Obituaries

Mar 11, 2018

Darren E. Smith, age 51, born in San Diego, California a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. Mr. Smith is survived by his fiancée, Adel Davis; sons, Adrian Davis and significant other, Jennah Payne, Geoffrey Smith and wife, Katie Smith, Brandon Smith, Darren Smith Jr.; grandchildren, Jesse N. Smith, Chloe N. Smith (on the way!); step-grandchildren,...

Mar 11, 2018

Mrs. May L. Martinez, age 94, born in Escobosa, New Mexico and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Martinez is survived by her son, James Martinez and wife, Dorothy; grandchildren, James Jr. and wife, Cynthia, Adrienne and husband, Desi, Denise, Dolores and husband, Jimmy, Diana and husband,...

Mar 7, 2018

Eulalie R. Baker (Grossetete), age 95, born in San Miguel, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.  Mrs. Baker is survived by her four children, David Baker, Laura Gonzalez and husband, Harry, Mary Lou Tafoya and husband, Robert and Julie Baker; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Mrs....

Mar 5, 2018

Florindo (Floyd) Romero, Jr., born in Espanola, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday March 5, 2018.  Floyd is survived by his children, Floyd Romero and girlfriend, Sita Rael, Sonja Romero-Armijo and husband, Mayan Armijo, Naomi Gabaldon and husband, Gabriel Gabaldon, Brianna Sanchez Romero, Monique Gallegos and husband, Rich Gallegos; siblings, Ramona Jaramillo, Renee Talachy, Jackie Ramirez,...

Mar 3, 2018

Eduardo Luis Ochoa, age 29, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 in his home.  Eduardo was born in January of 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He is survived by his mother, Julie Valles; stepfather, Gerardo Munoz; sisters, Melissa and Myra Ochoa; his son, Ezrah Ochoa and daughter, Jazzelle Romero; nieces, Amaris and Natalie...

Feb 27, 2018

Dora M. Rodriguez (Montano), age 91, born in, Pecos, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her children, Leroy G. Rodriguez and wife, Josephine, Margaret R. Sandoval and husband, Floyd, Manuel Rodriguez and wife, Betty, Maxine Sanchez and husband, Michael, Kathy...

Feb 27, 2018

Elizabeth M. Andrade (Vigil), lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018.  Elizabeth is survived by her mother, Mary Vigil; sisters, Stella Romero and husband, Clem, Elva Muller and husband, Danny, Mollie Kolozsy and husband, Joseph; brother, John Vigil; nieces and nephews, Steven and Brianna Muller, Andrea, Tiffany and Monique Romero; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Feb 26, 2018

Romola T. Llamas (Trujillo), age 86, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018.  Mrs. Llamas is survived by her eleven children, Rudy Llamas, Ruben Llamas and wife, Dale, Ramon Llamas Jr., Patricia Llamas, Vivian Llamas-Green and husband, John, Anthony Llamas and wife, Melissa, Priscilla Llamas-McKaughan and husband, Jeff, Sylvia Gallegos and husband, Paul, Julie Llamas, LeRoy...

Feb 26, 2018

Angelo Fruiter Avalos, age 28, born and raised in Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018.  Angelo is survived by his dad, Michael Avalos; siblings, Toby Avalos, Annalisa Avalos, Robert Moraga and Amanda Avalos; goddaughter, Elvira Renee Calabaza; nieces and nephews, Toby Jr., Esperanza, Reyna, Angel, Jacob, Estrella, Analeah, Sunny and Violet.  Angelo was preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2018

Lucy U. Garcia, age 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, surrounded by her family and friends.  Lucy was born in Jarales, New Mexico in 1929 to her parents, Andres and Sinforosa Urtiaga.  She moved to San Jose, California where she lived with her brother, Sal and sister-in-law, Josie and...

Feb 21, 2018

Arturo Montoya, age 80, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 with his family by his side.  Mr. Montoya is survived by his children, Liz Lucero and husband, Ronnie, Carmen DuPree and husband, Rodney, Art Montoya and wife, Lynette; grandchildren, Vanessa, Dominic, Breanne, Eddie, Amber, Justin, Gabe and Diego; great-grandchildren, Analyssa,...

Feb 20, 2018

Robert Eugene Chacon, age 72, born in Holman, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2018.  Mr. Chacon is survived by his children, Ruby Olivas and husband, Timothy, Henry Moreno, Diana Sanchez, Emily Sanchez and husband, Leonard; nine grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Judy Chacon; two nieces and one nephew.  Mr. Chacon was preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2018

Pedro Simon Trujeque, age 74, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018.  Mr. Trujeque is survived by his loving companion of twenty-four years, Connie Maestas; children, Robin Trujeque, Dennis Trujeque, Stephanie Maestas, Leann Maestas, Theresa Martinez and husband, Paul; his brother, Jerry Trujeque and wife, Linda; twelve grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren and the mother of his children,...

Feb 18, 2018

Alfonso Padilla, age 89, born in San Jose, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 with his family by his side.  Mr. Padilla is survived by his daughter, Sandra Padilla and Boyfriend, Sam; sister, Chana Gonzales Padilla and husband, Avriano; brothers, Abenicio Padilla, Adolfo Padilla and wife, Maria; grandchildren, Dominic Viapando and wife, Lisa...

Feb 16, 2018

Nattie P. Saavedra (Padilla), age 89, born in Polvadera, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 with her family by her side.

Mrs. Saavedra is survived by her children, Joe Saavedra and wife, Ruth, Jeanne Saavedra, Ron Saavedra and fiancée, Nicole; Sister, Kella Herrera; grandchildren, Diane, Dan, Gary, Chris, Amanda and Keith;...

Feb 13, 2018

Baby Martin Jesus Rodriguez Jr. V went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 13th, 2018.

A Visitation and Rosary will be held on Sunday, February 18th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW.

A graveside service will be held Monday, February 19, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at...

Feb 13, 2018

Gabriel (Gabe) Chavez, age 82, born in Manzano, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, February 13 with his family by his side.  Mr. Chavez is survived by his children, Jesse Chavez, Louise Chavez, Terrie Vallez and husband, Rudy, Barbara McKinley and husband, Grady, Donna Benavidez and husband, John, Charles Chavez and Doris Luna; daughter-in-law, Sara Chavez;...

Feb 12, 2018

Mary C. Otero (Nani), age 90, born in Valencia, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 with her loving family by her side.  Mrs. Otero is survived by her children, Salo Otero  and wife, JoAnn of Laredo, Texas, Kathy Lopez, MaryAlice Burch and husband, James, daughter-in-law, Ruth Otero; brother, Orlando Armijo, grandchildren, Paul Perea,...

Feb 11, 2018

Dayana Mancha Diaz, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 14, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2018...

Feb 10, 2018

Edna Mae Dolores Gallegos née Lovato, 79, born in Wagon Mound, NM, passed away February 10, 2018 at her home in Albuquerque. Edna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Amadeo Gallegos; their children, Catherine Gallegos-Vall and husband, Randy, V. Mark Gallegos, Annette Gallegos, Janette Gallegos-Elrod and husband, Phillip, Carl Gallegos and Justin Maez; grandchildren, Rachael, Lauren, Bryan,...