Obituaries

Edgar Martinez Arrieta

Edgar Martinez Arrieta

Aug 2, 2017

Martinez Arrieta, Edgar  Ricardo Age 4, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, August 11, 2017 at 8:30 am followed by a mass being celebrated  at 9:00 am, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco Dr. SW, Albuquerque.  Interment to follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia...

Priscilla Torres

Priscilla Torres

Aug 2, 2017

Torres, Priscilla C. Priscilla “Dida” Torres, 89, was called to be with our Lord on August 2, 2017. Born May 20, 1928 to Juan P and Julia Chavez.  A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Priscilla was proceeded in death by her parents; brothers, Benny (Mary), Bobby (Della), James (Bessie), Eloy, Dickie and Pat Chavez; sisters, Sarah Brady (Bill)  and Rosie Soto (Roland), brother...

Dennis Garcia

Dennis Garcia

Jul 31, 2017

Garcia, Dennis T. life long resident of Albuquerque, NM died suddenly on  Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 44. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Sam S. Garcia and Lena N. Garcia; brother in law Michael Chavez. Dennis is survived by his parents, Sam C. Garcia (Esther), Domy Martinez (Melvin); siblings, Sammy G. Garcia (Nicole), Sonia Baldonado...

Louis Duran

Louis Duran

Jul 25, 2017

Duran, Louis Age 43, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Luis loved to be outdoors camping and fishing. He loved his family. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Luis and Natalie Duran; nino, Robert Duran; uncle Henry and Hank Duran. Louis is survived by his parents, Loretta and Gregorio Garcia; brothers, Gregorio Garcia Jr. and wife, Stella, Joseph...

Guadalupe Ramirez

Guadalupe Ramirez

Jul 23, 2017

Ramirez, Guadalupe Age 59, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born in Juarez, Chihuahua on January 15, 1958. Guadalupe is survived by her husband, David  Ramirez; children, David Ramirez Jr., Lorena Ramirez, Angelica Ramirez and three grandchildren, Alicia, Marissa and Mateo Ramirez. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:15 am with a Mass to...

Patsy Chavez

Patsy Chavez

Jul 21, 2017

Chavez, Patsy Patricia (Patsy) Chavez, age 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2017, with her family at her side. Patsy was born on Sep. 8, 1943 in La Pintada, NM and grew up in the Santa Rosa, NM area. She was well known for her culinary skills and served as a cook for various education institutions including APS...

Daniel Lovato

Daniel Lovato

Jul 19, 2017

Lovato, Daniel  Paul It is with great sadness we say goodbye to our son, brother, father, partner and friend Daniel Paul Lovato. Daniel was born on April 22, 1976 at 10:08AM to his parents Linda Martinez and Art Lovato. He is survived by his precious son Zane Lee Lovato and Zane’s mother Joy Lynn Aragon, his older brother Christopher Lovato Scirone,...

Jesus Hernandez

Jesus Hernandez

Jul 16, 2017

Hernandez, Jesus Rogelio Age 39, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday, July 24, 2017, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at  Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels , Located on 8th Street and Iron, followed by a rosary at 7:00 pm. A final visitation will be from 11:00 -12:00 with a Prayer Service to follow on Tuesday,...

Maria Ramirez

Maria Ramirez

Jul 13, 2017

Ramirez, Maria Ramona Age 70, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels on the corner of 8th and Iron followed by a Prayer service at 11:00 am.  Interment to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 pm. To view information or...

John Atencio

John Atencio

Jul 11, 2017

Atencio, John Age 86, died Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Vernal, Utah on February 5, 1931, to Pete and Bernice Atencio. John served in the Korean War and was awarded the purple heart by the United States Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine. John is...

Jaime Dimas

Jaime Dimas

Jul 7, 2017

Dimas, Jaime E. Age 36, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1980. He will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his sister Alicia and uncle, Johnny Moya and many more. Jaime is survived by his daughter, Isabel Dimas; parents, David (Nego) Dimas and Anna (Moya) Dimas; siblings, Dominic, Denise; brother...

Shirley Nevarez

Shirley Nevarez

Jul 4, 2017

Nevarez, Shirley S Age 69, passed away on July 4, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 14, 1947, to Jose and Josie Baca. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Gene Baca; and her son Joe Lawrence Jaramillo. Shirley is survived by her sister Rose  Rivera and husband Geronimo of Dumas, TX; her daughters Sandra...

Corina Sandoval

Corina Sandoval

Jul 2, 2017

Sandoval, Corina  R. Age 89, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 24, 1927, to Alberto and Eugenia Rambs. Corina was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Porfirio M. Sandoval. Corina  is survived by her daughters Geraldine McGuinness, Julia Lopez, Isabel Baldonado and husband Herman, Carmen Sandoval and fiance Steve, Yolanda...

Ignacio Lovato

Ignacio Lovato

Jun 3, 2017

Lovato, Ignacio "Nash" Age 82, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 6, 1934, to Mr. and Mrs. Melquiades Lovato.  He was an employee of Garcia Mortuary for 45 years. Ignacio is survived by wife, Gloria J. Lovato; daughter, Victoria Vargas-Stein and husband, Austin; two grandsons, Ignacio Lovato-Smith, Austin Stein and one great grandson,...

Theresa Garcia

Theresa Garcia

Jun 1, 2017

Garcia, Theresa L. Our angel was called to be with the Lord on June 1, 2017. Theresa was born on September 12, 1928 in Canon, NM to the late Narciso and Florinda Lucero. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and so much more. She was loved by all and loved everyone she came into contact with. Her greatest...

Carlos Sanchez

Carlos Sanchez

May 25, 2017

Sanchez, Carlos Carlos Sanchez “Buddy’ was born on June 30th, 1938 and left this world on May 25th, 2017.  He was 78 years old, proceeded in death by his parents Jose J. & Carmen Sanchez and brother Tony Sanchez.  Carlos is survived by his wife of 57 years Isabel Sanchez, whom he loved very much, his sons Carlos Sanchez II and his...

Herman Martinez Sr.

Herman Martinez Sr.

May 25, 2017

Herman Martinez Sr., a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with the Lord to receive his rewards on May 25, 2017.  He was born on January 24th, 1945.  Herman Martinez Sr. played an instrumental role in New Mexico Music, he began his music career at the age of 6 playing the trumpet.  Mr. Martinez also formed Alta Vista Records(1967) and...

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

May 24, 2017

Smith, Christopher Jameson Age 31, passed away May 24, 2017.  He was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on September 26, 1985, to Ronald and Mary Smith.  He graduated Rio Rancho High School in 2003 and enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and served as an Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Christopher is survived by his father and mother,...

Robert Serna

Robert Serna

May 23, 2017

Serna, Robert Age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Robert was a very loving man and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his lovely parents, Pablo and Manuelita; brother, Julian. Robert is survived by his four sisters, Josie Serna, Hassie Serna, Mary Zamora, Elsie Vigil and nephew Ruben (Christine) Castillo. A Rosary will be...

Antonia Garcia

Antonia Garcia

May 20, 2017

Garcia, Antonia Age 95, loving mother, grandmother and the best family cook, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born in San Miguel, NM on June 12, 1921, to Jose and Romalda Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio Baca; sister, Pauline Garcia; daughter, Mary Baca; grandson, Anthony Romero and son in law Preciliano Romero. Antonia...