Obituaries

Nov 27, 2021

Jaime Gerardo Sanchez died unexpectedly at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Saturday, November 27th, 2021 at the age of 68.

Jaime is survived by his wife Pennie (Carrasco) Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter August Judea Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter April Feliz Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by son Jude Vincent Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, by daughter-in-law Fabiola...

Nov 27, 2021

Jairo Francisco Hernàndez Màrquez passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2021 in Taos, New Mexico at the age of 28.

Jairo is survived by his parents, Maria Eugenia Màrquez Hernàndez and Francisco Hernàndez Sandoval of Rio Rancho, NM; brother, Jarim Hernàndez of Rio Rancho, NM; sister, Catalina Hernàndez of Eugene, Oregon; and his beloved dogs, Bruno and Buddy.

Jairo was...

Nov 27, 2021

Heinz Zaplin, 90, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully at home on November 27th 2021. He was born in Essen, Germany on April 3rd, 1931. Heinz was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters and other family members who all resided in Germany. He was also preceded in death by his wife Eufrosine (Frieda) and...

Nov 26, 2021

Sherry Ann Wellborn went home to be with the Lord November 26th, 2021, at 5:30pm. She was born to Clinton Clifford Burnett and Mary Frances (Green) Burnett on July 23rd, 1941, in Clovis, New Mexico. She grew up on the family farm in Broadview, NM with her younger brothers Larry and Mike. She attended grade school at Belleview, NM until...

Nov 26, 2021

Helen J. Garcia began her journey to her heavenly home on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 93. She will now be reunited with her husband Oscar, and many of her family members.

Helen was born in Albuquerque on August 10, 1928 to Efren Baca and Amalia Baca. She grew up in the downtown area of Albuquerque along...

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Nov 25, 2021

Arthur “Art” Ortiz, 75 passed way on November 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Art was born in Belen NM where his family then relocated to Southern California. It was there that he met his wife of 54 years, Yolanda where they had two children, Anthony and Lisa. Soon after Lisa was born the family moved...

Nov 24, 2021

Nancy Herrera, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on Nov. 24, 2021, in Albuquerque after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Nancy was born in La Ventana, N.M., on June 1, 1933 to Ezequiel Padilla and Adela Duran, who predeceased her. Nancy is survived by Adan (A.J.) Herrera, her devoted husband of nearly 64 years. Also surviving are her dear...

Nov 24, 2021

Gretchen L.  Montano, 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She is survived by her life partner of 26 years Allen Gilbert; children Brian Montano, Trent Montano (Trishelle), Leslie Montano Thompson (Jeff); her beloved grandchildren, Dylan (Jacquelyn Garcia), Ryann, Tanner, Andy, and Ella; siblings, Dr. John Boutz (Karon), Stephanie Boutz (Greg Snover); numerous nieces,...

Nov 22, 2021

Helen “Nena” Roybal, age 78 of  Ponderosa, NM passed away at her home on November 22, 2021.

Helen was born on March 1, 1943 to David Padilla and Graciana Quintana in Hasty, Colorado. She married Rudy Roybal on December 31, 1982 in Albuquerque, NM. They were married for 35 wonderful years. She worked for Durham Bus Services as a bus...

Nov 21, 2021

Anita Ellen Austin, 79, passed away on November 21, 2021.  Anita was born in Springfield, Tennessee on May 31, 1942. 

Immediately upon graduation from high school Anita left home and moved to Nashville, Tennessee to embark upon her career.  She found employment as an Operator with the Bell Telephone companies.  On May 7, 1962 Anita married Don Austin, a police...

Nov 20, 2021

Arthur David Gurule, loving father and brother passed away on November 20, 2021. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 25,1962.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents Harold & Viola Gurule. He is survived by his sons Joshua( Kiana) and Jeremy Gurule and Alicia Zimmer. His brother Donald (Cathleen) Gurule, sister Donna Raimondi. He was also survived...

Nov 19, 2021

Everett Tafoya passed away November 19th, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born in Taos, New Mexico on February 15th, 1956 to Horacio Tafoya and Rufina Romero.

He is preceded in death by his Father Horacio Tafoya, Brother Darryl Tafoya, and Brother-in-Law Filbert Herrera.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Tafoya, mother Rufina Romero Tafoya, children Sharon, and...

Nov 19, 2021

Rose Ann Garcia, age 76, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born June 5, 1945 to Frank and Rose Arviso in Crownpoint, NM.   Rose was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Angela Garcia and Theresa Rodriguez; four brothers: Lorenzo Arviso, Martin Arviso, Frank Arviso and Marvin Arviso; one...

Nov 19, 2021

Francis Joyce Read McPherson, 3/29/1937 to 11/19/2021

Born in Conroe, Texas to Pearl Krzywosinski Read and Edwin Read, Fran was the third child of five. She was the first person in her family to finish high school and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate from the University of Texas at Austin in 1961. In Austin...

Nov 19, 2021

Nov 19, 2021

On Friday, November 19, 2021, Beatrice Apodaca, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 79. Beatrice was born on July 15, 1942 in Tucumcari, NM to Daniel and Irene Apodaca. She lived most of her adult life in Albuquerque, NM where she raised two sons, Frank and Edward, and daughter Brenda.   Beatrice was known for her...

Nov 18, 2021

Cecilia E Parson, 77, gained her angel wings and went to her eternal home on November 18, 2021. She was born November 16, 1944 in Las Vegas, NM – one of 12 children born to Candido and Adelina Aragon. Cecilia was a homemaker of many talents and a loving mom of 5 children. She married the love of her life...