Juan Martinez
Jan 15, 2017
Juan De Dios Martinez, age 83, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Juan served his country in the United States Army; and was a member of the American Legion Post #69. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clorinda Martinez in 1988; two...
Enrique Cervantes
Jan 8, 2017
Enrique R. Cervantes, age 89, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 8, 2017. He was born in Los Angeles, CA and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Enrique retired in 1986 after working for 34 years as a long distance truck driver for A & B Garment carriers in Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded...
Carolyn Brierly
Dec 29, 2016
Carolyn Guenther Brierly, age 70, beloved wife, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born in Somers Point, NJ and was a resident of Albuquerque. Carolyn graduated from Moriarty High School in 1964; and received her Bachelors degree from Northeastern University of Massachusetts. Carolyn enjoyed knitting and oil painting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis T. Guenther,...
Mary Anne Urioste
Dec 24, 2016
Mary Anne Urioste, age 68, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born in Rowe, NM and was a resident of Algodones, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Filadelfio and Josefina Esquibel; father and mother-in-law, Jose E. and Felipita Urioste. Mary...
Armando Reyes
Dec 16, 2016
Armando J. Reyes, age 63, beloved brother and uncle, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Friday, December 16, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Armando enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and especially spending time with friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juvenal and Dolores Reyes. Armando is survived by his loving sisters,...
Sam Cordova
Dec 8, 2016
Sam Cordova, age 81, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandpa, and brother, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016. He was born in San Ysidro, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, where he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church; and a volunteer for St. Vincent De Paul food bank. Sam was also a member of the Sandoval County...
Adelina Baca
Dec 3, 2016
Adelina C. Baca, age 83, was lifted from this world on Saturday, December 3, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Adelina was born in Guadalupe, New Mexico where she lived until the age of eight. Her family then moved to Bernalillo where she attended and graduated from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. Adelina married Max S. Chavez in 1955 and raised...
Rosalie Whiting
Nov 28, 2016
Age 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Monday, November 28, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Whiting, Sr.; grandsons, Michael Dimas andPete S. Sanchez. Rosalie is survived by her loving children, Henry Whiting, Jr., Pete Sanchez and wife Berlinda, and Catherine Dimas...
Ruby Sanchez
Nov 28, 2016
Ruby Sanchez, 102, of Albuquerque went peacefully with her Lord and Savior surrounded by family November 27, 2016. She was born in Canon De Jemez on July 26, 1914. Ruby was an active member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Las Carmelitas, and Praying Mothers. She was honored by the State of NM for the...
Barbara Otero
Nov 14, 2016
Barbara M. Otero, age 79, beloved wife of 62 years to Ruben, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, November 14, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tajique, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Prior to retiring Barbara worked for Sandia Ranch and the Good Shepherd manor for 30 years as a Nurse's...
Danny Heimerich
Nov 11, 2016
Danny "Dan" Heimerich, born on June 23, 1963, passed away on November 11, 2016 at the age of 53. Dan joined the United States Air Force in 1981 and retired after 24 years of service. Dan was proud of his work as a Military Training Instructor and received his Blue Rope, an honor only bestowed on 10% of the Military...
Mary Castillo
Nov 8, 2016
Mary B. Castillo, age 85, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Algodones, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felipe and Bivianita Baldonado. Mary is survived by her son, Philip Joseph Castillo; two grandsons, Philip Castillo (Bianca), Michael Castillo (Angelina); her great-grandchildren, Elijah, Jade, and Jozias Castillo; and...
Martha Mata
Nov 3, 2016
Martha M. Mata, 88, born January 2, 1928, a lifelong resident of Alameda, passed away peacefully at home on November 3, 2016. Martha is survived by her loving children, Robert and Larry Mata, Sandra Martinez and her husband Toby all of Albuquerque, NM, Jake Haskin and his wife Pamela of Portland, OR; grandchildren, Tobias Martinez, Bonjean, Devon; great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Jalen, Mariah,...
Isabel Martinez
Nov 3, 2016
Isabel Martinez, age 64, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, was embraced by the Lord Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was born in El Paso, TX and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesus Velasco; and her husband, Michael Martinez. Isabel is survived by her loving children, Mario Martinez and fiancée Jessica...
Josephine Alderete
Oct 31, 2016
Josephine (Josie) Adele Montano Alderete, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 31, 2016. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an avid reader, amateur New Mexico historian, Crusillista, a graceful dancer, and a Harwood Girls' School graduate. Josie was born on August 7, 1926 in Albuquerque, and raised in El Llanito and Martineztown. She was preceded...
Frances Zimmerly
Oct 23, 2016
Frances F. Zimmerly, 94, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Corrales, New Mexico where she resided with her daughter, Patricia Zimmerly. Frances was born to Ezequiel J. Gutierrez and Aurelia Montoya Gutierrez, on March 6, 1922 in Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Justin...
Grace Padilla
Oct 23, 2016
Age 89, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. She was raised in Llanito, NM and a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Grace enjoyed gardening, crocheting, flowers, and especially having her children and grandchildren around her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lila Martinez; her husband, Thomas...
Isabel Apodaca
Oct 20, 2016
Isabel Apodaca, age 95, beloved mother and aunt, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 20, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Algodones, NM; where she was a member of San Jose Parish. Isabel enjoyed cooking for her family and was an excellent pie maker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Julia Apodaca. Isabel...
Benito Ortiz
Oct 10, 2016
Benito Ortiz, age 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather, andbrother, went to be with the Lord Monday, October 10, 2016. He was born at his family ranch in Trementina, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and May Ortiz; and brother-in-law, Leonard Lujan Benito is survived by wife of 48 years, Rafelita...
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