Dennis Luciano Estes
Dec 24, 2022
Today, we are saddened at our loss but rejoice in Heavens’ newest member.
Dennis “Den” Luciano Estes, 49, left our world on December 24th, 2022, of natural causes.
Dennis so dearly loved those that loved and honored him, he would not be at peace knowing that any of his loved ones are saddened by his leaving this temporary home....
Joyleen T. Vaisa
Dec 24, 2022
Joyleen Vaisa, age 84, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, went on to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on December 24, 2022. Joyleen died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her children, and grandchildren.
Joyleen was born in Peralta, New Mexico and attended Los Lunas High School where she played clarinet in the marching band. After graduating High School...
Rosemary Pacheco
Dec 22, 2022
Rosemary Pacheco was a strong, vivacious woman. She lived her life to its fullest and without regret. No one could stop her from doing and being who she was. No matter where she was in life she always stayed true to her faith and gave without question. She was always mailing whatever dollar amount she could to various charitable organizations....
Theodore (Ted) F. Bratcher
Dec 21, 2022
Theodore (Ted) F. Bratcher died on December 21, 2022. He was born on July 18, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona to James and Lois Bratcher.
He married Kerry Emswiler on November 1, 1985 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and they were married for 37 years. Theodore was preceded in death by his father, James Bratcher, his mother, Lois Bratcher, his sisters Judy...
Magdalena Patterson
Dec 21, 2022
Our beloved mother, Magdalena Patterson, was one of the strongest, most courageous, kindest, bravest and sassiest woman to ever walk this earth. Our family was blessed to have her as the head of the family. She was a woman of strong faith and instilled in us the importance of family, hard work and honesty.
She ascended into...
Daniel Conti
Dec 20, 2022
Daniel Conti passed away on December 20, 2022, at home in Montgomery Village, Maryland, from a sudden and unexpected heart attack, leaving his friends with huge holes in their hearts. Dan was born on April 12, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Dominick and Margaret Conti. The family moved to New Mexico, where Dan graduated from Valley High School in...
Richard Gerard Vigil
Dec 20, 2022
Richard Gerard Vigil passed away suddenly on December 20, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM, where he was born. He was 64 years old, born on March 14, 1958. Rick, as he was known by his family and friends, attended schools in Albuquerque and graduated from El Dorado High School in May of 1976 and shortly after he briefly went to New...
Mary Josephine Shirley Valencia
Dec 20, 2022
MARY JOSEPHINE SHIRLEY VALENCIA
It is with tremendous sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, sister, aunt and friend Mary Jo on December 20th 2022. She is survived by her daughter Gretchen Valencia; deceased brother John Valencia, daughter Melanie Medina; sister Anna Dorame, husband Anthony Dorame and family; sister Socorro Oropallo, daughter Nicole...
David Neal Castillo
Dec 19, 2022
David Neal Castillo, 45, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his home inSocorro, NM. David was born on May 15, 1977 in Albuquerque, NM. to Paul L. Castillo Sr., and Kathleen A. (McNeal) Castillo. He is survived by his wife, Valerie (Maez) Castillo; his loving parents, Paul Lee Castillo Sr., and stepmother Barbara J. Castillo, and mother Kathleen...
Ann M. Terpstra
Dec 19, 2022
Ann M Terpstra
On December 19, 2022 our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother went home to the Lord. She was proceeded in death by her husband, 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She is survived by 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
After immigrating to the United States in 1953 she married and started a family....
Mona Berva (Opperud) Johnston
Dec 18, 2022
Mona Berva (Opperud) Johnston was brought into this world on December 10th, 1932 in Williston, North Dakota. Her father, Leon Perlin Opperud, and mother, Agnes Florence Feeney, welcomed their first baby girl.
At age 5, Mona became a big sister when Leanne was born and later, at age 12, became the oldest of three when Peggy was born....
Donald John Sutherland
Dec 18, 2022
Donald J. Sutherland passed away December 18, 2022, after a short illness.
Don was born in Manhattan, New York in 1929. He served as a New York City Police sergeant for 20 years and retired as a sergeant-instructor at the NYPD Police Academy in 1974. He also served in the US Naval Reserve as a Radarman. After retirement, he...
Ryan Christopher Abeita
Dec 18, 2022
Our Beloved Ryan Christopher Abeita
(October 16, 1995 – December 18, 2022) 27 years old
Ryan is survived by his loving and precious daughter, Oliva Abeita; his mother and Step Father; Cheri and Chris Carpio; his Father and Step Mother Jose Jr and Trisha Abeita; soulmate Vitta Ortuno, his sister and brother-in-law Alexandria and Devin...
Maria C. Moreno
Dec 17, 2022
Mrs. Maria C. “Auntie Many” Moreno passed away at her home in Bernalillo, New Mexico, on December 17th, 2022, at the age of 68 years old.
Maria is survived by her mother Carmen B. Chavez of Bernalillo, New Mexico, her brother Ralph and his Wife Annette of Bernalillo, NM, her sister Barbara Chavez of Bernalillo, NM, her sister Cecelia...
Rueben Guzman Perez
Dec 17, 2022
Rueben Guzman Perez, 76, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 17, 2022 after a fight with Frontal Lobe Dementia. Rueben was born on July 13, 1946, to Andres Garcia Perez and Rosalia Guzman Perez in Las Cruces, NM.
He married Rosa Maria Espinoza (now DeMeulenaere) in 1966 and joined the Marines for two years after which...
Ronald Franklin Ramirez
Dec 16, 2022
Ronald Franklin Ramirez age 61, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 2,1961 to Fermie and Patricia Ramirez.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Theresa Ramirez.
Ronald is survived by his parents, Patricia and Fermie Ramirez of Albuqueruque, NM; his son and daughter in law, Ryan Ramirez and...
Betty Lou Baca
Dec 15, 2022
On the evening of Thursday, December 15, 2022, Betty L Baca passed away at the age of 74. Betty was the beloved wife of husband, Robert, and mother to daughter Anita (husband Zack) and son David (wife Rachell), and grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren: Ellie, Gigi, Uriah, Brittany, Jordan, Stella, and Lucy. She is also survived by her sisters, Louise,...
Jimmy Juarez
Dec 14, 2022
Jimmy Juarez went to be with his Lord and Family on December 14th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Juarez and Italia (Grassi) Juarez; his brothers and sisters - Robert, Lonnie, Maxine, Maybele, Ismael, Israel, and Clarence.
He is survived by his Wife of 67 years Cecilia (a year short of forever), his sons Tomas...
Polito Gilberto (Paul) Chavez
Dec 13, 2022
Polito Gilberto (Paul) Chavez passed away on December 13, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 79.
Celebration of Life will be on December 22, 2022 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE, starting at 9:00a.m.
Paul is survived by his wife Victoria Chavez, his sons Gilbert Chavez (Mandy), Michael Chavez (Margie), Tony Cordova...
Adan Trejo
Dec 12, 2022
Adan Trejo was born June 23, 1994 to Saul and Soledad Trejo in Driggs, Idaho. He graduated in 2012 from Teton High School then went on to attend the University of New Mexico. Adan passed away on December 12, 2022 in Los Lunas, New Mexico.
Adan is preceded in death by his grandmother Aurelia Trejo and grandfather Sotero Leal Z....
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