Obituaries

Andres Maestas Jr.

Andres Maestas Jr.

Dec 2, 2015

Andres Maestas, Jr., age 93, passed away December 2, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Andres was born August 31, 1922 in La Jara, NM the son of Andres, Sr. and Merencia (Gurule) Maestas.  He lived in the La Jara-Cuba area his entire life. Andres was a rancher and also worked for the NM Highway Department for many years. He was a strong...

Gloria Vigil

Gloria Vigil

Nov 29, 2015

Gloria I. Vigil, age 86, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday, November 29, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Lamy, NM on April 23, 1929, to the late Francisco and Inez Gonzales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Remigio Vigil; and great-grandson, Carlos Vigil.  Gloria is survived by her...

Elsie Salas

Elsie Salas

Nov 25, 2015

Elsie Mary Salas, born in Pena Blanca, NM on November 18, 1921 to Bernardita (Armijo) and Gregorio Salas, passed away peacefully seven days after her 94th birthday on November 25, 2015.  In 1938 at the age of 17 her mother passed away leaving ten children behind.  Elsie being the second eldest, she and her older sister, Ruperita decided that Elsie would stay...

Nora Aragon

Nora Aragon

Nov 13, 2015

Nora Aragon, age 76, beloved sister, left this world to be with the Lord, Friday, November 13, 2015.   She was a lifelong resident of Cuba, NM to the late Rey and Azucena Jaramillo. She was preceded in death by her husband Eristeo Aragon; sister Flora Duran. Nora is survived by two brothers, Ray Jaramillo Jr. and wife Emma, Ross Jaramillo...

Louisa Rico

Louisa Rico

Nov 12, 2015

Louisa M. Rico, age 87, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to our father in heaven on Thursday, November 12, 2015.  She was born in Coyote, NM on September 20, 1928. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juvencio and Filomena Trujillo; brothers, Javencio Trujillo, Jr., Phil Trujillo; sister, Lucillia Maez.  Louisa is survived by her loving...

Consuelo "Connie" Wright

Consuelo "Connie" Wright

Nov 8, 2015

Consuelo G “Connie” Wright, age 79, died Sunday, November 8, 2015 in Albuquerque following a brief illness. Connie was born February 14, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM and was a resident of Santa Fe most of her life. She was a secretary with the public schools until her retirement.  She is best remembered because of her zest for life and her...

Rodney Franzen

Rodney Franzen

Nov 1, 2015

Rodney  J. Franzen, age 60, beloved husband and brother, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015.  He was born in Seattle, WA, was raised in Juneau, AK and was a resident of Cuba, NM.  Rodney enjoyed reading, drawing, and card games. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Betty Franzen; two brothers, Norman Franzen and Michael Joseph.  Rodney is survived by...

Daniel Padilla

Daniel Padilla

Nov 1, 2015

Age 87, beloved and devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 1, 2015.  He was born in Leyba, NM on July 3, 1928, to the late Eliseo and Rosita Padilla.  Dan was a Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during the Korean War, and was a self Employed masonry contractor for many years prior to retiring.  Dan...

Robert McCoy

Robert McCoy

Oct 29, 2015

Robert "Bobby" C. McCoy, age 49, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully, Thursday morning, October 29, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family.  Bobby was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 25, 1966.  Bobby is an alumnus of St. Therese Catholic School, St. Pius X High School, UNM Civil Engineering and UNM Anderson EMBA programs.  He was...

Manuel Garcia

Manuel Garcia

Oct 18, 2015

Manuel Garcia, age 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home on October 18, 2015, from complications of heart and lung illnesses. Manuel Garcia was born in the Pojoaque area to Vicente and Eliza Garcia. Immediately following his high school graduation, Manuel joined the U.S. Air Force and retired after 21 years of service. After his retirement, Manuel...

Fred Caudill

Fred Caudill

Oct 16, 2015

Fred Caudill, Known as Mac to those who knew him as a loyal friend, respected businessman, devoted husband, loving father, and brother, passed away Friday morning, October 16, 2015.  His perseverance though a difficult year of illness with his loving wife Janice a constant strength and encouragement by his side was another witness to his character.  A native New Mexican, Mac established...

Carmelita Aragon

Carmelita Aragon

Oct 9, 2015

Carmelita E. Aragon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend.  Carmelita 94 years old was born on April 27, 1921, joined our Lord in Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, while surrounded by her loved ones, which included four generations.  Carmelita was a longtime resident of Cuba, NM.  Carmelita will be fondly remembered for her cooking, generosity and loving compassion.  Her home and...

Alfonso Vigil

Alfonso Vigil

Oct 9, 2015

Alfonso  Vigil, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Pilar and Penasco, NM, went to join the Lord and his beloved cherished wife of 65 years Minnie L. vigil; he passed away at his home peacefully Friday, October 9, 2015.  Alfonso was raised within farming communities and loved to spend as much time as he could in Penasco, Chamisal and...

Mary Alice Ayze

Mary Alice Ayze

Oct 3, 2015

Mary Alice Kuaana Ayze, age 69, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home, Saturday, October 3, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wailuku, HI on May 30, 1946 and was a resident of Tijeras, NM.  Mary Alice enjoyed family gatherings, fast cars, and life itself. She was preceded in...

Cecilia Consuelo Montoya

Cecilia Consuelo Montoya

Oct 1, 2015

Cecilia Consuelo "Connie" Montoya, age 75, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life on Thursday, October 1, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Algodones, NM, and was a resident of Bernalillo, where she was member of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, and the Spanish Choir.   Connie...

Elisa Martin

Elisa Martin

Sep 30, 2015

Elisa M. Martin, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, went with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, while surrounded by her loving children.  She was born on in Lumberton, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pat and Rafaelita Garcia; her husband Rudy Martin.  Elisa is survived by her loving...

Ruby Ortega

Ruby Ortega

Sep 29, 2015

Ruby L. Ortega, age 92, beloved mother and grandmother was embraced by the Lord Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and taken to Eternal Life.   She was born in Wagon Mound, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Ruby and her late husband Marion Ortega were the owners and operators of Ortega Propane Company.  She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed...

Barbara Padilla

Barbara Padilla

Sep 21, 2015

Barbara Y. Padilla, age 55,  beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Monday, September 21, 2015.   She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Barbara graduated from Valley High School in 1978; and was employed by IEC Technologies for 15 years.  Her strength and faith led her to live her life blessed with the Lord's...

Jennie Crespin

Jennie Crespin

Sep 20, 2015

Jennie Marie Edwina Crespin, age 83, passed away while surrounded by her family, Sunday, September 20, 2015.   She was born in Albuquerque, NM to the late Max and Victoriana  Chavez.  Jennie loved people stopping by to visit her.  You would never leave her house hungry.  She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  Jennie especially loved spending time loving and teaching her grandchildren.  Anyone that...

Mary Gurule

Mary Gurule

Sep 18, 2015

Mary Helen Gurule, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with the Lord, Friday, September 18, 2015.  She was born on January 14, 1941 in Corrales, NM.  By the age of 14 Mary was orphaned and raised by her aunt and Godmother.  Mary graduated from Valley High School in 1960 and married her high-school sweetheart Alfredo Gurule on September 21,...