Obituaries

Jun 4, 2021

Juliette Martinez Pacheco passed away on June 4, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 80.

Juliette is survived by her husband of 12 years, Robert S. Pacheco; daughter, Matisse Martinez, son-in-law, Jeff Popenoe; son, Michael Martinez, Leonella Martinez, daughter, Monique Sanchez; Dusty Eldridge; Gerald Sanchez; step son-in-law, Toby Pacheco; step daughter-in-law, Angela Pacheco; step son-in-law, Doug Pacheco, niece,...

Jun 4, 2021

Forrest W. Green

 

Surrounded by his loving family, Forrest W. Green passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021. Forrest was born September 28, 1928 in Dallas, Texas. After his distinguished service in the United States Navy (1945-1949) Forrest began a long highly successful career in the retail furniture business working in Dallas before moving to Albuquerque in 1973 where...

Jun 3, 2021

At age 41, Jesse passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was born in Longmont, CO on September 2, 1979, to James Leiker and Patricia Phelps . He attended Georgetown High School and graduated in the Class of 1998. He went on to receive a Bachelors degree in 2002 from Southwest Texas University with a double major in Anthropology and...

Jun 3, 2021

Robert Jordan III (who we all know as “Bob”) passed away peacefully after a long illness Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Bob, age 78, a dedicated father, husband, and grandfather, was born in Uniontown, PA, lived in Hialeah, Florida from age 12, and joined the US Navy in 1959, age 17. Those first Navy years, Bob spent as a “Storekeeper” (rate)...

Jun 2, 2021

Katherine Faye Caldwell (Sanford) left this world to join her beloved husband and sister on June 2nd, 2021 at the age of 69.   Katherine was born December 16th 1951, to parents Amy Phelps and Samuel Sanford in New Orleans, but raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Together, Amy and Samuel had 8 children; 7 girls and 1 boy. Katherine lived with her...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary Caravassi, age 92, was called home by our Lord on June 2, 2021. Mary was born on February 5, 1929, to Charles and Lillian Caravassi in Brooklyn, New York.   

Mary was adored and respected by many people in her native New York City, as well as in New Mexico, her adopted home. Mary’s sense of fashion, style, independence,...

May 31, 2021

May 31, 2021

JoAnn Manley was born in Las Vegas, NM on September 7, 1932 to Lorraine Martinez (Sapp) and Prudencio Martinez. She attended Albuquerque High school and was married on August 11, 1949 to Joseph K Manley. They remained married for 58 years. She is survived by two daughters Diane and Evelyn and a son Allen, eight grandchildren, 8.5 great grand-children, and...

May 31, 2021

 

Luigi "Louis" Giaquinto, age 94, passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, NM on May 31, 2021.  Louis was born on April 26, 1927 into a large Italian family in New York.  He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Anna and Antoinette; and 2 brothers: Albert and Jimmy.  He is survived by his loving wife...

May 31, 2021

Diana Carol Loftis passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31st, 2021 at the age of 72.  She was born on April 17th, 1949 to Pat and Lucille Luna.  Diana worked for many years in finance and accounting for KAFB.  Diana loved her family dearly.   She loved spending time with all of them talking, laughing, and just being together. ...

May 29, 2021

Lucille “Bernie” Martinez

July 10, 1946 – May 29, 2021

Our beautiful mother went home with the Lord on May 29, 2021. Our hearts will forever have a missing piece. Her infectious love will live on through us all.  She was a faithful parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She is survived by her children: Frank Bernal, Monique Gonzales &...

May 29, 2021

 

David E. Arrasmith

Age 76, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Ames, IA on September 15, 1944, to Hermon and Ruth Sawin Arrasmith. 

He was preceded in death by Janet  Szuszytzki, his father, Hermon S. Arrasmith, and mother, Ruth Arrasmith.

David is survived by wife, Anne Arrasmith of Albuquerque, NM, daughter, Elya Arrasmith...

May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

Margaret Serna was born March 4th, 1951. Born to Ignacio Naranjo and Emma Pena. She was the 9th of 18 children. She had 2 beautiful girls, Belinda and June Serna. 3 granddaughters and 5 great grandchildren. She will forever be remembered for her admirable strength and courage. She was a survivor of breast cancer, 2 motor vehicle incidents as well...

May 28, 2021

Joey Garcia (Fireball), age 54, was released from his pain on May 28, 2021 and went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  He was surrounded by his wife and daughters as he left this world to take his place in heaven.   He was preceded in death by his brothers Chris and Dennis Garcia.

Joey loved music and...

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...