Obituaries
Richard Martinez
Jun 21, 2022
Richard Martinez, 75, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away on June 21,2022 surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by his beloved wife Julia of 53 years, his children who he was so proud of: Susan Martinez and partner Art, Rick Martinez and partner Maxine, and Paul Martinez; his beloved grandchildren who were his world: Manuel and wife...
Joe E. Gallegos Jr.
Jun 21, 2022
Joe E. Gallegos Jr., age 67 of Rio Rancho, NM, was called to be with Our Lord from his home on June 21, 2022. He was the only son born to Joe Duplido Gallegos Sr. and Delovina S. Segura of Albuquerque, NM on January 22, 1955. Joe had one older and two younger sisters. He attended Bernalillo and Valley High...
Felipe Chavez Jr.
Jun 20, 2022
Felipe Chavez Jr.
Felipe was born on December 6, 1945 to Felipe Chavez and Mercedes Lueras in Albuquerque, NM. He was the fifth of nine siblings and grew up in the San Jose neighborhood. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1964 and joined the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1965. He married Lorraine in 1968 at San...
Bill Woodlief
Jun 18, 2022
Bill Woodlief
Bill fought a good fight against cancer for several years, however Covid-19 proved to be a greater force. Bill lead a varied and colorful life, and lived it to the fullest. Bill worked as a home remodeling contractor in Albuquerque. He turned his life over to the Lord many years ago and was a man of faith. ...
Matilda "Matti" Diane Brown
Jun 14, 2022
Matilda "Matti" Diane Brown, 67, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 14, 2022. She is survived by her children, Andrea Huber and husband, Joshua, Steven Brown, and Cassandra Brown; cousin (who was like a sister), JoAnna Pepe; nephews, Nick DelCampo and Dylan DelCampo; and many other relatives and friends. Matti was preceded in death by her husband of...
Jeremy Keith Franks
Jun 13, 2022
Jeremy Keith Franks, 50, of Albuquerque, N.M. passed sadly, June 13th despite the best efforts and thoughtful care by Presbyterian hospital staff. He was born to Paula Taylor and Trentice Franks in 1972. He was forgiving, kind, a gifted artist, and a hilarious jokester.
He will never be forgotten by his true love Amanda Tidey, daughter Kylie Elizabeth—who stayed with...
Dale Galvan
Jun 13, 2022
Dale Galvan
Dale Galvan, 66 years old of Rio Rancho, New Mexico went home to be with his Lord. He passed away at his residence from natural causes on June 13, 2022.He was born June 21, 1955 in Santa Ana, California to Rufugio and Josephine Galvan. He graduated from Gilbert High School, then went onto Cypress Community College,...
Dr. William “Bill” Christopher Epler
Jun 12, 2022
Dr. William “Bill” Christopher Epler passed peacefully in his sleep on June 12, 2022. He was born on August 1, 1937 in Russell, Kansas to Pauline and John Epler. Bill, a self-declared “biped mathematician,” was a lifelong learner with an open mind and open heart. His pursuits ranged from graduate level philosophy at Oklahoma University, classical piano at University of...
Louella Mo
Jun 10, 2022
Louella Mo was born on March 24, 1938, in Pecos, New Mexico and was called home by our heavenly Father on June 10, 2022. She is survived by her three daughters: Glenda, Elizabeth, and Audrey. Grandchildren: Kristofer, Jade, Brittany (Olivia), Lynee (Kevin), Jacob, Nicholas, and Ryan. Great-grandchildren: AndraLeigha, Evianna and Valentino. She is also survived by her siblings: Georgia Barrett,...
Nick ‘Tata’ Garcia
Jun 10, 2022
Nick ‘Tata’ Garcia was called home by our heavenly father on June 10th, 2022 at the age of 91. He passed peacefully at home with Kristina ‘Queena’ by his side.
I Kristina was very fortunate and proud to call him my Dad.
Tata was a kind and generous man, who had a huge heart made of gold, and...
Ronney J. Crespin
Jun 8, 2022
Ronney J. Crespin, of Albuquerque NM, was called home by his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2022 at the age of 63.
Ron is survived by his children, Veronica Richardson, (Andrew) Michael Crespin, Alicia Porter. Grandchildren, Cameron, Arianna, Adrian, Ecias, Braylon. He is also survived by 4 brothers, Frank Crespin Jr., (Jean) of Culver City, Calif., Sam Crespin of...
Nettie Pacheco
Jun 8, 2022
Nettie Pacheco was born May 7, 1962 to Miguel and Lena Vallejos. She is survived by her husband John Moir, daughter Alisha Pacheco, grandson Jensen, her sisters, Lora Martinez, Jean and husband Uvaldo Garcia, Kathy and husband Isaac Lozoya. Nettie is proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Maria Ballejos, and brothers George and Michael Vallejos.
Nettie graduated from...
Sisto M. Perea
Jun 7, 2022
Sisto M. Perea
Our beloved uncle, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, went home to Our Lord & Savior on Tuesday June 7 2022, at the age of 83. He was born on February 24 1939 in Los Lentes NM.
He attended Cornucopia Adult Day Care Center for many years where he enjoyed participating...
Nicholas Hancock
Jun 5, 2022
Nicolas Hancock- Born September 14,1987 -June 6,2022
Nicolas leaves behind his mom and dad, Maria and Antonio Anaya, also his son Malachi, and his grandmother.
Nicolas lived a full life for just being 34, he lived his life the way he wanted. Not hurting people butl loving the people that entered his life.
In his teen years he enjoyed riding...
JoAnn Roybal Medina
Jun 1, 2022
JoAnn Roybal Medina, 71 of Albuquerque, passed away on June 1, 2022, after a valiant fight against cancer. A lifelong Taoseña, JoAnn spent her career working in the legal system serving as a paralegal for over 20 years working both in legal aid and domestic violence case management. Toward the end of her career, JoAnn spent time working with the...
Mary D. Trujillo
May 25, 2022
Trujillo Mary D
Mary passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico on August 22, 1921, to Isidro & Lola Lopez. Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years Felix Trujillo, beloved son Rudy Trujillo, infant daughter Jennie, her parents, Five sisters: Peggie Garcia, Emma Lopez, Josie Baca, Maria “Chunkie”...
Mary D. Trujillo
May 25, 2022
Trujillo Mary D
Mary passed away peacefully on May 25, 2022. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico on August 22, 1921 to Isidro & Lola Lopez. Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years Felix Trujillo, beloved son Rudy Trujillo, infant daughter Jennie, her parents, Five sisters; Peggie Garcia, Emma Lopez, Josie Baca, Maria (Chunkie)...
Maria Socorro Esquibel Chavez
May 17, 2022
Maria Socorro Esquibel Chavez, aged 95, of Albuquerque NM, passed away at Rust Medical Center on Tuesday May 17th, 2022, of natural causes. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico - the daughter of Francisco and Luisa Chavez. She moved to New Mexico with her daughter Martha, and later met the love of her life, Ezequiel (Zek) Esquibel whom she married...
Dorothy E. Perez
May 16, 2022
Dorothy E. Perez (auntie Dodo), a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away May 16, 2022, after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loved ones and will be forever loved and remembered.
Dorothy was born on August 10, 1956 to Jose Maria Perez and Frances Victoriana (Lujan) Perez, in Bernalillo, New Mexico. She is...
William Truman Hensley
May 14, 2022
William Truman Hensley
William Truman “Bill” Hensley, 83, passed away on May 14, 2022 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. Bill was born in Portales, NM on December 2, 1938. In his youth, Bill worked on the family cattle ranch, was a DJ at a local radio station, and a lifeguard. Bill graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in...