Obituaries

Daniel M. Crespin

Daniel M. Crespin

March 8, 2016

Daniel M. Crespin, 24, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Elena Chavez and his father Arthur Alfred Crespin. He is survived by his wife Samantha Crespin; daughter Maria Lorena Chavez; step-daughter Brook Lynn Chavez; his aunt that raised him in his younger days Clara Crespin; as...

Manuel B. Garcia

Manuel B. Garcia

March 7, 2016

Manuel B. Garcia, 93, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday morning, March 7, 2016. He was born August 1, 1922, in Duranes, New Mexico and resided in the Armijo area of Albuquerque for the last 66 years of his life. He is preceded in death by his daughter Yolanda Garcia and granddaughter Stephanie Garcia. Manuel is survived...

Jose F. Montoya

Jose F. Montoya

March 6, 2016

Our Jefe fought as long as he could, but it was time to let go. "Meno" Montoya was born to Filomeno Montoya and Olfita Silva in Abuquerque, NM. He graduated from Albuquerque High School and joined the NM Air National Guard in 1950. Meno enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and separated in 1955. He was a firefighter...

Jesus Felipe Barraza

Jesus Felipe Barraza

March 5, 2016

Jesus Felipe Barraza, 19, went to be with the our Lord on Saturday, March 5, 2016. He is survived by his parents Arturo and Lucia Barraza; sisters Kymberly Barraza and Jocelyn Barraza; grandparents Arturo Barraza, Felipe Ortiz, Matilde Barraza, Isabel Hernandez; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Jesus' Life Celebration...

Sophie M. Lucero

Sophie M. Lucero

February 25, 2016

Sophie Lucero, 82, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 25, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Roger Ismael Lucero and a son Rodney Lucero. She is survived by four sons Roger Lucero, Ruben Lucero, Raymond Lucero and Ronald Lucero; three daughters Roxanne Lucero, Rosalie Espinosa and Rosalyn Espinosa; sister Flora Cortez. Sophie was proud...

Joe Louie Garcia

Joe Louie Garcia

February 24, 2016

Joe Louie Garcia, 88, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. He is survived by his wife, of 55 years, Linda Garcia; son Ivan Montoya and wife Annabelle; daughters Carol Garcia and Theresa "Tessie" Garcia; seven grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. Joe's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 6:00...

Samuel "Sam" Tapia

Samuel "Sam" Tapia

February 17, 2016

Samuel Tapia, 71, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Sophie and Sarafin Tapia and birth mother Nellie Perea. He is survived by his sisters Frances Romero (John), Sylvia Whitson (Chris), Alberta Jones (Ron), Irma Perea - Beck, and Debra Otero. "I love all your laughs." - Siempre...

Nasario Jerrod Maldonado

Nasario Jerrod Maldonado

February 12, 2016

Nasario Jarrod Maldonado, 33, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2106. Nasario's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Frotuna Rd. NW, followed by a Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and a Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow Services at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.

Placido E. "Truman" Lucero

Placido E. "Truman" Lucero

February 11, 2016

Placido E. "Truman" Lucero, 81, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife, of 62 years, Marcella Lucero; sons Fredrick Duran (Filomena) and Placido A. Lucero (Bernadette); daughters Annette Lucero, Vanessa Lucero, Maria Ronquillo, and daughter-in-law Phyllis Ronquillo; brothers Meliseo Griego, Richard Griego, and Elijo Lucero; sisters Ines Fought and Dorthy...

Carol Jean Bell

Carol Jean Bell

February 9, 2016

Carol Bell, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mrs. Bell will be laid to rest with her husband at Santa Fe National Cemetery Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Please share a memory of Carol and condolences with her family by signing the guestbook below.

Nicholas Garcia

Nicholas Garcia

February 9, 2016

Nicholas Garcia went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 8, 2016. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Pete Castillo and his baby's grandma, "Little Grandma." Nicholas is survived by his mother Renee Marie Castillo and his father Andy Adolfo Garcia; daughter, Laylah Nichol Garcia; and his grandmother Martha Castillo. Nicholas' Life Celebration will begin with a...

Maxine V. Gonzales

Maxine V. Gonzales

February 8, 2016

Maxine V. Gonzales, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Max and Hilda Madrid and daughter Feliz Gonzales. Maxine is survived by her fiancAC. Al Candelaria; children Jason Gonzales and partner Ashley Farr, Caricia Gonzales and their father Robert Gonzales; one granddaughter Markel Gonzales and an aunt Molly...

Elia B. Homer

Elia B. Homer

February 8, 2016

Elia Baca Homer, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 08, 2016. She is preceded in death by son Kenneth Bailey. Elia is survived by her husband David Homer, children Thomas Armijo, Melinda Liera, Elena Wagner, 18 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. Brothers George Baca, Rudy Baca, sister Elma Sanchez and a very large family of cousins nieces and nephews....

Saturnino S. Lopez

Saturnino S. Lopez

February 6, 2016

Saturnino S. Lopez, 93, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Saturnino's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be...

Marko "Marky Mark" Griego

Marko "Marky Mark" Griego

February 4, 2016

Marko "Marky Mark" Griego, 33, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Mark is survived by his parents: Bernardo Griego and Barbara Griego Martinez; daughter: Summer Angel Griego; Brothers: David "Rico" Griego and husband Dominic Garcia. Gilbert Griego, Art Rivera, and Michael Griego; sisters: Lisa Rivera and Doreen Griego; nieces: Miranda Griego, Tanisha Griego, Felisha Griego and Anissa Griego; Aunts...

Alvita J. Candelaria

Alvita J. Candelaria

February 3, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Alvita J. Candelaria. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Stella Nunez

Stella Nunez

January 24, 2016

Stella Nunez, 89, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2016. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard "Cato" Nunez, her son and his wife, John and Debbie Nunez, her parents, Christino and Lucy Griego, and her sisters Bella and husband Pete Johnson and Helen and husband Manuel Carreon, and brother-in-law Santiago Perez. She is survived by...

Raymond Aloysius Griego

Raymond Aloysius Griego

January 18, 2016

Raymond Aloysius Griego, 84, went to be with our Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Dolores Griego, baby sister Agripina, brothers Fred B. Griego Jr., William B. Griego, Orlando Griego, and Robert E. Griego. Raymond is survived by his former wife Judy Haley Griego; daughters Cindy Griego Russell and husband...

Daniel Dean Moya

Daniel Dean Moya

January 17, 2016

The universe called Daniel home too soon on January 17, 2016. He was predeceased by his friend, AJ; great-grandparents: John and Theresa; and great-Aunt Romey. Daniel is survived by his partner, Paul Villani; parents: Dino and Becky Moya; sisters: Andrea Wilson and husband, Steve and Bernadette Moya and husband, David Chavez; nephews: Anthony, Christopher, Charles III, and Devin; nieces: Serenity...

Bernice Valenzuela

Bernice Valenzuela

January 13, 2016

Bernice Valenzuela, 86, went peacefully in her sleep to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Janurary 13, 2016. Bernice was born in San Marical and a long time resident of her beloved Magdalena. Bernice passed at her daughter's home where she resided due to her illness. She is predeceased by her parents Gregorio Valenzuela and Regina Rodriguez Valenzuela, Brothers; Albert...