Obituaries

Orlando R. Olona

Orlando R. Olona

August 28, 2014

OLONA, ORLANDO R. Orlando R. Olona, Msgt. USAF, Retired 22 years Eccl: 3:1-2 "There is a time for every affair under the heavens -- a time to be born and a time to die." Age 92, Orlando was a part of the "Greatest Generation." He was 20 years old when Pearl Harbor occurred. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air...

Abran James Jaramillo-Gallegos

Abran James Jaramillo-Gallegos

August 28, 2014

Abran James Jaramillo-Gallegos passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Abran's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St. SW, 87102 in the Floral Chapel, followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Final Viewing will take place on Friday, September 5, 2014 at 9:15...

Pat M. Baca

Pat M. Baca

August 23, 2014

Pat M. Baca, 87, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on August 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Agnes A. Baca; his parents, Santiago and Filomena Baca, and brother Dave R. Baca. Mr. Baca is survived by his two sons: Pat E. Baca Jr., and Michael A. Baca and wife Brenda; daughter...

Maryellen Gutierrez

Maryellen Gutierrez

August 14, 2014

Maryellen Gutierrez, 53, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by he husband Manuel Lopez. She is survived by her father Mario Gutierrez; Sons: Mario Gutierrez and wife Camille, and Orlando Gutierrez; Daughter: Crystal Lopez; Brother: Alfred Gutierrez; Sisters: Helen Acuna, and Christina Gonzales and husband Adam; and four grandchildren. Maryellen's...

Sophia Johnson

Sophia Johnson

August 14, 2014

Our gentle Sophia passed peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Mom was from Ranchitos and was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She belonged to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish. Sophia will be interred with her late husband, Harold Johnson, at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in the fall.

Eustacio Tafoya

Eustacio Tafoya

August 7, 2014

Eustacio Tafoya, 80, went to be with our Lord on Thursday August 7, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josie Tafoya. He is survived by his sons: Andy Tafoya and wife Martha, and Carl Tafoya and wife Becky; Daughter: Veronica Garcia and husband Maricio; Grandchildren: Andy Tafoya Jr., Joseph Tafoya, Lucricia Aragon and husband Carl, Gabriel Mirabal...

Daniel Lucero

Daniel Lucero

August 7, 2014

Daniel went to be with our Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his mother, Crisanta Lucero. Daniel is survived by his wife of 23 years Senaida Lucero; Father Tranquilino Lucero; Son: James Lucero and girlfriend Jessica and his son, James Lucero Jr.; Daughters: Niesha Reynolds and husband Fredrick with their children: Adrian "Tetran" Reynolds, Brianna "Breezy"...

Josie M. Chavez

Josie M. Chavez

July 29, 2014

Josie M. Chavez went to be with our Lord on Tuesday July 29, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Elias "Eddie" Chavez and sister Lucy Hinojos. She is survived by her sons: Elias A. Chavez with wife Annette and Mark Chavez with wife Anja; daughters: Catherine Trujillo with husband Victor and Darlene Chavez; brothers:...

George Jacob Suazo

George Jacob Suazo

July 22, 2014

George J. Suazo, 55, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday July 22, 2014. He is preceded in death by his father, Maclavio Suazo and his brothers; Ed Suazo and Larry Suazo. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Bernadette; sons: Peter, and Joe and wife Kelli with two grandchildren Connor and Lily; mother, Josephine Suazo; and...

Charles E. Gallegos

Charles E. Gallegos

July 18, 2014

It is with great regret to announce the departure of a beloved brother, uncle, brother-in-law, godfather, great-uncle, and true angel. Anyone who knew Charles Eugene Gallegos knew what a wonderful man and mentor he was to everyone. God blessed us with his presence on August 22, 1955 and called him home on July 18, 2014. He has gone home to...

Sharon R. Moya

Sharon R. Moya

July 13, 2014

Sharon R. Moya passed away on Sunday July 13, 2014. No services are scheduled.

Donald J. Maggs

Donald J. Maggs

July 6, 2014

Donald passed away on Sunday July 6, 2014. No services are scheduled.

Sandra L. Stauffer

Sandra L. Stauffer

June 30, 2014

Sandra passed away on Monday June 30, 2014. No services are scheduled.

Donald E. Hockmuth

Donald E. Hockmuth

June 27, 2014

Hockmuth, Sr.--Donald Eldon, on June 27, survived by his beloved wife RenAC.e Lynch Hockmut; children Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Hockmuth, Jr. of Santa Fe, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin David Lynch Hockmuth, Sr. of Los Lunas and Mr. Andrew PiliAC. Hockmuth of Albuquerque; and his grand children, Miss Alleyne Cordova and Mr. Kevin David Hockmuth, Jr. The Funeral Mass will...

Leo J. Chavez

Leo J. Chavez

June 19, 2014

Leo, 74, went to be with our Lord on Thursday June 19, 2014. Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his wife Alice Garza Chavez and his daughter Amanda Kathleen Chavez. He is survived by his sons Mark Leo Chavez and wife Lisa, David Ernest Chavez and girlfriend Valery Romero, his daughter Yvonne Christine Olona and husband Nick, his brother...

Rose M. Salas

Rose M. Salas

June 19, 2014

Rose M. Salas went to be with our Lord on Thursday June 19, 2014. Mrs. Salas was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Salas; son, Anthony Contreras; and daughter, Renee Contreras. She is survived by her son, Andy E. Velarde Jr.; daughters: Jeanette M. Mares and husband John, Christine Sisneros and husband James; sister, Carmen Sandoval; daughter-in-law, Caroline Valdez;...

Michael P. Wolff

Michael P. Wolff

June 14, 2014

Michael, 56, died peacefully on Saturday June 14, 2014. Mr. Wolff was preceded in death by his father, James A. Wolff and his brother Mark Wolff. He is survived by his mother Katherine M. Wolff, his brother James A. Wolff II, his sisters Kathy L. Wolff, Mary A. Pierce (Roger), Lynn A. Ball (BJ), and Susan L. Wolff. Michael was...

Celia Gurule

Celia Gurule

June 3, 2014

During the days that made the years, and years that made the decades, we always felt something loving, warm, wonderful, and understanding. It was a feeling that became familiar to us. It was a feeling that made us warm during cold days, and gave us strength in our weakest moments. Now that our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Celia Gurule,...

Stanley Johnson

Stanley Johnson

May 27, 2014

Mr. Stanley Johnson died May 27, 2014 at the age of 52 years. A Memorial Service for Mr. Johnson will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church in Milan, New Mexico with Garlen Moore officiating. Cremation has taken place and Mr. Johnson's remains will be buried at Grants Memorial Park in Grants, New...

Lugarda Tapia

Lugarda Tapia

May 21, 2014

Mrs. Lugarda Tapia, went to be with our Lord on May 21, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Federico Tapia, Cayetano Tapia, Faustin Tapia, Steven Tapia, George Tapia, Joseph Tapia, and Lucy De Soto. She is survived by her sons Eutemio Tapia and Fedrico Tapia Jr., her daughters Stella Gonzales, Mary "Connie" Cardenas, and...