Obituaries

May 27, 2021

Serna, Mateas Padilla

Age 91, passed away peacefully May 27, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. He was born in Magdalena, NM on July 18, 1929, to Benjamin and Josefita Padilla Serna. After leaving school at an early age, he assisted his father move cattle through New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. He began his career with the Highway as...

May 27, 2021

May 27, 2021

Anita Gomez Benjamin, 93, was born in Magdalena, New Mexico on May 6, 1928 to Charlie Gomez and Virginia Lopez.  She left this world quietly on May 27, 2021.

Anita married Si Benjamin in 1949.  Anita and Si were blessed with 5 children, Virginia Green (Roy) of San Acacia, New Mexico; Steve Benjamin; Si Benjamin (Cassandra) Magdalena, New Mexico; Sallie...

May 26, 2021

 

It is with great sadness that the children of Lita Garcia announce her passing on December 30th, 2020. She passed away peacefully after a full life of 97 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Alfonso Garcia. She is survived by her daughters Marcella and Husband Forrest, their children Michael, Cristina, Marc and Andrew. Christina...

May 26, 2021

Jeffrey D Trujillo passed away with some of his children by his side on May 26,2021 at UNM hospital, he is survived by his five children and 10 grandchildren.

 

He was a single father who raised 5 children on his own, a man who counted his riches by the size of his family. A post Vietnam era Marine Corps...

May 26, 2021

Peter A. Nagy M.D. medical doctor pilot master diver   "I am smiling next to you in silent lucidihy" your loving wife forever, Emilia      

May 26, 2021

Aaron Mark Lucero passed away on May 26, 2021 in Santa Fe, NM at the age of 33. 

Aaron is survived by his mother, Patsy Ortiz of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Ilana Lucero of Albuquerque, NM; son, Ely Lucero of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Mario Ortiz of Seattle, WA; and his pet, Jasmine. He is preceded in death by his father, Ely...

May 25, 2021

May 25, 2021

Telesfora (Bo) Saavedra Rios, 82, a devout Roman Catholic, passed away peacefully at her home in Socorro, NM, on the early morning of May 25, 2021.  She was born in Tokay, NM, on June 14, 1938, to Jose I Saavedra and Nepumusena Gabaldon Saavedra.  Telesfora married Feliciano (Felix) Rios in 1975.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her...

May 24, 2021

Angeline was born Angelina Antonia Sanchez at her parents’ home on June 13, 1932, in Rancho de Albuquerque to Casimiro Sanchez and Dolores Baca Sanchez. Of their eight children, she was the last surviving. After graduating from Albuquerque High School, she attended two years of schooling at Draun’s Business College. Her sister Josephine decided to enter the Benedictine Order of...

May 24, 2021

Our wonderful and courageous son, Aaron “A-Aron” Albert Armijo, 24, became an angel and entered heaven on May 24, 2021.

Aaron is survived by his loving parents, Gilbert and Kristy Armijo; his best friend and brother, Anthony J. Armijo; beautiful sister, Abigayle M. Armijo; talented little brother, Andrew G. Armijo; maternal grandparents; Linda and Lauren Tapps; paternal grandparents, Graciel and...

May 24, 2021

Leroy Ortiz, age 57, a carpenter by trade and enthusiastic craftsman by passion, was called home on Monday, May 24, 2021.

Leroy is survived by his wife, Michele Ortiz of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Chance Ortiz, Joshua Salazar, Ryan Salazar and Devante Salazar; mother, Elizabeth Ortiz of Bernalillo, NM; father, Ernest Ortiz and wife, Eva of Los Lunas, NM; sisters, Edna...

May 23, 2021

Adan Caro Jr. of Albuquerque, NM left the world to be with our Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ on May 23, 2021.    Adan was born in Grants, NM on January 17, 1992. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Janet Lopez.    He is survived by his Grampa Carlos Caro; daughter, Christina Garcia; brother, Ruben Lopez...

May 23, 2021

May 22, 2021

Gene Arlon Davis, age 86, passed away on May 22, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was born February 14, 1935 in Ink, Arkansas to Haskell and Delma Davis.  

He is preceded in death by his parents, 5 brothers:  Brant, Richard, Jerry, Bill, and Hughie, 2 granddaughters:  Katie and Lyndsey.  

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years...

May 22, 2021

Anne Fuller passed away in the morning hours of May 22, 2021 at the age of 89. 

 

She is survived by her brother, Thomas Havens, her daughter, Kate Niles, her son, Peter Fuller, and her grandchildren, Sarah Fuller, Nicholas Fuller, and Christopher Niles.

 

Anne was born in 1932 in Pomona, CA, and lived her first four years in...

May 22, 2021

Tony L. Van Damme, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Tony was born in Albuquerque on June 12, 1933, to Teofil and Barbara (Speronelli) Van Damme.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Van Damme, and his sons, Anthony (Scooby) Van Damme and Michael Van Damme, as well as...

May 21, 2021

Joyce Florez, a loving wife, mother, grammy, and friend passed away on May 21, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM at the age of 56.

Joyce is survived by her husband, Raul Florez of Rio Rancho, NM; sons, Joseph Trujillo and wife, Amanda Ramirez of Albuquerque, NM and Gabriel Trujillo and wife, Angela Trujillo of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Annette Medina...

May 20, 2021

            On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Diana went to join Jesus and the Angels in Heaven as she lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at her Corrales, New Mexico home. She was 80 years of age.

            Diana Marie Ostrowski was born on June 28, 1940, at her home in Polonia, Wisconsin, a small Polish rural town. She is the...

May 20, 2021

Faith R. Coffey of Bernalillo, NM, passed from this earth to be with the Lord on May 20, 2021. She was born in Flagstaff, Az on September 8, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Mamie Ross, and grandson Allen Coffey. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leon K. Coffey, brothers Rex Ross...