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Joseph Anaya

Joseph Anaya

Nov 18, 2020

Joseph J Anaya was received by our heavenly Father on Wednesday 18,2020. A resident of Albuquerque and survived by his brothers Larry (Marylouise), Andrew ,Robert (Darlene),David (Gretchen),Charles (Donna), many nieces and nephews, friends and God children that he loved as his own. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years Mary Elizabeth Perea  Anaya, just...

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Maria Miller

Maria Miller

Nov 14, 2020

Maria (Chavez) Miller age 87, born in Soham, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 14, 2020. Maria is survived by her son, Robert Miller, granddaughter, Nicole Marie Miller; many cousins and friends. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 9:30a.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel 1000 Old Coors Blvd S.W. with a...

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Barbara "Lita" Maldonado

Barbara "Lita" Maldonado

Nov 14, 2020

Our beloved Barbara "Lita" Romero Maldonado, age 88, went to be with our Heavenly Father on November 14, 2020 due to pancreatic cancer.  She was born in La Joya, New Mexico on the Sevilleta Land Grant to Juan Cristobal Romero and Josefita Otero Romero, also of La Joya. When she was about 10 years old, the family moved to...

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Lawrence Ayon

Lawrence Ayon

Nov 12, 2020

Lawrence Ayon, age 66, passed away on Nov 12, 2020. Lawrence was born June 16, 1954 in Walsenburg, Colorado to Conrado and Teresita Ayon. If you asked 100 people who Lawrence was, they’d all tell you a different story. He was a friend to many, a proud veteran, a second dad to some, an AA sponsor, a mechanic, but...

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Rosa Maria Sanchez

Rosa Maria Sanchez

Nov 11, 2020

Rosa Maria (Garcia) Sanchez, age 60, born in Suchitoto, El Salvador and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 11, 2020.  Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her husband of thirty-five years, Paulino Sanchez; her children, Jorge Sanchez, Alejandro Sanchez, Jessica Sanchez, Romario Sanchez; five grandchildren; siblings, Luis Angel Garcia, Jose Garcia, Iris Garcia; many nieces, nephews, cousins and...

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Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Anaya

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Anaya

Nov 11, 2020

Mary Elizabeth “ Liz” Anaya was received into the arms of our heavenly Father on Wednesday November 11, 2020. Born in New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque. Survived by her devoted husband of 32 years, Joseph J. Anaya. Grandchildren April and Amiyah. Mother Erlinda Duran, Brother Larry Perea, Sister Mary Beatrice Bozell and spouse Kenneth; Niece, Flora Perea and Richard...

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Mary Lou Vau Armijo

Mary Lou Vau Armijo

Nov 10, 2020

Mary Lou Vau Armijo age 92, born on June 7, 1928, entered into eternal rest on November 10th, 2020. Preceded in death by her husband Joe O. Armijo, son JD Armijo, mother Juanita V. Sanchez, father Julian Vau, Aunt Vicky V. Armijo, sisters Dorothy Wood and Connie Buckner, mother and father in law Celia and Joe A. Armijo.

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Johnny Archunde

Johnny Archunde

Nov 8, 2020

Johnny Archunde, age 84, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 8, 2020.  Mr. Archunde  is survived by his wife of sixty years, Domie; children, Clint Archunde and wife, Donna, David Archunde; grandchildren, Crystal Hedrick, Robert Archunde, Marcus Archunde, Alyson Schaffer; great- grandchildren, Gabby, Joanie, Shawn; sister, Rosella Garcia and husband, Roy;...

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Senaida Romero

Senaida Romero

Nov 7, 2020

Senaida Romero has gone to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at the age of 77 years old on November 7, 2020. “777” in the Bible means, completion and perfection. Senaida was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived an unselfish life, devoted to her family.  Senaida is survived by her husband of twenty-five years, Tom...

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Maria Sanchez

Maria Sanchez

Nov 5, 2020

Maria (Lopez) Sanchez age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 5, 2020.  Maria is survived by her daughters, Donna, Debbie, Doreen and Diane Sanchez; eleven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Frances Griego, Gabriel Lopez, Lupita Aranda, Aggie Shaffer, Abe Lopez, Jessie Lopez, Marie Fasano, MaryLou Arias; companion, Robert Solis.  Maria was preceded in death by her sons,...

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Teresita "Terry" Luna

Teresita "Terry" Luna

Nov 4, 2020

Teresita “Terry” (Bachicha) Luna age 88, born in Encino, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away with her daughters by her side on November 4, 2020.  Mrs. Luna is survived by her children, Emiliana Dolores Lucero (Robert), Martha Valdez (Felipe), Pearl Louise Luna, Geri Ann Jenks (Steve); grandchildren, Francesca, Micheline, Jocelyn, Camille, Adam, Antoinette, Jude Luna, Morgan,...

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Lilia Trevizo Gallardo

Lilia Trevizo Gallardo

Nov 3, 2020

Lilia Gallardo (Trevizo), age 88, born in Santa Eulalia, Chihuahua, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 3, 2020.  Mrs. Gallardo is survived by her children, Graciela Sanchez and husband, Pedro, Jose Gallardo and wife, Gloria, Gustavo Gallardo and wife, Susanna, Raul Gallardo, Gabriela Fernandez and husband. Lawrence, Jorge Gallardo and wife, Desiree, Lilia LaJeunesse and...

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Ivan Benavidez Sr.

Ivan Benavidez Sr.

Nov 1, 2020

Ivan Seferino Benavidez Sr, Age 81, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, NM on November, 1, 2020.  He was born on February 13, 1939 to Benjamin Benavidez Sr and Erlinda (Anaya) Benavidez.  Ivan attended St Mary’s school with many lifelong friends.  Raised on the family ranch, Ivan continued the family traditions as a cattle rancher throughout his life...

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Robert Luna

Robert Luna

Nov 1, 2020

Robert William Luna age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 1, 2020.  Mr. Luna is survived by his lifelong partner of thirty-eight years, Isabel “Wedda” Martinez; daughter. Julie Thomas and husband, Michael; granddaughter, Jennifer Salazar; Godsons, Juan Carrillo and Felipe Carrillo; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services are pending, please continue to monitor...

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Ramon "Junito" Trujillo

Ramon "Junito" Trujillo

Nov 1, 2020

Ramon “Junito” Trujillo age 83, born in Cruzville, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on November 1, 2020.  Mr. Trujillo is survived by his wife of sixty-three years, Flora; children, Linda Mascarenas and husband, Dennis, Virginia Garcia, Nadine Lucero and husband, David, Eddie Trujillo; sister, Lupe Borunda; brother Max Lee Trujillo; six grandchildren, Jacky Garcia, Marcel...

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Beatrice Chavez

Beatrice Chavez

Oct 31, 2020

Beatrice Ester Chavez, age 68, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 31, 2020.  She is survived by her children, Anita Garcia and husband, Steven, Rafael Gallardo and companion Veronica Canela; grandchildren, Nicole Garcia and Enriquez Gallardo; siblings, John Chavez and wife, Nora, Albert Chavez, and Louie Chavez; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Beatrice was preceded in...

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Deacon Charlie Johnson

Deacon Charlie Johnson

Oct 30, 2020

Deacon Charles (Charlie) Victor Johnson 03/06/1932 – 10/29/2020.  Deacon Charlie Johnson passed peacefully into eternity at home early Thursday morning, October 29, 2020 at the age of 88.  He led a life filled with faith, and he brought joy to all who knew him.  He loved singing, playing the guitar, watching football, telling jokes, sharing his faith,...

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Luis Castro

Luis Castro

Oct 29, 2020

Luis Antonio Castro, age 49, born in Durango, Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 29, 2020.  Mr. Castro is survived by his wife, Dora; children, Christian, Ivan and Bianca Castro; daughter in-law, Desiree Castillo; sister Rosa Castro; grandchild, Jaziel Castro; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services are pending. Pall bearers will be Christian Castro,...

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Charles "The Duke" Giddings

Charles "The Duke" Giddings

Oct 28, 2020

harles "The Duke" Alfred Giddings Sr., age 71, a life-long resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. S.W. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Charles was...

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Rosella Maldonado

Rosella Maldonado

Oct 28, 2020

Rosella (Zamora) Maldonado, age 84, born in Socorro, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 28, 2020.  Rosella is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Joe Maldonado; children, Patrick Maldonado,  Rochelle Abeyta, Ruben Maldonado and wife, Debbie, Roberta Maldonado, Joan Maldonado, Antonio Maldonado and fiancé, Monica Bencomo, Virginia Maldonado, Stephanie Kolozsy and boyfriend, Gerald...

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