Holly Hayden
Aug 30, 2013
Our beautiful Holly Hayden, 73, took her first steps in Heaven on August 30, 2013. Holly, a dedicated wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother, was a kind and intelligent woman who, even up until her final ailing days, kept up with Facebook and played games with her great grandson on her Kindle. She joins her parents, Erminio C. De Baca...
Clara Lopez
Aug 30, 2013
Clara Lopez, born July 5, 1940 in San Antonio, NM passed away on August 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lopez and her parents Marillita and Antonio Chavez. Remaining to cherish her memory is sister Lilly Lopez; her children Debbie Tausch and her husband Jake; Robert Lopez, Jr. and his wife Irma; Roxane Leger and...
Anna Maria Garcia
Aug 30, 2013
Garcia, Anna Maria (Lujan) Age 76, passed on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home. Anna is now at peace after a long illness. She was born in Tierra Amarilla, NM, July 26, 1937, and moved to Albuquerque with her family when she was five years old. She attended San Felipe Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Mary�s Catholic...
Donna Mae Roland
Aug 29, 2013
Roland, Donna Mae Loving, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at age 79. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on June 30, 1934, and was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She was an excellent cook and loved country music, playing Spades, reading the newspaper and correcting her kids' grammar. Donna is...
Ernest U. Candelaria
Aug 29, 2013
Candelaria, Ernest U. Age 85, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. He was born in San Antonito, NM on June 7, 1928, to Olimpio and Antonina Candelaria. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, Fred Candelaria and Barney Candelaria. Ernest is survived by his loving wife, Lucia Candelaria; his sons, Roman Candelaria and Ernest P. Candelaria and...
Welma M. Pickard
Aug 29, 2013
Pickard, Welma M. Welma M. Pickard, 94, passed away August 29, 2013 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born April 22, 1919 in Hornell, NY to Ernestine Waldorf Bates and Linford Bates. Welma is survived by sons, Leander G. Pickard and Kenneth D. Pickard; daughter-in-law, Renee Pickard; grandson, Ronald K. Pickard of Albuquerque; daughter, Karen L. Pickard of Rio Rancho;...
Gerard Liguori
Aug 28, 2013
Gerard Mason Liguori Age 68, is resting in heaven on 28 August 2013. He is survived by his son, Douglas Liguori and wife Sarah; daughter, Gina Mosavi and husband Mike; brother, Michael Liguori. Also surviving are his grand children, Erin and Adara Liguori, Paymon, Paresa and Pegga Mosavi. He lived a long and full life and loved all of his...
Michael H. Harper
Aug 28, 2013
Harper, Michael H. Age 67, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born in Evansville, IN on November 17, 1945, to Herbert and Lucille (Boylls) Harper. He moved to New Mexico in 1978. He graduated from Central High School (Evansville, IN) in 1963 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Harper then earned a Bachelor's Degree in...
Lawrence T. Montano
Aug 28, 2013
Montano, Lawrence T. Age 84, passed away August 28, 2013 with loved ones by his side. He was born June 13, 1929 to the late Vicente and Annie Montano in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Alex Montano and Leo Montano; sisters, Stella Montano, Clara Duvall; sister-in-law, Romie Montano. Lawrence is survived by his brothers, Gilbert...
Manuel E. Herrera
Aug 27, 2013
Herrera, Manuel E Age 72, beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, August 27, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on August 23, 1941, to Refina and Marcos Herrera. Manuel was a carpenter by trade; he was a loving and caring neighbor and friend who worked hard...
Jack Naly Bender
Aug 27, 2013
Bender, Jack Naly Lt. Col USAF (Ret) Age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2013 at the Albuquerque VA Hospital hospice. In addition to his beloved wife of 68 years, Sarah Bender of Albuquerque, he is survived by daughter, Pat Sloan of Albuquerque; son, Mike Bender of Portland, OR; grandson, Ryan Sloan of Albuquerque; brother, Jay Bender and wife Anne...
Margaret L. Jacobs
Aug 27, 2013
Jacobs, Margaret L. Age 82, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Riverside Church of Christ, 3100 La Orilla Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her memory to Albuquerque Christian Children's Home, 5700 Winter Haven Rd NW,...
Margarita M Ruiz
Aug 27, 2013
Ruiz, Margarita Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, August 26, 2013 at the age of 91. She was born in Escobosa, New Mexico to Jose and Maria Mora. She is preceded in death by her husband Jacobo Ruiz; three daughters; one son; two brothers Felipe and Dennis; and parents...
Anita Ciafardoni
Aug 26, 2013
Ciafardoni, Anita Age 85, passed away on August 26, 2013. She was born July 28, 1928 in New York City to Joseph and Anna Kuciak. Anita is survived by her son Robert Reed and daughter Anita Brennan and their spouses; four grandchildren; three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Ciafardoni. Anita, a resident of Rio...
Elmer "Sonny" Jaramillo-Hovey
Aug 26, 2013
Jaramillo-Hovey, Elmer "Sonny" Age 69, beloved husband, father,grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, August 26, 2013, while surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and a member of the Catholic Community. He fondly known by many as "Sonny". Elmer enjoyed traveling and vacationing in Las Vegas, NV; he was the family...
Antonio J Trujillo
Aug 26, 2013
Trujillo, Antonio J. (Tony) Age 81, a long-time resident of Magdalena, NM died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 26, 2013. He was born in Socorro, NM on September 5, 1931, to Manuel and Margaret (Pino) Trujillo. Tony suffered for many years from Alzheimer's Disease. He was well known for his "cowboy skills" and...
Michael L. Pike
Aug 26, 2013
Pike, Michael L. Age 40, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013. Beloved son, loving father and a friend to so many, will be missed by all the lives he touched, from family members and friends to the world of technology. He adored his sons Michael and Owin, they were his world. Remaining on earth until we meet in heaven are...
Maria Casias Vergara
Aug 26, 2013
Vergara, Maria Maria Casias was born in February 19, 1909 in a different century and a different world in Carnero near Walsenburg, Colorado. Her father, Jose Alberto Casias (Casillas) was a man of many talents employed as a mine supervisor and her mother, Andrea Atencio was a young woman from the villages near Las Huajatollas, now called La Veta. A...
Daniel Timothy Butt
Aug 26, 2013
Butt, Daniel Timothy Age 57 a long time resident of Albuquerque, born in Normal, Illinois, passed away on August 26, 2013 surrounded by all his family after a long illness. Daniel was an avid outdoor enthusiast. He loved to go Jet skiing, biking and camping with his beloved dog, Katie and his numerous nephews. He was a funny, easy going...
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