Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

LeRoy Duarte, born in Carlsbad, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019, after a long illness.  Mr. Duarte is survived by his daughters, Marsella Duarte, Camilla Duarte and husband, David Auge, JoiLe Rodriguez and husband, Javier; former wife, Romaine Serna;  LeAnn Duarte and her mother, Liz Facio; grandchildren, Santiago Lopez, Elliott Rodriguez, Alessandra Auge,...

Jun 15, 2019

Linda Rose Sandoval (Marez), age 71, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Mrs. Sandoval is survived by her children, Charlie Sandoval and wife, Monica Gonzales, Diana Sandoval, Albert Sandoval and wife, Lisa, Bernadette Flores and fiancé, Lloyd Harris, Rosa Marchello and husband, William; sisters, Angie Casias, Eva Mares; brother, Gene Mares and wife, Emily; nineteen...

Jun 15, 2019

Cordelia Sanchez (Tapia), age 86, born in Quemado, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.  Mrs. Sanchez is survived by her children, Gloria Sanchez and husband, Leonard, Elaine Sanchez, Lisa Lucero and husband, Carlos, Ray Sanchez Jr. and wife, Lorraine, Bernie Sanchez Sr. and wife, Pauline; sisters, Barbara Fernandez and husband, Mike, Agnes Gonzales...

Jun 12, 2019

Ronald Loyd Montano, age 70, born in Gallup, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019.  Mr. Montano is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Lorraine Montano; children, Veronica Gonzales and husband, James, Lori Salas, Jerry Montano and girlfriend, Elizabeth Madril, Donna Padilla and husband, Isidro, Ron Montano and wife, Veronica, Vincent Montano and girlfriend,...

Jun 8, 2019

Florence Gallegos Garcia, our beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Auntie and Godmother went to be with our Lord on June 8th, 2019. She was surrounded by many loved ones. Please visit the Gabaldon Mortuary website for more information.

A visitation will be Saturday, June 15, 2019 form 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the...

Jun 1, 2019

Mr. Carmen Valentin (Tin) Garcia, age 80, born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, raised in Glorietta, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Tillie and many family members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Senaida Garcia; siblings, Antonio, Esquiel, Dolores,...

May 31, 2019

Samuel Matthew Baca, age 37, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Friday, May 31, 2019.  Samuel is survived by his daughter, Aaliyah Garcia and husband, David; mother, Marianne Baca; father, Sammy R. Baca; brother, Johnathan Baca; nephews, Leo Baca and Xavier Baca; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held...

May 29, 2019

Jacob Anthony Perea, age 30, born in Aurora, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Jacob is survived by his mother, Loylynn Quintana and husband, Doug; father, Lawrence Perea and wife, Charlene; his companion, Angelique Ochoa; step-children, Daisy Hernandez, Carlos Ochoa, Santana Janis, Craig Janis, Diego Janis; great-grandmother, Mary Arlire; grandparents, Joe and Normandy Montano;...

May 26, 2019

Benny Lee James, age 58, born in Crownpoint, New Mexico and resident of Belen, New Mexico passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.  Benny is preceded in death by his father, Lee James; younger brother, Timothy James; Aunt, Janet Dale and niece, Rhiannon James; they are all together in heaven with the Lord our savior.  Benny is survived by...

May 25, 2019

Jenifer Lynn Ashley, age 43, born in Warrick, Rhode Island and resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed onto eternal life on May 25, 2019.    Jenifer will be dearly missed by all who knew and survived her, especially her beloved parents, Charles and Doris Ashley of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; her loving partner Art Kozlowski, of Pewaukee Wisconsin; her two fur babies,...

May 14, 2019

Fernando Francisco López, age 74, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019.  Mr. López is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Terri López; children, Ruben López, Kimberly Arroyo and husband, Francisco, Scott López and wife, Leah, Joseph López and wife, Rebecca; eleven grandchildren, Desiree, Jeannette, Francisco (Paco), Jordan, Sara, Olivia, Jonah, Elijah, Makayla, Sophia and...

May 13, 2019

Josie A. Torrez (Candelaria), age 64, born in Gallup, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019.  Mrs. Torrez is survived by her beloved husband of thirty-eight years, Eddie Torrez; children, Melissa Benallie, Thomas Aubert (Gomez), Malinda Montez and husband, Gilbert Jr., Carlos Torrez and wife, Tanya; mother, Esther Candelaria; siblings, Mary Carrillo, Marlene Trujillo,...

May 12, 2019

Vina Padilla (DeSoto) age 82, born in Cubero, New Mexico and resident of Moquino, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019.  Mrs. Padilla is survived by her children, Herman Francis Padilla and wife, Yvonne, Leane Padilla Hocker and husband, William, Cecilio Raul Padilla and wife, Janice; grandchildren, Tanya Munson and husband, Matt, Tricia Padilla and husband, John Beauregard,...

May 11, 2019

Eugene Richard Lozano, age 70, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2019.  Mr. Lozano is survived by his son, Martin Lozano and girlfriend, Judy Galloway and his fiancée, Frances Flores.  Mr. Lozano proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era.

A visitation will be Friday, May 31, 2019 from 9:30...

May 10, 2019

Joe Antonio Garcia, age 82, (Joe Garcia and The Starlites) lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019.  Mr. Garcia is survived by his beloved wife, Julia Garcia; children, Corrina Garcia, Vince Garcia and wife, Janice, Cathy Ramirez and husband, Lencho, Lorraine Connor and husband, Dave, Christina Garcia and husband, Omar Ortega, Sandy Torres and husband, Candy...

May 3, 2019

Michael passed away peacefully surrounding by his loved ones in the early hours of May 3, 2019.    Michael was born in Albuquerque to Elias and Lena Garcia.  The family moved to the Los Angeles area in 1955.  Michael spent his teen years growing up in Lawndale and Hawthorne, California.  He loved to play drums and recorded tracks with Chris...

May 2, 2019

Benny Sandoval, age 97, born in San Mateo, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.  Mr. Sandoval is survived by his beloved wife, Susan Sandoval; children, Ben Sandoval, Vicki Gonzales, Paul Sandoval and wife, Judy, Robert Sandoval, Joe Sandoval and wife, Nancy, Nazario Sandoval and wife, Elizabeth; ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and many...

Apr 30, 2019

Danny Gallegos, age 62, born in Prescott, Arizona and resident of Grants, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019.  Mr. Gallegos is survived by his children, Gene Martinez and wife, Monique, Stephanie Martinez-Gallegos and Norman Salazar, and Danielle Gallegos; sister, Isabel Tafoya and husband, John; brothers, Ray Gallegos, Teddy Gallegos and wife, Veronica, Tommy Gallegos, Edward Gallegos and...

Apr 29, 2019

Pauline Krawic, age 81, born in Chilili, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, April 29, 2019.

A visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW.

Interment will follow at Pajarito Cemetery.

Apr 26, 2019

Amalia Fiorentin, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019.

Amalia is survived by her son; Richard Fiorentin and her brother; Ramon Baros and wife Sophie.

A visitation will be held Tuesday April 30, 2019 at 7:45 a.m. at St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with a Rosary to be recited at 8:15...