Obituaries

Don Eric Vigil

Don Eric Vigil

Apr 21, 2025

DON ERIC VIGIL

5/9/1972-4/21/2025 

It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the death of our beloved Don Vigil who was born in Las Vegas, NM. He passed away on Monday April 21,2025 at the age of 52 after a long battle with leukemia. He was surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Deanna...

Charles Lopez

Charles Lopez

Apr 21, 2025

Charlie (Charles) Lopez

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Charlie (Charles) Lopez, who departed this life peacefully on April 21, 2025, after a long illness. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children in his final moments.

Born on April 2, 1940, in Socorro, New Mexico, Charlie was the...

Jena Pearce

Jena Pearce

Apr 21, 2025

Jena a loving mother to Taya, Joseph, Alicia, Dajanique , Geovonnie Kavozio,and Javonte Grandma to Kamoni has sadly passed away due to her cancer. She was a great mother,grandma and friend to many, she would help so many people even if she barely had it herself .she always put everyone else before herself. She loved all of her kids with...

Terry Lee Lujan

Terry Lee Lujan

Apr 20, 2025

Terry Lee Lujan Sr.

Terry Lee Lujan Sr., 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Edgewood, New Mexico, on April 20, 2025. Born in Los Alamos, NM in 1959. Terry was a proud graduate of Los Alamos High School and lived a life full of warmth, humor, and connection with those he loved.

Terry dedicated much of his career to Smith’s...

Rene Gregorio Tena

Rene Gregorio Tena

Apr 19, 2025

Rene Gregorio Tena, born on September 5, 1975, in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community, most notably through his work as a valued member of the Pena Blanca Fire Department.

Rene's life was marked not only by his professional accomplishments but...

Martha Juanita Johnson

Martha Juanita Johnson

Apr 19, 2025

Our lives are saddened by the loss of our mother, grandmother, and friend Martha Johnson better known as Nita who passed away on April 19th, 2025 .

She was preceded in death by her husband Lee Roy, two sons Ben and Dale, daughter Reynea, all her siblings, and mother and father Martha and William Hevert.

Nita was born in Tucumcari and her...

Henriquez "Henry" Ignacio Tenorio

Henriquez "Henry" Ignacio Tenorio

2025

Henriquez (Henry) Tenorio 

1939 - 2025

Henriquez Ignacio Tenorio passed away peacefully on 19 April 2025, surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was born and raised in Willard, NM, and he was the sixth of 10 children. He attended college at Western New Mexico University in Las Vegas and St Joseph’s College in Albuquerque, where he was studying...

Maria Silvia Perez

Maria Silvia Perez

Apr 18, 2025

In Loving Memory of Maria Silvia Perez

With profound sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Maria Silvia Perez, a woman whose strength, courage, and generousity touched every life she encountered. Maria departed this world peacefully, surrounded by the never ending warmth of her loving family and friends. Maria passed on Friday, April 18th, the same day as her...

Michael Angelo Duran

Michael Angelo Duran

Apr 17, 2025

Michael Angelo Duran passed away at his family home on April 17, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 1st, 1984, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

He grew up to choose to enter the Medical Field, he loved to help others. He had medical issues that hindered him at times; however, he managed. His second family was his UNM...

Deacon Ruben Joseph Barela

Deacon Ruben Joseph Barela

Apr 16, 2025

Ruben J. Barela, One Hundred and One years ago, Deacon Ruben J. Barela was born to Mariano and Candelaria Marie Garcia Barela in Ranchos De Albuquerque. He shared this honor with his twin brother Edward. His other siblings were Arturo, Mary, Amanda, Edwina, and Alfonso. All have preceded him in death. 

He served in the Army during World War II. He...

Maria Del Refugio Resendez Hernandez

Maria Del Refugio Resendez Hernandez

Apr 15, 2025

**En memoria de una mujer extraordinaria**Hoy despedimos a una mujer maravillosa que marcó la vida de tantas personas. Aunque es difícil aceptar su ausencia,su espíritu sigue vivo en cada uno de nosotros, en cada faceta de nuestra existencia. 

Su luz, fuerza y amor siguen guiando nuestros caminos.Desde su partida, ha quedado un vacío irremplazable en nuestros corazones. Sin embargo, seguimos adelante,...

Elaine Bland

Elaine Bland

Apr 15, 2025

In the early hours of April 15th, 2025, we lost our matriarch, Elaine Darlene Bland (78). The sun to our solar system, she went in the most peaceful way, surrounded by some of those who loved her the greatest.



Elaine was born on August 17th, 1946, and grew up in the North Valley. She traveled all over the world (even living...

John C. Abbott

John C. Abbott

Apr 13, 2025

It's time to say goodbye to a great hunter and fisherman:He loved his life roaming around the woods in the Jemez and spending time at the family cabin, hunting elk, deer and grouse. He is proceeded in death by his mother Edna Gallant and his brother Patrick.John is survived by his loving wife Cathy Collins, his sister Claudia ( Lonnie),...

Laura Macias

Laura Macias

Apr 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Laura Macias

July 5, 1976 – April 10, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and immense love that we share the passing of Laura Macias — a mother, wife, daughter, sister, and the kindest soul this world was lucky to know. Laura took her final breath on April 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and...

Rosie Andrade

Rosie Andrade

Apr 8, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our dear, loving mother Rosie L. Andrade has been called home on April 8, 2025. She left us peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones. We will have a viewing of our dearly departed mother on April 14, 2025, at the Trujillo Family Funeral Home Chapel from 12:00 – 2:00...

Oscar Chavira

Oscar Chavira

Apr 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Oscar Adrian Chavira

June 29, 1980 – April 7, 2025

Oscar Adrian Chavira, born on June 29, 1980, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by the love of his family. Oscar was the beloved son of Maria G. Talamantes and Jose F. Chavira, and one of six children. His life was richly shared with his wife...

Norma Angulo De Calle

Norma Angulo De Calle

Apr 6, 2025

Norma Angulo

07/08/1969 - 04/06/2025

Norma was a loving mother, wife, and sister. She survives through her children and siblings,

who miss her dearly everyday.

She never complained once during her 17 year long battle against MS. Showing us the meaning

of resilience, she leaves a legacy of love, courage and willpower. Norma is a true fighter who

will live in the hearts of those who...

Michael Allen Young

Michael Allen Young

Apr 6, 2025

Michael A. Young, a loving and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Michael chose to raise his family for over 30 years in North Berwick, Maine.

Michael is survived by his loving wife, Lisa P. Young, and their three children: son, Michael Young (wife, Yvette Young); daughter, Heather Hogan...

Ruben Holguin

Ruben Holguin

Apr 5, 2025

Ruben Holguin, 75, of Santa Clara, New Mexico, passed away in his sleep while listening to his

favorite music with his daughters, Candida and Gwenda, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at his home.

Cremation has taken place, and a funeral service celebrating Ruben’s life will be held at Santa Fe

National Cemetery on Friday, June 13, 2025, complete with military honors provided by the 

United...

Matthew Eugene Anaya

Matthew Eugene Anaya

Apr 5, 2025

Matthew Eugene Anaya, 31, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Matthew was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 24, 1994. As a child, Matthew participated in a variety of sports, such as baseball, wrestling, basketball, and soccer. As an adult, Matthew became an avid computer enthusiast and was fascinated with computers and software programs....