Obituaries

Alvita J. Candelaria

Alvita J. Candelaria

February 3, 2016

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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...

Lester John Salazar

Lester John Salazar

January 12, 2016

Lester John Salazar, 67, passed away on Tuesday January 12, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents: Lester and Rebecca Salazar; and brother, Lawrence Salazar. Lester John is survived by his wife of three and a half years, Cheryl Perea; sons: Michael Salazar and wife Shannon; and Mathew Salazar; step -sons: Anthony Reyes and Nickolas Perea; step-daughter Celia...

Michael D. Joines

Michael D. Joines

January 5, 2016

Michael D. Joines, 68, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He is survived by his mother Mary Joines; sister Dolores Durbin and husband Joe; niece DeeAnn; nephew David; and grand niece Savannah. Michael lived in Farmington for many years and enjoyed yard work. He practiced many years as a Funeral Director in Farmington. Michael's Life...

Angel Batista

Angel Batista

January 2, 2016

Angel Batista, 72, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Angel's Life Celebration will begin with a Velorio on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at Heritage Worship Center located at 6500 Hanover Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. A Service will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Noon also at Heritage...

Rita Salazar

Rita Salazar

December 17, 2015

Rita Salazar, 83, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015. She is predeceased by her parents Benito and Erlinda Valdez, husband Joe Salazar, sister Dora Lucero, and brother Ruben Valdez. Rita is survived by her sons Marty Salazar (Yvonne) and Ramon (Ray) Salazar (Debbie); six grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews....

Gabriel Pena

Gabriel Pena

December 14, 2015

Gabriel Pena, 81, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents Paulin & Veronica Pena and sister Flora Chavez. Gabriel is survived by his wife, of 51 years, Isabel Pena; sons Gabriel Pena (Cathy) and Patrick Pena (Cecilia); daughters Pamela Pena (Gabriel Gurule) and Lori Pena (Wayne Woodruff); brothers Jake Pena and Rudy...

Steven M. Liscinski

Steven M. Liscinski

November 28, 2015

Steven M. Liscinski, 44, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Service details are pending.

Gloria C. Martinez

Gloria C. Martinez

November 20, 2015

Gloria C. Martinez, 85, went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 20, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 64 years, Phillip B. Martinez and brother Blas Chavez Jr. Gloria is survived by her son Phillip Lee Martinez; daughters Diana Lee Martinez - Marr, Theresa Lee Gibson, and Annette Lee Gomez; 12 grandchildren Celestria, Anthony,...

Candelaria P. Baca

Candelaria P. Baca

November 5, 2015

Candelaria P. Baca, 92, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 5, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband, of 42 years, Gregori C. Baca; parents Manuel and Aurora Perea; sons Sele Baca and Robert Baca; daughters Jennie Archuleta and Patricia Romero; brothers Adenago Perea, Jesus Perea, and Antonita; sisters Rosa Candelaria and husband Gregorio, and...

Rosa Tarango

Rosa Tarango

October 30, 2015

Rosa Tarango, 62, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. She is preceded in death by Simon Tarango Sr., Francisca Jimenez Tarango, Arturo Tarango, Jose Luis Tarango and Eduardo Tarango. Rosa is survived by her Common law husband Jaime Bengoa; Daughter Lorraine Acosta and fiancAC. Paul Juarez; brothers Simon Tarango Jr. and Carlota Tarango and Manuel Tarango and Delia Tarango;...

Theresa C. Baca

Theresa C. Baca

October 26, 2015

Theresa Baca, 87, went to be with our Lord on Monday, October 26, 2015. She is survived by her husband, of 61 years, Bernard T. Baca; brothers Rudolf Baca, Robert Baca (Margrid), and Mario Baca (Barbara); sister Natilie Kent Baca; and two dogs Blanco and Tanya. Theresa's Life Celebration will begin with a Mass on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at...

Francisco S. Sanchez

Francisco S. Sanchez

October 18, 2015

Francisco "Mon" Solomon Sanchez joyously took the Lord's hand with a smile on October 18, 2015. Although a resident of Texas for over 20 years, at Francisco's request he will make his last and most important trip out of Texas to be buried in his beloved New Mexico, where he was born on October 9, 1927. Visitation begins at 5...

Kenneth Mateo Leija

Kenneth Mateo Leija

October 11, 2015

Kenneth Mateo Leija, beloved son, husband, brother, father, and friend passed away early Sunday morning, October 11, 2015 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jasmin, and three children Aliya (7), Mateo (5), and Alexandria (2). Kenneth's strength, courage, and compassion inspired everyone who knew him. He was born in Albuquerque, New...

Hilda Madrid

Hilda Madrid

October 10, 2015

Hilda Madrid passed away on October 10, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Max E. Madrid and granddaughter Feliz Gonzales. Hilda is survived by her companion Eusebio Duran; her daughter Maxine Gonzales and her fiancAC. Al Candelaria; her sister Molly McGrew; her grandson Jason Gonzales and his companion Ashley Farr and granddaughter Caricia Gonzales; her great-grandchild Markel...

Sheila Marie Hernandez

Sheila Marie Hernandez

October 10, 2015

Sheila Marie Hernandez, 66, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Sheila's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Thursday, October 22,2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Queen of Heaven Church located on Phoenix Ave. NE. Mass will be held on Friday, October 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. also at Queen of Heaven Church. Burial will...

Benny Baca

Benny Baca

October 4, 2015

Benny Baca, 80, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2015. He is predeceased by his son Edward Baca. Benny is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Flaviola Baca; son Robert Baca and wife Donna; daughters Mercy Saiz and husband Seferino and Nancy Molina and husband Ray; brothers Leroy Griego and wife MaryAnn, and Rosendo Griego...