Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

Luis A. Lopez, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019.  Luis is survived by his parents, Anna and Gerardo Lopez; son, Luis J. Lopez; brother, Roberto G. Lopez and wife, Erin Hill; nephews, Jonah Taylor and Jada Lopez.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000...

Jan 8, 2019

Luz Elena Ramos Cruz, age 76, born in Guerro, Chihuahua, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  Mrs. Ramos Cruz is survived by her children, Armando Perez, Leticia Perez, Socorro Perez, Arminda Perez, Alma Font, Margarita Perez and Alfonso Perez; twenty-two grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; siblings, Socorro Ramos, Victoria Ramos, Blasa Ramos and Jose Ramos.

Jan 8, 2019

Margaret M Padilla, born in Willard, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 08, 2019.  Mrs. Padilla is survived by her beloved husband, Senovio Padilla; children, Anna Tsutsumi and husband, Paul, Leroy Padilla, Anthony Padilla, Lawrence Padilla, Eugene Padilla and wife, Patricia, Joseph Padilla and wife, Christine; sister, Alice Otero and husband, Steve Armijo; brothers, Neddie...

Jan 8, 2019

Ramon A. Maldonado, age 32, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  Ramon is survived by his beloved wife, Sophia Maldonado; children, Raymond, Jeremiah, Nathan and Rosendo; mother, Annette M. Smith and husband, Scott; father, Rosendo Maldonado Jr. and fiancé, Anabelle Moore; siblings, Felipe Maldonado and fiancé, Evelyn Saldivar, Mario Maldonado and wife, Darlene, Roslyn Trujillo...

Jan 6, 2019

Arthur J. Baca, 72, passed away, January 6, 2019. He was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque NM, and a Veteran who served in the US Army. Born December 1, 1946. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elsie (Romero), his parents and sister Louise Montoya. Arthur is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Cordova and husband, Mario Cordova,...

Dec 21, 2018

Edward D. Platero, age 46, resident of Laguna Pueblo, passed away Friday, December 21, 2018.  Edward is survived by his daughter, Ashley Platero; mother, Opal Paquin and step-father, Glenn; step-mother, Jayme Platero and many other extended family members and friends.

Dec 16, 2018

Leroy Gallegos, age 81, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018.  Mr. Gallegos is survived by his children, Toby Gallegos, Christina Gallegos, Rozanne Gallegos and Pearl Gallegos; siblings, Gloria Garcia, Roberta Sandoval and Mary Valverde; as well as four grandchildren.

A visitation will be held Monday, December 10, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m....

Dec 15, 2018

Gloria J. Quintana, age 76, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.  Mrs. Quintana is survived by her beloved husband, Filiberto Quintana; children, Lisa Griego and boyfriend, Ernest Paiz, Maria Chavez Hernandez and husband, Guadalupe, Valerie Zamora and husband, Jesse and their daughter, Maleda Terraza, Daniel Chavez, Fred Chavez and wife, Erica, Anthony Chavez; sisters, Theresa...

Dec 14, 2018

Sara Ruiz Segovia, age 89, born in Donna, Texas and resident of Albuquerque passed away Friday, December 14, 2018.  Sara is survived by her children, Patricia Segovia and partner, Pat Mileshosky, Enrique Segovia and wife, Yvonne, Sara Segovia, Lorena Segovia-Frias and husband, Richard; sisters, Socorro Ruiz, Irma Bocanegra and husband, Sergio; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many other extended...

Dec 8, 2018

Louis Lucero, age 87, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2018.  Louis is survived by his wife, Adelina Sofia Lucero; children, Ronald Lucero, Stephen Lucero, Jeffrey Lucero; grandchildren, Ryan Lucero, Kristin Lucero; great-grandchild, Londyn Lucero; sister, Betty Trujillo-Lucero and husband Mike Trujillo and brother, Jerry Lucero.

Louis was preceded in death by his siblings, Ralph Lucero, Raymond Lucero, Pete...

Dec 6, 2018

Donna Marie Sanchez, age 64, born in Belen, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, December 06, 2018.  Donna is survived by her siblings, Mary Agnes Sanchez, Virginia Jaramillo; niece, AnnMarie Jaramillo and boyfriend, Andy Fleischman; nephew, Mark Jaramillo and wife, Veronica; grandnieces and grandnephews, Jacob, Mariah, Megan, Josef, Isabella, Gabriela, Joshua; Great-grandniece, Mattison; aunts, Mildred Archibeque...

Dec 5, 2018

Maria Rivera Acosta, age 69, born in Bavispe, Sonora, Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Wednesday, December 5, 2018.  Maria is survived by her children, Azucena Calderon and husband, Angel, Silvia Gardea and husband, Elpidio, Isela Chavez and husband, Miguel, Javier Varela and wife, Elaine, Luis Varela and wife, Vianey, Alicia Varela Rivera, Oscar Rivera, Daniel Rivera and...

Dec 1, 2018

Lucy Garcia (Chavez), age 97, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Mrs. Garcia is survived by her children, Mary Gallegos, Serafin Lucero, Ray Lucero, Nela Vallejos and husband, Demacio and Irene Daniels; sister, Canda Trujillo; twenty grandchildren; fourty-one great-grandchildren and thirty-one great-great-grandchildren.  Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Premetivo; children, Valerio Lucero, Frankie...

Dec 1, 2018

Conrad Gomez, age 94, born in Logan, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Mr. Gomez is survived by his daughter, Erlene Montoya and husband, Nick; son, Eddie Gomez and wife, Angie; grandchildren, Michelle Gomez Darling, Nicole Kamauoha and husband, Kanoa, Erica Gomez, Jose Gomez and Magin Gomez; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Megan, Celine, Gabriella, Alexia,...

Nov 28, 2018

Manuel Zamora Sr., age 58, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.  Mr. Zamora is survived by his beloved wife, Jeanette Zamora; children, Manuel Zamora Jr. and wife, Johana, Edward Zamora and wife, Tasha, Erica Zamora and Anton Wallis-Jones; sisters, Gabby Lopez and husband, Gilbert, Sofie Beaman, Ruth Barnhill, Josie Maldonado and Lisa Caldwell; brothers, Thomas...

Nov 27, 2018

Mr. Feliciano (Chano) Chavez, age 104, passed away at home in Albuquerque on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, he is now in heaven and in the presence of our Lord.   Mr. Chavez is survived by his three sons, Leonides Chavez and wife, Mary, Lawrence Chavez and Herman Chavez; five daughters, Jeanette Contreras and Liz Montano, Dolores Romero and husband, Delfin,...

Nov 23, 2018

Reverend Daniel Lee Farris, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at the age of 80.  Fr. Farris is survived by his three brothers, Tom, Victor and Don.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Margaret Farris.   Fr. Farris attended St. Therese Catholic School and then entered Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Santa Fe...

Nov 22, 2018

Arlene V. Gonzales (Felix), age 55, lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018.  Arlene is survived by her beloved husband, Melvin Gonzales Jr.; daughter, Felicia Gonzales and fiancé, Dominick Garduno; son, Peter Gonzales; sister Veronica Lujan and husband, Gilbert; special granddaughter, Sereniti Garduno; father-in-law, Melvin Gonzales Sr. and wife, Julie; sisters-in-law, Melissa Gonzales and Rebecca Sotelo;...

Nov 20, 2018

Gillis L. Williams, age 91, born in Tilmon, Texas and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Mr. Williams is survived by his beloved wife, Abbie Williams; children, Les R. Williams and wife, Cynthia, Kenneth D. Williams Sr., Quintin Williams and wife, Margaret, Gillis L. Williams III and wife, Anna; fourteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Selena Williams...

Nov 20, 2018

Joseph E. Jaramillo, age 75, resident of Isleta Pueblo, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018.  Mr. Jaramillo is survived by his grandchildren, Nicole Benitez-Siddiqui, Maya Portillo, Joseph Daniel Portillo; great-grandchild, Amina Siddiqui; siblings, Ernest Jaramillo and wife, Josephine, Tony Jaramillo and wife, Sharon, Lillian Jaramillo and significant other, Jose Martinez, Rosalie Lucero; as well as many nieces and nephews. ...