Obituaries (April 24, 2025)

Inez Murillo-Gonzales

1940-2025

Inez Murillo-Gonzales, age 85, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on April 18, 2025.

Services will take place at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Thursday, May 1, beginning with a visitation at 10 a.m., Rosary at 11 a.m., with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens.

Inez is survived by her seven children and their families, Ruben, Albert, Bruce, Rebecca Murillo, Elizabeth Anaya, Lena Hernandez and Crista Leavy; 30 grandchildren, 56 great-great grandchildren and five great-great-great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Mary Garcia Bachicha; son, Herman Murillo Jr.; and grandchildren, Connie, Ricky and Andres Murillo.

Inez was a member of Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters for over 10 years.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Daniel, Michael, Ian, Matthew, Sal, Nathan, Jeremiah and Ricky. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandon, Noah, Tony, Jacob, Adam, Luke, Dylan, Alex and Bobby.

Please sign Inez’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Thomas “Tomas” Diego Sisneros

1991-2025

Thomas “Tomas” Diego Sisneros, age 33, a resident of Belen, passed away on April 14, 2025.

Services will take place at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Friday, May 2, beginning with a visitation at 9 a.m., a Rosary at 10 a.m. and a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at San Lorenzo Cemetery in Abo, N.M. A reception will be held in Tomas’ honor at the Dr. Saul Community Center in Mountainair.

He is survived by his beautiful children, Eliseo and Aaliyah Sisneros, and their mother, Mariah; parents, Gabriel and Yvonne Sisneros; sister, Gabrielle Sisneros (Jerome); grandparents, Tony and Erlinda Lopez, and Ernestina Sisneros; nephews, Joshua and Zachariah; and many loving uncles, aunts and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Lucy Davilla Lopez; grandfather, Eliseo Sisneros; uncles Genaro, Leroy, Herman and Andrew Sisneros; cousin, John JR. Sisneros; and great-uncle, Rudy Lopez.

Tomas truly had the biggest heart. He was known for his deep compassion, boundless empathy and gentle spirit. He left a lasting impact on every life he touched. No matter what life threw at him, Tomas’ beautiful soul prevailed and always shined through.

He had a way of making people feel seen, valued and loved — whether they were family, friend or stranger. His deeply rooted kindness was a true reflection of the faith he held so dearly.

A gifted writer with the most elegant penmanship, Tomas had a rare ability to put the beauty of life, love and faith into words. His love for the Bible and his desire to share God’s word were central to who he was. He found peace and purpose in his faith, often preaching with a humble heart and unwavering conviction. He was able to find the good in everything and everyone. He cherished the moments he had as a father, his kids being his greatest treasure.

When life allowed him to be present, he embraced fatherhood with deep love and pride. Those memories were filled with genuine joy and tender care. Tomas found happiness in life’s simple pleasures — grilling for loved ones, exploring the great outdoors, and sitting around a campfire with laughter and stories.

He will be remembered for the love he gave so freely, the words he shared so beautifully, and the warmth he carried in his heart. His spirit lives on in the lives he touched and the memories held dear.

Please sign Thomas’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Doyle Lyle Uptain

1958-2025

Doyle Uptain, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025.

Doyle was born in Doloras, Colo., on Dec. 21, 1958, to Sue and Harry Uptain.

Doyle took pride in his many professions. He spent several years as a commercial diver and underwater welder, proudly served as a sheriff’s deputy for the Valencia County Sheriff’s Office, and excelled in the oilfield, as a heavy equipment operator and over-the-road truck driver. His most treasured “job” was being a husband, father and grandfather.

Doyle led an adventurous life and enjoyed time with his wife, Katrina, hiking, camping, hunting and riding his Harley. He cherished his grandchildren and adored time spent teaching them how to shoot, cheering them on at sports games and ice cream dates.

Doyle is survived by his wife of 31 years, Katrina; his sons, Jesse and James; his daughters, Kimberly and her husband, Curtis, and Ashley and her husband, Garrett; six special grandchildren, Eva and her husband, Mike, Lily, Sylas, Sheldon, Charlie and Brinley; and one great-grandson, Jayce. Doyle is also survived by his brother, Dave.

Doyle lived his life with honor, courage and strength, proudly representing his cowboy spirit.

Services will be held in September in Mancus, Colo.