Obituaries

Albert J. Cortez

Albert J. Cortez

July 17, 2015

Albert J. Cortez, 84, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 17, 2015. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from the Transit Department of the City of Albuquerque. Albert was a loving and caring husband, father, brother and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son...

Roberto Sosa

Roberto Sosa

July 13, 2015

Roberto Sosa, 89, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015. Roberto's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at 1:30 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary. A Reception will be held in Roberto's honor on Friday, July 17, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. also at Salazar Mortuary.

Mary Lujan Soto

Mary Lujan Soto

July 12, 2015

Mary Lujan Soto, 30, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Mary's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Monday, July 22, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at Salazar Mortuary, located at 400 3rd St. SW, followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday there will be another Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and a Service at...

Linda R. Aragon

Linda R. Aragon

July 11, 2015

Linda R. Aragon, age 71, passed peacefully on July 11, 2015. She was preceded in death by her son, Antonio A. Aragon and husband, Wilfred R Aragon. She is survived by her daughter, Margie Aragon Martinez and husband David; her granddaughter Sara Martinez, fiancAC.e Jared Darty and great-granddaughters Julissa Tovar and Sophia Darty; mother Marjorie Letourneau and sister Michelle Roy...

Asa R. "Ace" Myers

Asa R. "Ace" Myers

July 9, 2015

Asa R. "Ace" Myers, 21, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2015. He is survived by his mother Gretchen M. Volz; sister Lilah Myers; father Mark B. Gilmore; Granny Eleanor Volz; Opa and Oma; Charles and Rosalie Volz, Nana Diane Becknal; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Asa's Life Celebration will begin with a Service on...

Christobal R. "Toby" Griego

Christobal R. "Toby" Griego

July 1, 2015

Christobal R. "TOBY" Griego, 64, a life- long resident of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Toby was a kind, loving and generous person who was always helpful and giving of himself. He served in the armed forces and was stationed in Germany. Toby was loved by all and will truly be missed by his...

Mario Andres Romero

Mario Andres Romero

June 21, 2015

Mario Andres Romero born June 18, 1987 went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Mario is survived by his parents Anthony P. and Dolores Romero brothers Marcos and wife Brenda, Anthony, Mateo, Arturo and sister Alicia grandmother Thelma Sice Romero, grandparents Bernardo and Maria Martinez, nieces Safiyah, Ayannah, Ophelia and Evelia Romero and nephew Ignatius, also...

Elizabeth M. Lucero

Elizabeth M. Lucero

June 16, 2015

Elizabeth M. Lucero went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 16, 2015. She was predeceased by her husband, Louie Lucero. Elizabeth is survived by her children: Anita Lucero and Richard Sanchez, Rudy Lucero and wife Kathy, Ronnie Lucero and wife Liz, and Patrick Lucero and Georgia Garcia; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. A special thanks to...

Lucio Pedroza Quia

Lucio Pedroza Quia

June 12, 2015

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Doroteo Martinez Alvarez

Doroteo Martinez Alvarez

June 8, 2015

Doroteo Martinez Alvarez, 72, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015. Doroteo's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will be held on Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m....

Robert Armijo

Robert Armijo

June 6, 2015

Robert Armijo, 73, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He is survived by his sons Robert Armijo Jr. and girlfriend Vicky Gonzales and Anthony Armijo and wife Sarah; brother Dennis Armijo and wife Lila; and seven grandchildren. Robert's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Rosary at 6:00...

Andres G. Anaya

Andres G. Anaya

May 29, 2015

Andres G. Anaya, 94, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. He was a very strong man, a proud veteran of the United States Army, a man set in his beliefs, and he will be greatly missed. Andres is preceded in death by his wife Dorela Anaya. He is survived by his son Joe Gilbert Anaya and wife Sharon; daughter...

Richard Naranjo

Richard Naranjo

May 29, 2015

Richard L. Naranjo, 58, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Lalo and Angie Naranjo. Richard is survived by his daughter LeAnn Naranjo and partner Amber Latham; son Rick Naranjo; brother David Arias and wife Barri; sisters Shirley Wittkofsky and husband Frank, and Isabel Sosa and husband Tom; several grandchildren; niece Laura...

Tillie Padilla

Tillie Padilla

May 26, 2015

Mrs. Tillie Padilla joined her husband in heaven on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Padilla and all her brothers and sisters. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed. She is survived by two daughters Dolores Lucero and Christine Sanchez and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Mrs....

Isabella Saley

Isabella Saley

May 21, 2015

Isabella Saley, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Sergeant Major Gerald Saley; parents Antonio A. and Maria O. Herrera; brother Herbert Herrera, Ignacio O. Herrera, Gilbert Edward Herrera, Raymond Felix Herrera, and Anthony Herrera, and sister Evangeline C. Lovato. Isabella is survived by her sons Richard James Herrera and Anthony...

Lucy M. Barela

Lucy M. Barela

May 21, 2015

Lucy M. Barela, 88, passed on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was born in Tajique, NM, and was loved by everyone who knew her. Lucy is survived by her two daughters, Rita and Fela; three sons, Ray Jr., Emilio and Ernest. Her husband Ray Barela, daughter Laura, and son Gabby preceded her in death, but have now reunited with her...

Robert Abeita

Robert Abeita

May 8, 2015

Robert Abeita, 44, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. Service details are pending.

Cecilia T. Martinez

Cecilia T. Martinez

May 7, 2015

Through the years there has been a warmth, a light, and an integral part that has held our family together with her unconditional love. The one individual that all of us knew that we could turn to for anything and who would give everything that she had. The loss that we feel cannot be expressed in words. Our light, our...

Bessie Purcella

Bessie Purcella

April 26, 2015

Bessie "Vicenta" Salas Purcella, age 90, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Purcella; parents, Conrado Salas and Eufelia Chavez Salas; her in-laws Pete Purcella and Sofia Luna Purcella; three siblings, Benny, Caramelito and Carmelita Salas; her son-in-law, Frank...

Ray T. Bazan

Ray T. Bazan

April 24, 2015

Ray T. Bazan, 73, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2015. Ray was a proud Vietnam Veteran and Valley High School Graduate. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and carpentry. He is preceded in death by his parents Tercio and Manuelita Bazan; son Joseph Bazan; brother Herman Bazan; and in laws Jose and Dorotea Archuleta. Ray is survived...