaine, Curtis, Shelden, Eva, Evangelina, Adrianna, Gabriella,...

Jan 22, 2019

Dolores Gallegos, age 84, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 22, 2019. She was born in Bernalillo, NM and was resident of Albuquerque.  Dolores enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking for her family and friends.

Dolores is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Richard Gallegos; her son Roger Vigil; her grandsons whom she...

Jan 20, 2019

Robert "Bob" Lee Sanders

August 9, 1938 ~ January 20, 2019

Bob was the second of five children born to Fred and Mabel Sanders in Alton, IL.  In 1955 health issues with his younger brother Jess brought the family to Phoenix, AZ for a short time and then to an open...

Jan 19, 2019

Beatrice “Betty” Duran October 15, 1929 - January 19, 2019 It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of my wife, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend Beatrice Teresa Duran, age 89, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  “Betty”, as she was fondly known to family and friends was born on October 15, 1929...

Jan 18, 2019

Celina Angel, age 79, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 18, 2019. She was born in Chilli, NM and was resident of Albuquerque.

She was preceded in death by her son, Brian Angel. Celina is survived by her daughter, Denise Angel; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Placida, Amanda, Anita and Martha....

Jan 13, 2019

Amy  Darden Estelle, age 68, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 13, 2019, when the moon was in it's first quarter, at home in Albuquerque with her wife by her side and snow gently covering the landscape.

She graduated in 1968 from LaGrange High School; received her B.S. Microbiology in 1972 from University of Georgia; her M.S Resource...

Jan 11, 2019

Ambrose V. Chavez, age 97, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 11, 2019, in Houston, TX. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, and was currently living in Houston, TX.  Ambrose graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939, then went on to join the United States Army serving his country during World War II; and...