Obituaries

Angel Ortiz

Sep 25, 2019

Ortiz, Angel Jesus

Beloved son, brother, father and uncle, Angel Ortiz, Age 39, passed away September 25, 2019. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 1, 1980, to Gloria Ortiz.

He loved to draw and go out. He was a good electrician and an even better comedian. He loved to make everyone laugh. We...

Joee Ruiz

Sep 21, 2019

Ruiz, Joee Angel

Heaven gained an Angel on Saturday, September 21, 2019 as Joee was called home to rest and to finally be at peace. For those that knew Joee she was a vibrant, loving firecracker whose beauty could light up a room. She was a fighter, a mother, a daughter and a beloved little sister. She...

Robert Marquez

Sep 15, 2019

Marquez, Robert "Bobby"

Robert Marquez, better known as Bobby Marquez, was called home September 15, 2019. Bobby was a loving and devoted family man and friend to all he met. He found many things in life to enjoy such as riding his 4 wheeler or fixing and piecing things together. His favorite thing, besides watching the Dodgers...

Vickie Maestas

Sep 13, 2019

Vickie Maestas, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away September 13th, 2019. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.garciamortuary.com

Garcia Mortuary

717 Stover Ave. SW

Albuquerque, NM 87102

505-243-5222

Mary Romero

Sep 8, 2019

Romero, Mary Gloria

Age 80, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019. She loved her trips to Laughlin and Las Vegas as well as fishing and hunting with her honey of 59 years. She loved to bake, cook and garden. She had a peach tree and made peach pies for everyone. She loved to make her special meals...

Luciana Garcia

Sep 7, 2019

LUCIANA ROMERO GARCIA

Luciana R. Garcia, age 87, passed into eternal enlightenment and transcendence with her Savior Jesus Christ carrying her across the heavenly threshold into the New Jerusalem, on Saturday, September 07, 2019.

Luciana (the Bearer of Light), was born on January 26, 1932 in Tome, New Mexico to Juan Vicente and Lola Romero....

Telesfora Lopez

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...

Gloria Martinez

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...

Jose Montano

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...

Antonio Rivera

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...

Toni Thomas

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...

Mary Aguilar

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...

Esther Gonzales

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...

Fred Sanchez

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...

Albert Barreras

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...

Josie Jojola

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...

Jerry Moraga

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...

Carmen Montoya

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,...

Evelyn Vega

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...

Patrick Griffin

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...