Janette Velasquez
Apr 3, 2015
Janette P. Velasquez “Grandma Jan”, 77, passed away on April 3, 2015. Mrs. Velasquez is the beloved wife to Mr. Jose Velasquez, married 55 years. Janette is also survived by her daughter, Jeaninne Ortiz and husband, Johnny; son, Jeffrey Velasquez and wife Larissa; one sister, Wanda Stockton; Five grandchildren, Jose Velasquez III and girlfriend Yvette; Jeremy and fiancé Celeste, Julianna,...
Adrian Duran
Mar 29, 2015
Duran, Adrian Luis Adrian Luis Duran, age 58, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle, was called unexpectedly to his eternal resting place on March, 29, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Placitas, NM. Adrian was born on August 29, 1956, to Arsenio and Valentina (Valencia) Duran. He was preceded in death by his father; his brother, Louie; nephew,...
Randell Chavez
Mar 25, 2015
Randell "Randy" Chavez, born, July 31, 1962, passed away peacefully at his home on March 25, 2015. Randy's interests and hobbies include fishing, hunting, making jewelry and crosses, which he would give to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Juan De Dios Chavez. Randy is survived by his loving daughter, Frances Renee Chavez; his mother, Barbara...
Harold Schmidt
Mar 25, 2015
Harold Abraham Schmidt, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Ulysses, KS. Harold and his family moved to New Mexico to escape the Dust Bowl in the 1930's, when he was 18 years old. He honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II. Harold had...
Cecilia Trujillo
Mar 23, 2015
Cecilia I. Trujillo, age 84, beloved sister and aunt, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 23, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Alameda, NM, and a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Soledad and Justo Trujillo; her sisters, Reina Trujillo, Rose Martinez, and Esmeralda Lucero; and brothers, Justito...
Fr. Vincent DeFazio
Mar 22, 2015
Father Vincent G. DeFazio went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 22, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Staten Island, NY on June 17, 1937. Vincent was a retired Vietnam Veteran who ranked in many different branches of the military, including his highest rank as a Colonel in the United States Navy. During his years as a...
Mary Lucero
Mar 20, 2015
Mary Melecia Lujan Gallegos Lucero, age 68, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Friday, March 20, 2015. She was born in Frederick, CO on September 28, 1946, and was a resident of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adonias and Stella Lujan. Mary is survived by her loving husband...
Robert "Bob" Wilder
Mar 19, 2015
Robert "Bob" James Wilder, age 54, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2015, of cancer . He was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 6, 1960, to Charles and Mary Wilder; and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and Alameda. Bob was a graduate of Cibola High School, and was a mechanic, handyman and a grounds keeper,...
Lauretta Olson
Mar 11, 2015
Lauretta Marie Olson, age 93 passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, March 11, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. Lauretta was born March 4, 1922 to Magdalena Kaminski Michels and John Michels in Chicago, IL. Lauretta grew up in Chicago, IL where she attended Parochial Schools and learned to speak and write Polish fluently. Married in 1943, the family...
Mike Ramirez
Mar 5, 2015
Mike H. Ramirez, age 74, beloved companion, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015. He was born in Del Rio, TX and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Mike was a Green Beret in Special Forces for 6 years. Mike made 360 parachute jumps. He also drove 48 foot trucks across the United States for many years. Mike is survived by...
Joseph Clack
Mar 2, 2015
Joseph William Clack, TSgt. USAF Retired was born on May 21, 1936 in Stonewall, GA and passed away March 2, 2015. Joe leaves his wife of 52 years, Maria Gorgas Clack; son, Carl J. Clack (Kathleen Clack, Mark Schwarz); daughter, Kerry Edwards (Tom Tyma) of Grove City, PA; grandson, Erik Joshua Clack (Devon Frieder) of New York City; sister, Dolly...
Joe Lara
Feb 25, 2015
Joe P. Lara, age 94, beloved and devoted father and grandfather, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2015. He was born in Canutillo, TX and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his wife Effie Lara; sons, Bobby Lee, Joe “Butch” and Ricky Lara. Joe is survived by his loving children, Kathleen King and husband Steve, Timmy...
Johnny Duran
Feb 16, 2015
Johnny A. Duran, age 57, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 16, 2015, after a lengthy struggle for life. He was born in Cuba, NM on December 30, 1957 to the late Telesfor and Alicia Duran. Johnny is survived by his loving son, Johnny Jayden "Mister" Duran; his siblings, Theresa, Jerry and wife Marcia, Richard Leroy, Patricia Martinez and husband...
Ryo Brown
Feb 14, 2015
Ryo O. Brown, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born in Tagajo, Japan and lived in Sendai before coming to the States; and was a resident of Peralta, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kimiko and Masao Obata; her husband, Frank H. Brown; son, Ralph Brown; granddaughter, Charlene...
Dale Rodriguez
Feb 8, 2015
Dale B. Rodriguez, age 73, beloved and devoted husband, father, and brother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Sunday, February 8, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM; and a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esperanza and Stella Rodriguez;...
Corina Morales
Feb 4, 2015
Corina Morales, age 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She was lifelong resident of La Jara, NM; and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM. Corina is survived by her loving children, David and wife Shirley, Clarence and wife Fabiola, Wilfred, Elmer and wife Diane,...
Vincent Armijo
Jan 28, 2015
Vincent R. Armijo, age 80, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 28, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and raised in Pena Blanca, NM. Vincent was a proud retired Veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adrian and Soraida Armijo; brother, Anthony; sister, Cecilia...
Nazario Herrera
Jan 27, 2015
Nazario C. Herrera, age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Isidro Sur, NM on April 20, 1939, and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Nazario's hobbies and interests include, hunting, camping, fishing, playing his guitar, riding his Harley, and especially spending time...
Patrick Gallegos
Jan 25, 2015
Gallegos, Patrick "Pat" Age 73, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 25, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Dilia, NM. He was a truck owner and driver for 45 years. Pat's hobbies and interests included attending car shows, restoring his cars; and spending time with his family at...
Leon Padilla
Jan 24, 2015
Padilla, Leon M. Age 68, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 17, 1946 and was resident of Bernalillo, NM. Leon's passion was working with the Bataan Corregidor Memorial Foundation, which he was the Vice-President. He enjoyed volunteering at the Roadrunner Food Bank and at St. Anthony's Kitchen. Leon will be...
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