Obituaries

Jose M. Rodriguez

February 5, 2018

Jose M. Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. Service details are pending.

Funeral Home Salazar Mortuary 400 Third Street SW Albquerque, NM 87102

Helen Salazar

February 1, 2018

Helen T. Salazar died February 1, 2018. Preceded in passing by her husband Delfin and sons Delfin Jr. and Jude. Survived by her sons Larry and Joseph; daughters-in-law Corinna and Kelley; granddaughters Lauren and Andrea. Mother not only to her children but to countless others in her community. Her legacy, bringing family together in love. Helen's Life Celebration will begin...

Mary Ann Chavez

February 1, 2018

Mary was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 15, 1933. Mary married Prospero Chavez and built a life with 4 children - Glen, Keith, Yvette, Denise, also her step daughter Debbie, son in law Paul and daughter in law Julie. Mary has 28 grand children and great-grand children. Mary has a brother Albert Romero and many cousins, nieces, and nephews....

Francisco Hernandez

January 31, 2018

Francisco (Frank) Hernandez, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018 with his devoted loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Juanita, his parents, Angel, Senovia, and brother-in-law, Dan (Peggy). Dad is survived by his wife of 58 years, Priscilla, their five children Anthony (Connie), Marguerite, Maria, Concepta, Joseph, his son-in-law Ivan, and...

Linda C. Straw

January 22, 2018

Linda C. Straw passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Linda's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 9:30 at St. Thomas of Aquinas Church, followed by a Rosary at 10:00 AM. Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1502 Sara...

Margaret Marie Apodaca

January 16, 2018

Margaret Apodaca, 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico was granted her angel wings on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernest, parents Roman and Juanita, great-granddaughter Samantha J. Apodaca, and brother Richard. Margaret is survived by her sister Carmen Martinez; two sons David L. Apodaca and Charles D. Apodaca; two grandchildren Vanessa and Carlos Apodaca;...

Nadine Virginia Joplin Hughes

January 11, 2018

Nadine Virginia Joplin Hughes, daughter of Jay and Virginia Joplin, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on January, 11 2018. Nadine was born in Roswell, NM, and was raised in Artesia, NM. There she was a member of the First Methodist Church, Girl Scouts, The Order of Rainbow, and school choirs, she graduated in 1961. Nadine Studied at New Mexico State...

Luz Garcia

January 10, 2018

Luz Garcia, 91, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Luz's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Service at 11:00 a.m. Please join the family for a Reception at the Salazar Life Event Center following Services. Burial will be at Gate...

Paul Ashford

January 8, 2018

Paul Eugene Ashford, 85, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. Paul's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary. Burial will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Service Salazar 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Sunday, January...

Lynette Christina Martinez

January 4, 2018

Lynette Christina Martinez, 50, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Lynette was preceded in death by her parents Juan and Margaret Martinez and a precious set of twin boys. She is survived by her fiance Everardo Ulibarri; daughters Angelica Corona-Leyba and husband Daniel and Victoria Corona and partner Steven; her...

Margie B. Ortega

January 3, 2018

Margie B. Ortega, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Max Ortega, son Jerry S. Ortega, sisters Joise Gallegos, Gloria Ortega, and Consuelo (Conni) Sisneros, and brothers James Bachicha and Richard Bachicha. Margaret is survived by her sons Roberto Ortega and wife Johnnina Ortega and Nicholas J. Ortega;...

Sylvia P. Espinoza

January 3, 2018

Sylvia P. Espinoza, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in El Paso, Texas April 5, 1938. She is survived by her sons, grandsons, brothers, and sister. She will always be remembered for her great sense of humor and her amazing zest for life. She will be greatly missed. Mass will be held...

Emilio C. Chavez

January 3, 2018

Emilio C. Chavez, 87, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son Emilio Chavez II, daughter Dolores Chavez, and parents David and Ursula Chavez. Emilio is survived by his wife, of 67 years, Cesaria Chavez; sons John Chavez (Stacey), David Chavez, Albert Chavez (Ernie), and Chris Chavez (Annette); daughters...

David Devlin Harbin

2018

David Devlin Harbin, born to Dr. Charles C Harbin and Patricia  Harbin in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 23, 1947, passed away on August 28, 2018.

His death was the result of an accident while hiking with his son, Patrick in the Jemez Wilderness Mountains of New Mexico. His life’s passion was exploring the lovely, remote regions of...

Virginia M. Trujillo

December 28, 2017

A beloved, warm and wonderful woman, Virginia Michaelback Trujillo, 89 passed away on December 28th to be with our Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Trujillo and son, Thomas Trujillo, and Fish. Virginia is survived by her daughters: Susan Guzman, Dorothy Trujillo, Lucille Vialpando (Jerry Padilla), Margaret Garcia; sons: William Trujillo, David Trujillo, Raymond...

Juan B. Perez

December 26, 2017

Juan B. Perez, 88, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Natividad Perez and grandson Jimmy Perez. Juan is survived by his son Jesus and wife Luz Perez; daughters Carmen and Jesus MuA How did you know Juan B. Perez? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others...

Gino Leon Trujillo

December 24, 2017

Mr. Gino Leon Trujillo, 47, passed away, December 24, 2017. Gino is preceded in death by his grandfather John Serrano and his grandmother Josie Trujillo. He is survived by his father Jesse Trujillo, his mother Mary Cavinder, his brother Elijah Cavinder and Sarah, sister Stephanie Trujillo, His children Taylor, Jordan, Joshua, and Lazuli, his maternal grandmother Velen Pena, fraternal grandfather...

Audra R. Willis

December 23, 2017

Audra R. Willis, 39, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 23, 2017. She is preceded in death by her father Andy Willis, adopted father Jeffrey D. Delgarito, brothers Melvin Willis and Alvin Willis, and sister Adrina Willis. Audra is survived by her mother Evangeline Garcia; son Andris Willis; daughters Aubrynn D. Willis, Alexis peralta, Alyssa Peralta, Ayana...

Adolph S. Lucero

December 19, 2017

Adolph S. Lucero, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Christina Lucero, son David Martinez and brother Jimmy Lucero. Adolph is survived by his daughter Cecilia (Alex) Fajardo; brother George Lucero; daughter-in-law Michelle; grandchildren John & Diana Romero, Chris & Joann Romero, Davida & Paul...

Gary Lee Plake

December 18, 2017

Gary Plake, 68 Gary Lee Plake, 68, passed away in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela on Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born December 5, 1949 to Raymond and Maxine Plake in Miami, Oklahoma. Gary enjoyed fishing, cheering on his favorite football & baseball teams, and relaxing and enjoying life. Survivors include his wife Indira; his two daughters, Michelle Matheson and...