Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...