Obituaries

Joe Vigil

Joe Vigil

Jul 11, 2014

d. July 10, 2014    VIGIL SR., JOE E., born in Dawson, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away at home with his family at his side.  Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Virginia; children, Lillian Sena, Johnny A. Vigil and wife, Helen, Annie Vigil -Baca and husband, Patricio; daughter in law, Corrine Vigil; eight...

Daniel Silva

Daniel Silva

Jul 11, 2014

d. July 10, 2014                          SILVA, DANIEL (DANNY) JOSEPH, age 45, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, July 10, 2014.  Danny is survived by his wife, Kimberly; children, Thomas, Gracie and Nicholas; parents, Daniel P. and Angie Silva; sisters, Jennifer L. Silva and Tommy McManaway, and Cynthia M. Silva; brother, Dominic R. Silva and companion, Ashley Springer;  father in...

Mary Biggs

Mary Biggs

Jul 10, 2014

d. July 7, 2014 Mrs. Mary A. Biggs, age 81, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Monday, July 7, 2014. Mrs. Biggs is survived by her husband, Frank Biggs; children, Milo Crawford, Mahala Pond, Melissa Gibbs, Warner Johnson, and Joda Zila. Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 12, 2014 a the Central United Methodist Church, 201 University Blvd., NE at...

Max Gutierrez

Max Gutierrez

Jul 8, 2014

d. July 7, 2014 GUTIERREZ, MAX L., age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at home with his family by his side.  Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his wife, Emma; step-daughter, Liz Martinez; granddaughters, Stephanie, and Shannon and husband, Steve; grandson, Jerry S. Martinez; great-grandchildren, Fabian, Cynthia, Julianna, Gabriel, Brandon and Alelise.  Visitation will be...

Elisa Jimenez

Elisa Jimenez

Jul 7, 2014

d. July 5, 2014 Luna Jimenez, Elisa, age 86, passed away, Saturday, July 5, 2014. Mrs. Luna Jimenez is survived by her children, Juan Ramon, Maria Elena, Vicky, and Elisa; and many other extended family members. Visitation will be, Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. with a Tribute Service at 1:00 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel....

Candelaria Trujillo

Candelaria Trujillo

Jul 7, 2014

d. July 5, 2014                  TRUJILLO, CANDELARIA (LALA), age 71, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014. Mrs.Trujillo is survived by her husband, of fifty three years Joe Trujillo; daughters, Helen Montoya and husband, Ralph, Angie Chavez and husband, Mark, Annette Trujillo and husband, Lawrence Vialpando; sister, Eloisa Padilla and husband, Cande; brother, Joe Chavez and wife, Terry; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren,...

David Luna

David Luna

Jul 5, 2014

d. July 4, 2014 Luna Jr., David J., age 63, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away, Friday, July 4, 2014. David is survived by his son, Dante Luna and wife, Michelle; sister, Linda Garza and husband, Joe. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with a Tribute Service at 10:00 a.m. in...

Lupita Martinez

Lupita Martinez

Jun 30, 2014

d. June 28, 2014   MARTINEZ, LUPITA V., age 89, born in Torreon, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at home with her family at her side.  Mrs. Martinez is survived by her daughters, Rita Montano and husband, Joey, Ramona Martinez and husband, John Marx; daughter in law, Roberta Martinez; sisters, Mary Aragon and...

Nick Montoya

Nick Montoya

Jun 26, 2014

d.  June 26, 2014                 MONTOYA, NICK J., age 75, born in Albuquerque, and a resident of Belen, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2014.  Mr. Montoya is survived by his beloved wife of fifty-seven years, Pam; children, Dorothy Ruiz, Ben Montoya and wife, Amy, Ruben Montoya, Annie Marquez, Nora Herrera and Phillip Lopez, Gilbert Montoya, Maggie Mayo and husband, Noel Jr.,...

Gerald Cebada

Gerald Cebada

Jun 25, 2014

d.  June 24, 2014 CEBADA, GERALD B., age 60, born in Salt Lake City, UT, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014.  Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Bennita; daughter, Virginia Cebada and fiance, Jude Sanchez; son, Thomas Gerald Cebada; great-grandmother, Rosario Benavidez; grandchildren, Ruby B. Cebada and Roberto (R.J.) Santiago; sisters, Delilah...

Abenicio Moya

Abenicio Moya

Jun 24, 2014

d.  June 23, 2014 MOYA, ABENICIO (BENNY) F., age 85, born in Tome NM, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014,  Mr. Moya is survived by his children, Larry Moya, Johnny A. Moya and wife, Darlene, Jo Ann Barela and husband, Ambrosio Sr.; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; sister in law, Flora Moya; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Vidal Loddy

Vidal Loddy

Jun 24, 2014

d.  June 24, 1014                                         LODDY, VIDAL, age 98, born in Lindrith, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014.  Mr. Loddy is survived by his niece, Luisa M. Chavez; nephew, Nigel Montano and wife, Edna; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Loddy was preceded in death by his wife, Antonia Loddy; son, Charley;nephew, Joe M....

Rebecca Sanchez

Rebecca Sanchez

Jun 24, 2014

d.  June 21, 2014                                               Rebecca V. Sanchez, age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2014, Rebecca is survived by her husband, Fred; children, Aaron Sanchez , and Neomi Sanchez and boyfriend Andrew; her mother, Florinda Salas; siblings, Ida, Robert, Irene, Crystal and Anita. Visitation will be Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Our Lady of...

Angela Aragon

Angela Aragon

Jun 23, 2014

d. June 22, 2014                                                 ARAGON, ANGELA, age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2014.  Mrs. Aragon is survived by her companion of twenty-eight years, Lucas Arzola; children, Heidi Morrisett and husband, Mike, Janette Murphy and husband, Nathaniel, Ginger Aragon Yanez and husband, Steve; Nick Aragon and wife, Merlinda, Angela Aragon-Swatkowski and husband, Alan; sister,...

Gloria Armijo

Gloria Armijo

Jun 19, 2014

d. June 19, 2014 ARMIJO, GLORIA FELIX, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2014.  Gloria is survived by her children, Marcella Montoya and husband, Frutoso, Rick Carabajal, Jannette Martinez and husband, Amos, Doris Lujan, and Angelo Lujan; grandson, Samuel Lujan; granddaughter, Jessica Montoya; sixteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; brothers, Tito Griego and Gino Griego.  Gloria was...

John Stapleton

John Stapleton

Jun 17, 2014

d.  June 17, 2014                        STAPLETON, JOHN G., age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 17, 2014.  John is survived by his wife for forty-one years, Darlene; daughters, Veronica Stapleton, and Jolene Duree and husband, Casey; sisters, Lorraine (Cookie) Valencia and husband, Tony, Gail Stapleton, and Joanna Stapleton; brother, Kenny Stapleton; grandchildren, Ezra and Xavier Duree; mother in...

Joe Benavidez

Joe Benavidez

Jun 15, 2014

d.  June 14, 2014                        BENAVIDEZ, JOE C., age 93, born in San Acacia, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away  Saturday, June 14, 2014.  Mr. Benavidez is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Novie; children, Cecilia Lujan and husband, Rudy, Joe Larry Benavidez, Duane Benavidez and wife, Michelle; sisters, Andrea Giron and Lita Pino and husband, Joe; brother,...

Rod Sanchez

Rod Sanchez

Jun 9, 2014

d. June 7, 2014                    SANCHEZ, ROD C., age 89, born, in Gallup, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side Saturday, June 7, 2014 making his final journey to Heaven into eternal life with Jesus. Mr. Sanchez is survived by his children, Roderic J. Sanchez and wife, Rosalie, Arleen A. Sanchez, Mary...

Randolph Sanchez

Randolph Sanchez

Jun 9, 2014

d.     June 8, 2014                SANCHEZ, RANDOLPH (RANDY) LEE, age 58, born January 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away June 8, 2014 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following a lengthy illness. Randy is survived by his significant other, Minny Romero (Deery Leery) and her children, Robert and Randy Romero; his children, Dolores Sanchez of Las Cruces, New Mexico,...

Joseph Gurule

Joseph Gurule

Jun 9, 2014

d.    June 6, 2014              GURULE, JOSEPH E., age 35, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014.  Joseph is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Lupe Gurule; daughter, Simona LaCour-Gurule; grandmother, Isabel Lovato; sister, Sharee Romero and husband, Michael; brother, Lawrence Gurule Jr. and wife, Elena; fiancee, Nichole Maestas and her children, Alexis Adamacio, Feliciano and Emilio; nieces...