Obituaries

John Joseph Rodriguez

John Joseph Rodriguez

Nov 22, 2024

John Joseph Rodriguez (AKA John John)

May 29, 1991 -  November 22, 2024

Services held at Casa Del Rey 2500 Corona Dr. NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Time: 12:00 PM

John Joseph Rodriguez, affectionately known as John John, is deeply missed by his loving mother, Frances Rodriguez, his father, John Rodriguez, and his partner Luree Sigala. His sister, Nicole Rodriguez, and...

Lorraine Cindy Marquez

Lorraine Cindy Marquez

Nov 22, 2024

Lorraine Marquez, 64, went home to Jesus on November 22, 2024. She passed

away after a short illness. She was born August 11, 1960 in Bernalillo, New

Mexico. She loved dancing, being with friends and family. She dedicated her life

taking care of children and elderly, especially her brothers and sisters after her

mother passed away. Lorraine is preceded in death by father, Eloy...

Lois McGarrah

Lois McGarrah

Nov 21, 2024

Life of Lois Ann McGarrah



Lois Ann McGarrah (Annie) was born on March 17, 1953 in Los Lunas, NM.

She died on November 21, 2024, in Placitas NM. She left behind two

daughters, Jaime and Jodi, and a loving partner, Debbie. Annie worked for

the NM Public Defenders department, a job she held and loved for more

than twenty years. During her life she supported...

Maria Concepcion Manzano Avina

Maria Concepcion Manzano Avina

Nov 21, 2024

Maria Concepcion Manzano Avina, age 70, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on November 21, 2024.Full obituary is currently pending.Services for Maria will take place Monday, November 25, 2024 at Trujillo Family Funeral Home chapel. A Service will be held from 6pm-8pm.Arrangements are being handled by the compassionate professionals at

Trujillo Family Funeral Home 

"Our Family Serving Yours"

Billy S. Hartman

Billy S. Hartman

Nov 20, 2024

We remember Billy S. Hartman, whose spirit departed from us on 11-20-2024. He was 84 years old. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Loved and missed by his children Kimberly Ellis, Tony Hartman, Greg Hartman, Alma Olivas, Claudia Trujillo, Danny Trujillo, Elizabeth Hartman, and wife Socorro T. Hartman. Billy's passion was reading books, playing video war games, eating chocolate...

Gabriel Aniceto Varoz

Gabriel Aniceto Varoz

Nov 16, 2024

Gabriel “Gabe” Aniceto Varoz, 30, passed away on November 16, 2024, at his home in Albuquerque, NM.

Gabe was born in Albuquerque, NM and was the youngest of 3 children. He graduated from Manzano High School in 2014 and enlisted in the Air Force right after where he would pursue training in special forces. Gabe married his high school sweetheart, Samantha...

Jane Marie Andrews

Jane Marie Andrews

Nov 16, 2024

Jane Marie (Rule) Andrews, 86 of Hamilton, NJ passed away peacefully on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA and a graduate of West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School and later graduated from Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. She married in 1960 and raised her family in Medford Lakes, NJ.

Jane’s passion in life was caring...

Gwen Barela

Gwen Barela

Nov 16, 2024

Gwen Barela 

October 6, 1966 – November 16, 2024 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gwen Barela, 58, who left us peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albuquerque, NM, Gwen was a remarkable human being whose love and kindness touched everyone around her.

Gwen cherished and was devoted to her parents, Eugene and Anna Padilla. Gwen...

Belinda Jo Cook

Belinda Jo Cook

Nov 15, 2024

Belinda Jo Cook (Cathers, Wilson)

05/17/1950 – 11/15/2024



Belinda was born in Patuxent River Maryland to Gary and Pearl Cathers in May of 1950, while her father Gary Cathers was in the US Navy. She passed peacefully on November 15 th of this year. The Family:

Partner: Jim Marland

4 Siblings: Patrica Acton, Martha Fuller, Sarah Story, Predeceased: Joseph Cathers

3 Children: Todd Wilson (spouse...

Antonio Fernandez

Antonio Fernandez

Nov 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Antonio Fernandez announce his sudden passing on November 15, 2024 at the age of 29. Antonio will be lovingly remembered by his mother Martina. His sister Leticia, his brother's Andy,Jose, and Martin. And numerous other family members and friends. Antonio was predeceded and death by his father Andres Fernandez and his...

Ernest Paul Mascarenas

Ernest Paul Mascarenas

Nov 13, 2024

Ernest (Paul) MascarenasMay 13, 1959 - November 13, 2024

“It’s not the length of life, but depth of life.”                             - Ralph Waldo Emerson.Paul (Ernie) Mascarenas passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 65, in the loving arms of his partner, Rowell (RC) Madison, after...

Nancy Gonzales

Nancy Gonzales

Nov 12, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy Gonzales, was taken by the Lord to eternal peace

on November 12 th , 2024.

Nancy was born in San Jose, New Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She is survived by her daughters Lucille Hinojos husband Paul and Ruth Gonzales.

Grandchildren John Lucero wife Raelynn, Natalie Romero, Frank Romero, great-grandchildren

John Lucero, Gabriela Lucero, Marcos...

Gilbert Martinez

Gilbert Martinez

Nov 12, 2024

Gilbert Martinez

April 29, 1939 – November 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gilbert Martinez who was called home on Nov. 11, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior at the age of 85. 

Gilbert was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished grandfather and great grandfather known for his passion for family togetherness,...

LeRoy Baca

LeRoy Baca

Nov 11, 2024

LeRoy Baca passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 81 in Albuquerque, NM, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 25, 1943, LeRoy graduated from Rio Grande High School in 1961 and soon after joined the US Navy, where he served honorably until 1967. Post-military, he embarked on a career with the New Mexico Department of...

Ruby Garcia

Ruby Garcia

Nov 11, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruby Garcia on November 11, 2024. Ruby, age 46, was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, auntie, and friend. 

Ruby’s memory and light will forever live on in the hearts and souls of those who knew and loved her. She was a strong, loving, caring and passionate person who touched...

James "JIMBO" Rendon

James "JIMBO" Rendon

Nov 11, 2024

It is with the deepest sadness that we can confirm the passing of James P. Rendon. Son, brother, uncle, and most importantly Daddy. Most knew him as Jimbo, and some knew him as Jo or JoJo.

Jimbo was tragically taken from us on November 11, 2024. He was 36 years old. Jimbo was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. He spent...

Mark Anthony Baca

Mark Anthony Baca

Nov 10, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Mark Anthony Baca, 60, on November 10th, 2024. He was born in Albuquerque on February 25, 1964, to Edward Baca and Patricia Algien-Baca. Mark retired from the City of Albuquerque. Mark was an avid hunter/fisherman and participated in many bowling and softball leagues throughout the years. In his life he enjoyed numerous...

Lucio Alvarado Acosta

Lucio Alvarado Acosta

Nov 10, 2024

Lucio Alvarado Acosta, 59, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on November 10th, 2024. 

He was born on August 11th, 1965, in Rancho El Jaguey Michoacán. He enjoyed cooking, playing soccer and always enjoyed having friends and family around. He was a hard-working self-made business owner of a successful stucco company. He was always willing to help others, never asking or...

Lawrence Alexander Martinez

Lawrence Alexander Martinez

Nov 9, 2024

Lawrence Martinez went to be with the Lord on Saturday November 9, 2024, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his father Benito Martinez, his mother Canda Chavez Trujillo, his sister Theresa Torres. Lawrence is survived by his wife of 55 years MaryJo Martinez, his son Bennie Martinez, his daughters Marilyn Urenda and Laura Barstow. His...

Serafin Lucero

Serafin Lucero

Nov 9, 2024

Serafin Lucero , age 81 passed away November 9, 2024. Lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Surrounded by his loving family Sharron Chavez, Seran J. Lucero and Josh Lucero and Robert Sanchez.

Serafin is preceded in death by his dad Premetivo Lucero, mom Lucinda Lucero, brothers Valerio, Ray and Frank Lucero and...