Obituaries

Antonio Robles

Antonio Robles

Jan 28, 2015

At age 46, Antonio Robles passed away on Jan. 28, 2015. son of Fancisca and Manuel Robles. He is survived by his wife Beatriz; daughter Vanessa and son Isaiah. He is survived by only grandson Xavier, he is survived by his siblings Juan, Javier, Eulalia, Felipe, Guellermo, and Perry Robles. Church Services will be held at Ministerios Entrada al Cielo...

Frances Salas

Frances Salas

Jan 21, 2015

Salas, Frances  G. Frances (Galindo) Salas, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on January 21, 2015 after a yearlong illness. She was born on October 31, 1934 to Lucille (Galindo) Perez in El Paso Texas. Frances was raised in Gallup, New Mexico by her loving grandparents, Francisca (Quiniones) and Braulio Galindo. Frances graduated in 1953 from...

Erlinda Castellano

Erlinda Castellano

Jan 20, 2015

Castellano, Erlinda Helena Age 88, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Erlinda enjoyed, reading, playing bingo and crocheting. She is preceded in death by two sons, Fernando Castellano and Richard Castellano. Erlinda is survived by husband of 69 years, Candelario Castellano; four children, Jose "Leroy" Castellano and wife, Patricia, Annabelle Trujillo and husband, Silviano, Andrew Castellano and wife, Victoria, Danny...

Angelo Martinez

Angelo Martinez

Jan 18, 2015

Martinez, Angelo Blas Went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Angelo was born on August 14, 1993. He enjoyed playing basketball with his little sister and was a very humorous and respectful young man. He has joined heaven with his grandfather Blas Garcia, grandmother Linda M. Garcia. Angelo is survived by his mother, Julie Anne...

David Flores

David Flores

Jan 16, 2015

Flores, David  Joe June 2, 1936 ~ January 16, 2015. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, as well as great great grandfather, passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age 78. David served in the National Guard; retired from the University of New Mexico to follow his passion as a master carpenter. David  is survived by his loving...

Margarito Griego

Margarito Griego

Jan 16, 2015

GRIEGO, MARGARITO “MARGO” Our beloved “POP”, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16th, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. Margarito was born on January 4th, 1923 to Luis and Emma Griego in the small community of Los Griegos in the Albuquerque North Valley. There he built, resided and passed away in his home of...

Leocadia Silva

Leocadia Silva

Jan 11, 2015

Silva, Leocadia R. Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Leocadia was born and raised in Belen. She loved dancing, NM music, walking around Barelas, quilting, cooking, thrift shopping, being silly and being involved at the Barelas Senior Center. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Garcia and...

Virginia Martinez

Virginia Martinez

Jan 11, 2015

Martinez, Virginia Age 87, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Virginia was a member of Legacy Church. Virginia is survived by her 12 children, Jeanette Rangel, Linda Astarita, Christine Avalos, Priscilla Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Isabel Robles, Loretta Ramirez, Mary Gomez, Naomi Kish, Flora Nicasio,   Eleanor Gonzales and Petrina Alvardo; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Graveside Service...

Anne Smail

Anne Smail

Jan 10, 2015

Smail, Anne  C. Anne Candelaria Smail, 83, entered into eternal peace on January 10, 2015. Anne was born on March 10, 1931 to Valentine and Manuelita (Garcia) Candelaria in Manzano NM. She graduated from Mountainair High School in 1949 and moved to Albuquerque to attend business college. She moved to New Jersey in the mid 1950’s and returned to Albuquerque in...

Julia Lueras

Julia Lueras

Jan 6, 2015

Lueras, Julia Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Julia was a very loving person. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avaristo and Tomasita Lueras and brother, Inez Lueras. Julia is survived by her sister, Rose Lueras and many nieces and nephews. A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:00...

Lita Cortez

Lita Cortez

Jan 1, 2015

Cortez, Lita Lita Cortez, 79, was reunited with her two daughters in heaven on January 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband Richard Cortez; two sons, Mike and wife Martha Cortez, Rick Cortez, daughter in law Tina Cortez; five grandchildren, Noah and wife Marisela, Michelle and fiancé Ray, Tabatha, Miranda and husband Ricardo, and Chasity and boyfriend Lawrence; nine...

Anita Anaya

Anita Anaya

Dec 24, 2014

Anaya, Anita (Romero) Age 87, passed away on December 24, 2014. She was born to the late Manuel and Ignacita (Ulibarri) Romero on October 29, 1927. She attended high school in Santa Rosa, NM. She married Larry E. Anaya and they moved to Albuquerque right after their first son was born. Anita was so proud of her six sons and...

Juanita Artiaga

Juanita Artiaga

Dec 20, 2014

Juanita O. Artiaga, 84, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on December 20, 2014.  Born on June 12, 1930 in Antonchico, NM she was raised in Pintada, NM. Juanita was a single mother who lovingly raised her 8 children and helped raise 4 grandchildren; Henry Buckner Jr., Racheal Bucker, Jonathan Buckner and Albert Buckner.  She was devoted to the Catholic Church and our...

Daniel Gomez

Daniel Gomez

Dec 14, 2014

Gomez, Daniel B. passed away on December 14, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family when the good Lord took him. Daniel is survived by his son, Brayden; his parents, Bernardino and Dolores; his brother, Juan and wife Lisa; his brother Sal; four sisters, Brigida and husband, Gil, Angela and husband, Eric, Deanna and...

Margaret Sanchez

Margaret Sanchez

Dec 11, 2014

Sanchez, Margaret M. Margaret Sanchez was born in Simpson, Pennsylvania in 1922 and grew up on a dairy farm near Waymart, Pennsylvania. She attended a one-room school, and graduated as her high school valedictorian. She moved to Washington, D.C. for work. During WWII she joined the Navy as a Wave. When she returned to D.C. after the war, she met...

Mollie Sedillo

Mollie Sedillo

Dec 8, 2014

Sedillo, Mollie (Amelia) Age 91, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2014. Mollie attended Albuquerque High School. She was a mother of 8 children who were blessed to have her as a mother, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved God and was always grateful for his many blessings....

Mathew Anzures

Mathew Anzures

Nov 24, 2014

Anzures, Mathew  Leroy Age 22, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Mathew is survived by his mother, Jeanella Anzures and fiancée, Rick Lyons; his father, Alfred Anzures; three sisters, Vanessa Salas and husband, Michael, Ashley Anzures and fiancée, Frankie Quintana and Elisha Anzures; two nieces, Aaliyah and Evangelia; three nephews, Jeremiah, Isaac and Elijah and many...

Eulalia Leyba

Eulalia Leyba

Nov 21, 2014

Leyba, Eulalia “Lala” Age 86, beloved, devoted and wonderful, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, has been called to heaven by our Heavenly Father to be reunited with her loving husband Macedonio Leyba and her beloved granddaughter, Cecilia Crespin-Khou.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ventura and Juana Soto; brothers, Rodolfo Soto, Miguel Soto; and sister, Maria...

Luis Cordova

Luis Cordova

Nov 21, 2014

CORDOVA, LUIS G Luis G. Cordova was born in Tucumcari, N.M. on March 5, 1916 and met our Lord on November 21, 2014 at the age of 98.  He was survived by his spouse, Evangelina Cordova, his thirteen children; Joseph Cordova spouse Delora, Consuelo Saavedra, spouse Franklin, Louise Sedillo, spouse Leo, Arthur Cordova, spouse Carmen, Samuel Cordova, Jean Pimentel, spouse Rick,...

Lora Garcia

Lora Garcia

Nov 13, 2014

Garcia, Lora M. Age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Garcia Jr.; mother, Crucita; father, Luis; niece Barbara and Natalia "Tolly" Duran and Pete Gonzales. Lora is survived by husband, Edward A. Garcia; children, Rudy Garcia and wife, Monica, Ron Garcia, Lorraine Bodner and husband, Michael; two brothers, Ruben...