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...
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...
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Frances Sanchez
Sep 16, 2015
Frances A. Sanchez, age 87, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life Wednesday, September 16, 2015. She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Frances was a caring, loving, and kind person, who always made sure her family knew they were loved and taken care of....
Willard Shepherd Jr.
Sep 16, 2015
Willard C. Shepherd Jr., age 77, passed away September 16, 2015. He was preceded in death by the love of his life Margaret, and parents Marie and Willard Shepherd, Sr. Willard is survived by sisters, Patricia Kale and Joyce David of California; sister-in-law, Mary E. Garcia of Santa Ana Pueblo; niece, Marilyn Garcia-Hollembeak and husband Mark of Bernalillo, NM; nephews,...
Jim Bruno
Sep 14, 2015
Jim Bruno, age 85, beloved father, brother, and uncle, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Monday, September 14, 2015. He was a lifelong resident Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1949. Jim was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was member of the American Legion Post...
Guilberto Casias
Aug 29, 2015
Gilberto Vidales Casias (Gibby) Age 72, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, August 29, 2015. He was born on April 22, 1943, to Masedoneo and Carmen, in Mancos. CO. Gilberto bravely served in the Marine Corps and continued his career with the United States Post Office. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents;...
Mary Rhodes
Aug 25, 2015
Mary Floy Rhodes, of Cuba, NM, formerly of Albuquerque, NM, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015, while surrounded by her family and loved ones; after a long battle with diabetes. Mary was born June 14, 1944 in Santa Fe, NM. She loved her children and grandchildren and reveled in their successes and happiness. Mary was an active member of Cuba Baptist Church serving...
Carl Gonzalez
Aug 20, 2015
Carl A. "Carlini" Gonzalez, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle was embraced by the Lord Thursday, August 20, 2015 and taken to Eternal Life. He was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on April 8, 1939. Carlini was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. He enjoyed golfing, dancing, being with his family and friends. He was preceded...
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