Molly Montoya
Oct 3, 2016
Molly (Amalia) R. Montoya, age 91, born in San Pedro (Espanola), NM and a resident of Bernalillo, went home to be with our Lord on October 3, 2016. Molly was an amazing person who enjoyed taking care of her family, church, and occasionally playing bingo. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma, nina, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many who...
Nettie Trias
Oct 1, 2016
Nettie Maria Trias, age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 1, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Nettie is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Sammy) Castillo, Angela Trias, Sylvia (Efrain) Adame, Vicki Castillo, Marion (Joel) Adame, Roseann Dean, Joe Trias, and Jesse (Nadine) Trias; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Nettie will be greatly...
Eddie Avila
Sep 29, 2016
Eddie F. Avila, age 39, beloved son, companion, father, and brother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Thursday, September 29, 2016. He was lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Eddie enjoyed the outdoors, the mountains, hunting and riding at Nine Mile Hill, and especially spending time with his five sons. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Antonio Gallegos
Sep 25, 2016
Antonio "Tony" Gallegos, age 79, has risen with the Lord on September 25, 2016. Antonio was born in La Madera, NM on December 7, 1936. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 55 years and retired from the Keebler Company after more than 30 years. He loved to spend time with his sons and grandsons getting, chopping and stacking firewood and hunting. He...
Donna Mondragon
Sep 24, 2016
Mondragon, Donna MarieDonna Marie Mondragon, 61, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, grandaunt, aunt, sister, and daughter was promoted to glory on September 24, 2016. She was born on February 4, 1955 to Howard Storr and Felicitas Poploski in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard; and her father-in-law, Max Mondragon. After graduating from Nerenix High School...
Paul Baca
Sep 23, 2016
Paul E. Baca passed away at the age of 51 in Navarro, FL on September 23, 2016. He was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Paul grew up riding dirt bikes and as an adult owned street bikes. He loved the freedom of riding motorcycles. Paul also was fond of hiking and running, both of which he found easy to do in either Albuquerque...
Orelia Winchell
Sep 23, 2016
Orelia "Ori" Winchell, age 77, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 23, 2016, while surrounded by her loving children. Orelia was born in Cuba, NM and was a longtime resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juan and Jesusita Segura; brothers, Augustin, Alpolinaro, and Benny Segura. Orelia is survived by her...
Donnie Gallegos
Sep 13, 2016
Donnie Gallegos, age 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Tuesday, September 13, 2016. She was born in Las Vegas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, where she was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Donnie enjoyed arts and crafts, sewing, cooking, and bowling. She was preceded in death...
Pamela Kovash
Sep 6, 2016
Pamela R. Kovash, (62) passed away suddenly September 6, 2016 from a Pulmonary embolism. Pamela was born May 14, 1954 in Dickinson, ND to parents, Victor and Irene Kovash. She is survived by her mother, Irene Kovash (Billings, MT); sister, Cheryl Kovash (La Quinta, CA); brother, Bryan Kovash and wife, Polly (Billings, MT); brother, Dale Kovash and wife, Gail (Meridian, ID);...
Joe Garcia
Sep 4, 2016
Joe Blas Garcia, age 84, beloved and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 4, 2016. He was born in Tapiacitas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Joe retired for the Albuquerque Public School system after 35+ years of service. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Celestina "Tina" Garcia; his children, Jerry, Mary...
Jose Perea
Aug 31, 2016
Dr. Jose A. Perea (Joe), age 84, Korean War Veteran (CPL, Medical Unit, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Eighth Army) former Superintendent of the Las Vegas City Schools and Vaughn Public Schools, Vice President of the Community Colleges of Denver, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. Dr. Perea was a...
Pete Padilla Sr.
Aug 28, 2016
Pete L. Padilla Sr. age 79, was called to be with our Lord God and Savior on Sunday morning. , August 28, 2016. He was born in La Cienega, NM on September 20, 1938, to Ciprano and Lupita (Ortiz) Padilla. Pete was born in La Cienega, NM on September 20, 1938. He was raised along with his brothers and sisters in...
Margene Lambert
Aug 23, 2016
Margene Lambert, age 87, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 23, 2016. She was born in Brigham City, UT and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Prior to Margene retiring, she worked as an Airline Stewardess for TWA, she was a manager for a Health Food Store; and served as an Ombudsman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Lambert. Margene...
Steven Guzman
Aug 6, 2016
Steven L. Guzman, age 43, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home, Saturday, August 6, 2016. He was born in Gallup, NM on January 3, 1973. He was preceded in death by his father, Art Guzman; maternal grandparents, Francisco and Petra Grano; paternal grandparents, Joe and Bea Guzman. Steven is survived by his loving mother, Fran...
Dale Randall
Jul 19, 2016
Dale E. Randall, age 74, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, July 19, 2016. He was born in Enid, OK and was a resident of Regina, NM. Dale was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and...
Ruby Valencia
Jul 16, 2016
Age 86, Ruby took her last breath on earth and her first one in Heaven, Saturday, July 16, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Ruby was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister. Ruby is life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eufelia and Francisco Mora, her beloved husband, Senon Valencia, and daughter...
Catherine Galvan
Jul 14, 2016
Galvan, Catherine "Kathy" Age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Thursday, July 14, 2016. She was born in Bernalillo, NM on January 21, 1952, to Esabell and Victoria Contreras Baldonado. Catherine enjoyed to cook her specialty was green chile stew. She loved the casino, dancing, and to sing her favorite songs. Catherine's greatest accomplishment was raising her...
Maria Duran
Jul 11, 2016
Maria Elena Duran, age 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 11, 2016. She was a resident of Albuquerque and was a member of the North Valley Senior Center. Maria enjoyed singing at nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Some of Maria's hobbies and interests were music, dancing, and crocheting blankets for her family and...
George Casaus
Jul 4, 2016
George Casaus, age 98, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, joined his parents and eight brothers and sisters in heaven on July 4, 2016. George was born on December 7, 1917 and was raised in (Los Pinos) Cuba, NM. He was a cattle rancher his entire life and known for his cowboy life style. He will be fondly remembered by his...
Garner Parker
Jul 3, 2016
Garner Franklin Parker, age 75 was called home by our Lord on July 3, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Rondald. He is survived by his loving wife Trudy and his grandchildren Jack William and Marina Kate, step-daughter Maggie Gleeson and husband Bill of Lone Tree, Colorado, sister Lavita Broadhurst and her family of...
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