Obituaries
Dolores Maria Lopez
Jan 7, 2026
Dolores M. Lopez (Torres/Sanchez), age 79, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, in Manzano, New Mexico. Born on October 8, 1946, in Punta de Agua, New Mexico. Dolores lived a life rooted in faith, family, and community. A devoted wife to Orlando S. Lopez, Dolores dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her role as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Joseph Barreras
Jan 7, 2026
Joseph Christopher Barreras was born on March 20th 1956 in Albuquerque NM and passed on January 7th 2026. Joseph was a man of many trades but his passion was working on cars, drawing, and giving a tattoo. He had a big heart for animals especially dogs. Joseph enjoyed listening to music while drawing some beautiful art, watching movies and he...
William Paul Joseph Tapia
Jan 5, 2026
Billy Tapia, full name William Paul Joseph Tapia passed away on January 5th, 2026. He was born May 7, 1973. He’s survived by his son, Tomas Sheridan Tapia. His sister, Christine Anntoinette Tapia. His father, Billy Tapia. His niece Destyne Tapia, his girlfriend, many cousins, friends and dear family members. He is proceeded in death by his dear mother Alice...
Valorie "Val" Dawn Chavez
Jan 5, 2026
Valorie Dawn Chavez, born on October 17th, 1971, in Anchorage, Alaska, was born from parents from New Mexico. When she was a baby, her parents and grandparents would call her "my little Eskimo".
Valorie passed away on January 5th, 2026, at the Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We love and miss her very much and keep her in...
Mary Lou Tapia
Jan 5, 2026
Mary Lou Tapia February 10, 1951- January 5, 2026
Mary Lou Tapia (Lujan), 74 passed away surrounded by family and friends at her home in Albuquerque,New Mexico, on January 5,2026 from COPD related issues.
Mary Lou was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on February 10, 1951, to Antonio and Reynalda Lujan.
Mary Lou was mother to Jessica Mendoza. she raised her child...
Candido Baca
Jan 4, 2026
Candido Baca of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2026. Born in New Mexico, Candido spent much of his life between Tijeras and Albuquerque. Candido is survived by his six children and their spouses: Monica Gonzales and husband Gerald Gonzales, Johnny Baca, William Baca, Candido Baca Jr., Barb Baca and wife Jennifer Baca, and Candace Baca .He leaves...
Louie Polito Gallegos Jr
Jan 4, 2026
Louie P. Gallegos Jr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louie P. Gallegos Jr. at age 68 on Sunday, January 4, 2026, after a long fought battle with Cancer. He was born December 6, 1957, in Albuquerque, NM to the late Louie Sr. & Mabel Gallegos. He is survived by his wife Debi of 48 years,...
Marco Nunez
Jan 3, 2026
It is with great sadness the family of Marco Nunez announces that he passed from this earth on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the young age of 52. While we know he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, his passing leaves a void in the lives of so many.
Marco was born on February 1, 1973...
Martha Casias
Jan 3, 2026
Martha Casias, originally from La Cueva, New Mexico (Mora County), passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she resided at the time of her death. In the days leading up to her passing, Martha was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephew and A dear and devoted friend, Ida Vigil.
Martha was 87 years old,...
Lorenzo Martinez
Jan 3, 2026
Lorenzo J. Martinez (March 27, 1958 - January 3, 2026)
Lorenzo J. Martinez, 67, of Montezuma, NM, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his sister’s home in Albuquerque, NM, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 27, 1958, in Dexter, NM, to the late Gilbert and Margaret Martinez.
Lorenzo honorably served in the United States...
Claudette Joyce Chavez
Jan 2, 2026
Claudette Joyce Chavez, born on October 19, 1965, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, after a courageous and unwavering ten-year battle with cancer. Claudette faced her journey with remarkable strength, grace, and determination, inspiring all who knew her.
Claudette is survived by her beloved daughter, Dominicka Peña, and son-in-law Jake Peña; her cherished grandsons, Jayden and Mason, who were the...
George Vercil Fetchik
Jan 2, 2026
“And may you and all your family wake up every morning.”
George Vercil Fetchik
July 7, 1935 – January 2, 2026
Isleta, New Mexico
George V. Fetchik was born on July 7, 1935, in Musselshell, MT to the late George and Susan Fetchik. In 1939, at just four years old, after a mining accident that killed his father, the family moved back to Johnstown,...
Anthony Joe Vigil
Jan 2, 2026
Anthony José Vigil (Tony)
Born on July 22nd 1938 to Ruben and Gertrude Vigil in Velarde, New Mexico. Died on January 2nd 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tony was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Vigil and his daughter Tonianne Vigil.
He is survived by his second wife Viola Luna and his son Angelo Vigil and son-in-law Richard Chipperfield. His brothers were Ruben, Robert...
Perla Montecillo
Jan 2, 2026
Perla Montecillo
December 11, 1954 – January 2, 2026
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Perla Montecillo, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on December 11, 1954, in Tabuelan, Cebu, to the late Ireneo and Emerenciana Montecillo.
Perla leaves behind a beautiful legacy of joy, elegance, and unwavering devotion to her...
Nita Crawford
Jan 1, 2026
Nita Crawford, age 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Socorro, New Mexico, on January 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 kidney cancer.
Nita was born on July 1, 1957, in Belen, New Mexico, to Dalton and Merlinda Crawford, who raised her with strong values of faith, love, and perseverance that guided her throughout her life.
Throughout her...
Irene Pauline Abney
Dec 31, 2025
In loving memory of,
Irene Pauline Abney (Age 78). September 6 th 1947- December 31 st 2025
Irene Abney (born Irene Duran) passed peacefully surrounded by her family in her home December 31 st 2025.
Irene was born September 6, 1947 in Ocate, New Mexico to Felipe and Loyola Duran.
She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Sister and Cousin.
She was a...
Joseph (Joey) Armendariz Florez
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph A. Florez (Joey) passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, with his mother by his side, on December 31, 2025.Joey was born on November 20, 1957, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Joe and Ernestine Florez.
He lived a life marked by resilience, quiet strength, and perseverance. His life was defined not by hardship, but by the love he gave...
Thomas Victor Chavez
Dec 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of
Thomas (Tommy) Victor Chavez February 14, 1987 – December 28, 2025 With broken hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Thomas Victor Chavez, who left this world on December 28, 2025, at the age of 38.
Born on Valentine’s Day, Thomas lived with a heart just as big as the day itself. He...
Manuel Montes Granillo
Dec 28, 2025
Manuel Montes Granillo, 89, de Portales NM, lo llamó Nuestro Señor a su casa el 28 de Diciembre.
Manuel nacio en Santa Rosa de Lima, Chihuahua el 10 de Octubre 1937. Llego asta el sesto grado en la escuela. La mayoria de su vida adulta fue en Portales. Como verdadero Ranchero, trabajar en las tierras con sus animales era su passion,...
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