John Almaraz
Mar 22, 2015
John Almaraz John Almaraz, age 92, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at home in Albuquerque following long illnesses. He is survived by his children, David (wife) Helen Almaraz; Anita A. Chavez and Barbara Almaraz; María Elena (husband )Juan Chavez of Santa Fe, NM; and John (wife) Bella D. Almaraz. He is also mourned by his brother Felix (wife) Rachael Almaraz, sister-in-law...
Joe Lucero
Mar 16, 2015
Lucero, Joe M. Age 78, born in Cuba NM, and a lifelong resident and Navy veteran on Albuquerque NM passed away Monday, March 16, 2015. Joe is survived by three children, Dennis Lucero and wife, Tina, Cathleen Montoya and husband, Richard, David Lucero and wife, Maxine; 10 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; four siblings Tony, Casilda Montoya, Herbert and wife, Eva, Sandra...
Sara Gonzales
Mar 5, 2015
Gonzales, Sara R. Age 85, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2015, 9:00 am - 10:00 am at Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels , 717 Stover Ave. SW. A Funeral Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com...

Jennie Duran
Mar 4, 2015
Duran, Jennie G. 80, passed away, surrounded by family and relatives, on March 4, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos E. "Charlie" Duran and five sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by three sons, Dennis, Vincent, Stanley and wife, Denise; two grandchildren, Phillip and Nikolas; her 99 year old aunt, Dorella Mora, nieces, nephews, other...

Rebecca Bencomo
Feb 28, 2015
Bencomo, Rebecca A. Age 17, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was born in Carlsbad, NM on July 5, 1997, to Armando and Maria Bencomo. Rebecca is survived by her parents, five brothers Eric Garcia, Armando Bencomo Jr. his wife, Louis Bencomo his wife, Jamie Bencomo his wife, and Carlos Bencomo; and one sister Christina Tsosie. Rosary will be...
Andrea Giron
Feb 21, 2015
Giron, Andrea B. Age 95, beloved mother of 14 children, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully Saturday, February 21, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Acacia, NM on September 2, 1919 and lived most of her life in Albuquerque. Andrea will be remembered for her delicious cooking, especially her homemade bread and red chile. Her...

Francis Smith
Feb 20, 2015
Smith, Francis Age 85, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 with his granddaughter Cambria by his side. Francis was retired from the Navy and the post office. Francis was a master woodworker and leathersmith and loved to med fences, doing yard work and he built beautiful corrals. was a wonderful husband to his wife, Gloria and was very active in...
Ramona Dow
Feb 14, 2015
Dow, Ramona Beloved sister, sister in law, aunt and friend lost her battle with cancer on February 14, 2015. She was born on June 17, 1936 in Santa Fe. NM. Ramona loved the outdoors, cooking, and her beloved animals. She and Archie were avid Lobos fans for years. Ramona is preceded in death by her husband, Archie Dow; her parents,...

Josefina Rael
Feb 10, 2015
Rael, Josefina Age 80, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Services are pending at this time. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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