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Helen Gabaldon Moya

Helen Gabaldon Moya

Mar 1, 2017

Gabaldon Moya, Helen Age 86, passed away on March 1, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Petronillo and Maria Gabaldon. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Frank, Orlando, Rudy Gabaldon, Flora Sanchez (Severo) , Margie Gabaldon (Alfredo).  Helen was a three time retiree, her last position was greeting the public at Walmart where she made...

Pauline Torres

Pauline Torres

Feb 22, 2017

Torres, Pauline T. Pauline T. Torres, 57, resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017. Pauline lived a full and grateful life. She left a special impression on everyone's heart that she encountered. Pauline loved attending church and singing to the Lord. Pauline is survived by her two children; Tomas and Natalie Soto; the father...

Odelia Gonzales

Odelia Gonzales

Feb 15, 2017

Age 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Odelia enjoyed spending time and cooking for her family. She was a homemaker and caregiver and liked "circle circle" books. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Gonzales and parents, Paul and Placida Nieto. Odelia is survived by her children, Joseph Gonzales, Donald Gonzales and...

Phillip Muniz

Phillip Muniz

Feb 14, 2017

Muniz, Phillip John Age 45, a resident of Los Lunas, beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1971, in Albuquerque NM to Cecil and Margie Muniz. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Muniz. Phillip is survived by his daughter Leanne Peace and husband, Allen; grandson,...

Emilio Maestas

Emilio Maestas

Feb 12, 2017

Maestas, Emilio Age 80, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born in Canjilon, NM on September 18, 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Eufemia Maestas; sister, Belen Garcia; brothers, Adamacio, Gaspar, Juanito and daughter Patricia. Emilio is survived by ex wife, Alvina Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; children, Pete and Loretta Maestas of Ensenada,...

Rosemarie Rivera-Eaves

Rosemarie Rivera-Eaves

Feb 7, 2017

Rivera-Eaves, Rosemarie Rita joined the Lord on February 7, 2017. She is survived by her son, Andrés Rivera; beautiful granddaughters, Angelica, Beanna. Lillie; siblings, Edwin, Vicki, Robert, Peter, Tim; her Tía Frances and a large family. Services will be held on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 10:00 am at Mount Calvary Chapel, 1900 Edith NE. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave....

Hernan Brito

Hernan Brito

Jan 26, 2017

Brito, Hernan age 92, passed away after a short illness surrounded by his daughters and grandchildren. He was born in H. Cardenas, Tabasco on November 1, 1924. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Griego Brito. Herman is survived by his children, Adela Brito, Patsy Brito Schlaegel and husband Waid; grandchildren, Vivian, Jonathan, Waid, Peter Schlaegel and Jose...

Florinda Garcia

Florinda Garcia

Jan 22, 2017

Garcia, Florinda Florinda Garcia 83 lifelong resident of New Mexico passed away Sunday January 22 ,2017 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born April 22, 1933 in Tajique, NM to Florencio and Romoncita Zamora. She married Robert Garcia on July 20, 1957 in Albuquerque.  He proceeded her in death on November 19, 2010 after 53...

Antonio Cortez

Antonio Cortez

Jan 15, 2017

Cortez, Antonio Age 76, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. He honorably served our country for 42 years with the NM Army Reserves and the NM Air National Guard. Antonio was a man of many interests. He enjoyed reading daily newspapers and periodicals and relished being outdoors and became captivated with all weather phenomena. He was loved by numerous nieces...

Beatriz Irizarry

Beatriz Irizarry

Jan 13, 2017

Irizarry, Beatriz Beatriz Irizarry, our courageous and beautiful sister was called home by our Lord. Beatriz enjoyed cooking for her family, and listening to music, and dancing salsa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Maria Magdalena Ferrer Velez and Roberto Leonides Jordan Saavedra. Surviving her are her siblings, Robert Saavedra and Elba Lydia Saavedra; daughters, Aisha Irizarry, Salima...

Maria Garcia

Maria Garcia

Jan 7, 2017

Garcia, Maria Elena Age 41, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 23, 1975. Maria is survived by mother, Maria Socorro Garcia; husband, Julio Camacho; children, Jazmine Garica, Cesar Jurado, Daisy Jurado; grandchildren, Jazleen and Andres; siblings, Rafael, Karina, Kassandra and Leila Grajeda. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, January 11, 2017...

Lola Torres

Lola Torres

Jan 3, 2017

Torres, Lola S. Age 95, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Lola is survived by granddaughters, Loretta A. Baca, Dolores A. Marquez and husband, Manuel; seven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Garcia Mortuary Chapel, 717 Stover Ave. SW. Service will be held on Friday,...

Benjamin Lucero

Benjamin Lucero

Dec 31, 2016

Lucero, Benjamin M. Age 69, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 17, 1947 to Grace Rose Candelaria. He loved his family and grandchildren and was a Chicano activist with Brown Berets. Benjamin is survived by his wife, Josephine; children, Michael, Kathryn, Josie, Benita, Benjamin Jr. and Mary; 28 grandchildren and 11 great...

Jimmy Chavez

Jimmy Chavez

Dec 30, 2016

Chavez, Jimmy T. (Jimmie T. Martinez Jr.) Age 36, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 25, 1980 to Jimmie Martinez and JoAnn Chavez. He had many joys in life, including sports, superhero comics, movies, action figures and less we forget--food. He was also a champion of the less fortunate. Jimmy graduated from...

Carlos Gonzales

Carlos Gonzales

Dec 28, 2016

Gonzales, Carlos Carlos Gonzales, 69, passed away December 28, 2016 at his home in Tennille, GA. Carlos was a faithful worker at Norfolk Southern RR for over 35 years. He also served in the US Army and was in the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manuel Gonzales and Bonifacia Lueras; sister, Stella Gonzales; brothers, Rosendo...

Martin Sanchez

Martin Sanchez

Dec 28, 2016

Sanchez, Martin Age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was born in Belen, NM on December 30, 1932, to  Timoteo and Emilia Sanchez. Martin was a member of the American Legion post 13, DAV and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela Armijo; two brothers, Serito and Daniel Sanchez. Martin is survived...

Danny Armijo

Danny Armijo

Dec 25, 2016

Armijo, Danny M. Age 67, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 16, 1949, to James and Lily Armijo. Danny was in the automotive business for many years. He was preceded in death by his father James Armijo. Danny is survived by his mother, Lily Armijo; sister, Judy Montanes; niece, Judy Gutierrez and...

Martin Padilla Jr.

Martin Padilla Jr.

Dec 21, 2016

Martin S. Padilla Jr, Age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Padilla Sr. and Agueda Serna; sisters, Mary McBride and Irene Gurule. Martin is survived by his wife, Sofie Padilla; children, Alex Padilla and wife, Paula, Dolores Gallegos and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Alicia Espinosa and husband, Daniel, Robby Gallegos...

Connie Padilla

Connie Padilla

Dec 7, 2016

Padilla, Connie S Age 91, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. She was born on October 5, 1925 in Albuquerque, NM. She was a devout wife to Orville F. Padilla (Ex-POW) deceased and a good mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was involved in many ex-prisoner of war activities, Bataan Veterans...

Emily Martinez

Emily Martinez

Dec 6, 2016

Emily S. Martinez Loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 84, surrounded by family. She was born in, Albuquerque NM, to Euasbio and Emma Sanchez. Emily adored her family and loved spending time with them. She is preceded in death by...

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