Obituaries

Anthony Castillo

Anthony Castillo

Sep 3, 2025

Anthony Castillo, 64, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Albuquerque in 1961 to Abenago and Corina Castillo, Anthony grew up in the South Valley. Throughout his life, family was always at the center of his life.

Anthony was always on the move—trucking, towing, and buying and selling. His...

Sharman Hill

Sharman Hill

Sep 2, 2025

Sharman Hill Obituary

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Sharman Lee Hill (née Reilmann), age 77, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, in

Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Born on March 17, 1948, in Santa Rosa California, Sharman brought warmth and creativity into

the world from the very beginning. Her life was marked by a deep love for family, nature, and

the joy...

Cherokee Michael Devan Hernandez

Cherokee Michael Devan Hernandez

Aug 31, 2025

Cherokee Michael Devan “Kee” “Damanekee” Hernandez, age 31, passed away on August 31, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on July 19, 1994, in Gallup, New Mexico, Cherokee brought light and laughter into the world from the very beginning.A proud graduate of Albuquerque High School, Cherokee went on to earn his Associate Degree in Business Administration from Brown Mackey. His...

Timothy Wells Karstrom

Timothy Wells Karstrom

Aug 29, 2025

Timothy Wells Karstrom passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico with family by his side. Tim was the oldest of five boys: Kevin, John, Rick, and Mark, born to Joan and Jack Karstrom on December 12, 1951, though younger than his sister Linda. They all survive him with wonderful memories of growing up in Waukegan and...

Anthony Levy

Anthony Levy

Aug 28, 2025

Anthony Levy, 39, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque was born on January 10, 1986, and passed away August 28, 2025. He will be remembered by all that knew and loved him as a sweet, kind soul and he touched our lives deeply. He was an extremely gifted artist in a variety of forms such as drawing, painting and various types...

Irma Munoz

Irma Munoz

Aug 28, 2025

Irma Muñoz, 84, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A beloved mother, nana, daughter, sister and friend to many, Irma has gone to the heavens to rest.

Born on February 16, 1941, near Cuauhtémoc in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, Irma began her life in a region rich with culture and tradition. Her journey eventually brought...

Bethine Wiederholt

Bethine Wiederholt

Aug 25, 2025

We lost Bethine Wiederholt, aka Bean, 89, on August 25 th , 2025 in Rio Rancho, NM. She is

survived by her younger sisters Gloria Jean Ray; and Shirley and husband Darrel Whiteside; her

son Jim Wiederholt, and his children Branton and Nicole; her daughter Diane and son-in-law

Matt Evanko, and their children Taylor and Sean and fiancé Corey; and her youngest daughter

Mary...

Bonnie Lee Farrer

Bonnie Lee Farrer

Aug 25, 2025

On Monday August 25, 2025 we said goodbye to our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother “Bonnie Lee Farrer” after 97 years. 

Bonnie was a mother of 5 children, widowed for 40 years. She was proceeded in death by her husband, James Farrer, sons, Gary Schnell, and Louis O’Dell, both of Albuquerque, as well as her grandson Jeremiah Cooper of El Vado,...

Flora Blea

Flora Blea

Aug 24, 2025

Flora Blea, age 76, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born July 13, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM, to the late Rogelio and Josie Flores.  She attended Robertson High School and graduated with honors. During her time in Albuquerque Flora touched the lives of countless elderly through her tireless efforts as a caregiver.

Flora Blea...

Manuel Anthony "Manny" Jojola

Manuel Anthony "Manny" Jojola

Aug 19, 2025

Manuel Anthony “Manny” Jojola, 61, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away on August 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on December 9, 1963, in Socorro, New Mexico, the son of Antonia “Tony” Anderson and Manuel Jojola I. Manny was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years,...

Janet Nixon

Janet Nixon

Aug 19, 2025

Janet Nixon, 86, passed from this life suddenly and peacefully on August 19, 2025. A longtime Albuquerque resident, she will be remembered and missed by many.

Janet Marie Sutton was born on Friday, the 13th of January 1939, to William T. “Bill” and Harriet (née Marcoux) Sutton in Miami, Florida. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1948 for its arid climate...

Steven Anthony Acosta

Steven Anthony Acosta

Aug 18, 2025

Steven Anthony Acosta

08/25/1989-08/18/2025

On August 18, 2025 Steven was unexpectedly called home to our Lord. Steven is survived by his sons Brandon, Zachary, Dominic, and Mario Acosta. Parents Raymond and Veronica Acosta, sister Stacy Acosta, nieces Jessica Ortiz-Acosta (Pookie bear) and Nicole Ley and husband Brandon. Grandfather Henry Acosta and Steven’s fiancé Jackie Otero. Along with many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Steven...

Maria Consuelo Manzanares

Maria Consuelo Manzanares

Aug 18, 2025

 Maria (Connie) Manzanares, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, NM formerly of Tierra Amarilla, NM, passed away on August 18, 2025, at her home peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

Maria was one of the most loving and outgoing people you could ever meet, always spreading kindness wherever she went. She had a heart of gold, and her warmth drew people in, making everyone feel...

Angelica Maria De Aguero

Angelica Maria De Aguero

Aug 15, 2025

Angelica “Gelly” De Agüero passed away on Friday, August 15, her 48th birthday, after many years of health issues.

Angelica grew up in Springer, NM and Albuquerque, NM. After high school, she attended trade school and worked for Sandia Laboratories. Later she bartended at several different establishments.

Angelica’s heart belonged to her family. Her dad was her fishing buddy, while her mom was her comfort and...

Joan Marie Grisham Walker

Joan Marie Grisham Walker

Aug 14, 2025

Joan Marie Grisham Walker was born July 9, 1931, in Baguio, Philippines, and passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Albuquerque at the age of ninety-four. She was cared for and survived by her loving family.



Joan's life work was raising her four children. She enjoyed her time with her bowling league and with their skills earned many patches, trophies,...

Timothy Eric Munoz

Timothy Eric Munoz

Aug 13, 2025

Timothy E. Munoz

March 3, 1971 – August 13, 2025

Timothy E. Munoz, 54, of Albuquerque passed away at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on Wednesday August 13, 2025.

Born in Carlsbad, NM on March 3, 1971 he was the youngest of four children. He had a deep love for his family, friends and absolutely loved children; being very protective of any...

Anthony Ezekiel Maestas

Anthony Ezekiel Maestas

Aug 12, 2025

Anthony E Maestas (Tony) age 65 passed away on August 12, 2025, born October 14, 1959. Tony was a man of deep faith and lived life to the fullest. Tony was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Angie Maestas, siblings: Sylvia Garcia and Albert Maestas, and brother-in-law James Abeyta.

He is survived by his two children and their families:...

Linda Ann Sedillos

Linda Ann Sedillos

Aug 12, 2025

Linda Ann sedillosMarch 9 1952Born To loving parents, Oracio and Elena Maez (her "Daddy and Mamma") in Albuquerque NM.She is survived by her loving husband John J. Sedillos (married for over 50 years.) He was her devoted caretaker during her long illness. She is also survived by 3 loving sons, Rick, John Jr., Greg and his wife Anna, 11 grandchildren,...

Damyan Anthony Baca

Damyan Anthony Baca

Aug 10, 2025

Damyan Anthony Baca

January 13, 1995 – August 10, 2025

Damyan was the beloved son of Karen Cata-Perez and Viktor Perez, and of Angelo Ortiz. His greatest joy was his daughter, Raelyn Serenity Baca, and he shared a new kind of love that he had never experienced before with his girlfriend, Ciera Bobadilla. He is also survived by his siblings: Dorian McGinnis...

Gilbert Patrick Perea

Gilbert Patrick Perea

Aug 10, 2025

Gilbert Patrick Perea Jr, age 55 born in Albuquerque, NM served in the US Navy during the Gulf War, Passed away August 10, 2025.

Gilbert is survived by his mama Lillian Perea, his loving sisters Nadine Perea, Margaret Chavez and Husband Anthony, his nieces and nephews Nathan Garcia, Anthony Chavez and wife Destiny, Francisco Chavez and wife Celeste, Michael Chavez and...