Obituaries

Glen "Allen" Hicks

Glen "Allen" Hicks

Aug 31, 2026

Glen "Allen" Hicks February 15, 1951 – August 31, 2026

Glen Allen Hicks, known to family and friends as Allen, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 75.

Born on February 15, 1951, in Hazard, Kentucky, to Richard Alvin Hicks and Lola Mae Hicks (Reynolds), Allen was raised in Muncie, Indiana, as one of nine children. He...

Candido Rudolf Jiron Jr.

Candido Rudolf Jiron Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Candido Rudolf Jiron Jr.

Candido Rudolf Jiron Jr., age 71, passed away on August 31, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on July 21, 1955, to Candido Jiron and Sally Baca.

Candido was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Jiron; his children, Zabrina Jiron, Lauren Jiron, and Matthew...

Ramon G. Sanchez II

Ramon G. Sanchez II

Aug 31, 2026

Ramon Guillermo Sanchez ll, “Boy” 58, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away to be with the Lord on August 31, 2026.

Ramon was widely known for his happy to help attitude, he was known for his humble and loving heart. He had a unique ability to make people laugh with his many humorous sayings, and he loved sharing his beautiful voice...

Nancy Aracely Munoz Rodriguez

Nancy Aracely Munoz Rodriguez

Aug 30, 2026

Dios te recibe con los brazos abiertos. Mi corazón busca palabras para despedir a alguien tan especial que dejó una huella indeleble en nuestras vidas.

Siempre recordaré tu esencia, tu alegría, y la forma en que amabas la vida. La danza, el fútbol, las fiestas, y la compañía de seres queridos eran tus pasiones. Pero sobre todo, tu amor por tus...

Jose Samuel Lucero

Jose Samuel Lucero

Aug 30, 2026

It is with broken hearts that we announce Sam Lucero received his wings on August 30, 2026.

José Samuel Lucero was born in the Española Valley to his mother, Bertha Rivas, who gave him life. A couple of years later, he was welcomed into the loving home of Mateo and Bibianita, who gave him love. He will be greeted at the...

George Charles Hopkins

George Charles Hopkins

Aug 28, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of George Charles Hopkins, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, who passed away on August 28, 2026. George was born on August 25, 1931, in Vauxhall, NJ.

George proudly served as a Marine in the Korean War and was deeply devoted to his family. Ultimately, his life proves that a person's true...

Thomas R. Trujillo

Thomas R. Trujillo

Aug 27, 2026

Thomas Richard “Tommy” Trujillo was born on November 12, 1977, to Marguerite Casey and Johnnie Trujillo. Tommy was called home on August 27, 2026, at the age of 48.

Tommy grew up in Socorro, New Mexico, where he developed the competitive spirit, sense of humor, and larger-than-life personality that those who knew him will always remember.

From a young age, Tommy was...

Catherine Rudence Camden

Catherine Rudence Camden

Aug 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Catherine Rudence Benavidez Camden

February 3, 1951 – August 25, 2026

Catherine “Cathy” Rudence Benavidez Camden, was born on February 3, 1951, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, On August 25, 2026, at the age of 75, she peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Surrounded by love after returning home on hospice care.

Cathy was a devoted...

Molly Vigil

Molly Vigil

Aug 25, 2026

In Loving Memory of Molly G. Vigil

Molly Vigil of Los Lunas passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 72, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on November 29, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Molly was known for her generous heart, selflessness, and radiant smile.

She graduated from Rio Grande High School and worked at the UNM...

Oscar Felipe Hernandez

Oscar Felipe Hernandez

Aug 23, 2026

Oscar F. Hernandez Sr, of Albuquerque, NM and formerly of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on August 23rd , 2026. He passed surrounded by his loving family on his 77th birthday.

Oscar was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Manuel and Josefina Hernandez and moved to Carlsbad in 1969. He was a hard worker and enjoyed working as a produce manager for Safeway, La...

Monique Gabriela Griego

Monique Gabriela Griego

Aug 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Monique Griego

July 20, 1996 – August 23, 2026

Monique Griego was the most beautiful, loving, kind-hearted, caring, and funny person. From the very beginning, she brought love, laughter, and joy into the lives of everyone around her. Monique always had that beautiful smile of hers, and wherever she went, she had a way of meeting people and...

Michael Lee Adams

Michael Lee Adams

Aug 23, 2026

Michael Lee Adams was born to Emmit Lloyd Adams and Lois May Adams (nee Turley on June 28,1949, In Portola, California. He was the second child and only boy. He grew up in San Fernando, California, where he met Susan Lynn Lemus, and they were married on September 1,1973. They had one child, Kelly Lynn Adams, born in 1975.

Michael served...

Dee Edward Applegarth

Dee Edward Applegarth

Aug 22, 2026

In Loving Memory of Dee Applegarth

With heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Dee Applegarth—a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, veteran, and the steady foundation of a family who loved him beyond words.

To those who knew and loved Dee, he was so much more than these titles. He was simply one...

Rosalie Theresa Lopez Athens

Rosalie Theresa Lopez Athens

Aug 20, 2026

ROSALIE THERESA LOPEZ ATHENS

April 30, 1944 – August 20, 2026

Rosalie Theresa Lopez Athens, of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away on August 20, 2026, in Los Lunas, New Mexico. She was born on April 30, 1944, in Gallup, where she built a life centered around her family, her students, and her love of learning.

Rosalie was an educator in every sense of...

Emilola Afolorunso Oguntolu

Emilola Afolorunso Oguntolu

Aug 19, 2026

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MRS. EMILOLA AFOLORUNSO OGUNTOLU (nee ADEWUMI)

With deep sorrow, but with great appreciation for a life well lived, the Oguntolu family announces the passing of their beloved mother, Mrs. Emilola Afolorunso Oguntolu (nee Adewumi), R.N.

 Born on 18th November 1942 in Ijebu Oru, Ogun State, Nigeria. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on 19th August 2026 at her home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA. She...

David Enrique Castaneda Gonzalez

David Enrique Castaneda Gonzalez

Aug 18, 2026

David Enrique Castañeda, known to his family and friends as Enrique, Kike, or Kiki, was born on July 16, 1956, in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Manuel Ángel Castañeda and Adela González Ramos. He was raised in Juárez and was especially close to his mother and his maternal grandmother, Adelaida González, both of whom he loved dearly.

He grew up alongside...

Consuelo Yanez

Consuelo Yanez

Aug 16, 2026

Consuelo L. Yañez went peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Sunday August 16, 2026 at the young age of 70 after a long battle with breast cancer. Consuelo was born on February 18, 1956 in El Paso, Texas and she was an alumna of Bowie High School. She was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, and tia. She...

Gilbert Frank Baca

Gilbert Frank Baca

Aug 15, 2026

Gilbert F. Baca passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife Amanda, his son Joey, and his caretaker Victoria on August 15, 2026, at the age of 76. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1968 and was drafted into the Army in 1969. Gilbert proudly served his country in...

Alfonso (AJ) Terrazas III

Alfonso (AJ) Terrazas III

Aug 14, 2026

Alfonso (AJ) Terrazas III

We are deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of Alfonso (AJ) Terrazas III at the age of 40 on Friday, August 14, 2026. AJ was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and had been a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, for 13 years. He is survived by his beloved daughter, Clair Rose Terrazas; his parents, Al and Kathy...

Wiliam Charles Rowland

Wiliam Charles Rowland

Aug 13, 2026

William Bill Charles Rowland

Bill Rowland 86 was born July 6, 1940 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Son of William Franklin and Genevieve Rowland, both deceased.

Bill passed away peacefully August 13, 2026 in the comfort of his own home.

Bill served in the United States Navy, toured on the USS Blakely, and retired from service with honors as a Master Chief Sonar Technician.

Bill was...