Mella Taylor
Feb 13, 2020
Mella Garley Taylor, age 81, born in Winslow, Arizona and longtime resident of the South Valley in Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Ms. Taylor is survived by her children, Alex Taylor and daughter-in-law, Christine of Bosque, NM, former NM State Senator James Taylor, Dr. Janelle Taylor Garcia PhD and son-in-law, James of Rio Rancho; siblings,...
Deborah Baca
Feb 12, 2020
Deborah Baca, age 59, born in Yuba City, California and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Deborah is survived by her son, Dillon Villarreal; mother, Sara Baca; siblings, Cynthia Dowler and husband, Ramon Orozco, J. Germaine Johnson and husband, Anthony D. Johnson, Jo Paulla Baca and wife, Diana Beltran, Aaron T. Underwood and fiancée, Claudia...
Gloria Rivera
Feb 11, 2020
Gloria Rivera (Martinez), age 69, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Ms. Rivera is survived by her children, Lelani Gallegos and husband, Anthony, Manuel Rivera and wife, Lois, Abel Rivera and wife, Felicia as well as Mario Rivera; six grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Maria Rosa Colon
Feb 9, 2020
Maria Rosa Colon, age 91, born in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Mrs. Colon is survived by her son, Jorge Colon-Rosa and wife, Francesca.
Ray Lerma
Feb 9, 2020
Ray Lerma, age 92, born in Mercedes, Texas and resident of Albuquerque and Anton Chico, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020. Mr. Lerma is survived by his children, Johnny Lerma and wife, Henrietta, Beatrice Lucero and husband, Benny, Viola Chavez, Rose Sanchez and Fiancé, Richard Martinez , Frances Garcia, Josie Apodaca and husband, Steve, Diane Lucero and husband, George,...
JoAnn Trujillo
Feb 3, 2020
JoAnn Trujillo (Cisneros) age 71, born in Questa, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 03, 2020. Mrs. Trujillo is survived by her beloved husband, Rick Trujillo; children, Donna Trujillo, Daniel Trujillo, Dwayne Trujillo and wife, Erin, Derrick Trujillo; five siblings and nine grandchildren.
A visitation will be Wednesday, February 12,...
Jimmy Chavez
Jan 22, 2020
Jimmy Santiago Chavez, age 90, born in Tajique, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Chavez is survived by his children, Christine Chavez and husband, Louie, Karen Torres and husband, Ralph; grandchildren, Ralph Torres Jr., James Torres, Alex Torres, Marcos Torres, Elicia Ortiz, Robert Gonzales,...
Bertha Valtierra
Jan 20, 2020
Bertha Anne Valtierra, age 49, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. Ms. Valtierra is survived by her children, Johnny Valtierra and Desiree Valtierra; mother, Isabel Valtierra; grandchildren, Mariah Gonzales, Nevaeh Lopez, Jeremiah Valtierra and Xavier Johnny Valtierra Jr; as well as the father of her children, Juan Padilla.
A visitation...
Cecilia Vigil
Jan 15, 2020
Cecilia Vigil (Saavedra), age 93, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Mrs. Vigil is survived by her children, Eugene Vigil and wife, Barbara, Willie Vigil and wife Deborah; grandchildren, Kenneth Vigil, Jason Vigil, Stephanie Leo, John Vigil; brother, Marcelino Saavedra and great-grandchild, Josiah Vigil. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wilfido...
Deacon Eugene Tuma
Jan 11, 2020
Deacon Gene Tuma, age 89, was called from this life to his new life on Saturday, January 11, 2020, with his family by his side. Deacon Gene was the youngest of thirteen children, he was born in 1930 to Charles and Eva Tuma, in a small town in Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Arlyne, of 64...
Otilia Tafoya
Jan 10, 2020
Ot ilia (Tillie) Tafoya (Martinez), age 78, born in Chimayo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. Tillie is survived by her children, Theresa Tafoya, Alfred Tafoya, Annette Tafoya, Joe Tafoya and wife, Josie, Angela Martinez; siblings, Clorinda Vigil, Chris (Pino) Martinez and Ramona Lopez; sons-in-law, Jonathan Martinez, Mark Baca and Dwight Flores;...
Dwight Garbiso
Jan 10, 2020
Dwight was an amazing father, husband, brother, and uncle, etc. He was always full of jokes and could brighten any room. Dwight has gone to strive in another life and brighten the room where needed. He passed peacefully and the Lord gained another angel. Thank you for serving us with the greatest memories and laughter. He will be greatly...
Duane Flanders
Jan 8, 2020
Duane Lee Flanders, age 62, born in Hayward, California and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2020. Mr. Flanders is survived by his wife, Patricia Flanders; children, Tanja Juarez and husband, Jose, Aaron Flanders and wife, Sam Rosario; siblings, Doyle Flanders and wife, Kim, Joan Flanders and husband, George Thomas, Jan Agee and husband, Dan; as well...
Agapito Lucero
Jan 7, 2020
Agapito Jose Lucero Jr., age 53, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 07, 2020. Mr. Lucero is survived by his children, Antonio Jose Lucero, Andres Miguel Lucero, Alejandro Nathaniel Lucero; siblings, Sara Lopez, Anita Marie Madrid and his companion, Martha Chavez.
Harold Williamson
Jan 7, 2020
Harold Neville “Willy” Williamson, age 76, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020. Willy was born in Raysal, West Virgina in 1943 to his father, James Otis Williamson and mother, Frankie (Baisden) Williamson of Raysal, West Virgina. He was a graduate of Big Creek High School and held a B.S. degree from Marshall University. Willy worked for the state...
Arthur Mendoza
Jan 4, 2020
Arthur Mendoza, age 88, born in Santa Barbara California and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, January 04, 2020. Mr. Mendoza is survived by his beloved wife, Hazel Mendoza; children, Deborah Padilla and companion, John Martinez, Mario Mendoza and girlfriend, Rose Mary Aragon, Bruno Mendoza and wife, Yvonne, Eric Mendoza and wife, Erica; grandchildren, Andrae, Anthony, Eddie, Martin, Marcus,...
Angelina Gamba
Jan 2, 2020
Angelina Gamba (Nolasco), age 81, born in Clovis, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 02, 2020. Mrs. Gamba is survived by Darlene Manzanares and husband, Ray, Bernadette Cala and husband, John, Pam Chavez and husband, Fidel, Rick Gutierrez and girlfriend, Hope Vanwieren, Rodney Gutierrez and wife, Marlene Gutierrez; eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was...
Jose Perea III
Jan 2, 2020
José Maria Perea III, age 45, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2019. José is survived by his parents, Pablo and Kathleen Perea; sister, Antoinette Valenzuela and husband, Marc; nieces and nephew, Madalynn, Marcos and Mercedes as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emilio and...
Angel Noriega-Mendez
Jan 1, 2020
Angel Roberto Noriega-Mendez, age 26, born in Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2020. Angel is survived by his mother, Linda Mendez-Moreno; father, Juan Noriega Garcia; brother, Juan Carlos Noriega-Mendez and sister-in-law, Liliana Mendoza-Meza.
A visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000...
Tony Sedillo
Jan 1, 2020
Tony Sedillo, age 76, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, January 01, 2020. Mr. Sedillo is survived by his beloved wife, Rosemary Sedillo; children, David Sedillo and wife, Carol, Diego Sedillo, Miguel Sedillo and wife, Monica, Anna Marie Sedillo Perea and husband, Michael; grandchildren, Reina Machek, Daryl Sedillo and wife, Laura, Sebastian Sedillo, Nico Sedillo, Sergio Sedillo,...
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