Obituaries

Carmelita Remedios Salazar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Jose M. Rodriguez

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...