Obituaries

Gerardo Quiroz Mendoza

Dec 9, 2020

Quiroz Mendoza, Gerardo Age 47, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on March 11, 1973. He is preceded in death by his father, David Quiroz. Gerardo  is survived by wife, Juana Escobedo Gonzalez; mother, Maria Trinidad Mendoza Lopez; children, Emanuel de Jesus Quiroz Escobedo, Gerardo Alexis Quiroz Escobedo, Aaron Quiroz Escobedo, David...

Ruth Padilla

Dec 8, 2020

Padilla, Ruth Age 93, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 4, 1927. She was preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Anita Aragon; and husband, Elivaldo “Lali” Padilla. Ruth is survived by children, Ricardo Padilla, Eddie Padilla and wife, Carolyn, Jennifer Cuellar and husband, Daniel, Loretta Sayers and husband, Jay;...

Anna Padilla

Dec 5, 2020

Padilla, Anna Maria Delfinia A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM went to be with her Lord on December 5, 2020 at the age of 80. Anna was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 14, 1940. She graduated in the 2nd graduating class at Valley High School in 1958. She went on to earn her Masters degree in...

Gloria Ruiz

Nov 30, 2020

Ruiz, Gloria Jean Age 75, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 7, 1945. Gloria spent her younger years as a Spanish dancer and she played the castanets. She enjoyed traveling with her family and friends. Gloria was an avid bowler. Her main passion was her family. Her family was her world....

Anaya Manuel

Nov 26, 2020

Anaya- Manuel Age 63, passed away Thursday: November 26: 2020- He was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico on September 8, 1957- Manuel enjoyed all sports: he loved soccer from all parts of the world. His favorite football team was the 49ers- Manuel enjoyed family gatherings and he was always the life of the party- He loved making...

Miguel (Mike) Chavez

Nov 24, 2020

Chavez, Miguel E (Mike) Jr. Age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 23, 1937. Mike was a farmer, a great Christian, a fisher of men as well as a fisherman. He was a family man and took care of his family. He was a mentor to many and a legacy...

Gilbert Lujan

Nov 21, 2020

Lujan, Gilbert Edward Age 54, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. Gilbert was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 7, 1966. He was an avid athlete who enjoyed playing and watching many sports, but his favorite was playing golf every week with his brother Robert. Gilbert loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping and fishing with his family. He truly...

Dorothy Wich

Nov 18, 2020

Wich, Dorothy

Dorothy Wich, 72, passed away on November 18, 2020. Dorothy was a loving, spirited, gentle person, who was filled by the Lord, and reflected the love of the Lord throughout her life. She volunteered for decades over at the Catholic Charismatic Center, bringing joy and laughter to many souls. Originally from San Diego, she met...

Roberto Rios

Nov 6, 2020

Roberto Sakelares Rios July 24, 1952 - November 6, 2020 "He no longer walks among us" To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.garciamortuary.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Mercedes Lobato

Nov 5, 2020

Lobato, Mercedes (Sadie) Mercedes (Sadie) Lobato of Jackson, TN age 91 a loving mother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Fort Valley, GA after a fall and failing health problems. Mercedes was born in Clovis, New Mexico on September 24, 1929. She married Dimas C. Lobato on July 3, 1948. She enjoyed being...

Antonio DeLeon

Nov 3, 2020

DeLeon, Antonio

Age 91, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2020. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico on August 8, 1929. Antonio loved the horse races and caring for animals. He was a loving father and grandfather, he was very devoted to his family and a hard worker. He was active, always working in the yard. We will...

Antonia Sanchez

Nov 2, 2020

Sanchez, Antonia (Toni)

Born July 5, 1937, passed away on November 2, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred and son, Frederick Sanchez.

Toni is survived by four step children, Wilfred Sanchez Jr. and wife, Mary, Penny Barber and husband, Dave, David Sanchez and wife, Lorraine, Terry Gow and husband,...

Misais Baca

Oct 22, 2020

Baca, Misais Age 86, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020. He was born on September 13, 1934. Misais loved to joke he was very funny, he was a great cook, especially his beans and chile. He enjoyed watching TV shows, from sitcoms to current events, his favorite movie was Lonesome Dove. He was a avid animal lover and really...

Elva Glynn

Oct 18, 2020

Glynn, Elva Del Valle Age 90, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was born in Mexico City,  on December 13, 1929. Elva loved her pets as well as caring for them. Elva had her cat, Paco at her side at all times. She was a loving mother. Elva also cared for her friends, Gerardo Casas as he helped...

Robert Lucero II

Oct 17, 2020

Lucero, Robert Alan II On October 17, 2020 Robert Alan Lucero II passed away at his home in Albuquerque. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Angie Lucero, formerly of Santa Rosa, N.M.; his sister, Elizabeth; brother, Cisco; his wife of twenty one years, LouAnne; his daughters, Ashlynn and Ashlee; sons, Robert III and Kamron; numerous nieces and...

Leonora Lucero

Oct 2, 2020

Lucero, Leonora "Nora" Age 70, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 15, 1950. Nora had a passion for caring for and loving her grandchildren.  She loved to read, watch TV and movies and frequented the Sandia Casino. She previously served as president and Secretary of the Sacred Heart League at Holy...

Ambrosio Saavedra II

Sep 22, 2020

Saavedra, Ambrosio II (Amby)

Ambrosio, 94, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on September 22, 2020. Ambrosio was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Ambrosio I and Rebecca Saavedra. He was blessed with a family of six children, 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and was also a great-great grandfather. His...

Jeffrey Elks

Sep 21, 2020

Elks, Jeffrey Thomas Jeff Elks, 67 years old, passed away on Monday, September 21st at home surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on July 17, 1953 in Miami Springs, Florida where he lived till the age of six and then moved to Albuquerque where he lived the remainder of his life. He was a retired Firefighter/Paramedic from...

Leaha Orosco

Sep 20, 2020

Orosco, Leaha Danielle Age 32, entered into the light on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was born in Lubbock, TX on September 23, 1987. Her smile lit up a room and she always had her jokes to make people laugh. Leaha is survived by father, Daniel and wife, Evelyn Orosco; mother, Wanda Aldridge; daughters, Alexus Ramirez,  Angelique Ramirez, Annalise...

Juan Francisco Soto

Sep 16, 2020

Soto, Juan Francisco Age 66, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020. He was born in Durango Mexico on December 4, 1953. He loved his grandchildren and watching the horse races almost as much as his Denver Broncos. His faith taught him to love his wife and family as they should be loved. He was preceded in death by his...