Obituaries

Gloria Torres Armijo

Gloria Torres Armijo

Feb 15, 2022

 Gloria Torres Armijo

Our precious mama peacefully finished her life on earth Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born Felicitas Gloria Torres on April 27, 1931 in Jarales, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents Cayetano Torres and Adela Garcia Torres, an infant daughter Lucia Ann Armijo and sister Tillie Torres Candelaria. She is survived by her...

Lucille D Baca (Vigil)

Lucille D Baca (Vigil)

Feb 15, 2022

 

On June 18, 1950, she was given the gift of life, but on February 15, 2022, she had to give it back.  She was a very blessed woman thanks to The Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She led a beautiful life and for that she is grateful.  She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque; NM having graduated in 1968...

Richard Brian Chmielewski

Richard Brian Chmielewski

Feb 14, 2022

Mr. Rich Chmielewski died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Monday February 14, 2022, at the age of 70.

 

Rich is survived by his wife Deborah Chmielewski of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and by his brother Philip Chmielewski, S.J., of Los Angeles, California. He is preceded in death by his mother Stella (Uliasz) Chmielewski and father Frank Chmielewski.

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Guillermo Garcia Coronado

Guillermo Garcia Coronado

Feb 14, 2022

Guillermo Garcia Coronado, 80 años,  nació el 20 de abril de 1941 en Sonora, México. Falleció el 14 de febrero del 2022 en Albuquerque, NM. Sus padres fueron Carmela Coronado Romero y Samuel Garcia Enriquez.

Magdalena Parra Caperon fue su esposa por 56 años. Sus hijos fueron Luis Carlos Garcia Parra, Maria Flora Garcia Parra, Cruz Delia Garcia Parra, Juan Guillermo...

Aurelia Gonzales

Aurelia Gonzales

Feb 13, 2022

 

Aurelia R. Gonzales

June 28, 1930 - February 13, 2022

 

Aurelia decided to leave us and go home to join her husband, Tony Gonzales. She missed him so very much. Along with our dad, she wanted to hang with her children, Nina Carter and Gene Gonzales, it had been way to long.

Aurelias parents were, Aurelio and Eugenia...

Brenda Lee Teller-Waters

Brenda Lee Teller-Waters

Feb 13, 2022

Brenda Lee (Burgess) Teller-Waters, 62, departed her loving family on February 13, 2022. Brenda was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on July 16th, 1959 to Clifford and Beverly Burgess. She spent the beginning part of her life in Iowa and moved to Alamogordo, NM where she graduated in 1977 from Alamogordo High School.

       Brenda triumphed over many medical challenges...

Rudy E. Casaus

Rudy E. Casaus

Feb 12, 2022

Rudy E. Casaus, 72 and a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, passed away Feb. 12, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident.

Rudy was born on July 7, 1949 in Bernalillo, New Mexico to Ramon and Abby Casaus. He graduated from Bernalillo High School in 1968. Rudy always lived in service of the people. A U.S. Air Force retiree, he served...

Kevin Daniel Valdez

Kevin Daniel Valdez

Feb 12, 2022

Kevin Daniel Valdez “Max”  

April 30, 2001 – February 12, 2022 

Kevin was called to his eternal resting place in the company of angels on Saturday February 12, 2022 in Rio Rancho NM. Kevin is the son of Alan Valdez and Monique Jaramillo. He was born in Santa Fe NM on April 30, 2001. He spent a lot of time...

Jose Ernesto Luna

Jose Ernesto Luna

Feb 11, 2022

Jose Ernesto Luna, 79 was born in Puerto De Luna, New Mexico on 12/22/1942 to Mariano Luna, Sr. and Francisca Ocana.  Mr. Luna passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Mr. Luna grew up in Vaughn, New Mexico, attended Vaughn Municipal Schools and graduated in 1961.  He enlisted in the United States Army...

Marian Eileen Stewart

Marian Eileen Stewart

Feb 11, 2022

Eileen Stewart from Albuquerque New Mexico, age 81, passed away on February 11, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Eileen graduated from Hollywood Beauty college where she won the State Board Championship. She was an angel on earth who chose to care for others. She loved dogs and enjoyed breeding and showing. She loved horses and especially attending the Arabian...

Joe C Roybal

Joe C Roybal

Feb 11, 2022

Joe C. Roybal, 81, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 11, 2022. 

Joe was born and raised in Peña Blanca, New Mexico. He was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe church. He was dedicated to his family, enjoyed the outdoors through hunting and camping, and embraced life. Joe is best known as...

Dorothy Salazar

Dorothy Salazar

Feb 10, 2022

Dorothy Salazar, passed away on February 10, 2022 in Rio Rancho.  Dorothy was a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife, and friend.  She had a bubbly personality and was enthusiastic about her projects and work endeavors.  Dorothy is survived by her son Justin Markland, her daughter Joni Fernandez, her grandchildren, and her husband John Markland.  

Dorothy will be forever loved and always missed. ...

Therese Nava Martinez

Therese Nava Martinez

Feb 10, 2022

Therese Nava Martinez, 76, died unexpectedly but peacefully at home with her husband Ray by her side on February 10, 2022 from natural causes.

 

Therese attended Loretto Academy in Santa Fe and college at New Mexico Highlands in Las Vegas.  She loved spending time with her family and was extremely proud of her children and grandchildren both near and...

Robert Ciarlotta

Robert Ciarlotta

Feb 10, 2022

Robert F. Ciarlotta, 72, passed away February 10, 2022, at Las Palomas Center. Robert was born July 20, 1949, in New York City, NY to his parents, Albert P. and Theresa Ciarlotta.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Albert Ciarlotta (Kathleen); nephews, Lee Ciarlotta (Cindy) and Aaron Ciarlotta (Sania); and nieces,...

Dorothy Salazar

Dorothy Salazar

Feb 10, 2022

Dorothy Salazar passed away on February 10, 2022 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Dorothy was bubbly and always enthusiastic about any of projects or endeavors that she undertook.  She is survived by her son, Justin Markland; daughter, Joni Fernandez; partner John Markland; and her beautiful grandchildren.  

Dorothy will be forever loved and always missed.  A private service will be held...

Robert Ciarlotta

Robert Ciarlotta

Feb 10, 2022

Robert F. Ciarlotta, 72, passed away February 10, 2022, at Las Palomas Center. Robert was born July 20, 1949, in New York City, NY to his parents, Albert P. and Theresa Ciarlotta.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother Albert Ciarlotta (Kathleen); nephews, Lee Ciarlotta (Cindy) and Aaron Ciarlotta (Sania); and nieces,...

Yvonne Vigil

Yvonne Vigil

Feb 9, 2022

Yvonne Vigil passed away February 9th, 2022. She was born January 18th, 1961, to Jose Salazar and Maria Garcia. She lived her life as an Albuquerque Native.

She is survived by her husband, Ben Vigil, sister Beverley Ann Valdez (Victor), sons, Joseph (Maria), Jeremy, Justin, and Cody as well as her five grandchildren Uriah, Nathaniel, Olivia, Elijah, and Robert.

Inurnment...

Paul Tito Gomez

Paul Tito Gomez

Feb 9, 2022

In loving memory, Paul Tito Gomez.

Tito passed away unexpectedly on 2/9/2022. Tito was born in Whitter, California, on 12/14/1981, preceded in death by his grandmother Bernadine Richardson,  Grandfathers Cornelius Richardson, Paul E Gomez, and sister Bernadette Gomez. He is survived by his mother, Mary Traxler, his father Paul T Gomez, his brother Paul Timothy Gomez, sister Michelle Gomez, Daughter...

Kenneth "Kenny" G. Collins

Kenneth "Kenny" G. Collins

Feb 8, 2022

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Collins passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 8, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 57.

Kenny is survived by his loving wife Peggy, of 36 years; his children who he adored, Felicia Collins, Kenny Collins & Tim Collins all of Albuquerque; his mother, Patricia Elliott of Albuquerque; sister, Cathy Price (David) of Albuquerque; 2...