Obituaries
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,...
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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