Obituaries

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz

Dec 19, 2025

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz Sr., age 67, passed away on December 19, 2025, in his home under the loving care of his family. He was born on September 8, 1958, and lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and deep devotion to his family.Manuel was a hardworking carpenter by trade, known for his skill, perseverance, and strong will. A...

Raymon Joseph Tavarez

Raymon Joseph Tavarez

Dec 13, 2025

Raymon Joseph Tavarez, age 35, passed away on December 13, 2025. Ray was born on January 17, 1990 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Albuquerque had been his home since 2010. Ray was also known as “RJ” by family and friends from his hometown, and he was known as “Ray Basura/the Trash King” by professional wrestling colleagues and audiences across the country.



RJ...

Dorothy Griego

Dorothy Griego

Dec 13, 2025

With heavy hearts and great sadness, we announce the passing of Dorothy Griego, 77, who left her family on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Dorothy was a Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt and a friend to many.Dorothy was a very Independent woman with a strong personality. She always said what she meant and meant what she said. For many...

Magdalena Anna Zahn

Magdalena Anna Zahn

Dec 10, 2025

Magdalena Anna Zahn was born in Waldenburg, Germany on April 11, 1925, and passed away December 10, 2025.

She married Werner Paul Ferdinand Zahn on January 29, 1944. She was a homemaker and soon started her family. They struggled to make a good living but decided to start the process for immigrating to the United States which was a lengthy process....

Victor J. Herrera

Victor J. Herrera

Dec 9, 2025

Victor J. Herrera was born on November 13, 1962, in Socorro, New Mexico, to Miguel Herrera, and the late Beatrice Herrera. He passed away leaving behind a strong legacy rooted in family, service, and a love for the outdoors.

He was the father of five children from his marriage to Elizabeth Lucero: Lissa Herrera; Victor Herrera, father of Antonio and Angel;...

Nancy Gabaldon

Nancy Gabaldon

Dec 8, 2025

With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of Nancy Gabaldon, 64, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, who left this world on Monday, December 08, 2025. Nancy was a beloved Mother, Grammy, Sister, Niece, Auntie, Cousin, and Friend whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched everyone who knew her. She was a woman full of life, spirit, and...

Proceso Jinzo

Proceso Jinzo

Dec 7, 2025

Proceso Jinzo, 87

Lived in Cedar Crest NM. Passed away on Sunday

December 7,2025. He was born in San Antonio, NM on

February 3,1938. He served in United States Army from

December 1961 until December 1963 during the Vietnam

war era.

After his military service he worked in construction as a

heavy machine operator until his retirement.

He was predeceased in death by his cherished son Ricky

(His Angel)....

Joe Moises Aranda

Joe Moises Aranda

Dec 7, 2025

Joe Moises Aranda, age 85 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 7, 2025. Joe was proceeded in death by his sister, Nancy Aranda and Rose Priscilla Villicana. Joe is survived by his wife of 64 years Lupita Aranda, his three children, Albert Aranda, Sandra Mancha, and Martin Aranda, along with his 18 grandchildren and 19 great...

Viola Shirley Carrillo

Viola Shirley Carrillo

Dec 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Viola Carrillo, age 74, who peacefully departed this life on December 2, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.

Viola was born to Nestorita and Bences Baca on May 4, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM. She married her loving husband, Francisco “Frank” Carrillo, on September 28, 1968,...

Mary Marlene Norero

Mary Marlene Norero

Dec 2, 2025

Mary Marlene Norero, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 80. Born on October 10, 1945, Mary lived a life marked by strength, fierce independence, and boundless generosity. She was known for her feisty spirit and her deep devotion to her family.

Mary dedicated many...

Amalia Saiz

Amalia Saiz

Dec 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Amalia Saiz Amalia was born May 15,1929 to Miguel and Margarita Jaramillo in Carnuel, New Mexico. 

She entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2025 at the age of 96. Where she passed peacefully at Home surrounded by her daughters. Amaila returned to Our Lord, whom she served faithfully throughout her life. She was a member of...

John Norman Lucero

John Norman Lucero

Dec 1, 2025

John Norman Lucero, the Rose Whisperer, was born on May 18, 1952, in Washington D.C, moving with his parents to Albuquerque, New Mexico, before he was one. He left this world on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the age of 73. He was known for being feisty, funny, for always having a new recipe and for being a rose and...

Elmer Martinez

Elmer Martinez

Nov 30, 2025

Elmer Martinez, a lifelong resident of Truchas, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, and went to be with the Lord.

 Elmer proudly served his country for nine years in the United States Army, beginning in 1955. He completed Basic Infantry Training at Fort Ord and later trained as an Auto Mechanic and Track Vehicle Mechanic at Fort Hood,...

Rebecca Alicia Vigil

Rebecca Alicia Vigil

Nov 27, 2025

Rebecca Alicia Vigil peacefully went Home to be with Jesus, surrounded by her loving family and friends, on Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Rebecca was born on October 17, 1997, to Steve Vigil and Ana (Medina) Vigil in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Rebecca was a sweet soul with a soft and generous heart. She was loved by all her family and friends. She loved...

William Harvey Fox Jr.

William Harvey Fox Jr.

Nov 25, 2025

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, William Harvey Fox Jr. went home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. By his side was his wife of 24 years, Debbie. Harvey was born on May 18, 1952, and grew up in Northern Virginia. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Roy and Bonnie Hawkins of Alexandria, VA and...

Dorothy Marylou Aragon

Dorothy Marylou Aragon

Nov 23, 2025

Dorothy M. Aragon, 78, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1947, and made her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Los Lunas, New Mexico.

Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Joe P. Aragon and Ida R. Aragon, both deceased. She is survived by seven siblings Johnny, Toni, Ruby, Larry, Joey, Lucille...

Eloy Gonzales

Eloy Gonzales

Nov 22, 2025

Eloy Gonzales, 61, went to be with the Lord on November 22, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Jose Gonzales and Juanita Gonzales.

He was a devoted and supportive husband to his beloved wife, Yolanda Gonzales, to whom he was married for 20 years.

Eloy was a loyal, caring man with a warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor....

Tonya Marie Blea

Tonya Marie Blea

Nov 20, 2025

Tonya Marie Blea was born on October 3,1970 in Albuquerque, NM to Lincoln and Virginia Blea and went home to be with the Lord on November 20,2025 at the age of 55. 

Tonya was preceded in death by her parents Lincoln and Virginia Blea, Harold and Beatrice Blea, her son D'Markus Blea and her brothers Gene Blea and Jose “Pepe” Quintana.

She...

Charles Collins

Charles Collins

Nov 19, 2025

Charles (Chuck) Edward Collins, beloved son, brother, father, uncle, and friend, passed away on November 19, 2025. He was with his sister Ginger Pennell and friends in Albuquerque, NM. Chuck, as he was affectionately known to those close to him, will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. Chuck was born into a large family...

Bernadette Montoya

Bernadette Montoya

Nov 18, 2025

Bernadette Alice Montoya

November 18, 2025

Bernadette was born on June 25th, 1947 in Santa Fe, NM and passed away peacefully at home in

Albuquerque surrounded by her family at the age of 78 on November 18 th , 2025. Bernadette is

preceded in death by her daughter Judy Ann Montoya, her parents, Victoriano and Amalia Martinez,

brother John Martinez, sisters, Eloida Annett and Lucy...