All Obituaries

Dhahiben Chhotubhai Bhakta peacefully passed away at the age of 94 in Las Vegas, NM on January 6, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Chhotubhai D.Bhakta and the mother of Sudhaben V. Bhakta and the late Ishvarbhai C. Bhakta.  She lived with her daughter in law, Shushilaben I. Bhakta and will be dearly missed by her grandchildren:  Sanjay, Krutik, Jayshree, Amit, Rupal, Kinnari, Pria, and her great-grandchildren Avi, Briya, Sahil, Saaya, and...

Gloria “Eva” Wiggins-Nathan, 56, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Sandoval County Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was preceded in death by her father, Albino Salas in1971, a brother Sef Salas in 1995; grandparents:  Adelaido and Martha T. Salas and Samuel and Andalecia Pacheco.             She is survived by her husband Dennis of the family home; one son, Alex...

  Geno J. Apodaca, 57 a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away at Alta Vista Regional Medical Center on Monday, December 7, 2020 following an extended illness.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Jose & Rene Gallegos and Joe and Antonio Sanchez; uncles:  Jimmy and Tony Gallegos; one aunt, Tita C de Baca.             He is survived by his parents, Pablo and Angela Sanchez; a sister, Roseann Apodaca...

Grace Gallegos Stein, 87, a resident of Ribera, NM, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020.She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years Eugene Stein.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio S. and Felicita R. Gallegos; her brothers, Jose R. Gallegos and Andalecio Gallegos, and sisters:  Ursula Gallegos and Audrey Ortiz.             She is survived by her brother Ruben Gallegos and his wife Mary Lou and...

        Angelina “Gina” Phillips was called to heaven to be with God on November 11, 2020.  She was a life time resident of Las Vegas, NM where she graduated from Robertson High School.  Angelina loved to dance and she loved listening to all of her music.  Her laughter and kindness will always be remembered.  In 2007 she met the love of her life, now husband James Phillips.  They married on August 5, 2017, which was the happiest day of...

Robert D. Tyrrel, 93, a resident of Las Vegas, NM and formerly of Countryside, Illinois, passed away on November 9, 2020. He was born on Monroe County, Iowa on December 30, 1926. Bob was one of seven children growing up on a farm. After serving in the Navy during World War II he moved to Illinois, was married, and raised eight children.  He was employed by Reynolds Metals in McCook, IL. for 33 years until his retirement.  He was a resident of Las Vegas, NM for over 26...

Casey Arturo Jaramillo Sr., 77, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casimiro Jaramillo and Maria Antonia Zamora; his brothers:  Juan, Pedro, Frank, Benito, and David Salazar; his sisters Dionicia Salazar, Maria Ortega, and Isabel Grano and a grandson, Antonio Casey Jaramillo.             He is survived by his loving wife, Florinda...

Priscilla M. Armijo, 76, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on September 8, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Vicente and Amalia Armijo and two sisters, Isabel and Carolina Armijo.  She is survived by her son Angelo Cervantes and his wife Anna of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters:  Antonia Armijo Gonzales and husband Humberto of Rio Rancho, NM and Rosie Armijo of Las Vegas, NM; and by two grandchildren, Alexander and Nadezhda de Cervantes both of...

ANDREW V. VALDEZ SR April 30, 1943 – August 26,2020 Andrew V. Valdez 77, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Max Valdez and Maria De La Luz Lopez Valdez; brothers Paul and Marcello Medina, Ben and Emilio Valdez; sisters:  Flora Abeyta, Aurora Herrera and their spouses; special sister-in-law, Lina Valdez; nephews:  Eric Valdez, Ralph Rudolph, and goddaughter and...

Sadie Padilla, 95, a lifelong resident of El Llanito was born September 12, 1924 to the late Pablo Padilla and Juanita Crespin Padilla.  Sadie was called home to the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her special niece and nephew, Geralyn and Michael Montoya, whom she considered her own children, along with their children Laura (Julian), Jeannie (Igor), and Lorenzo.             She was dedicated to loving and...