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Mary Martinez

Mary Martinez

Oct 16, 2017

Mary Ida Martinez, age 70, was taken home to our Lord and Savior by his legion of angels on October 16, 2017. She was born to her parents, Napoleon and Amalia Bourguet on September 30, 1947 in Las Palomas, NM, south of T or C. Mary Ida was a devout Roman Catholic and an active member at St. Edwin Catholic...

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Andrew Godinez

Andrew Godinez

Oct 16, 2017

Andrew P. Godinez, age 25, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. He was an avid photographer and enjoyed a wide range of music, as well as camping, snowboarding and skate boarding.  Andrew is survived by his parents, Philip Godinez and Sylvia Romero; sister, Valerie Godinez; grandparents, Paul and Ruth Godinez and Ernest and Margaret Romero; his rescue dog,...

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Heather Jaramillo

Heather Jaramillo

Oct 16, 2017

Heather Lynn Jaramillo On Monday, October 16, 2017, at our family home, Heather Lynn Jaramillo was peacefully released from earthly cares and passed into the presence and grace of our Heavenly Father. She was born March 7, 1977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to David and Charlene Jaramillo. The meaning of the name Heather describes a pretty flower uniquely found in...

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Diana Conway

Diana Conway

Oct 14, 2017

Diana Joyce Conway, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. Ms. Conway is survived by her partner, Pete Sherwood; children, Desiree Miles, Nicholas Conway, and Paul Conway.

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Nettie Lerma

Nettie Lerma

Oct 14, 2017

Nettie Lerma (Gabaldon), age 91, born in Quemado, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 with her family by her side.  Nettie is survived by her husband, Alex; children,Veronica Lerma, Ruben Lerma and wife, Patsy, Phillip Lerma and wife, Barbara and Teddy Lerma; brother, Eugene Gabaldon and wife, Annie; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and many nieces,...

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Billie Davis

Billie Davis

Oct 8, 2017

Billie Rae Sexton, age 88, passed away quietly and peacefully on October 8, 2017.  She is survived by her children, Jerelyn Sampson And husband, Ken, Dennis Roberts and wife, Patricia Muniz, Jake Hulsizer and wife, Kim; brother, Lindel Sexton and wife, Betty, Sister, Dortha Sexton Wickstrom, brother, Michael Sexton and wife, Debbie; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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Augustine Gutierrez

Augustine Gutierrez

Sep 29, 2017

Augustine (Lucky) S. Gutierrez, age 91, born in Bernalillo, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, September 29, 2017. Mr. Gutierrez is survived by his partner of forty years, Pasty Lucero; sister-in-law, Lorraine Lucero; brothers-in-law, Joe Lucero, Manuel Lucero; niece, Liza Lucero; son, Walter Gutierrez; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, and friends. Mr. Gutierrez was preceded in death by...

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Eileen Lynch

Eileen Lynch

Sep 29, 2017

Eileen Gertrude Lynch, age 91, resident of Edgewood, New Mexico, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Friday, September 29, 2017 after an extended illness.  Eileen was born on June 19, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio to Joseph and Cecilia Zimmer.  Affectionately nicknamed, “Ike”, Eileen survived the great depression, graduating in 1943 from, Ursuline High School in Youngstown before moving to...

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Rodolfo Holguin-Delgado

Rodolfo Holguin-Delgado

Sep 28, 2017

Rodolfo Holguin-Delgado, age 71, born in La Soledad, Durango, Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away September 28, 2017 with his family by his side.  Rodolfo is survived by his beloved wife, Silvia; children, Carlos Holguin, Rodolfo Holguin, Sonia Holguin, Ernesto Holguin, Lilia Holguin, Miguel Holguin, Manuel Holguin, Elisabeth Holguin; siblings, Julian, Ramon, Guadalup, Leanore, Lalo and Manuel.  Please see...

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Melinda Chavez

Melinda Chavez

Sep 28, 2017

Melinda C. ANTONIA Chavez, age 95, born in Agua Fria, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away September 28, 2017. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her four daughters, Tillie Garcia and husband, Carmen, Theresa Tapia and husband, Larry, Frances Cruz and husband, Eddie, Angela Sanchez; daughter in law, June Chavez; ten grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends....

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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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