Obituaries

Jul 31, 2019

Jojola, Josie T

On July 31, 2019 early in the morning our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Josie Jojola left to join our Lord in the comfort of her home, she was 91years old. Born on April 23, 1928 in Socorro NM . Married her husband Joe Jojola in 1950 shortly after moved to Albuquerque where...

Jul 28, 2019

Moraga, Jerry

Age 74, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. He was born and raised in the Los Padillas part of Albuquerque, NM on June 1, 1945. Jerry enjoyed gardening, going for walks and walking the pilgrimage to Tome Hill, old cars, going to the casino, joking and spending time with his family.

Jerry is...

Jul 12, 2019

Montoya, Carmen S

Carmen Montoya left us to be with the Lord and beloved Mother Mary on Friday, July 12, 2019, four days short of her 98th birthday. She was born in Belen, New Mexico on July 16, 1921 to Ramon Sanchez and Ramona Marquez Sanchez. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Aragon (Lester), Anita Morrison,...

Jul 11, 2019

Evelyn’s story began on July 18, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM when she was born to Ramona and Frank Perez. She loved spending time with her beloved grandmother, Josie Sedillo, who lived on Mountain Road in downtown Albuquerque. She attended Albuquerque High School and worked at a movie theater selling concessions. On December 13, 1952 Evelyn met a dashing Navy...

Jul 6, 2019

Griffin, Patrick Joseph

passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019, age 81. Patrick was born on June 6, 1938, in Albuquerque, NM. He served in the Air Force for four years as a jet engine mechanic, where he worked on B-47s and later as a crew chief in Little Rock, Arkansas. After his service he opened an automotive...

Jul 2, 2019

Zamora, Luciano Sanchez

Passed away on July 2, 2019 in his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on September 3, 1918, living over 100 beautiful blessed years.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Senaida Zamora and son, Ralph Zamora.

Luciano is survived by his children, Robert Zamora, Frances Marrujo, Mary...

Jun 29, 2019

Prine, Ella Barbara

Barbara Prine passed from this earth on June 29th after 91 years of extraordinary life. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Oklahoma in 1927, Barbara and her family soon moved to New Mexico before settling in California in her early teens. After graduating from high school, she began what would be a...

Jun 28, 2019

Perrine, John

Born on April 6, 1934 in Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on June 28, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria; his son, Thomas (T.J.) and his wife, Sharon; grandchildren, Sean, Megan, Sarah and Brenna; his sister, Ruth Finke and husband, Gene; brother, Daniel Perrine; brother-in-law, George RomanKiw. He graduated from Purcell High...

Jun 28, 2019

Barela, Frank J

Age 76, passed away Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on December 30, 1942. His family was everything to him, he loved to spend time with his grandkids and watching them play sports. He enjoyed watching western movies, exotic birds, playing the slots at the casino, going to the...

Jun 18, 2019

Moraga, Marlene Margaret

Age 79, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was born in Grants, NM on August 12, 1939. Marlene loved ceramics, crocheting blankets and special gifts for family and friends. She liked to go camping and spend time with her family she especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

She was...

Jun 15, 2019

Gabaldon, Gloria (Barboa)

On Saturday, June 15, 2019 Gloria (Barboa) Gabaldon age 91, went home to her creator and savior Jesus Christ. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 21, 1928. She is preceded in death by her husband, Florencio Gabaldon.

Gloria is survived by her children, Daniel Gabaldon (Teresa), Kathi Caldwell, Jeanetta Gabaldon...

Jun 14, 2019

Gutierrez, Nasario Joe

Age 76, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. He was born in Chilili, NM on September 22, 1942. He loved to go to the Casino to play the slots, watching football, listening to Fats Domino and spending time with all his grandchildren, especially his baby face Evelynn Paiz, his only great grandchild. He loved...

Jun 14, 2019

Bencomo Molina, Mayra

Age 33, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born on September 22, 1985. She loved to spend all her time with her family especially her daughters. She loved the outdoors, camping and the beach, she loved to dance and even doing Zumba. This is not Goodbye this is until we meet again....

Jun 13, 2019

Patricia Bradley, age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 13, 2019 with her family by her side. She is survived by her daughter Natalie Cleveland; her sisters Donna Bradley and Sharon Bradley and niece Rachael Bradley Powers.

Patricia graduated from Armijo High School and the continued her studies at San Francisco State University and graduated with a Bachelors...

Jun 11, 2019

Robert C. Estrada III

Robert C. Estrada III, age 61, was surrounded by his beloved children when he passed away on June 11, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert C. Estrada II.; sister Renee Estrada; grandparents, Pablo L. and Johnanna Garcia.

He is survived by daughter, Renee Estrada; son, Robert C. Estrada...

Jun 5, 2019

Padilla, Florentino "Champ"

loving husband, father, grandfather, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the age of 89. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 8, 1930. He loved being outdoors, building, landscaping and watching wrestling. He was a member of the American Legion post 69 and a Korean War Veteran.

He was preceded...

May 23, 2019

Contreras, Josefina

Age 70, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was born in Torreon Coahuila, Mexico on August 20, 1948.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Severo Renteria Saldana and Maria de Jesus Hernandez Medina; husband, Francisco Contreras Carrasco; grandchildren, Jordan Phillip Contreras, Ashley Contreras; siblings, Delfina Sanchez Renteria, Severo Renteria, Jesus...

May 20, 2019

Padilla, Damacio L.

Age 79, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. Damacio enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting and going to the casino.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie C Padilla, Juanita Lovato; wife, Betty Padilla and daughter, Barbara Padilla.

Damacio is survived by his children, Damacio S. Padilla, Dorothy Jaramillo, Donna...

May 19, 2019

Marquez, Juan Jose

Age 36, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Juan is survived by his mother, Bertha Marquez; sister, Alejandra Monsivais; children, Hidaima Marquez, Idali Marquez and Juan Marquez Jr. A Visitation will be held on Friday. May 24, 2019 from 10:00-10:30 am followed by a Rosary at 10:30 am and Mass at 11:00...

May 3, 2019

Evelyn Chewey Cherino was born to Samuel & Nancy (Bearpaw) Chewey on January 23, 1937, in Chewey, OK and went to be with

the good Lord and Savior at the age of 82 on May 3, 2019.

Evelyn loved all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as her extended family and friends.