Obituaries

Lawrence M. Torres

Lawrence M. Torres

Jan 8, 2024

Lawrence M. Torres Jr. departed his earthly life to join his Heavenly Father on

January 8, 2024, from a blood clot to his lungs and heart. He leaves behind two

sons, Daemien, and Emmanuel as well as Mother, Lorraine, Father, Lawrence Sr.,

Brother, Felimon and two Sisters Starr and Emerald.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his son Matthew and sister Amanda.

Grandparents: Felix and...

Lawrence Michael Torres

Lawrence Michael Torres

Jan 8, 2024

Lawrence Michael Torres, age 45, a beloved son, father, brother and friend passed away on January 8, 2024!



He was born in Albuquerque, NM to his mother Lorraine and father, Larry Torres on July 6, 1978.



Michael was an amazing man of God and a great father.  He had unwavering faith.  He taught his children the same values.  He taught Bible Class at LWMC and...

Betty Jo Mares

Betty Jo Mares

Jan 7, 2024

Betty Jo Mares peacefully ended her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at home on Sunday January 7.  

Betty Jo was born July 28, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM.   She is preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Frances Trujillo, and just recently, her brother Herman Trujillo, father-in-law Carlos Mares, brother-in-law Art Mares.  She is survived by her mother-in-law Lorein...

Mary Ann Lawless

Mary Ann Lawless

Jan 7, 2024

Mary Ann Lawless passed away on January 7,2023 at University of New Mexico Hospital. She is survived by her husband Byron R. Lawless, two daughters; Christina Williams, Michelle Whitlock and her husband Dan Whitlock, her grandson, Zackary Williams and step-son Ryan Lawless. She was a graduate of Scranton Arkansas High school. She was a real estate agent for AMREP Homes...

Theresa Trujillo

Theresa Trujillo

Jan 7, 2024

Theresa (Tere) Trujillo, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on January 7, 2024. Born in Canon on March 2, 1933 to Tomas and Lucianita Garcia. Married January 9, 1960 to Guadalupe Trujillo. Tere is proceeded in death by her parents; her daughter Monica (who now gets her momma back); son-in-law Gary; and all 12 of her...

Karen Martinez

Karen Martinez

Jan 7, 2024

Karen Marie Martinez (née Kindley) passed away peacefully in her home on 01/07/2024 at the age of74. Karen was born in 1949 in Port Clinton, Ohio. She was married to her husband Robert Martinez for55 years.Karen is survived by her husband Robert and her 3 children, Roberta Fotter (Matt); Leslie Brooks; EricMartinez (Priscilla). Karen is also survived by her eight...

Ailene Viola Trujillo

Ailene Viola Trujillo

Jan 6, 2024

Ailene Viola Trujillo (65) is home in the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She left peacefully with her family by her side on January 6. Ailene is survived by her daughters; Amanda, (Victor Saavedra), Joyce, (Max Apodaca), Darlene, (Daniel Sanchez), survived by her nine grandchildren: Rueben, DeAna, Savannah, Juaniz, Jasmine, Delilah, Daniel, Samantha, Alexis, and her...

Annette Apodaca

Annette Apodaca

Jan 6, 2024

To Honor the life of Annette C. Apodaca, born on October 8th, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM, she grew up in the San Jose neighborhood. Annette was called home on January 6th, 2024 after battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer at the age of 62. Annette was outgoing, loved to make people laugh and spread the word of God. She is preceded...

Belinda Rosetta Valencia

Belinda Rosetta Valencia

Jan 4, 2024

Belinda Rosetta Valencia age 72 lost her Courageous battle with Cancer on January 4, 2024.She was a Generous, Thoughtful, Kind, Loving Woman of Faith. She was a Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Auntie, & "Nana" (to many; not just family), She Loved her Family Dearly and was the Family's Biggest Fan!Belinda is now fully healed and enjoying Abundant Joy with her...

Anthony "Dizzy" Robert Gutierrez

Anthony "Dizzy" Robert Gutierrez

Jan 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony (Dizzy) Robert Gutierrez, who gracefully transitioned on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at the age of 42.

Anthony leaves behind his beloved daughter, Angel Marie Gutierrez, and is fondly remembered by his siblings Leroy Montoya, cousin Alfonso Gutierrez, Anna Cisneros, Dolores Gutierrez, Richard Gutierrez, Ronda Benavidez, Joncy Chavez, Danny Chavez,...

Benny Sedillo

Benny Sedillo

Jan 3, 2024

Benny Sedillo Sr, a true New Mexican at heart, passed away on January 3rd, 2024 at the age of 91. Benny was widely known for his passion for politics and his love for his home state. As a devoted supporter of President Barack Obama, he had the incredible opportunity to meet the President and even have his picture taken with...

James Tenorio

James Tenorio

Jan 1, 2024

James Dimas Tenorio passed away on January 1, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Willard, NM on April 7, 1947 to Francisquita and Maximiliano Tenorio. At an early age his family moved to Martineztown in Albuquerque, NM. He spent many years as a maintenance worker  for Neurology Associates of New Mexico and for Our Lady of...

George Moss

George Moss

Jan 1, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of George E. Moss, longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM. Georgejoined the angels on New Year’s Day, 2024.A proud “Canal Brat” George was born in the Canal Zone, Panama, in 1943, to George Walter Moss and AgripinaMarquez.A career Marine, George was highly decorated and served with distinction as a Recon Marine...

Gloria Mae Valencia

Gloria Mae Valencia

Dec 31, 2023

Gloria Mae Valencia, 81, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on Sunday December 31, 2023 of natural causes. 

Gloria was born March 15th, 1942 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the late Emilio and Manuelita Valencia, her 3 sons, 4 siblings, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild.

 

Gloria is survived by her daughter Luanne, her two sons Leo, and Jelal (JB).  She was a...

Samuel Gurule

Samuel Gurule

Dec 31, 2023

Samuel M. Gurule, born May 1, 1968 to Angelina C. Zamora and Henry L. Gurule went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Samuel was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, and was 55 years old at the time of his passing.

Samuel was a God-fearing man who found great solace in studying the Bible and sharing its...

Walter Daniel Fields

Walter Daniel Fields

Dec 31, 2023

Walter Fields, age 56, passed away on December 30, 2023 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short and unexpected illness. His funeral service will be held on January 16, 2024 at Trujillo Family Funeral Home located at 110 Alvarado Drive SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico followed by his burial at Campo Santo Cemetery.

Walter Fields was born on...

Johnny Alexander Jr.

Johnny Alexander Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

Alexander, Johnny Jr (JohnJohn), a resident of Albuquerque, born onOctober 14, 2003, passed away unexpectedly on New Year’s Eve,December, 31, 2023 at the age of 20. He is preceded in death by hisFather, Johnny “Big John” Alexander, Grandmother, RosemaryAlexander, Grandfather, Augustine Romero and nephew, Baby Michael.He is survived by his mother, Andrea Romero-Alexander, his MamaGerb/Auntie Suzanne Saiz, Sisters, Janice Flores...

Allan P. Sanchez

Allan P. Sanchez

Dec 30, 2023

Allan Patrick Sanchez, Husband, best friend of Martin A. Montano, 38 years, blessed with life in this world onSeptember 13, 1966, in Albuquerque, NM. Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ called him home on December 29, 2023, at 11:10pm.

As an amazing culinary artist, Allan loved preparing meals for his family and friends in various wonderful restaurantsin the Albuquerque area....

Ida Lopez

Ida Lopez

Dec 27, 2023

Ida Chavez Lopez, beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend went home to Our Lord & Savior and our Blessed Mother Mary onWednesday, December 27, 2023. Ida was born on April 23, 1949, in Mountainair, New Mexicoand resided in Albuquerque.Ida was preceded in death by her parents; Boleslo Chavez and Tomasita Hill Chavez, hersister, Della Sisneros and...

Maria Nestora Gonzales Lucero

Maria Nestora Gonzales Lucero

Dec 25, 2023

Maria "Nestora" Gonzales Lucero, age 90, a cherished resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Christmas day, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born in San Pedro, Socorro County. Maria brought warmth and love to everyone she encountered throughout her life.

Preceding Nestora in death were her husband Manuel Lucero and her parents, Viviana and Juan Cristobal Gonzales. She carried their...