Obituaries

Velva Trujillo Gonzales

Velva Trujillo Gonzales

Jan 22, 2023

  Velva Trujillo Gonzales passed away on January 22, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, She was born November 24, 1941, in Taos, New Mexico.

She was proceeded in death by her parents: Amarante O. Trujillo and Augustina “Tina” Trujillo; her husband: Maurice Gonzales Sr., son: Maurice Gonzales II; brothers: Gregorio Daniel Trujillo and Alonso Trujillo; Nephews: Marcos Trujillo and Ronald...

Charles "Chuck" Leroy Phelps

Charles "Chuck" Leroy Phelps

Jan 21, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Leroy Phelps, age 57, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2023. Chuck was born on January 12, 1966 to Charles Sr. and Judy Phelps of Springer, NM.

Chuck graduated from Springer High School in 1984. Chuck served in the Army National Guard for 8 years. He continued his education at New Mexico...

Warren Ray Chapman

Warren Ray Chapman

Jan 21, 2023

 

Warren R. Chapman, age 81, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Bernalillo, NM.

 

He was born April 11, 1941 in Sullivan, IN to Charles Clement and Mary Frances (Gamble) Chapman.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Brenda Rae Chapman; sister, Nancy A. (Chapman) Kraps; nephew, Keith Kraps; brother-in-law, Larry Banks.

 

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Donald Leonce Duran III

Donald Leonce Duran III

Jan 20, 2023

 

Donald Leonce Duran III, age 37, beloved father, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2023.  He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.  He was born December 05, 1985, in El Paso, Texas.

He will be missed dearly by family and friends.  Donald was a loving father, he was very funny, smart, musically talented,...

Monte Drew Mola

Monte Drew Mola

Jan 20, 2023

 

Monte Drew Mola, age 63, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20th, 2023. He was born July 22nd, 1959, in Portland, Oregon. He married Linda on May 24th, 1986. They have two sons, Monte jr. and Garrett.

Monte was ambitious. He was the owner of a very successful plumbing company that he and Linda started from the ground up...

Sandra Marie Gutierrez

Sandra Marie Gutierrez

Jan 19, 2023

Sandra is survived by her mother, Connie Gutierrez, her brother Michael Gutierrez (Dorothy), and her sister, Jeanette Ortiz (Charlie). Her daughter, Vanessa Ramirez (Xavier Ramirez) and her six grandchildren, Bryan, Christina, Antonio, Jordan, and Brandie . She is also survived by her stepson, Danny Jr. (Carolina) and their son, Isaiah. 

Sandra had numerous nieces and nephews who she loved making memories...

Anatoliy Andreevich Smagley

Anatoliy Andreevich Smagley

Jan 19, 2023

 

It is with sadness but with hope in our Lord’s Resurrection to inform you that our dearly beloved, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, Anatoliy Smagley, passed away on Thursday January 19, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.

Anatoliy was born on January 12, 1939 in Trostyanets, Ukraine to Andrei Smagley and the former Olga Saulko.  He graduated with highest...

Tyler Mordecai

Tyler Mordecai

Jan 18, 2023

Tyler Jesse Mordecai, age 21, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2023.  Tyler lovingly entered this world on May 7, 2001 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque.  He will be missed by many and forgotten by none.

Tyler is survived by his parents John and Gina Mordecai, sisters Brittney Garcia and Jenae Mordecai,...

Anna Maria Romero

Anna Maria Romero

Jan 18, 2023

Anna Maria Romero Was called home on January 18th 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents Eloy and Annabelle Romero her brothers Joseph and Gilbert. She leaves behind her partner Barbara Vigil, Sisters Roberta Contreras, Cynthia Lyons, (Jack) And brother Patrick Romero (Mychelle)  She will be remembered and celebrated by many nieces and nephews.    Anna Maria was...

Hsun Lui

Hsun Lui

Jan 16, 2023

 

Hsun Lui, 93 years old, passed away Monday January 16th, 2023, peacefully in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Jiangxi, China, to parents Hsan Lui and Shan-Nan Hsia. He had an older brother and sister and two younger brothers. He is preceded in death by his wife Wen Lo. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Lui, children Catherine,...

Juan Gilberto Martinez

Juan Gilberto Martinez

Jan 15, 2023

Juan G. Martinez, a lifelong resident of Socorro, NM, was peacefully called home on January 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Juan is survived by his son, Andrew G. Martinez; his daughters, Annabelle Gonzales, Elaine Smith and husband Dwaine, Linda Baca and husband Joey, Nancy DeLos Santos; his fifteen grandchildren; his seventeen great-grandchildren; and his four great-great-grandchildren.

Juan is...

Tammi Stidham

Tammi Stidham

Jan 14, 2023

Tammi Gay Stidham age 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 2015 and a long time resident of Las Vegas NV, passed away peacefully January 14, 2023 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband Richard Stidham of Rio Rancho NM, her sons Justin Weddle & Fiancé Jessica, Connor Stidham & Fiancé Lindsey, Casey Stidham...

Lucetta Louise Mumford

Lucetta Louise Mumford

Jan 14, 2023

 

Mrs. Lucetta Louise Mumford passed away on January 14th, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 86 years old.

 

Lucetta is survived by her son Thomas F. Mumford Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona, her daughter Mary Kay Hofmann of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, her son Randy L. Mumford of Mayfield, Pennsylvania, her grandson Thomas F. Mumford III...

Beatrice Beserra

Beatrice Beserra

Jan 14, 2023

 

On Saturday, January 14th Mrs. Beatrice Beserra born September 20th  1923 succumbed  to natural causes she was 99 years old.

She was surrounded with love by her sons Frank Beserra, Carlos Beserra , Rudy Beserra, granddaughter Nicole Beserra and family friend Marty Narro.

Mrs. Beserra has been the matriarch of the Beserra family since the death of her...

Jamy Peevy

Jamy Peevy

Jan 13, 2023

Jamy Peevy, age 66 passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of January 13, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital, due to complications from Pancreatic Cancer. Jamy was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, and fellow lover and pursuer of our Lord Jesus Christ, Gregg Peevy.

She is also...

Zane Christian Alexander

Zane Christian Alexander

Jan 12, 2023

Zane Christian Alexander, born October 19, 1979, departed his earthly bounds at the age of 43 years, on January 12, 2023. Zane was known and loved by many creatures, including humans, dogs, and many other species.

Zane is survived by his mother and father, Pamela and Paul Alexander, his brothers, Zachary Alexander and Brian Alexander, his sisters, Michelle Alexander, and...

Samuel Albert Bateman

Samuel Albert Bateman

Jan 12, 2023

We are saddened to announce the passing of our father, Samuel Albert Bateman on Thursday January 12th, 2023.

Samuel was born in Pittsburgh PA on October 12, 1931 and relocated to New Mexico in 1939. His mother and father, Helen and Carl Bateman brought the family to Los Alamos NM before moving to Albuquerque where Samuel died at the age...

William Edward Ayers

William Edward Ayers

Jan 11, 2023

William Edward Ayers, age 30, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  He was born in La Mesa, California, July 29, 1992 to Laurence and Renee Ayers.  He was an Eagle Scout and grew up to appreciate the outdoors and all of its wonders.  He loved spending time in his RV.   His love of trains...

Anita Jolyn Hotz

Anita Jolyn Hotz

Jan 11, 2023

 

Anita Jolyn “AJ” Hotz, 38, of Manitou Springs, Colorado, passed away on January 11, 2023, in an accident.

Anita was born on August 27, 1984, to Alfreeta Sandoval in Pierre, South Dakota.  Anita graduated from Cuba High School, in Cuba, New Mexico, in 2002.  She went on to study at the University of New Mexico where she earned her...

Barbara Lynn Copanos

Barbara Lynn Copanos

Jan 11, 2023

 

Barbara  L. Copanos, age 75, passed away January 11, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  She was born April 9, 1947, in Whitewright, Texas to Jack and Mildred Andrew.  She graduated Whitewright High School, Class of 1965.  She married James E. Copanos in Dallas, Texas, January 7, 1971.  She was an employee of Chevron for 10 years and then...