Obituaries

Brian Butler

March 11, 2018

Brian's Life Celebration will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Koinonia Church & Gardens, 10405 Comanche Rd. NE 87111 at 11:00 a.m. Contributions in Brian's memory may be made to Faith Comes by Hearing by calling 1-800-545-6552, by sending to 2421 Aztec RD NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 Or by clicking the following link https://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/donate/brian-butler-legacy Brian Douglas Butler went home...

Josie Garcia

March 10, 2018

Josie Garcia, 58, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Josie's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Service at 10:30 a.m.

Rosary Salazar 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Thursday, March 15, 2018 10:00 AM Service Salazar 400 Third St SW Albuquerque,...

Albert Sedillo

March 9, 2018

Amazing Albert, known for his creativity, artistry, honesty, and sarcastic sense of humor. He was our truth-teller (whether you wanted to hear it or not), but oh so loving and giving, and he will be missed by all. Albert was preceded in ever-lasting life by his parents Joe and Mary Sedillo; mother-in-law Berna Aragon; brother Jose Sedillo; and sister Viola...

Jose F. Anaya

March 8, 2018

Jose F. Anaya Jr., 63, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his brother Raymond Anaya, parents Jose Anaya Sr. and Maxine. Jose is survived by his wife, of 42 years, Pauline P. Anaya; son Joshua Anaya; daughters Rebecca N. Montoya (Richard) and Regina M. Anaya Melton (Limmuel); brother Jerry...

George Chavez

March 8, 2018

George Chavez, 89, passed away on 8 March 2018. He was predeceased by his parents: Pablo and Crucita Ballejos. George is survived by his brother, Federico Ballejos; Monte Ballejos, Elfego Ballejos and Pablo Ballejos. He was a U.S. Army veteran. George's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing Monday, 19 March at 5:00 p.m. followed by a Rosary at 7:00...

Ray De La Cruz

March 6, 2018

Ray De La Cruz, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Ray's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Therese Catholic Church. Mass will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. also at Saint Therese Catholic Church followed by a Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Welcome...

Oralia Garcia Herrera

March 4, 2018

Oralia N. Garcia-Herrera entered eternal peace on Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul, parents: Higinio & Lucilla Nieto Sr., sons: Tino & Luis Garcia, granddaughter Deputy Angelic Garcia and sister Alicia Nieto. She is survived by her children: Michael & Vivian Garcia, Manuel & Maxine Garcia Sr., Norma & Joe Gonzales and...

Lt. Col. Curtis Evert Johanson

March 3, 2018

Curtis's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation in the Reflection of Life Chapel, (Cutler & Washington NE) on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a Funeral Service in the United States Air Force Chapel on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Burial at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery on...

Edward J. Thielen Jr

March 2, 2018

Edward Joseph Thielen, Jr. September 9, 1932 - March 2, 2018 Born: Houston, Texas Parents: Edward Joseph Thielen Sr. and Carrie Lee Bullock High School: Jefferson Davis High School 1952 College: University of Nebraska Omaha Married his high school sweetheart: Virginia N. Thielen on December 17, 1954 Children: Melissa Lane Thielen Mailhiot (deceased), Deanna Dawn Thielen Dopslaf Texas National Guard...

Magdeleno D. Elycio

February 21, 2018

Magdeleno Duran Elycio March 2, 1930 - February 21, 2018 Magdeleno Elycio born to Lino and Maria Elycio passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at the age of 87 in Las Vegas New Mexico. He was survived by his sister Stella Chavez, His daughters Lou Ann Rivera, Geraldine Lucero, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Magdeleno proudly served in the United...

Carmelita Remedios Salazar

February 17, 2018

Carmelita Remedios Garcia Salazar was born on July 16, 1925 to Victor and Luisa Garcia. Her beautiful 92 years with us ended on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Carmelita was preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, Paul J. Salazar and son Donald M. Salazar. Carmelita was raised in South Williams by her mother, grandmother Remedios and step father...

Petrita (Pita) Zoraida Sanchez

February 15, 2018

Petrita (Pita) Zoraida Sanchez , 85, entered a new life on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Pita was born in Santa Rosa, NM. Her parents,Jose Z. and Adelina R. Sanchez, raised her, her brother Joe and sister Tina in a one bedroom house on 3rd st. She had close ties with her grandparents who lived in a small community near Santa...

Joseph Eden Jinzo

February 14, 2018

Joseph Eden Jinzo, 55, resident of Tijeras, New Mexico, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He is survived by his father Jose Eden Jinzo and mother Dolores (Padilla) Gonzales; siblings Christina Jinzo and husband Roman Traylor, Leah Bartlett, Matias and Paul Garcia; nieces Valerie (Jinzo) Daily, Felicia Quintana, Vanessa Devine; nephews Derrick Quintana and Tanner Bartlett; and great nephews Jackson...

Maria Gamboa

February 12, 2018

Maria Gamboa, 61, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Ramon Lopez and Elvira Villa, and brothers Francisco Lopez and Jose Lopez. Maria is survived by her husband, of 20 years, Benjamin Gamboa; son Benjamin R. Gamboa and Crystal Gonzales; daughters Veronica Galindo, Lucy Gamboa, and Noemi Gamboa and Vince Gonzales; brothers...

Freddie R. Platero

February 11, 2018

Mr. Freddie Platero, 76, went to be with our Heavenly Father February 11, 2018. Freddie was preceded in death by brother Jerry & sister Margaret. He is survived by wife Stella, daughters; Dora, Donna, & Denna, brothers; Paul, Tony, & Joseph, sisters; Amy & Darlene, 15 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Freddie's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing on...

Raymond Willis Jr

February 11, 2018

Raymond Willis II was killed near Route 66 Casino. He was a loving brother and constant volunteer at Rio Grande Food Project. Though he didn't have a car, he found a way to drive from To'hajiilee, every week, to volunteer. He leaves behind three children and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A...

Josac. Natividad Chicas Sibrian

February 7, 2018

JosAC. Natividad Chicas Sibrian passed away on February 7, 2018. JosAC.'s Life Celebration will begin with a viewing Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 9:30 AM at Reflection of LifeA How did you know JosAC. Natividad Chicas Sibrian? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor JosAC.'s memory Share Obituary

Virginia "Ginger" Thielen

February 7, 2018

Virginia "Ginger" Thielen January 11, 1935 - February 7, 2018 Born: Goose Creek, Texas Parents: Arthur Ward and Vlasta Kostka High School: Jefferson Davis High School 1952 Married her high school sweetheart: Edward J. Thielen on December 17, 1954 Children: Melissa Lane Thielen Mailhiot (deceased), Deanna Dawn Thielen Dopslaf Dedicated Military Wife, Mother and Grandmother Founding Member of The Holy...

Diana L Cline

February 6, 2018

Diana 'LIL D" Cline age 50 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Bakersfield, CA on May 10,1967 to Trinidad and Late Beatrice Ybarra. She was survived by her husband, Michael P. Cline, her in laws Michael Fernandez and Diane Cline, her Children; Alex Rivera (Brittany), Savannah Rivera(Omar), Josephine Rivera (Alanis), Billy...

Manuel "Carlos" Montoya

February 5, 2018

Manuel "Carlos" Montoya, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 23, 1953 to Manuel and Martha Montoya (Apodaca). He is survived by his wife, Carrie Montoya, his son Nathan Montoya (Eileen), his daughter Francheska Grogan (Ryan), his daughter Alyxandria "Gabby" Montoya, stepsons Jeremy and Joel...