Obituaries
Melquiades Gomez Quezada
Jan 27, 2024
Melquiades Gomez Quezada, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Albuquerque. He was born on August 2, 1951. Melquiades was greatly loved and respected by his family and friends, and his warm presence will be deeply missed.
Melquiades had a passion for collecting and selling various items. His extensive knowledge and love for antiques...
Ernestine Garcia
Jan 25, 2024
Ernestina Garcia, age 81 of Albuquerque, Mexico was born on March 14, 1942 in Bibo, New Mexico.
She peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on January 25, 2024. Ernestina is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Dori Garcia. Together, they shared a lifetime of memories and cherished moments.
Ernestina leaves behind a legacy of love and compassion. She...
Kirk Mamoru Takeuchi
Jan 25, 2024
Kirk Mamoru Takeuchi
1958 – 2024
Kirk Mamoru Takeuchi was born in Santa Barbara, CA at St. Francis Hospital in 1958 and passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, after a year-long battle with cancer. He loved the outdoors, was trained in judo and aikido by sensei Kenji Ota. He was an award-winning athlete in track at La Colina JH and San...
William Philip Shisler Jr.
Jan 24, 2024
Philip Shisler was born on June 27, 1988 and went home to be with our Lord on January 24, 2024.
Philip is survived by his mother Marlene, her husband Tom, and his father Philip. He leaves behind a loving family including his sisters Melinda and spouse Gilbert, Rochelle and spouse Cameron, Melissa and spouse Jeffery, Mikayla, Chanae, Capri, Alex, Amber, and...
Robert Angelo Gonzales
Jan 23, 2024
Robert Angelo Gonzales, 29, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family on January 23, 2024, in Albuquerque. He was born on July 8, 1994, in Albuquerque, to his parents, Christina Romero and the late Martin Gonzales.
Robert was cherished as a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. His kind-hearted nature and enthusiasm endeared him...
Juanita Gonzalez-Kirksey
Jan 22, 2024
In loving memory of Juanita Gonzalez-Kirksey, a beloved mother, wife, and friend, who gracefully departed this world on January 22nd, 2024. Born July 25, 1981, Juanita passed away surrounded by the love she so generously shared throughout her life.Juanita is survived by her devoted husband, Eddy Kirksey, who stood by her side through thick and thin. Together, they created a...
Levi "Charlie" Williamson
Jan 22, 2024
Coach Levi “Charlie” Williamson, age 70, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 22nd, 2024, of natural causes.Levi “Coach Charlie” Williamson will live forever in the hearts of his wife, Kathleen, whom he married in August 8, 2008; his two sons, “Oi” Kale Micah Kamikioi Kekilani and “Sol” Solomon John Kaulanamahi Kekilani; daughter and daughter in law, Love and...
Roland G. Boudreau
Jan 22, 2024
Roland G. Boudreau of Rio Rancho, N.M. left this life at his home on January 22, 2024, at the age of 78.
Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on February 13, 1945, Roland led a remarkable life filled with love and adventure.
He proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Air Force, demonstrating his unwavering dedication to protecting and...
Margaret Hope Moya
Jan 22, 2024
Margaret Hope Moya passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. She was surrounded by loved ones as she peacefully left this world. Margaret, born on September 7, 1961, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was the cherished daughter of Hilberto and Margaret Cabrera.
Margaret's zest for life was truly remarkable. She lived every moment with an unyielding spirit and a unique sense of...
Jose Carlos Alfonso Limon
Jan 22, 2024
Jose Carlos Alfonso Limon, of Albuquerque, NM, was born July 27, 1981, in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA. Carlos’ soul was set free on January 22, 2024, at the age of 42. He is survived by his mother, Sarah E. Sanchez, his father, Jose Alfonso Limon, Jr., and his stepmother, Janice, sisters Domonique Limon, Ramona Rose and wife Jennifer, and Breanna Adams...
Jack ‘Pancho’ Torres, Jr
Jan 20, 2024
Jack Torres Jr. (Pancho)Our beloved Jack Torres Jr., affectionately known as Pancho, peacefully passed away on January 20,2024 after a long illness. He was born on September 24,1952.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Joaquin and Josephine Torres, as well as his two brothers Richard and Samuel Torres. He is survived by his five brothers: Mike, Frank, Leroy, David,...
Ralph Rubi Jr.
Jan 14, 2024
Ralph Rubi Jr. (Trappie)Ralph Rubi Jr. (Trappie) age 78, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed on January 14, 2024. He was a businessman and musician with Trappie and the In Crowd for many years. He is survived by his daughter Loretta Montoya and grandson Travis; his daughter Deborah and husband Glen Macy, grandsons Daniel and Joshua and granddaughter...
Julia Jaramillo
Jan 14, 2024
Nellie Jaramillo born on January 12, 1947 in Valencia county passed away on January 14, 2024.The world lost a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt. Nelly will always be remembered for her faith and dedication to the Lord. The family will miss Nellie every day, her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.Nelly was fortunate...
Alexander Lucero
Jan 11, 2024
Alexander Lucero, beloved son, brother, Uncle, & friend passed away on January 11th, 2024 at
the age of 38. His departure has left a void in the many hearts of those who knew him.
Alexander was born October 15th, 1985, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alex was such a light in this
world and captured the heart of many from the moment he...
Viola Sweeney
Jan 11, 2024
On September 14, 1940, Viola Sweeney, was born in Las Vegas, NM. Violamarried John Sweeney, Sr on September 3, 1960. They had a total of fivechildren. Viola moved to Aztec, Santa Fe, and eventually settled inAlbuquerque where she has lived since 1970. She worked for APS for 30 yearsand eventually retired in 2005. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma,sister...
Manuel Jay Lee
Jan 9, 2024
Manuel Jay Lee walked on to the Big Camp on January 9th in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born in Idaho December 23rd, 1974 to Mae and Nelson Lee. He was the second youngest of six. He was born into the Red Bottom and Edge of the Water Clan of the Navajo Nation.Manny went to school in Roberts, Idaho...
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...




