Obituaries

Ramon Jaramillo

Ramon Jaramillo

September 30, 2017

Ramon Jaramillo was called home on September 30. He left behind his wife, 2 sisters, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was born in Corona, New Mexico in 1943 and called Gallup and Albuquerque home. He loved playing the accordion with his dad and brothers, he loved making fires in his firepit, getting...

Sharon E. Hentz

Sharon E. Hentz

September 29, 2017

Sharon Ella Hentz, 75, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017, and is now resting in peace. She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Jean Pike, brother William Robertson, and her son Danny Hentz. Sharon is survived by her brother George Robertson; daughters: Lisa Hentz, Michele Carabajal, and Jan; and John Montoya; grandkids...

Rosendo Romero

Rosendo Romero

September 26, 2017

Rosendo Romero "Carretas" February 12, 1928 - September 26, 2017 Rosendo Romero, proud lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home in the South Valley. To the end, Ross faced the world and all around him with the same positive, uncomplaining nature that endeared him to each and every person he met in his almost 90 years among us. Ross...

Anna Hoefler

Anna Hoefler

September 26, 2017

Anna, was born July 25, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM and was called to be with our lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She survived is by her parents: Deacon William and Shirley Hoefler; her daughter, MayRose and husband Joel Saenz; brothers: William Cullen Hoefler and wife Carmen, Gregory David Hoefler and wife Regina, and James Edward Hoefler and wife Lisa;...

Harold Mccain

Harold Mccain

September 26, 2017

Harold McCain, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by Lita Wagner. Harold is survived by his sons Anthony McCain and Alois Wagner Jr.; daughter Christa Wagner; brother Boots McCain; Sister Dorothy Henderson; grandchildren Rochelle, Stephanie, Sage, and Kelsey; great-grandchildren Malia, Jessanie, Aniyah, Alessa, Izabella, and Esai. Harold was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Harold's...

Karen Jo Brown

Karen Jo Brown

September 19, 2017

Karen Jo Brown February 16, 1943 - September 19, 2017 Karen Brown was a proud resident of Albuquerque, till her passing at Morning Star Assisted Living. Karen was born in Albuquerque, NM, into a very big and loving family. Karen left New Mexico to explore new places. She lived in Phoenix, AZ for some time and then returned to New...

Virginiabelle Fitzgerald

Virginiabelle Fitzgerald

September 18, 2017

Virginiabelle (Dexter) Fitzgerald, born August 1, 1930 in Vallejo, California. Went home to be with Jesus and the open arms of her husband Monday, September 18, 2017. Virginiabelle was proceeded in death by her husband of 63 years Edward, brother, George Dexter and son in law James Hardie. She is survived by daughters Jeanabelle Hardie, Debora Wagstaff and husband Robert,...

Anthony M. Cortez

Anthony M. Cortez

September 15, 2017

Anthony M. Cortez is now in God's Care. Mr. Cortez was preceded in death by his father, Albert Cortez and brother, Aaron Cortez. He is survived by his mother, Florinda Cortez; brother, Angelo Cortez and wife Norma; his girlfriend of 18 years Marnie Parker; children: Jacob Cortez and wife Kasey, Jerrid Cortez and wife April, Joseph Cortez, and Aubreanna Cortez;...

Lucy D. Leyba

Lucy D. Leyba

September 5, 2017

On Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 Ms. Lucy D. Leyba went to dance with the angels, as she was called upon to go to Heaven. Lucy was 99 years, just two months shy of 100. Lucy Duran-Leyba was born November 10th, 1917. She meant so much to so many, and was such an amazing woman, with a heart of gold. She...

Rose Marie Royall

Rose Marie Royall

August 31, 2017

Rose Marie Royall, 86, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Rose's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary, located at 400 3rd St. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102. Burial will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery,...

Donald Arthur Fullbright

Donald Arthur Fullbright

August 28, 2017

Donald Fullbright was born March 25, 1931 to Arthur and Martha Blum Fullbright, at home in Lynn Hollow, Winsconsin. He and his twin sister, Doris, were the youngest of 7 children. He joined the US Navy at the young age of 15 with the signature of his father, and served them well for 24 years. With the formal schooling of...

Melba Mary Trujillo

Melba Mary Trujillo

August 21, 2017

Melba Mary Trujillo went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Erminio and Clarinda Gutierrez; brother Benjamin Gutierrez, and her sisters Edwina Gutierrez, Armelia Gutierrez, and Rosalie Gutierrez. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Willie Trujillo; daughters Christina Gauthier (Lucas) and Linda Sierra (Michael); brothers Roberto...

Margarito Chavez

Margarito Chavez

August 19, 2017

Margarito Chavez went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2017. Margarito's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Monday, August 28 6:30 PM at the Reflections Chapel (2400 Washington St NE). Interment will occur on Tuesday, August 29 3:00 PM at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Please share your memories of Margarito and condolences with his family by...

Robert Paul Romero

Robert Paul Romero

August 17, 2017

Robert P. Romero, 64, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017. He is survived by his sons Robert and Daniel Romero; daughters Sharon and Valerie Romero; brothers Andrew, Fidel, and Richard Romero; sisters Isabel Romero and Nancy Villas; 10 grandchildren and his dog "Tiny". Robert's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on Tuesday, August 22 at 2:00 PM at...

Eloy Jaime

Eloy Jaime

August 13, 2017

Eloy Jaime passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017. Eloy is survived by his sister, Eulalia Pelletier, and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment with military honors will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on August 23, 2017 at 10:30 AM.

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

Angie Bui

Angie Bui

August 10, 2017

Angie Bui, 80, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dean Pham; daughter, Hanh Saxton; brothers: Kiem Bui and wife, brother Khoi Bui; sister Diem Bui and husband; several nieces and nephews and other relatives. Angie loved gardening and enjoyed cooking traditional Vietnamese food. Angie's Life Celebration will begin with a...

Esther Geter - Thompson

Esther Geter - Thompson

August 5, 2017

Esther Geter Thompson, 84, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 5, 2017. She is preceded in death by her son Danny Garcia. Esther is survived by her daughter JoAnn Griego (Joe); son David Geter (Margaret); sisters Adela Via and Gloria Reed (Shorty); eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren. Esther's Life Celebration will begin with a...

Mark Howard Blacker

Mark Howard Blacker

August 4, 2017

Mark Howard Blacker passed away on August 4, 2017. He is survived by his brothers Clifford and Robert Blacker, his son Steven Blacker, and his daughters Julie Blacker, and Janice Blacker and her spouse Shawn Sparks, as well as two grandchildren. Mark's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 1:30 PM at the Reflections Chapel...

Edward C. Felix

Edward C. Felix

August 3, 2017

Felix, Edward C. "Eddie" Edward C. Felix "Eddie" 52, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 3, 2017 and went to be with our Heavenly Father. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM and was born and raised in the South Valley. He was preceded in death by his father Leroy Orlando Felix. He is survived by his mother...

Cecilia Chavez

Cecilia Chavez

July 27, 2017

Cecilia Chavez, 94, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie Chavez. Cecilia is survived by her sons Joseph Chavez (Jeannette) and Philip Chavez (Pam); daughter Cecilia Backe (Michael); brother Fernando Sanchez; grandchildren Christopher, Amanda, Matthew, Michael, Jordan and Daniel; and one great-grandchild Liam. A devout Catholic and...