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Vidalia Chavez

Vidalia Chavez

Sep 26, 2017

Vidalia (Billie) Chavez, age 92, resident of Albuquerque, passed away early Tuesday morning, September 26, 2017.  She was born May 26, 1925, to Antonio and Teresa Bazan in Alameda, New Mexico.  The Bazan family settled in New Mexico in the early 1800’s.  The Bazan family was commissioned by the Spanish Crown to come to New Mexico to teach the craft of tin-working to...

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Richard Alderete

Richard Alderete

Sep 24, 2017

Richard P. Alderete (Papa), age 62, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Alderete is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores; children, Rachel Alderete and, Joe Armstrong, Ruben Alderete and, Alicia Castillo, Misty Salazar and husband, Matthew; father, Vincente Alderete Jr.; brothers, Alfred Alderete and Robert Alderte; grandchildren, Joseph, Raeann, Omar,...

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Joyce Lopez

Joyce Lopez

Sep 21, 2017

Joyce Lopez, age 63, born in Los Angeles, California, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Lopez is survived by her son, Santiago (Jimmy) Lopez; daughter, Diana Lopez- Smith and husband, Ryan; siblings, Sylvia Safley and husband, John, David Mazon and Becky, Arleen Serrato, Eileen Adams and husband,...

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Barbara Sosa

Barbara Sosa

Sep 14, 2017

Barbara Lee Sosa, age 82, resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 14, 2017.  Mrs.  Sosa is survived by her children, Denise E. Perez and husband, Joe, Janice Sosa and Steve Friend, Amalia B. Lucero and husband, Richard, Maria Gutierrez and husband, Michael; fourteen grandchildren; siblings, Reyes Rodriguez and Mary Gonzalez; several great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Mrs. Sosa was preceded in death...

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Lorenzo Rael

Lorenzo Rael

Sep 14, 2017

Lorenzo Rael, age 79,  beloved husband of 54yrs, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many. On Sept 14, Lorenzo succumbed to a 6yr. battle with Leukemia and is now with his Heavenly Father. Lorenzo was born in Anton Chico, NM on October 19, 1937 to Reymundo Rael & Rufina Baros. He was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, faithfully served...

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Debra Garcia

Debra Garcia

Sep 12, 2017

Debra Lou Garcia, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  Debra is survived by her siblings, Rufilo Garcia, Cleo Garcia, Patricia Garcia and Ciprina E. Garcia; and many grandchildren.  Debra was preceded in death by her son, Robert Garcia and her daughter, Emily P. Garcia.

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Carmelita Montano

Carmelita Montano

Sep 12, 2017

Carmelita Montano, age 85, born in Veguita, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 with her family by her side. Mrs. Montano is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Elias Montano; children, Rosemary Montano, Reyna Vigil and husband, Lee; Freddie Montano and wife, Geri, Gabriel Montano; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Montano was preceded...

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Henry Gabaldon

Henry Gabaldon

Sep 12, 2017

Henry P. Gabaldon, born in Belen, New Mexico and a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.  Henry is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.   He was preceded in death by his children, Kathy and Anthony and several siblings.  Mr. Gabaldon was a veteran of the United states Army serving during World War II.  He  was a US Postal...

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Henry Salas

Henry Salas

Sep 10, 2017

Henry (Hank) Salas, age 79, born in Torreon, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Salas was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sofie Salas, father Ross R. Salas, mother, Cora L. Salas and sister, Theresa Sanchez-Salas.  Mr. Salas is survived by his children, Robert Salas and Nancy Fischel;...

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Maxine Elwell

Maxine Elwell

Sep 8, 2017

Maxine (Tita) Crestela Elwell, age 87, born November 13, 1929, in the mountain village of Chilili, New Mexico, and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully in the company of her family on Friday, September 8, 2017.   Maxine is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Johnny F. Elwell; sons, William A. Elwell and wife, Ruth; Patrick L....

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Jose Tafoya

Jose Tafoya

Sep 8, 2017

Jose Antonio Tafoya, age 80, born in Alameda, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017.   Mr. Tafoya is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lucy Tafoya; children, Patsy Benavides and husband, Michael, Ray Tafoya, Pauline Sisneros and husband, John, and Irene Madrid; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Pantaleon Tafoya, Eugene Tafoya, and Denise...

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Joaquin Chavez

Joaquin Chavez

Sep 7, 2017

Joaquin E. Chavez, age 88, passed away, Thursday, September 7, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Gloria Chavez; children, Robert Chavez, Roger "RC" Chavez, Denise Armijo, and Pamela Chavez.

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Freddie Mirabal Jr.

Freddie Mirabal Jr.

Sep 4, 2017

Freddie J. Mirabal Jr., age 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 4, 2017. Freddie is survived by his daughter, Dominique Mirabal and Robert Kelley; son, Nathan Mirabal; parents, Fred Sr. and Florence Mirabal; brother, Chris Mirabal and Delilah Myers; nephew, Jacob Mirabal; grandmother, Erlinda Mirabal; mother of his children, Gina Duran; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends....

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Father Anthony Maes

Father Anthony Maes

Sep 4, 2017

Reverend Anthony G. Maes, age 62, born June 4, 1955, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017.  Father Anthony is survived by his mother, Maria G. Maes; brothers, Frank Maes and wife, Georgia, Adrian Maes and wife, Gerrie; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Father Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Henry B. Maes.  Father Anthony faithfully served the people of...

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Judith Vowels

Judith Vowels

Sep 4, 2017

Judith (Judy) E. Vowels, age 76, born in Evansville Indiana, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Ms. Vowels is survived by her sons, James Vowels and wife, Sue, Tony Vowels, Donnie Vowels, Carl Vowels and wife, Michelle, John Vowels and wife, Kristine; sisters, Marcia Slightom, Pam Marcum and husband, Jeff; brothers, Edgar Humm Jr. and wife,...

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Rosenda Barreras

Rosenda Barreras

Sep 3, 2017

Rosenda (Rose) S. Barreras, of Albuquerque, NM, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Sept. 3, 2017. Born in Los Lunas, NM, she graduated from Albuquerque Business College, and worked for the Economic Development Administration as a grant writer and administrator. She retired in 1986 as Director of Economic Development specializing...

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Joesph Herrera

Joesph Herrera

Aug 31, 2017

Joseph Floyd Herrera, age 55, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 31, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Herrera is survived by his siblings, Mary Duran, William Herrera and Joann Garcia, Kathy Vizcaino and husband, Carlos, Leonard Herrera and wife, Christina; aunt, Beatriz Chavez and many close nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Urn bearers will be...

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Rachel Herrera

Rachel Herrera

Aug 29, 2017

Rachel C. Herrera, age 94, born in Pasamonte, New Mexico, and resident of La Mirada, California passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Herrera is survived by her daughter, Sally Olona and husband, Phillip; son, Carlos Herrera and wife, Gloria; grandchildren, Raymond, Angelica, Christopher, Carlitos, Dr. Thomas and wife, Dr. Patricia,  Brian and wife, April; great-grandchildren,...

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Delfino Gonzales

Delfino Gonzales

Aug 26, 2017

Delfino (Fino) A. Gonzales, age 82, lifelong resident of Bosque Farms, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Gonzales is survived by his beloved wife, Odilia (Lila); daughter, Carol A. Gonzales; son, Patrick Gonzales and wife, Deborah; daughter-in-law, Ramona Rendon; sister, Dominica Sanchez and husband, Ralph; brother, Joaquin Gonzales and wife, Romana; grandchildren, Aaron, Erik,...

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Jose Gomez

Jose Gomez

Aug 22, 2017

Mr. Jose L. Gomez, age 61, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Gomez is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Estella Gomez; children, Omar Gomez Duran, Carlos Gomez Duran, Adela Varela; father, Miguel Gomez Garcia; six grandchildren; siblings, Epifanio, Juan, Miguel, Carolina, Antonia, Lupe,...

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