Obituaries

Jose E. Valdez

Jose E. Valdez

January 29, 2017

Jose E. Valdez, 42, our beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life on, January 29, 2017. Jose was born in El Paso, TX and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He will be fondly remembered as a loving and giving person who was always ready to give a helping hand....

Margaret R. Sanchez

Margaret R. Sanchez

January 27, 2017

Margaret R. Sanchez, Age 96, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27, 2017. She is preceded in death by her parents Maximiliano and Teresita Ramirez, husband Ramon Sanchez, daughter Anita Maldonado, stepsons: Raymond and Alex Sanchez, great-grandson Matthew Maldonado, sisters: Clara Rambes, Rebecca Lovato and Maxine Anaya. Margaret is survived by her son-in-law Ramon Maldonado; daughter Dolores...

Eric Joseph Layton

Eric Joseph Layton

January 25, 2017

Eric Joseph Layton #27, went to be with his Savior, Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 32. Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Lupe Garcia and Mildred and Donald Layton. He is survived by his loving parents Steve and Drusilla Layton; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a million friends. Eric was...

Joshua Roberto Garcia

Joshua Roberto Garcia

January 23, 2017

Joshua Roberto Garcia, 36, our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away Monday, January 23, while away on work travel in Portland, Oregon. Josh was born October 14, 1980, in Albuquerque to Richard and Rebecca Garcia. A native New Mexican, Josh was raised in Albuquerque, and always amazed his family and friends with his natural athletic...

Stan Willis

Stan Willis

January 22, 2017

Stan Willis, 52, passed away on January 22, 2017. He is survived by his beloved wife Bertha, numerous friends, and loving family. Stan's Life Celebration will begin with a Service Monday, January 30th, 11am at Salazar Mortuary (400 3rd St SW) with burial to follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

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Arthur D. Cordova

Arthur D. Cordova

January 21, 2017

Arthur David Cordova, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose S. Cordova and Eulalia Medina. Arthur is survived by his brother Chris Cordova and wife Isabel; son Miguel A. Cordova and girlfriend Cabrini Arguello; daughter Martis E. Griego and husband Greg; and five grandchildren. Arthur's Life Celebration will begin with...

Ann Crandall

Ann Crandall

January 18, 2017

Ann Crandall passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 18, 2017. A third generation Albuquerque native, Ann is survived by her husband and best friend Doug, and by her loving son Mark, daughter-in-law Gayl, and grandtwins, Kate & Joel. A graduate of the College of Santa Fe, Ann worked over 25 years for the City of Albuquerque Water Department,...

Michael Anthony Boone

Michael Anthony Boone

January 18, 2017

Michael Anthony Boone, age 18 and previous resident of Albuquerque passed away on 1/18/2017 in Eastman, GA. Michael is survived by mother Cindy Bass Boone of GA, father Mark Boone and wife Louise Boone of Albuquerque, siblings Tyler Boone, Allison Boone, and Mande Lowery of GA, twin sisters Samantha and Haley Boone of Albuquerque, and step grandparents Linda and Tom...

Patricia Ann Pacheco

Patricia Ann Pacheco

January 8, 2017

Patricia Ann Pacheco was born in Ipswich, England, on April 27, 1936 to Doris Marjorie and William Charles Wilkins. She had one sister, Audrey Randall. Pat spent the first 21 years of her life in England. She went to secretarial school to learn typing and shorthand. Then worked for four years in Ipswich. She met and married Ricardo Pacheco of...

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval

January 8, 2017

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Louisa Sandoval, daughter Sandy, and grandkids Maria and David. Louie is survived by his sons Richard Gomez (Lilly), Ronnie Sandoval, and Ray Sandoval (Debbie); daughters Judy Baca (Bill), Berna Fuentes (Paul), Tina Connick (Bobby), JoAnn Romero...

Pearl Crespin

Pearl Crespin

January 6, 2017

Pearl Crespin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017, with her loving daughter and caretaker, Betty, by her side. Pearl was born August 28, 1930 in Albuquerque to Ramon and Clotilde Maez. She is survived by her ex-husband Rudy, daughters Betty and Pat, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, Ashlyn, who helped her open her presents on her...

Joseph F. "Joey" Tenorio

Joseph F. "Joey" Tenorio

January 6, 2017

Tenorio, Joseph (Joey) F. - On January 6, 2017, Joey Tenorio, beloved husband to Margie Torres-Nunez and loving father to Ricardo Torres-Tenorio entered the gates of heaven. He was surrounded by family members at the time of his passing. His unexpected death has devastated so many people. In late November and early December, Joey was diagnosed with pneumonia and congestive...

Marjorie Elaine Getman

Marjorie Elaine Getman

January 4, 2017

Marjorie Elaine Getman of Albuquerque passed away on January 4, 2017. Marjorie was born on February 8, 1934 to James and Vesta (Weatherman) Hill in Oklahoma. She was the second eldest of 6 children: Donnie, Marjorie, Jimmy, Carol, Linda and Debbie. In 1953, Marjorie married Frank Getman in Texas. They had 4 children. Marjorie and Frank were exemplary evidence of...

Jose A. Leyva

Jose A. Leyva

December 28, 2016

Jose A. Leyva, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son Joel Leyva and daughter Rachel Leyva-Davis. Jose is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Minnie Leyva; sons Amos Leyva and wife Denise and Ruben Leyva and wife Debra; granddaughters whom he raised Felicia Silva-Lucero and Tamara Davis-Ward; brother Armando Leyva...

Geraldine M. Estrada

Geraldine M. Estrada

December 24, 2016

Geraldine M. Estrada, 54, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father Polinario Maldonado and grandparents Ursenio and Elicia Paz. Geraldine is survived by her husband, of 23 years, Pat Estrada; mother Mickey Maldonado; sons Elijah Estrada and Elliot Estrada; daughters Laurie Maldonado and Roberta Candelaria; brothers Michael Maldonado and...

Sabrina Trujillo

Sabrina Trujillo

December 21, 2016

Sabrina Trujillo, 37, went to be with her Savior on December 21, 2016. She is survived by her loving parents, Jose "Bobby" & Ernestine Trujillo. Sabrina's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Reflection of LifeA How did you know Sabrina Trujillo? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for...

Elizabeth Rose Valdez

Elizabeth Rose Valdez

December 20, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Rose Valdez, 80, went to be with her Savior on December 20, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Albert Valdez Sr. as well as her beloved children & grandchildren. Mrs. Valdez's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the Reflection of LifeA How did you know Elizabeth...

Carmen E. Jaramillo

Carmen E. Jaramillo

December 20, 2016

Our sweet and loving mother, Carmen Emily Marquez Jaramillo, born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado on 6/24/24, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, GG Jaramillo, as well as her brothers: John, Carl and Archie; and her sister, Gloria. She is survived by her sister, Goldie Bond, her children: Greg (Stefan), Donald (Debbie),...

Henry Pete Cadena Sr

Henry Pete Cadena Sr

December 15, 2016

Henry (Hank) Cadena Sr., 65, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Charley Cadena, mother Lucinda Cadena, and daughter Suzette Marin. Henry is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Dorothy Cadena; sons Henry and wife Caren Cadena, and Dominic Cadena; brother Charles Cadena; sister Belen (BB) Valdez;...

Eduardo C. Vigil

Eduardo C. Vigil

December 12, 2016

Eduardo C. Vigil, 95, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Mr. Vigil was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vivian Vigil, daughter Sheila Hernandez, and son Leo Vigil. He is survived by his sons Peter & Eduardo Vigil Jr. as well as five grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Mr. Vigil's Life Celebration will begin...