Obituaries

Mark M. Mansell

Mark M. Mansell

Apr 4, 2023

 

Mark M. Mansell was a proud father of his children, a loving grandfather to his two grand babies, and a beloved brother, son, and friend.

 May he live on through all of our memories. 

Services at a later date.

Douglas Lee Sturdivant

Douglas Lee Sturdivant

Apr 3, 2023

Douglas Lee Sturdivant was 67 years old when he passed away on April 4, 2023. He was a life-long resident of Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Valley High School in 1973. He was preceded in death by his mother Mildred Ruth Sturdivant, his father Lonnie Dee Sturdivant, and his beloved cat of 18 years, Sashua. Family members include his sister...

Deandre A. Chavez

Deandre A. Chavez

Apr 2, 2023

DeAndre A. Chavez, age 40, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2003, passed away the 2nd day of April 2023. He is survived by his children, Diamond Chavez, Juliet Chavez, Faith Chavez, DeAndre JR Chavez, Dadrian Chavez, and Jordan Chavez, by his grandchildren, Derik John, and Lilith Rose. DeAndre was also survived by his step mother Brianne Rodriguez and...

Joshua Michael Woodward

Joshua Michael Woodward

Apr 1, 2023

 

The Maggart & Woodward families are saddened to announce that Joshua Michael Woodward unexpectedly passed away on April 1, 2023.

 

A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary of St. John's United Methodist Church in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. A reception will be held in the Sonshine Cafe at the church...

L. Margaret Sanchez

L. Margaret Sanchez

Apr 1, 2023

 

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 11 am

FOOD & FELLOWSHIP RECEPTION: Immediately following Service.

LOCATION: Daniels Family Funeral Services

3113 Carlisle Blvd NE

Albuquerque, NM 87110

It is with extraordinary joy, yet profound sadness and enormous loss that we announce that our Lord's faithful servant, Margarita Lydia Sanchez transitioned from this world surrounded by...

Brandal Jon Padilla

Brandal Jon Padilla

Apr 1, 2023

 

1065 Lance Corp Private First Class Brandal Jon Padilla

Entered: 06/09/1997

Enter Rest: 04/01/2023

Brandal Jon Padilla was born June 9, 1997 in Sacramento, CA, son of Johnny Padilla, the late Stella “Secatero” Padilla, and Stepmother Crystal Monte-Padilla. He was a son, nephew, grandson, uncle, brother, and cousin to many.

Brandal is the oldest brother to Joey, Braymond,...

Susan Kay Lundy

Susan Kay Lundy

Mar 31, 2023

Susan Kay Lundy passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque on Friday, March 31, 2023. Susan was born on September 30, 1944 in Winslow, Arizona to parents Madge and Richard Lundy.

After a short time, Susan moved with her parents to Albuquerque where she resided for many years. She attended Sandia High School and the University of New...

Helen Jane Kiely

Helen Jane Kiely

Mar 31, 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Services for Helen Jane Kiely, 74, of Gallup, will be at 10:00 am Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Daniels Family Funerals & Cremations on Wyoming Boulevard in Albuquerque.  Burial will take place immediately following at Sandia Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 12:30 pm at the Tramway Plaza Event Centre.

Helen...

Wendy Martinez

Wendy Martinez

Mar 31, 2023

Wendy Martinez, 67, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Wendy was born on May 10, 1955, to Ana and Juan Pantoja in the Bronx, New York City, New York. She considered Albuquerque, New Mexico home and felt strongly connected to her roots in Puerto Rico. She attended Fashion Industry High...

Alberto Estrada

Alberto Estrada

Mar 30, 2023

It is with great sadness to announce that Alberto “Albert” Estrada, 55, passed away at his home in  Albuquerque, NM on March 30, 2023. He was born in Camaguey, Cuba on February 16, 1968. He was extremely proud of his family heritage and spoke about it often, He loved being a Cuban with deep roots in the country.  When he...

Shirley B. Lundy

Shirley B. Lundy

Mar 30, 2023

 

Shirley June Billings Lundy, 86, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1980, passed away in the family home on March 30, 2023. She is survived by her children: John and wife Bernadette Lundy, and Robert Lundy; Children of her heart Johnny and wife Angela Lundy and Joy Martin; Grandchildren Chris Lundy, Whitney Lundy and Wesley Lundy, and adopted granddaughter...

Diane Frances Baker

Diane Frances Baker

Mar 30, 2023

It is with much sadness that the family of Diane Frances (Olson) Baker announces her passing after a long battle with cancer. 

Diane was born in Winslow Arizona in 1946. Her parents relocated to Albuquerque New Mexico in 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents Chester and Lauretta Olson and her brother Chester Jr. Diane is survived by...

Jerry Joseph Martinez

Jerry Joseph Martinez

Mar 30, 2023

Jerry Joseph Martinez, was born February 27, 1963 to Filomeno Martinez and Dora Sanchez in Socorro, New Mexico.  Jerry entered into eternal rest on March 30, 2023 surrounded his friends and family. 

Jerry loved to be out in the mountains in nature.  He often accompanied his best friend and brother-in-law, George Zamora, on hunting trips. Jerry was an altar Server...

Edward Nelson Savedra

Edward Nelson Savedra

Mar 29, 2023

The Savedra Family is saddened to announce the passing of Edward Nelson Savedra.  Edward passed away peacefully at his home in Socorro, NM on March 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha and his children and loved ones. Edward was born on April 6, 1932 in Roswell, NM.   He was predeceased by his parents, Alvino and...

Viola Santillanes

Viola Santillanes

Mar 28, 2023

 

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Maria Viola Santillanes, on March 28, 2023.  Viola was born on January 27, 1927, to Donaciano and Ramona Lopez in Kelly, NM. 

Viola moved to Socorro with her family and grew up in the home that her father built.  On July 27, 1963, Viola married...

Cordelia "Cordi" Carolus

Cordelia "Cordi" Carolus

Mar 28, 2023

Cordelia “Cordi” Carolus, age 86, passed on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.  Cordi was born to Tito and Margaret Valdez on February 9, 1937, in Tierra Amarilla, NM and grew up in Fairview, NM. She went on to the University of New Mexico to earn her master’s degree in education.  She started her teaching career at East San Jose Elementary in...

Donald Patrick Kelley

Donald Patrick Kelley

Mar 28, 2023

 

D. Patrick Kelley, 90, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died suddenly Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque.

 

Mr. Kelley was born January 25, 1933, in Highland Park, Illinois, and grew up in nearby Deerfield. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps in Camp LeJeune, San Diego, Treasure Island and abroad in the Mediterranean,...

Luz Elia Cullen

Luz Elia Cullen

Mar 27, 2023

“Lucy” was born in Los Lunas, New Mexico on November 17, 1930. The end of her life adventure came on March 27, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by love and support of her family. 

Lucy attended Los Lunas High School from 1945-1948. She then attended the State College at Las Cruces from 1948-1949. Lucy transferred to the University of New...

Eustacio O. "Tacho" Chavez

Eustacio O. "Tacho" Chavez

Mar 27, 2023

Eustacio Chavez, 88, a lifelong resident of Cuba, NM, passed from this life to the next onMonday, March 27, 2023.

 

Eustacio is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Euphemia; 5 children,Marian Lovato (James), Paul Duwayne Chavez (Elena), Shirley Chavez Ortega, Tommy Chavez(Susan) and Isabel Jacquez (Arsenio), 13 grandchildren, Alejandro Ortega (Stephanie),Amanda Demko (Michael), Marcella Fort (Caleb),...

Isabelle Miranda

Isabelle Miranda

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Isabelle Miranda passed away peacefully at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on March 25th, 2023, at the age of 92 years old.

Isabelle is survived by her son Phil Miranda and daughter in law Sabina Basham-Miranda of Los Ranchos, New Mexico, by her daughter Sara and son in law Al Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM, and by her daughter...