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Robert Law

Robert Law

Jul 5, 2017

Robert E. Law, born in San Antonio, NM and resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away peacefully, Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

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Loreto Acosta

Loreto Acosta

Jul 5, 2017

Loreto G. Acosta (Lito), age 76, born in the Philippine Islands and resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Acosta is survived by his loving wife, Lorena; children, Barbara Acosta-Hoffman and husband, John, Lee Acosta and wife, Connie, Christopher Acosta and wife, Nicole; grandchildren, Stephanie Gonzalez and husband, Jason, Isiah Nunez,...

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Rafaela Chacon

Rafaela Chacon

Jul 3, 2017

On July 3, 2017 the angels carried Rafaela Chacon to her destiny in heaven.  Rafaela Sanchez Chacon, resident of Albuquerque, was born on March 6, 1940 to Victor and Isabel Sanchez.  Rafaela was a loving wife, mother and known to her grand and great-grandchildren as, “Mama Goo-Goo”.  She was a nurse and caregiver throughout her life.  She is survived by her husband of over...

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Gertrude Alderete

Gertrude Alderete

Jun 28, 2017

Gertrude (Geri) Alderete, age 79, born in Socorro, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2017.   Mrs. Alderete is survived by her children, Martin Alderete and wife, Lupita, Cynthia Narvaez and husband, Dennis, Linda Alderete, David Alderete and wife, Kim, and Andrew Alderete; sister, Patsy Valenzuela and husband, Phillip; eleven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren with one on...

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Lena Chavez

Lena Chavez

Jun 23, 2017

Lena B. Chavez, age 91, born in Magdalena, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 with her family by her side.  Mrs. Chavez is survived by her daughters, Evelyn Lujan and Rebecca Rountree; grandchildren, John Lujan, Anna Tapia, Robert Chavez, Nick Chavez Jr., Renee Chavez and Lisa Gerlando; many great and great-great grandchildren.  Mrs. Chavez was preceded...

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Euselio Marquez

Euselio Marquez

Jun 22, 2017

Euselio (Archie) Marquez, age 75, born in Seboyeta, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017.  Euselio is survived by his wife of fifty four years, Freda; daughter, Louisa Sedillo and husband, Carlos, daughter, Arlene Marquez and husband, Ernie Martinez, daughter, Joyce Ortiz and husband, Albert; son, Archie Ray Marquez Sr.;  grandchildren, Michael, Carla, Christopher, Chloe, Cylee; great...

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Tracy Tafoya

Tracy Tafoya

Jun 18, 2017

Tracy Louise Tafoya, age 39, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away June 18, 2017 with her family by her side. Tracy is survived by her parents, Johnny and Isabel Tafoya; children, Lesa Lopez and Johnny Armijo, John Paul Lopez III, Adam J. Lopez; grandson, Johnny Armijo Jr.; grandmother, Edwina Maes and husband Gonzalo; half-brother, Daniel Ray Tafoya, and...

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Steven Chavez

Steven Chavez

Jun 12, 2017

Steven J. Chavez, age 51, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away June 12, 2017. Steven is survived by his mother, Maryann Chavez; sisters, Lorraine Chavez Duran, Loretta Milligan and husband, Wes, Lynette Wilson and husband, Anthony;  nieces, Danielle Duran, Devonie Duran-Harvey, Carmen Wilson; nephews, Liam Wilson, Caleb Milligan; grand-nephews, Darien Wade, Deangelo Wade, Jude Harvey; grand-nieces, Kaydence Harvey, Danielle Harvey.  Steven was...

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Prescilla Padilla

Prescilla Padilla

Jun 4, 2017

Our beloved mother Prescilla Padilla, age 53, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 4th, after a prolonged battle with cancer. She was born in 1963 to Leroy and Caroline Montoya in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in Albuquerque graduating from Cibola High School in 1981. She later moved and made her home in Los Lunas, NM where...

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Sarah Vargas

Sarah Vargas

Jun 1, 2017

d. May 30, 2017 Sarah E. Vargas, age 75, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2017 with her family by her side.  Ms. Vargas is survived by her son, Phillip Vargas; daughter, Geraldine Vermeire and husband, Duane; sister, Patsy Gonzales; grandchildren, Joseph Herrera, Tanisha Vargas, Dominic Chavez; great-grandchildren, Alanna Herrera, Athena...

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Beatrice Lucero

Beatrice Lucero

Jun 1, 2017

d. May 31, 2017 Beatrice Lucero, age 65, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 31, 2017 with her family by her side. Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Mercy Lucero and fiancé Daniel Garcia; son, Albert Lucero and wife, Frances; sister, Nora Lucero; nine grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 8:00...

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Catalina Rodriguez

Catalina Rodriguez

May 27, 2017

d. May 24, 2017 Catalina G. Rodriguez, age 79, born in Eloy, Arizona, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 24, 2017 with her family by her side. Mrs. Rodriguez is survived by her loving husband, Socorro Garcia; children, Lupe Ramirez and husband, Robert, Rosie Mendoza and husband, Andy, Flora Rodriguez, Jesse Rodriguez and wife, Denise, Fred Rodriguez, Belen...

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Ben Chavez

Ben Chavez

May 22, 2017

d. May 19, 2017 Ben Chavez, whose family settled here in New Mexico in the 1700s, passed away on May 19, 2017 at the age of 93.  He was born to Nicodemos and Petrita Chavez on July 12, 1923 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where his father was attending New Mexico (State) College of Agriculture.  Ben grew up on his...

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Ralph Gonzales

Ralph Gonzales

May 20, 2017

d. May 18, 2017 Ralph A. Gonzales, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 18, 2017. Mr. Gonzales is survived by his loving wife of thirty-one years, Cathy Gonzales; daughter Samantha Gonzales; mother, Julia Wilson; siblings, Yvonne Sanchez and husband, Carlo, Louisa Herrera and husband, Bobby, Nora Garcia, Roberta Benjamin, Steve Gonzales and wife, Lisa, and Dominic Gonzales...

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Celina Alderete

Celina Alderete

May 16, 2017

d. May 13, 2017 Celina (Sally) Alderete, age 90, born in Domingo, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, May 13th, 2017, with her family by her side. Sally was born September 5th, 1926 to Luciano Gonzales and Odelia Leyba.  In 1947 she was married to Paul Alderete.  Sally was a proud mother to Stan, Ivan, and his...

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John Lerma

John Lerma

May 15, 2017

d. May 11, 2017 John M. Lerma, age 60, born in Portales, New Mexico, and resident of Albuquerque and Bernalillo, passed away Thursday, May 11th, 2017, with his family by his side.  John is survived by his loving wife, Rose; daughters, Laura Lopez and husband, Jesus, Stephanie Lerma; parents, Ray and Petra Lerma; sisters, Beatrice Lucero and husband Benny, Viola...

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Raedell Garbiso

Raedell Garbiso

May 15, 2017

d. May 10, 2017 Raedell Clarke Garbiso, age 76, born in Pueblo, Colorado and resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 10th, 2017, with her family by her side.  Mrs. Garbiso is survived by her loving children, Dwight Garbiso, Cyndi Ball, Benita Soto, Belinda Perez, Joaquin Garbiso, Jerod Garbiso, Matthew Garbiso, Jeramia Garbiso; twenty- nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. Visitation...

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Modesto Martinez

Modesto Martinez

May 15, 2017

d. May 12, 2017   Modesto Martinez, age 78, born in Martinez, New Mexico , a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 12, 2017 with his family by his side. Mr. Martinez is survived by his daughter, Christina Martinez; siblings, Katy Montano, Florentino Martinez, Henry Martinez, Carmen Prieto, Barbara Maldonado, and Maria Maese. Mr. Martinez was preceded in death by...

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Angelo Garcia

Angelo Garcia

May 15, 2017

d. May 5, 2017 Angelo Brandon Garcia (G), age 24, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away May 5, 2017. Mr. Garcia is survived by his parents, Fermin Jr. and Jessica Garcia; brother, Fermin Sedillo and wife, Angelica; sister, Adrianna Garcia; grandmothers, Celia Yturralde and Alice Ortiz; girlfriend; Mikayla Casaus and son, Jarius, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

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Eusebio Abeyta

Eusebio Abeyta

May 12, 2017

d. May 11, 2017 Eusebio C. Abeyta, age 90, born in Veguita, New Mexico, a resident of Albuquerque, died May 11, 2017 peacefully with his family by his side. Eusebio was an active member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of World War II, Eusebio was greatly loved by his family and the community and will be greatly missed...

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