Obituaries

Guadalupe Trujillo

Guadalupe Trujillo

Aug 26, 2024

Guadalupe (Lupe) Trujillo, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 26, 2024. Born in Ponderosa, NM on March 15, 1929 to Patricio and Aurelia Trujillo. Married on January 9, 1960 to Theresa (Tere) Garcia. Enjoyed his life in his beloved Canon de Jemez, NM.

Guadalupe is preceded in death by his wife of 64...

Geraldine Morales

Geraldine Morales

Aug 24, 2024

  It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Gina Morales, who left us on August 24, 2024, while she slept. Born on April 24, 1966, in, New Mexico, she was a cherished daughter of Tony Pena and Cyrilla Samora. 

Gina’s life was marked by love and connection. She is preceded in death by her beloved father,...

Barbara J. Lueras

Barbara J. Lueras

Aug 23, 2024

BARBARA J LUERAS

August 23, 2024

Barbara J. Lueras (McMonigle, Caspi) was born on March 9th, 1945, in Corona, NM. She is the daughter of the late Gertrude “Trudy” Lueras (Maes )and Demecio Jaramillo “DJ” Lueras. She succumbed to a long battle with Dementia and Aphasia at the age of 79. She is survived by her sister Esther Lueras, daughter Debbie Romero...

Jose Antonio "Martin" Armijo

Jose Antonio "Martin" Armijo

Aug 23, 2024

Jose Antonio “Martin” Armijo

April 14, 1938- August 23, 2024

A heart of gold stopped beating peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Martin is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Evangeline Armijo, his children Denise Gonzales (John), Jerry Armijo, Rosemary Armijo, Dorie Sandoval, Leroy Perea (Carol), Johnny Perea (Christie), Jennifer Abeyta, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. 

Martin is...

James Peck

James Peck

Aug 21, 2024

James (Jim) Peck passed away peacefully on August 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Jim was born March 28, 1943, in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania to Howard and Laura Peck as the youngest of nine children. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Turkey for a period of time. A New Mexico resident since 1978, Jim...

Ernesto Arreola

Ernesto Arreola

Aug 20, 2024

Con profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Ernesto, un hombre amoroso, amable y trabajador, que dejó este mundo demasiado pronto. Ernesto era un hombre saludable, lleno de vida y con muchos años por delante, pero lamentablemente, falleció el 20 de agosto del 2024, en un trágico accidente mientras regresaba a casa después de un día de trabajo.

Ernesto nació el 7...

Mariasol Alegria Gutierrez Roberts

Mariasol Alegria Gutierrez Roberts

Aug 19, 2024

Mariasol Alegria Gutierrez Roberts Maríasol Gutiérrez Roberts passed away on August 19, 2024, at the age of 46 from breast cancer. Maríasol was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 2,1978 to Marie Gutiérrez Gore and Stephen Myers.

Maríasol is survived by her husband, Nathaniel and children Onalise, Angela, Isabel and Eva. She is also survived by her parents Marie, Maire...

Liberato "Libby" Segura

Liberato "Libby" Segura

Aug 18, 2024

Liberato “Libby” Segura, age 86, of Sile, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2024, with his loving family by his side. Born on March 17, 1938, he was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Libby was preceded in death by his parents, Damacio and Elizabeth Segura; his beloved son, Benny Segura; his grandson, Bryan Johnson; his...

Bertha Mary Chavez-Sprowl

Bertha Mary Chavez-Sprowl

Aug 17, 2024

Bertha M. Sprowl (Chavez), went to be with the Lord on August 17, 2024 at the age 87. 

She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and faith. Born on July 27, 1937 in Dalhart, Texas and raised in New Mexico, she was born to parents Ambrosio and Mollie Jaramillo. She is survived by her sisters Lucille Clement and her two...

Tercio Chavez

Tercio Chavez

Aug 17, 2024

Tercio Chavez age 78, Passed away on August 17, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Tercio was born in Torreon, New Mexico, July 30, 1946, to Fidel and Lourdes Chavez. He is survived by his son Ted and wife Lisa Chavez and daughter Beatrice Chavez, granddaughter Carmen Elena Chavez, grandsons, Jacob Chavez, Josh Chavez and Joseph Chavez, six siblings, Gilbert and wife...

James Clayton McDermott

James Clayton McDermott

Aug 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James McDermott on August 17, 2024, at the age of 81 after a long illness. His journey on this earth has come to an end, but his spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who loved him.

Born on February 25, 1943, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, James was...

Geraldine Chavez

Geraldine Chavez

Aug 17, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Geraldine (Gerri) Chavez, age 71, on August 17, 2024.

She is survived by her daughter Irene Olivas, son-in-law Adam Olivas, and their children Dominic, Nico, and Isaiah; her son Paul Chavez, daughter-in- law Jaimie Chavez, and their children Jocelyn, Julian, and Avianna. She is also survived by her sisters Dorothy (Victor) Velasquez, Angela...

Gloria Cecilia Santillanes

Gloria Cecilia Santillanes

Aug 14, 2024

Gloria Cecilia Santillanes, 79, of Albuquerque, passed away on August 14, 2024 after a short illness. Gloria was born on October 3, 1944 to Juan and Amalia Santillanes, in Las Vegas, NM. Gloria graduated from Dora High School in 1962. As a young woman she moved to Albuquerque where she began a long career in administration at Ed Black’s Chevrolet,...

Jake Thomas Chavez

Jake Thomas Chavez

Aug 14, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jake Chavez, a cherished soul who will forever be remembered. Join us as we gather to honor his memory at services tomorrow from 11 AM to 1 PM Albuquerque Central Seventh-day Adventist Church 2201 Estancia Dr NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120 (505) 836-1845. Let us come together to celebrate the life he lived, the...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Keefauver

Yvonne "Bonnie" Keefauver

Aug 13, 2024

Yvonne “Bonnie” Keefauver passed away in the comfort of her home on August 13, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was 76 years old. 

Yvonne was born to Sanford and Barbara on October 30, 1947 in Redding, California. She grew up in California where she found a love for nature and wildlife. 

Yvonne had a zest for life and loved spending her...

Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Aug 12, 2024

Steve Smith was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 17th, 1956. In the early hours of August 12th, 2024, five days before his 68th birthday, he unexpectedly passed away in his home in Albuquerque. Preceded in death by his mother Leonor Smith, father Oliver Smith, and stepmother Rosita Smith. Remaining to cherish his memories are is grandson Gabriel Romero,...

Ignacita Trujillo

Ignacita Trujillo

Aug 12, 2024

Mrs. Ignacita (Lovato) Trujillo lovingly known by many as Agnes, born June 10, 1941, went to her resting place on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 83. Agnes was a resident of Albuquerque’s South Valley all her life and was born and raised in Los Padillas to Adelino and Ramona Lovato. She had five brothers and one sister...

Saundra Miller

Saundra Miller

Aug 10, 2024

Saundra Louise Brown Miller, known lovingly as Sandi, peacefully departed this life on August 10, surrounded by the warmth of her daughter’s presence. She embraced life with a joyous spirit and an infectious sense of humor, brightening the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She also dedicated many years to her career as a paralegal, a role she...

Ursula Archuleta

Ursula Archuleta

Aug 8, 2024

Ursula Archuleta, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on February 20, 1964, to Remigio and Virginia Archuleta. Followed by her 5 siblings: max Archuleta Victoria Archuleta tina Archuleta Cynthia Archuleta Orlando Archuleta.

Ursula is survived by her loving children of nine :Victor Archuleta (spouse Trish), Bernadette Maldonado, Walter...

Gail Rorabacher

Gail Rorabacher

Aug 7, 2024

Gail was born on July 13, 1946 to Everett and Marguerite Rowe in Detroit, Michigan. The second of 4 children. 

At about six years old, when a neighbor friend told her that God loves everybody, it struck Gail that God loved her! That pointed her heart toward God. At the age of twelve she was baptized and gave her life to...