Obituaries

Jul 30, 2021

Della Benavidez, 76, passed away on July 30, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  A Memorial Service will be held on August 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico.  

Della was born on August 6, 1944, to Fred Casillas and Guadalupe Salinas. She married Benny Benavidez in Farwell, Texas on June 11, 1974. Della loved...

Jul 29, 2021

Anthony F. Lopez

Age 78, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed on July 29, 2021 peacefully in his sleep from natural causes.

Anthony is survived by his son, James Lopez (Jimmy); his daughter, Donna Barnhill spouse Derek Barnhill; and son Carlos Lopez; first granddaughter, Lisa Fields spouse Aaron Fields; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his...

Jul 28, 2021

Kálmán Imre Oravecz, PhD (known as “Apu” to his family and “Dr. O” to his students), passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family, at the age of 88. Kálmán was born in Nógrádsipek, Hungary in 1932; he left Hungary during the 1956 Revolution one semester shy of completing his Masters degree in Mining Engineering. He was welcomed into...

Jul 27, 2021

Garry Ray Gooden

Age 68, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was born in Independence, MO on November 21, 1952, the son of Wayne and Betty Gooden.

Garry served in The United States Air Force for 20 years as a Technical Sergeant. He served in Desert Storm & Desert Shield. Recognition he received Bronze Star, Small arms expert, Air Force...

Jul 27, 2021

Jul 25, 2021

03/07/1972 – 07/25/2021

Albuquerque resident and former Farmington resident, Sheila R Candelaria, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 25, 2021.

Sheila is survived by her mother, Charlene Archuleta Zdunczyk and spouse Carl Zdunczyk, Rio Rancho, NM; father, Paul M Candelaria and spouse Belinda, Farmington, NM; sister Carla L Candelaria, Albuquerque, NM and half-sister Crystal Candelaria Israel, Farmington, NM; step brother,...

Jul 23, 2021

Crusita R. Montoya, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, passed peacefully in her sleep on July 23, 2021 at her home in Socorro.  Crusita was born on May 14, 1938 in Lemitar, NM to Isidro and Elisa (Castillo) Romero Sr.  On November 10, 1957, Crusita married Estanislado (Stanley).  Together they had four children, Annette (Vic) Montoya Nelson; Estanislado...

Jul 23, 2021

Marvin D. Baca, passed away on July 23, 2021, in Cuba, NM at the age of 50.

Marvin was a very kind, loving, accepting person and will be missed dearly! Marvin loved music, creating art and was always supportive and encouraging with his family and friends. 

He is survived by his mother Ethel Baca, father George Baca, two daughter’s Nashiua...

Jul 22, 2021

Jose Antonio (Tony) Romero, age 86, passed away July 22, 2021. He was born July 6, 1935 to Cipriano and Annie (Arguello) Romero in Questa, NM. He married Carolina Mossman of Questa, NM at age 18 and they had 8 children. Later in life, he married Lorraine Sanchez of Taos, NM. He lived in Questa, NM for many years, later...

Jul 21, 2021

Catherine Amanda Sanchez was called to heaven.

 Amanda as she was called is loved and missed very much. She was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend to everyone who knew her. Amanda is survived by her daughter Serenity, her son David, her mother Debbie Montoya, her sisters Victoria and Gloria Montoya, her nephew Joseph Montoya, her uncle Eddie James,...

Jul 21, 2021

Julian B. Martinez, 74, was called by God peacefully in his sleep on July 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Medardo Martinez, mother, Edwina Martinez, brother, John Martinez and nephew, Patrick Raya. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diana, his children, Rosalie (Bryant) Audirsch, Doreen (Anthony) Perez, Daniel (Marie) Martinez, Gillian (Felipe) Nevarez,...

Jul 20, 2021

Polly Mares passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021 in her home in Bernalillo, NM at the age of 68.

Polly is survived by her brothers, Gene Mares of Aurora, CO, Moses Mares of Albuquerque, NM, and Robert Mares Sr. of Bernalillo, NM; sisters, Ruby Mares of Mora, NM and Gina Mares of Las Vegas, NM; godson and nephew, Robert...

Jul 20, 2021

Mary Jane Lackens, 100, of Rio Rancho, passed away in peace on July 20th, 2021. 

Born in Franklin, Ohio, in 1921, she is preceded in death by her husband Edwin “Ned” Lackens, and son, Roger Lackens.  She is survived by her daughter, Vicki (Jim) Gallegos, daughter-in-law, Kathy Lackens, grandchildren Renee (Steve) Henderson, Melissa (Bryan) Kenny, and Shaun (Pooja) Gallegos, great-grandchildren...

Jul 19, 2021

Lance Linhares was born on October 13,1964 in Redondo Beach, CA to parents Al and Barbara Linhares. Lance leaves behind two children, Savanna and Connor Linhares, brother Kevin Linhares, stepmother Carrie Linhares and Sandy Abeyta and the Abeyta family.

Lance and his brother Kevin moved with his parents to Arlington, VA where he spent most of his childhood. Lance played sports growing...

Jul 18, 2021

Mary Rose Romero passed away on July 18, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 56.

Mary Rose Romero is survived by her son, Daniel Jacob Trujillo from Albuquerque, NM; daughter, Monica Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Lylah Sanchez, Michael Conner and Deymien Sanchez; her pets, Buttercup, Frito and heavenly Pixy. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Jul 18, 2021

David M. Valencia, 59, of Rio Rancho, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday July 18, 2021.

David was a very loving, generous and caring son, brother and uncle and he will be missed dearly! David loved his collectibles just like his dad. He enjoyed building model cars and listening to his oldies.

He is survived by his...

Jul 17, 2021

Celso “Chito” Carrasco Jr. passed away on July 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 71.

Celso is survived by his wife, Gloria Carrasco; daughter, Gina Carrasco; sons, Albert, Victor and George Carrasco; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Celso was born on August 24, 1949 in Mexico to Celsco Carrasco Sr. and Aurora Bustillos Carrasco. He married...

Jul 16, 2021

Sarah E. Sharpton passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 79 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was surrounded by her family. 

 

Sarah was born in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. She was the eldest child of two born to Doris Elaine (Monteith) Sharpton and Joseph Rudolph Sharpton. Sarah graduated...

Jul 16, 2021

Jul 16, 2021

On Friday, July 16, 2021, Erick Montrice Farmer, loving husband, father and brother entered his eternal home at the age of 42.  Erick was born on September 19,1978 in Wilson N.C, to Roy and Hattie (Lofton) Farmer. Erick was raised in Wilson North Carolina and moved to New Mexico in 2005.

He was proceeded in death by his father Roy...