Obituaries

Phillip “Vato” Anthony Mora

Phillip “Vato” Anthony Mora

Apr 3, 2022

Phillip “Vato” Anthony Mora, age 53, born April 23, 1968 went home with the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2022. It was a beautiful Sunday morning when Vato took his last breath at home in Escobosa NM. Vato was born and raised in Albuquerque, but his heart was always in Escobosa on the Family Rancho. He moved there eventually and...

Samuel Ernie Ulibarri

Samuel Ernie Ulibarri

Apr 2, 2022

Samuel Ernie Ulibarri, age 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 2, 2022. He

was a member of the Holy Child Catholic Parish in Tijeras, NM.  He is preceded in death by his

mother Lucy Chavez, his in-laws Fermin Sr. and Cecilia Herrera and other siblings. 

He is survived by his wife Della, several brothers and sisters and...

Jesus Rene Varela-Castillo

Jesus Rene Varela-Castillo

Mar 28, 2022

Jesus Rene Varela-Castillo, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2022, he was 48 years old.

Rene was born on October 2, 1973. Rene had a childhood he always remembered in, Ejido Lazaro Cardenas, Namiquipa, Chihuahua, Mexico. He moved to the United States at a young age where he became a dedicated, hardworking and family loving man.

After marrying his wife,...

Jennifer Lynn Klimka (West)

Jennifer Lynn Klimka (West)

Mar 28, 2022

Jennifer Lynn Klimka (West), at the age of 41 passed away on March 28, 2022. Jennifer was a lifelong resident of NM except for her short adventure to South Carolina where she fell in love with the Smokey Mountains. She and her husband at that time returned home to Las Cruces with their daughter and their second child on the...

Kayla Ann Montano

Kayla Ann Montano

Mar 25, 2022

Kayla Ann Montano, age 28, passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. Kayla was born on February 17, 1994. Kayla was a beloved daughter, mom, sister and wife to be. Kayla was a beautiful soul, who was tormented by mental illness most of her life. Kayla suffered from Bi-Polar disorder and severe anxiety. However, on her good...

Rosemary R. Martinez

Rosemary R. Martinez

Jul 10, 2015

Rosemary R. Martinez, age 74, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, went home to be with our lord on Friday July 10, 2015 in Albuquerque New Mexico with her loving family at her side. Rosemary was born September 20, 1940 in Albuquerque, NM to Paul and Bonafacia Romero. Rosemary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leo Martinez, her parents,...

Mary Lou Montano

Mary Lou Montano

Feb 12, 1938

Mary Lou Montaño, aged 86, a long-time resident of Canjilon, NM, passed away peacefully, In the presence of her family in Albuquerque. Mary is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Gusman Montaño. She is survived by her children: George and Nelda Montaño, Leonard Montaño, Teresa Montaño, Loretta Sullivan-Trujillo and Eric Gold, Louis and Kim Montaño, Stephanie and...