Obituaries

Sep 2, 2019

Lopez, Telesfora "Flora" Sanchez

Flora was born in Manzano, New Mexico on October 28, 1930, to Francisco and Maria Agada Sanchez.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Brigida (Griego) Tapia, Regina Silva and Juanita Sanchez; brothers, Miguel, Ernesto and Eugenio

Telesfora is survived by her husband of 47 years, David...

Sep 1, 2019

In Loving Memory

Gloria F. Schmidt Martinez was born at St. Joseph Hospital June 28, 1928 to Stephen Schimdt and Anita Ruiz in Albuquerque.

She moved to Modesto, California in her late teens and she married her love Alfred Martinez Jr., a serviceman in the Navy, in 1947, who then passed in 1980. Gloria had...

Aug 26, 2019

Montano, Jose Manuel

Age 82, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born in Anton Chico, NM on January 8, 1937, to Jose and Antonia Montano. Jose was the custodial superintendent for 25 years at Albuquerque High. He loved fishing, camping and watching his Denver Broncos play. He was a gifted singer and guitar player, he...

Aug 24, 2019

Rivera, Antonio Jose

Age 67, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019. Antonio is survived by wife, Maria Esperanza Rivera; children, Monica Rivera, Marco Antonio Rivera, Marissa Machado; three grandchildren; siblings, Juan Manuel Rivera, Fernando Rivera, Anzelmo Rivera (Socorro Rivera).

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 29, 2019, 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Garcia Mortuary...

Aug 20, 2019

Thomas, Toni Kathleen

Age 69, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She loved to tend to her children at home and also loved to cook for everyone as well as caring for others. She loved to work outdoors in the yard. She was a waitress for 30 years as giving was her passion. She had the biggest...

Aug 14, 2019

Aguilar, Mary

Mary Aguilar born on April 23, 1938 age 81, loving wife, mother and sister passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2019 surrounded by her family. Mary worked for Bernalillo County as a crossing guard and retired after 44 years of service. Mary was a devoted Catholic and could not leave Sunday Mass...

Aug 9, 2019

Gonzales, Esther

Age 90, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019. She was born in Bernalillo, NM on June 29, 1929. Esther was an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved sitting in her porch listening to her birds while she did her word search games. She was entertained by her game shows. She was an amazing...

Aug 6, 2019

Sanchez, Fred

Age 76, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on April 5, 1943, to Antonio and Altagracia Sanchez. Fred loved baseball and played semi pro for many years, he was also a golden gloves boxer. He loved to go to the casino and to the gym almost everyday. He loved...

Aug 4, 2019

Barreras, Albert J

Age 65, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. Albert enjoyed reading, watching westerns and sports, he loved his family and his dogs.

He was preceded in death by his son, Markus Antonio Barreras.

Albert is survived by his wife, Dianne Barreras; daughter, Michelle Barreras; brother, David Mendoza.

A...

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...