Maria Torrez
Mar 9, 2016
Torrez, Maria Dulcinea (Nea) Torrez, Nea (Maria Dulcinea) passed to heaven March 9, 2016. She was born in Los Ojitos Montoya, NM on June 19, 1929. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Albuquerque. Nea volunteered for over 30 years at North Valley Senior Center. She loved being outside taking care of her yard and...
Mary Chavira
Mar 8, 2016
Chavira, Mary Louise G. Mary Louise, born May 9, 1924, passed away March 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary Louise was well known in the Barelas area, having lived there her whole life. She was employed for 30 years at the Corps of Engineers. Mary Louise was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling,...
Yatzel Acosta
Feb 28, 2016
Acosta, Yatzel Age 24, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She attended West Mesa High School and was involved in the moxie and project search and was employed at UNM ENLACE NM. Yatzel is survived by her parents, Maria Goretty Molina and Gerardo Acosta; brother, Luis Gerardo Acosta; sisters, Daisy Yarany, Jazmin Ivette Acosta; grandparents, Maria Dolores Aragon and Paula...
Lucy Chavez Tapia
Feb 27, 2016
Tapia, Lucy Chavez Age 55, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 26, 1960, to the late Angel and Herlinda Chavez. Lucy loved her grandchildren and always making them smile. She worked for APD Court Services, APD Crime Stoppers and for Pacific Northwest Laboratory. She enjoying being at work, traveling with her co-workers...
Richard Fortune
Feb 20, 2016
Fortune, Richard C. Richard Cordova Fortune, age 77, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, and brother was called home to be with Jehovah on February 20, 2016. Richard was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 7, 1938, son of Magdalena Cordova and Michael J. Fortune and stepson of Lorenzo D. Duran. Richard was a retired director of Equal Employment Opportunity...
Johnny Tapia
Feb 18, 2016
Tapia, Johnny Age 68, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. He Johnny is survived by son, Eddie Tapia and wife, Jennifer; daughters, Wanda Falcon and family, Sylvia Guzman and family; ex wife, Demecia Tapia; seven grandchildren; eight and a half great grandchildren and best friend, Mary. A Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with...
Richard Cortez
Feb 18, 2016
Cortez, Richard Richard Cortez,76, he was called home to be reunited with his wife, Lita Cortez on February 18, 2016. He fought a long battle with Alzheimer's for several years. He spent his last days with family and close friends by his side. Richard was a loyal servant and employee to the City of Albuquerque from where he retired. He graduated...
Martha Trujillo
Feb 6, 2016
Trujillo, Martha E. Age 60, passed away suddenly in her home in the South Valley Saturday, February 6, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. Martha is survived by her partner, Pablo Hernandez; daughters, Emilee Flores and husband, Roberto Rodriguez, Francisca Hernandez; grandchildren, Israel and Rosilee Rodriguez; siblings, Connie Lopez, Lorina Justus, Eleanor Trujillo, Julian Trujillo and wife, Susie,...
Terrie Hof
Feb 2, 2016
Hof, Terrie Ann Terrie Ann Hof, 71, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on February 1st, 2016. She is survived by her loving brother and sister and her three daughters, nine beautiful grandchildren, and one precious great-grandson. Terrie was a gifted quilter and seamstress who was ever dedicated to the family and friends she loved so much. She will be deeply missed and...
Ernestina Lopez
Jan 31, 2016
Lopez, Ernestina I. LOPEZ - Ernestina I. Lopez, age 91 went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Ernestina grew up in Talpa, N.M. the eldest child of Felipe and Maria Pablita Martinez. Ernestina moved to Albuquerque in the mid 1940’s where she met her husband Jesse. They spent many happy years together enjoying their...
Arthur Leyba
Jan 30, 2016
Leyba, Arthur Arthur C. Leyba (AKA WalMart Art) Age 66, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 2, 1949, to Arthur and Stella Leyba. He was preceded in death by his life long partner, Cynthia C. Martinez; parents, Arthur and Stella Leyba; sister Becky Leyba. He was an avid Nascar fan, always had...
Martin Pena
Jan 30, 2016
Pena, Martin Age 77, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother went into the loving arms of the Lord as he was surrounded by family on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Martin was a successful business man and owner of Martin Pena's Barber Shop in the Barelas community. His love for music inspired him to promote and play in several...
Dora Garcia
Jan 18, 2016
Garcia, Dora J. Age 69, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born in Lordsburg, NM on March 28, 1946, to Gregorio and Jovita Montano. She enjoyed baking, cake decorating, flower arranging, crocheting, sewing, quilting, helping others and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ireneo Montano and sister, Lydia Arambula. Dora is survived by...
Lupe Sanchez
Jan 13, 2016
Sanchez, Lupe Lupe Sanchez, passed away in peace the morning of Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in the quiet comfort of her own home. She poured her life’s work into caring for her family while maintaining a welcoming home for company to come and enjoy conversation around the kitchen table. Lupe Sanchez was preceded in death by her husband Ambrosio Sanchez...
James Caughren
Jan 11, 2016
Caughren, James L. James Leonard Caughren, 89 born August 16, 1926, Whitefish, Montana a resident of Albuquerque died, January 11, 2016. He was raised in Montana, went to college at CU in Boulder, Colorado, earned a degree in Architecture in the late 1940's. Dad loved his family, helped raise grandchildren, owned Star Cleaners for many years. Dad enjoyed his toys,...
Emma Ortiz
Jan 5, 2016
Ortiz, Emma Age 85, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Emma enjoyed baking, gardening, just being outdoors and being around families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Ortiz; parents, Clemente and Louisa Ortiz; children, Larry and Dorothy Ann Ortiz. Emma is survived by children, David and wife, Patsy, Eddie and wife, Margaret, Anna Archuleta and husband, Pat,...
Frank Carrillo
Jan 5, 2016
Carrillo, Frank Age 82, beloved father and grandfather, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home, Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Augustina Carrillo; his children, Theresa Carrillo-Hallowell and husband Jerry, Linda Carrillo-Montoya and husband Louie "Squirrel", Moosie Carrillo and fiancée, Donna, Maria Christina Carrillo;...
Paula Landavazo
Jan 3, 2016
Landavazo, Paula B. Age 84, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. She was born in Placitas, NM on July 29, 1931, to Salome and Ocaris Baldonado. Paula enjoyed ceramics, was a member of the Knights of Columbus 641 auxiliary and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Salome and...
Mollie Tafoya
Dec 31, 2015
Tafoya, Mollie MALIA Maria Natividad Amalia Tafoya Married to Arturo Tafoya on January 14, 1950 Final day of rest, at her home in Albuquerque NM, Thursday Dec 31, 2015 Malia was born December 3, 1931, in San Jose, New Mexico. Her family history can be traced to the original Spaniard’s. Her parents were Roman and Clara Ortiz, her siblings included...
Jaime Trujillo
Dec 23, 2015
Trujillo, Jaime Age 40, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born in Belen, NM on May 24, 1975. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, the punk rock scene and classic Chevrolet automobiles. Jamie is survived by brother, Ramon Trujillo and wife, Charlene; nephew Diego Trujillo and his dog Churcha. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 29, 2015...
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