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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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Mary Marquez

Mary Marquez

Aug 22, 2017

Mrs. Mary Frances Marquez, age 79, a resident to Isleta, New Mexico, passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Marquez is survived by her children, Anna M. Garcia and husband, Richard, Gloria J. Doggans and husband, Ivan, Yolanda I. Serna and husband, Louie, Sandra L. Urias and husband, Edward, Barbara B. Marquez; mother,...

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Martha Vallegos

Martha Vallegos

Aug 22, 2017

Ms. Martha D. Vallegos, age 89, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away, Tuesday, August 22, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Ms. Vallegos is survived by her children, Fidel Vallegos and wife, Polly, Cecilia Pinzon and husband, Evelio, Anna Maria Parra and husband, Javier; sister, Arcelina Garza; fourteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. Ms....

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Virginia Alderete

Virginia Alderete

Aug 21, 2017

Mrs. Virginia Josephine Alderete, age 82, passed away, August 21, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Alderete is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Vicente Alderete; children, Richard Alderete and wife, Dolores, Alfred Alderete and wife, Myrna, Robert Alderete; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; sister, Onofra Sanchez; brother, Tommy Chavez and...

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Erma Luna

Erma Luna

Aug 21, 2017

Erma Luna, age 90, passed away Monday,August 21, 2017, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Luna is survived by her daughter, Lorayne Luna and Johnny Baca; grandchildren, Chris Luna and wife, Kathy, Damian Luna; sisters, Cory Trujillo, Della Garcia, Amy Carranza and husband, Felix; brother, Prajeres Ortiz; great- grandchildren, Nevaeh and Isabella, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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Edward Henderson

Edward Henderson

Aug 20, 2017

Mr. Edward L. Henderson, age 59, born in Chicago, Illinois, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Edward is survived by his survived by his companion, Barbara Marquez; children, Serena Henderson, Aaron Hendersron, Matthew Henderson and Jshinei Chavez.  Private services will take place at a later date.

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Simplicio Mora

Simplicio Mora

Aug 17, 2017

Simplicio M. Mora, age 94, resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017 with his family by his side.  Mr. Mora is survived by his children, Tommy Mora Sr. and wife, Flora, Rosie Mora, Henry R. Mora Sr. and wife, Christina, Elias F. Mora Sr., Phillip M. Mora Sr. and Lorie, Paul G. Mora Sr. and wife, Rebecca; his sister,...

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Noe Fierro-Radovich

Noe Fierro-Radovich

Aug 9, 2017

Mr. Noe Fierro-Radovich, age 48, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away August 9, 2017, with his family by his side. Mr. Fierro-Radovich was survived by his children, Noe Fierro, Joshua Fierro, Alan Fierro; siblings, Olivia Fierro-Radovich, Alesandro Fierro-Radovich, Salvador Fierro-Radovich, Javier Fierro-Radovich, Juan Fierro-Radovich, and Minerva Fierro-Radovich.

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Phillip Chavez

Phillip Chavez

Aug 9, 2017

Phillip George Chavez was born on September 2, 1951 and traveled on to his next adventure on August 9, 2017. He helped raise his beautiful daughter Jessica Chavez-Martinez, wonderful son-in law Matthew Martinez, and handsome son Samuel Chavez. He has five siblings, Mary-Ellen (deceased) Jeanette Sedillo, Martha Saiz, Peter Chavez, and Henry Chavez. Phillip was raised in the Barelas neighborhood...

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Herman Trujillo

Herman Trujillo

Aug 9, 2017

Herman B. Trujillo, age 90, born in Casa Colorado, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away August 9, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Margaret Trujillo; children, Albert Trujillo, Andrew Trujillo and wife, Veronica, Victoria McCullough and husband, Eric; grandchildren, Myiah, E.J., Olivia and Ella; siblings, Patsy...

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David Trujillo

David Trujillo

Aug 9, 2017

David P. Trujillo passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017, with his family by his side. Mr. Trujillo was preceded in death by his son, Andy; daughters, Lollie and Anita; brothers, Demasio, Gilbert, Delifdo, Blas and Mage. Mr. Trujillo is survived by his daughter, Lydia Martinez and husband, Fred; son-in-law, Ronnie Mora; sisters, Gloria Martinez and husband Carmen and Josie Padilla...

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