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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Lucy Ortega
Nov 26, 2016
Ortega, Lucy S. Lucy Ortega, age 76, a longtime resident of the San Jose Community was called home to be with our dear Lord on November 26, 2016. Lucy was a very precious and patient women who loved her family dearly. Although she did not have any children, she cared for her deceased sister’s two sons, Jacob Jr. and Brian Valencia as...
Joe Vigil
Nov 21, 2016
Vigil, Joe Ecumenio Age 89, passed away Monday, November 21, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tina Vigil; son, Michael Quintana, father, Fredoline Quintana; biological mother, Isabelle Quintana; brothers, Melesio Quintana, Jerry Segura and sister Rocincla Gallegos. Joe is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene "Nana" Vigil; nephews, Arnold Quintana and Connor Reece; sons, Jimmy, Daniel...
Cheryl Wilson
Nov 13, 2016
Cheryl Ann Wilson died Nov. 13, 2016, in Albuquerque, N.M., after battling cancer for nearly two years. She was born March 31, 1957, in Ponca City, Okla., daughter of Sidney Wilson Jr. and Wilma Mae Leche. Cheryl lived in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas, New Mexico, California, Virginia and Arkansas as she grew up and, later, established a career of helping the...
Ivan Montoya Jr.
Nov 3, 2016
Montoya , Ivan Jr. (Porky) Age 46, beloved son, brother, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. Ivan Jr. (Porky) was known for the love he had for his family, kindness and generosity. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Louie Garcia. Ivan is survived by his parents, Ivan and...
Fermin Rivera
Oct 29, 2016
Fermin Rivera Loving husband, father, son, grandfather, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 86. Fermin was very proud of being in the Army in the 2nd Infantry Division. While serving his country he received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. He loved fishing and hunting. He is preceded in...
Clara Duran
Oct 28, 2016
Duran, Clara March 22, 1931-October 28, 2016 Clara Duran of Albuquerque, NM passed away October 28, 2016 surrounded by close family and friends. Clara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was happiest when surrounded by her family. Clara was preceded in death on October 7, 2016 by her sister-in-law Marylou Duran. Clara is survived by her loving husband...
Ambrosio Minero
Oct 28, 2016
Minero, Ambrosio Age 92, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Ambrosio enjoyed gardening and doing word searches. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Minero; parents, Ambrosio and Mercedes Minero; siblings, Mike, Henry, Alex and Aurora; grandsons, Jacob Gutierrez, Greg Lucero and nephew, Henry Chavez. Ambrosio is survived by children, Gloria, Mandy, Betty Jo and husband, Alvin, Geri...
Crucita Torrez
Oct 25, 2016
Torrez, Crucita C Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and nana. Crucita was born in Punta de Agua, NM on July 17, 1939 to Marcelino and Predicanda Chavez. Crucita went home to rest on October 25, 2016. She loved being with her family, listening to Spanish music, going camping and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Torrez; parents,...
Louisa Montano
Oct 24, 2016
Montano, Louisa Louisa was born on November 21, 1917 in Tome, NM. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Amalia Lucero. She passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2016. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, being with family and praying the rosary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Amalia Lucero; husband,...
Florence Romero
Oct 22, 2016
Romero, Florence Age 79, was born on November 28, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away on October 22, 2016. Florence was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family, fishing, camping, playing cards, bingo and going to the casino. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Eutimio Romero; her parents,...
Dorothy Gonzales
Oct 21, 2016
Gonzales, Dorothy Mae Age 76, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 20, 1940. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph Daniel Lopez. Dorothy is survived by her siblings, Agatha Perea, Bessie Strickland. Mike Perea; children, Daniel V. Lopez, Vincent P. Lopez, Kenneth C. Lopez, Christina Stewart; four grandchildren, six great...
Carmen Martinez
Oct 7, 2016
Martinez, Carmen Age 61, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. She was born in Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico on October 26, 1954, to Jesus Manuel Martinez and Manuela Fernandez. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ramon, Francisco and Jesus Martinez; sisters, Antonia Maldonado, Ramona Martinez, Manuela Martinez, Rosa Serrano and Cecilia Strawn. Carmen is...
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