Roy Eugene Brooks
Aug 11, 2026
Roy Eugene Brooks of Albuquerque passed away after a long illness on August 11. Roy was a graduate of Highland High School and attended New Mexico State University. He was a building contractor, private pilot, and proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Roy was married to Connie Stroope for 66 years. He is survived by his wife...
Musafiri Ngando
Jul 29, 2026
Musafiri Ngando was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1945 and farmed there until violence caused him and his family to flee to a camp in Uganda where the family spent 19 years before arriving in Albuquerque, New Mexico late in 2019. In March of 2020, the COVID pandemic hit and isolated the family in their small...
Ruben R. Gonzales
Jul 26, 2026
Ruben Gonzales, a man after God's own heart, peacefully passed into his eternal home on July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Clyde and Lourdes Gonzales, Ruben loved his family with his whole heart. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and preparing delicious New Mexican dishes, but his greatest passion was leading others to Jesus...
Ronald "Ronnie” Martinez
Jul 21, 2026
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ronnie” Martinez. Ronnie passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on the early morning of Tuesday, July 21, 2026 after a long illness. Despite the challenges he endured, he continued to be a source of love and support to those around him. He will be remembered for his quick...
Eva Mae Haynes
Jul 16, 2026
Eva Mae Haynes was born on December 22, 1930 in Paris, TX and was the beloved daughter of John and Viola Emerson. She had two brothers; Willie and Lorenzo Emerson. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1949 where she joined her cousins who had already made New Mexico their home. She married Joe Conners and this union was blessed with...
Laveylla Rosalia Jones
Jul 16, 2026
Our beautiful angel, Laveylla Rosalia Jones, 16, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on July 16th surrounded by her loving family.
Laveylla was born on March 25th, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Veronica Veltman and Jason Jones, and is survived by them, also her sister and brothers, her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Laveylla attended La Cueva High School...
Larry H. O'Brien
Jul 16, 2026
Larry H. O’Brien, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 16, 2026. Larry was born and lived in Albuquerque attending APS schools. He graduated from Sandia High School in 1963. In 1965, he was called to serve his country during the Viet Nam war. He was a Viet Nam...
Trinidad Dolores Sanchez
Jul 16, 2026
Trinidad Sanchez was born on January 21, 1949, and peacefully entered eternal rest on July 16, 2026.
Trinidad was the beloved daughter of Marcelino and Catherine Sanchez, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her former husband, Tony Lopez; her brothers, Anthony Sanchez and Marcelino Sanchez; and her beloved goddaughter, Mary Silva.
She leaves behind her loving...
Velma Sepulveda
Jul 10, 2026
Velma Sepulveda was called home on July 10, 2026. She was born on November 10, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, to Hector and Micki Sepulveda. Velma later attended high school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and graduated in 1976. During her school years, she enjoyed singing in the chorus, sharing a bit of her joyful spirit through music.
Velma’s life was centered...
Laquita Gwenell Hull
Jul 8, 2026
Laquita Gwenell Hull, born on November 27, 1952, in Oklahoma, passed away on July 8, 2026, in Maryland. Her long and meaningful life was marked by kindness, dignity, and a deep commitment to those around her.
Laquita’s journey began in Oklahoma, where she embraced the values of resilience, compassion, and perseverance that remained hallmarks of her character throughout her years. As...
Lorraine Gonzales
Jul 4, 2026
San Clemente Parish wishes to honor Lorraine Gonzales a longtime parishioner on her passing July 4th, 2026. Lorraine grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico being born April 2, 1939 to Gilberto and Genevive (Lucero) Chavez in Rancho de Albuquerque. Lorraine married Samuel (Sam) Gonzales in 1971. She worked for many years as a beautician and then began caring for her...
Ray T. Maxey
Jul 4, 2026
Ray Maxey was born on October 26, 1945, in Lubbock, TX, to Henry Clay and Pear Lee Maxey of ten children, he was the eighth child born as a twin (Faye)to Maxey’s. In 1961, the family moved to Albuquerque, NM, where Ray was enrolled at Ernie Pyle Middle School. Ray attended Rio Grande High School, where he made the varsity...
Senaca Machelle O'Neal
Jun 23, 2026
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Jacqueline Aida Staley
Jun 16, 2026
Jacqueline Aida Staley (affectionately known as Jackie or Lynn), age 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.Born on March 29, 1947, in Madison, Wisconsin, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Harold and Goldie Opsaul.
She devoted her life to her family and to a distinguished career in the medical field, where she touched countless lives through...
Enock Elumba
Jun 14, 2026
Enock Elumba, born on July 27, 2004, in Uganda, Africa, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on June 14, 2026. Enock’s life, though brief, touched many and leaves a lasting impact upon all who knew him.
Born in the vibrant heart of Uganda, Enock brought the richness of his heritage and the light of his spirit wherever he went. His early...
Cathy Jean Calkins
Jun 11, 2026
With regret, the family of Cathy Jean Calkins announces her death following a long struggle with illness on June 11, 2026 at age 72. Cathy was proudly born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, into the home of Don and Ruth (Wickham) Calkins (both U.S. Navy, Ret.), on April 4, 1954.
After attending Sombra del Monte Elementary School, Madison Junior High,...
Ubaldo Chacon
Jun 11, 2026
Ubaldo was born on October 12, 1927, in Cocomarchi Chihuahua. He later then desended to Albuquerque, New Mexico and made this his forever home. He survived by his daughter Nery Chacon and Ana Lozoya Chacon. shortly after by his great grandchildren as well Gabriela and Gustavo Valdez. followed by his third generation by his great great grandchild, Mateo Valdez. His...
Pearlie Mae Baptist
Jun 8, 2026
Pearlie Mae Baptist was born on October 18, 1946, in Macon, Mississippi. She was the second oldest of Freddie Lee & Annie Lou Baptist children. In 1957 at the age of 11 Pearlie decided to give her life to Christ. In 1964 Pearlie graduated from Wendell Phillips High School. While growing up in Ida B Wells Pearlie met Charles Ray...
Victor Rodriguez Jr
Jun 8, 2026
Victor M. Rodriguez Jr. was born on November 15, 1980, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor M. Rodríguez Sr., and is survived by his wife, Rocío; daughters, Miriam Alderete and Andrea Escudero; mother, Martha Estela Rodríguez; sisters, Alma Cecilia Ramírez (Adam), Martha Christina Rodríguez; nieces, Nathalia & Eliana; and nephew, Esai.
Victor was a man...
Birdie Lee Mayes
Jun 4, 2026
Birdie Lee Mayes was a special woman dedicated to her children, grandkids and great grandkids. She was born June 09, 1943, in Navarro, Texas where she resided until she was 7 years old. She then relocated to Hobb, New Mexico where she and her brother Dwight were adopted into the loving Fraizer family. They then relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico...
