Obituaries

Conferina Marcela Miller

Conferina Marcela Miller

Dec 27, 2025

She was born in Chilili, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father Lonzo Aragon, mom Sostena Chavez, brother Felix Aragon.

Connie Miller 80, of Albuquerque, NM went with our Lord with her pets sleeping by her side peacefully died at home of natural causes.

She will be dearly missed. She was a mother to all and a friend to...

Jimmy Lynn Burkeen, Jr.

Jimmy Lynn Burkeen, Jr.

Dec 26, 2025

Jimmy Lynn Burkeen Jr. went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1973 in Albuquerque, NM. He was the son of Jimmy and Mary Burkeen, the third oldest of 6 children. He is survived by his beautiful loving mother, Mary Belen Burkeen and 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Daniel and Erin Lopez,...

Jeff Morales

Jeff Morales

Dec 26, 2025

Jeff Morales

January 31, 1966-December 26, 2025

Jeff Morales passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December

26, 2025. He was born on January 31 st , 1966 to parents Fred and Edna Morales in Salt

Lake City, Utah.

Jeff was proceeded in death by his father and mother, Fred and Edna Morales,

brothers James and Jerry, sisters Sarah and Wanda, his grandparents, and wife...

Joanne Dolores Riddle

Joanne Dolores Riddle

Dec 26, 2025

Joanne Dolores Riddle, age 71 of Rio Rancho, NM went home to be with The Lord on December 26, 2025. She was born January 13, 1954, a daughter of the late Joe and Esther Ramirez. Joanne was a graduate of The University Of New Mexico and was a dedicated nurse. Leaving a legacy of kindness and healing, Joanne was driven...

Stephanie Nicole Defino (Alvidrez)

Stephanie Nicole Defino (Alvidrez)

Dec 26, 2025

Stephanie Nicole Defino (Alvidrez), age 44, passed away Friday, December 26th 2025. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 30th 1981, to Victor and Yvonne Alvidrez. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Roger and Irene Aragon. 

Stephanie is survived by her fiancé, Thomas Avalos, parents Victor & Yvonne Alvidrez, Stephanie's children Brandon Alvidrez, Adrianna, Isaiah & Julianna...

Eva Chavez

Eva Chavez

Dec 25, 2025

Eva Chavez was born in Socorro May 14, 1949. She entered eternal life with our Lord on December 25, 2025, Christmas Day. She left this earth peacefully and was surrounded by love and lots of family. She was a devoted Wife, Mom, Nana, Great-grandma (aka “Ita”, short for Abuelita), Sister, and Auntie.

She lived for her family and loved them deeply....

Benita Amanda Flores

Benita Amanda Flores

Dec 24, 2025

Benita Amanda Flores, age 69, born in Portland Oregon and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on December 24, 2025.

Benita is survived by her husband Charlie Richard Flores and three children, Richard Jr. and wife Ginne, Amanda and husband Frankie and Katrina, and five grandchildren; Franzine, Joaquin, Estevan , Santos, Fabian and mother Lydia Serrano; Sisters Lolita and...

Louis Abeyta

Louis Abeyta

Dec 24, 2025

Louis Abeyta was born September 22, 1949 in Las Vegas, NM, and passed away December 24, 2025 in Albuquerque, NM. He was 76 years old. Louis attended East Las Vegas schools and graduated from Highlands University. 

Louis was married to Crestina Abeyta for 48 years. Louis is preceded in death by his parents: Luis and Bartola Mae Abeyta, sister: Mary Jane...

Adelina Romero

Adelina Romero

Dec 21, 2025

Ms. Adelina (Nina) Abila Romero, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025 at the age of 84 at her home in Albuquerque. She was born on February 4,1941 in Golondrinas to Higinio Abila and Benevarda (Bennie) Abila.A proud lifelong learner, Nina graduated from Robertson High School in 1960. She went on to follow...

Rosalinda (Rosie) Rouston

Rosalinda (Rosie) Rouston

Dec 21, 2025

Rosalinda (Rosie) Rouston 12/29/1959-12/21/2025

Rosalinda was born in San Diego, California. Over the years, she made her home in Las Vegas, Nevada, and later in Edgewood, New Mexico, where she spent her final chapter surrounded by family and memories.

Mom had a true gift for making a house feel like home. She especially loved decorating for the holidays, with Christmas holding a...

Eric Jonathan Olmstead

Eric Jonathan Olmstead

Dec 20, 2025

Eric Jonathan Olmstead was born on July 11, 1961, at the US Air Force facility at Burderop Park in Wiltshire, England, and passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at the age of 64.

He enlisted in the US Navy in 1984 until his honorable discharge in 1992, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Eric served aboard the USS...

Lydia Clark

Lydia Clark

Dec 20, 2025

Lydia Clark, born November 7, 1938, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away

peacefully on December 20, 2025, in the city she loved and called home for most of her

life.

Lydia was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy

was seeing those around her happy. She worked as a grocery checker for 40 years

before retiring. During her life, she raised two beautiful...

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz

Dec 19, 2025

Hr. Manuel Jose Saiz Sr., age 67, passed away on December 19, 2025, in his home under the loving care of his family. He was born on September 8, 1958, and lived a life defined by faith, hard work, and deep devotion to his family.Manuel was a hardworking carpenter by trade, known for his skill, perseverance, and strong will. A...

Olga Cruz Anastasia Villegas Burciaga Warriner

Olga Cruz Anastasia Villegas Burciaga Warriner

Dec 18, 2025

Olga Anastasia Cruz Burciaga Warriner was called home to eternal rest on December 18, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by love and faith. A devoted Catholic, Olga lived with a generous heart, a gentle yet fierce spirit, and an unwavering capacity for love. For the last years of her life, she faced dementia with quiet strength and dignity,...

Alona Rochelle Watchman

Alona Rochelle Watchman

Dec 17, 2025

Alona Rochelle Watchman

Alona Oye (Our little Oye-girl).

Born: October 24, 1985, Provo UT

Passed away: Dec 17, 2025, Albuquerque, NM

Alona will be lovingly missed by her family. Father James Michael Watchman, Mother

Lisa N Smith and younger brother Michael Kurtis Watchman. As well as her beloved life

partner, Nicholas Gurule and his parents Gerry & Bobbie Gurule and her fur babies

Shepley and Shugga.

Alona attended...

Antonio Lujan

Antonio Lujan

Dec 17, 2025

Antonio Lujan, born August 14, 1944, in Torreon, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on December 17, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A Rosery and Mass will be celebrated at San Antonio Parish in Torreon New Mexico, on his behalf on January 10, 2026, starting at 10 am, and he will be laid to rest in Torreon, New Mexico.

Antonio lived a...

Clarence "JR" Serafin

Clarence "JR" Serafin

Dec 16, 2025

Clarence “JR” Serafin

Clarence Serafin welcomed this earth on August 20,1969 by Clarence Serafin and Eileen Gutierrez in Albuquerque, New Mexico he was called to heaven on December 16,2025 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Junior as he liked to be called had 6 children.

Anthony Tafoya, Isabella A. Serafin, Nina A. Serafin, Julian C. Serafin, Phylicia A. Serafin and Christian I. Serafin.

Junior had many...

Emma Jean Addington Sottoway

Emma Jean Addington Sottoway

Dec 13, 2025

Emma Jean Addington Sottoway – wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great, Great Grandmother, and friend went to be with our Lord December 13, 2025 after a hard fought battle with dementia.

Jean was born in Kingsport, TN on April 5, 1942 and was raised by her Granny Emma Alice Addington. Jean moved to Dayton, OH with her mother Mildred Scalf where...

Daniel Solis Rivera

Daniel Solis Rivera

Dec 13, 2025

Daniel Solis Rivera

January 20, 1953 – December 13, 2025

Enero 20, 1953 – Diciembre 13, 2025

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Daniel Solis Rivera, age 72, was born on January 20, 1953, in Chihuahua, Mexico. He passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on December 13, 2025. 

Daniel was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who valued his family above all else. He took great...

Raymon Joseph Tavarez

Raymon Joseph Tavarez

Dec 13, 2025

Raymon Joseph Tavarez, age 35, passed away on December 13, 2025. Ray was born on January 17, 1990 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Albuquerque had been his home since 2010. Ray was also known as “RJ” by family and friends from his hometown, and he was known as “Ray Basura/the Trash King” by professional wrestling colleagues and audiences across the country.



RJ...