Obituaries

Tovias Antonio Mendoza

June 17, 2018

Tovias Antonio Mendoza, 31, Went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

Tovias is preceded in death by his mother Helen Mendoza.

Tovias is survived by his partner Joshua Candelaria, father Louie Mendoza, Sr., daughter Sierra McConnell, brother Louie Mendoza Jr. and wife Elizabeth, sisters; Donna Mendoza and Angelica Mendoza and husband...

Celene Rosales Ruiz

June 13, 2018

Celene Rosales Ruiz passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

Celene's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Two services are scheduled on Sunday, June 24, 2018, the first Service will begin at 12:30 PM, the second...

Pio Ralph Chavez

June 12, 2018

Pio R. Chavez passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Pio was born in Albuquerque on March 4, 1942.

Pio is preceded in death by his parents Pio Chavez, Sr.and Agnes Ortiz Chavez, brothers Dennis Chavez, and Charlie Ortiz, and surrogate parents Marcella Ortiz and Luz Ortiz.

Pio is survived by his daughters; Tricia Parsons...

Patricia Carriaga

June 5, 2018

Patricia Ann Carriaga (also known as Pat, Grandma T, and Ticia) went to heaven to be with our Lord and her husband Silas Carriaga on Tuesday June 5, 2018.

She was born in Salida, Colorado on October 9, 1945 to parents Anthony and Cleo Lucero. She was one of nine children.

Pat will be remembered...

Matilda Cherry

June 5, 2018

Matilda Emma Torres-Cherry, 76 years old, passed away June 5th. 2018 in bed comfortable surrounded by her family.  Matilda was and always will be a loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Matilda- also known as Tillie was born on September 12th, 1941 in Artesia, New Mexico daughter to Lilia and Raymond Torres. Tillie...

Rosita Clarita Jackson

June 3, 2018

Rosita Clarita Jackson, also known as Clara, Clare and Ita,  78 years old, went home to be with the Lord and her husband Leslie Ray Jackson on Sunday June 3, 2018 surrounded by love.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, daughter, nani, sister, aunt, nina to many and friend.  She was born in Talpa, NM on...

Manuel Silva

June 2, 2018

Manuel Silva passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

Manuel is preceded in death by his wife Dilia Lujan Silva, son James Silva, and daughter Eva Silva.

Manuel is survived by his daughters: Sandra, Linda and Isabel, sister Carmen Ballejos, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Manuel Kear, Dustin Kear,...

Sandra Sanchez

May 29, 2018

Sandra Lucy Sanchez, 71, went to with be the Lord peacefully, in her sleep on Tuesday, May 29th.

She is survived by her sons, Chris Guber and Scot (Samantha) Guber, and Nieces Sherina and Rebecca and grandson Benjamin; Also by her brothers Tom (Brenda) and Steve (Nancy).

All are welcome to her Celebration of her...

Benjamin F. Snow Sr.

May 27, 2018

Benjamin F. Snow Sr., 82, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2018.  He was born January 16, 1936. He was born in Marion County, Missouri to his parents Robert and Tressie Snow. He was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, and one half brother.

He is survived by one stepbrother, his...

Michael A. Hernandez

May 26, 2018

Michael A. Hernandez, 60, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Service details are pending.

Joseph L. Fusco

May 26, 2018

Joseph L. Fusco, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

He is preceded in death by his wife, of 61 years, Mercy, and parents Felix L. and Mary A. Fusco. Joseph is survived by his sons Joseph R. Fusco and wife Cindy and John M. Fusco and wife Jessica; brothers Felix Fusco and wife Judy and...

Dean Pham

May 22, 2018

Dean Pham, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

No public visitation or service is scheduled at this time.

Hope Gabrielle Leyba

May 18, 2018

Hope Gabrielle Nichole Leyba was born on August 24th, 1987. In Albuquerque, NM.

She went by either Hope or Gabrielle. Hope went to Hawthorne Elementary, Hayes Middle School, and she graduated from Highland High School. In 1998, Hope wrote a short poem that was published that year and this began her passion for writing. Hope had many...

Theresa A. Zamora

May 17, 2018

Theresa A. Zamora, age 64, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018.

Theresa is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Angelina Zamora and her sister Susie Zamora.

Theresa is survived by Her son William Brady (Monica), Brothers; Zenon Zamora (Gloria)  Steve Zamora, sister Kathy Zamora, four grandchildren; Tiernan, Abigail, Angela (Steve), Matteo and...

Theresa C. Garcia

May 15, 2018

Theresa C. Garcia passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

Theresa's Life Celebration begin with a Rosary on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:15 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located at 309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Mass will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:45 AM...

Timothy A. Varoz

May 13, 2018

Timothy A. Varoz, Uncle Tim — 63 yrs. old, from Los Ranchos de Albuquerque passed away on Mother’s Day, May 13, 2018. To pass away on this day was spiritually befitting as he joins his mother Olga and father Ted with our Lord and the Blessed Virgin Mary in heaven.

Born on October 23, 1954, Tim graduated...

Abran L. Chavez

May 13, 2018

Abran Lasaro Chavez, 95, was born on March 16, 1923, and went to heaven to be with God on May 13, 2018.  Abran’s greatest treasure was his family.  He was known to his family as:  Devoted Husband, Amazing Father, Beloved Patriarch of our Family, Servant of God, Naval Veteran of World War II, Loyal Friend, and Incredible Musician.

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Magdalena Ruiz De Acosta

May 6, 2018

Magdalena Ruiz de Acosta passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Magdalena's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, May 7, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Mass will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Casa del Rey located at ...

Carmen Del Villar

May 6, 2018

Carmen Del Villar passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018.

Carmen's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at 5:00 PM at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102. Rosary will begin at 7:00 PM. Mass will be held on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM at...

Robert J. Garcia

May 4, 2018

Robert J. Garcia passed away Friday, May 4, 2018.

Robert will be laid to rest on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 12:45 at Santa Fe National Cemetery located at 501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Pallbearers will be Craig Paquin, Reginald Leon, Larry Pasqual, Ronald Masawiestewa, Adrian Sanchez, and Samuel Kee.