Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

Feb 9, 2022

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...

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...

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...

Feb 7, 2022

Robert Lucero, 71-years-old, passed away on Monday February 7, 2022. He was born to Antonio and Florence (Chambers) Lucero on January 11, 1951.  Robert was known for his ease in conversation with complete strangers.  He could make friends anywhere.  Robert always enjoyed a good laugh and loved golf, gambling, fishing, camping and hunting.  He firmly believed that people should enjoy...

Feb 6, 2022

Oscar W. Quesada, age 88, passed away at home with his loving family by his side, February 6, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born September 15, 1933, to Manuela and Julian Quesada in Laredo, TX.  

He was preceded in death by: his parents, 6 siblings, 3 wives: the mother of his children Herminia Sainz, Joann Martinez, and Henriquetta Velasquez.  

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Feb 5, 2022

It is with broken hearts that the family of Cassidy Donovan announces his passing on February 5, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was 35 years old. 

Cassidy was born on August 7, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He spent his early childhood in Tijeras and Edgewood, in the mountains east of Albuquerque. Cassidy and his family moved to...

Feb 4, 2022

Casimiro F. Vigil, age 60, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home in Rio Rancho, NM.  He was born January 26, 1962 to Adolfo and Florence Vigil in Clayton, NM.  He graduated from Del Norte High School, New Mexico Military Institute, and Eastern New Mexico University.  He proudly served our country in the United States Army and retired at...

Feb 4, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy “Dot” “Dottie” Agnes Enright died peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on February 4th, 2022, at the age of 85.

 

Dorothy is survived by her son Kenneth Enright of Albuquerque, New Mexico, by son Donald Enright of Albuquerque, New Mexico and by daughter Dorothy Puma of Seneca, South Carolina, by grandchildren, Christopher Enright, Kristen Heintz, Melissa Binkley, Karyssa...

Feb 3, 2022

Stanley “Unkie” Gifford Gerlach (77) passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2022.  He was born April 1, 1944 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Mary Laura Gifford Gerlach and Harry William Gerlach. They divorced when Stanley was 6 years old. His mother later married Paul Spackeen, a Chief Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army, when Stanley was almost 11 years old.  Soon after,...

Feb 3, 2022

Dorothy Curtis Trafton, age 90, of Corrales, NM, passed away on February 3rd, 2022, due to complications from a stroke.

 

Dorothy was born in Albuquerque to Vincent Curtis and Dulcelina Salce Curtis, and she was the younger sister of Evelyn Curtis Losack. Dorothy grew up in Corrales working on the family farm and attending school. She attended Albuquerque High...