Obituaries

Willie B. Thais

Willie B. Thais

February 22, 2017

Willie B. Thais, 88, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. He was pre-deceased by his parents Willie & Maria Thais, sister Jennie Aragon, and son-in-law Jerald Lujan. Mr. Thais is survived by his wife of 67 years Leonor Thais; daughters Mary Lopez (Aristeo), Angie Lopez & husband James, Felajane Romero & husband Manuel, Dorrie Zamora...

William L. Chapel Iii

William L. Chapel Iii

February 21, 2017

William L. Chapel III, 81, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents William L. Chapel Jr. and Winifred B. Chapel. William is survived by his wife, of 38 years, Joan F. Chapel; son Lowell M. Conley and wife Stacey K.; daughters Catherine Chapel and Sharon B. Chapel; brother Jason A. Chapel and...

Richard A. Trujillo

Richard A. Trujillo

February 20, 2017

Trujillo, Richard A. age 65, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by family in Albuquerque on February 20, 2017. He is survived by his loving family, first wife Glenda Picchione and their children: Jennifer Hall and husband Joseph Sr., Mario Trujillo and wife Angela, Ricardo Trujillo and fiancee Amber. His second wife Georgia and children: Latasha Gore, Eric Gore...

Michael J. Harkins

Michael J. Harkins

February 20, 2017

Michael J. Harkins, 85, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017. Mr. Harkins was a Retired Air Force SSgt. of 21 years and a proud member of the American Legion Post 99. Mr. Harkins was preceded in death by his wife Saundra K. Harkins. He is survived by his children: Christine Harkins-Vargas, Diana L. Brown, Barbara K. Moore, Steven Brainard...

Silviano Mora

Silviano Mora

February 14, 2017

Silviano Mora, 87, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Silviano's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Service at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow Services at Chilili Cemetery.

Visitation Salazar Mortuary 400 Third St SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Tuesday,...

Ismael Esquibel

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Service Salazar 2105 Barcelona Rd SW Albuquerque, 87105 Monday,...

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...