Obituaries
Ismael Esquibel
February 14, 2017
Ismael Esquibel, 80, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He is preceded in death by his brothers Delio, Gerald, and Eliazar, sister Rosina, and son Marty Esquibel. Ismael is survived by his wife, of 55 years, Adelma Esquibel;children Ruthie and husband Jesus Banuelos, Freddie and wife Kathleen Esquibel, and Terry and wife Caren Esquibel; grandchildren...
Maxine Sedillo
February 12, 2017
Maxine Sedillo, 83, went to be with our Lord Sunday, February 12, 2017. Mrs. Sedillo was preceded in death by her parents Jose Santos & Lasara Romero, grandparents Lorenzo and Fransquita Padilla, and brother Henry Romero. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, George Sedillo; daughters Teresa Wilkes, Sara Sedillo, Mary Sedillo & husband Steve Candelaria; siblings Fred...
Tommy Truex
February 12, 2017
Tommy Mac Truex, 32, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Snohomish, Washington, died suddenly of a heart attack on Sunday, February 12, 2017 in Albuquerque. Tommy was born May 11, 1984, in Bellevue, Washington. His passion for life fueled every facet of his professional endeavors, whether it was as a Captain in the United States Army, professional MMA fighter, movie stuntman,...
Barbara Smith
February 8, 2017
Barbara Smith went to be with our Lord on February 8th, 2017. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Poareo, and brother, Andrew Smith. She is survived by her daughter Lorina & husband Stephen Gutierrez, brothers Art & Richard Smith, grandchildren, Johnathan, Matthew, and Alyssa Gutierrez, and numerous family and friends. Ms. Smith's Life Celebration will begin...
James W. Hughes
February 7, 2017
James W. Hughes, Ed.D., age 82, passed away Feb. 7, 2017. Born in Saulte Ste. Marie, Michigan June 24, 1934 to Enoch and Isabelle (Bloomer) Hughes, he is survived by his brother, Jack Hughes, and sister, Florence McElligott, and loving nieces and nephews and friends world-wide whose lives he has touched. Jim received his bachelors in Elementary Education from Buffalo...
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
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
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
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
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.
Service Salazar 2105 Barcelona Rd SW Albuquerque, 87105 Monday,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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