Obituaries

Dolores M. Ketelsen

September 21, 2018

Dolores Valdez Guenzi Ketelsen passed away peacefully in her home Friday, September 21, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Dolores is lovingly remembered by her children: Deborah (and Arthur) Thomas of Albuquerque, NM, Dan (and Dawn) Guenzi of Glendive, MT, Diane (and Tony) Englert of Lawrenceburg, KY, and Denise (and Larry) Bekkedahl of Portland, OR as well as...

Annabelle Chavez

September 15, 2018

Annabelle Maria Chavez, age 71, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on September 15, 2018 surrounded by family, including her son Filemon, her sisters, nieces and nephews.

‘Anna’ was preceded in death by her parents Filemon and Roberta Chavez; brother, Arturo (age 3), adult brothers, Arthur Chavez and Richard Chavez; brother-in-law Guadalupe S. Sosa.

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Tomas E. Rael

September 13, 2018

Tomas Eduardo Rael, 81, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018.

Tomas was the first born on March 17, 1937 to Juan Benito (JB) and Celia Laforett Rael in Questa, NM.

He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, his sister Stella and her husband Jack Jackson, his brother Leroy Rael, his in-laws...

Thomas "Junior" Felix

September 8, 2018

Thomas Felix, Jr., "Junior" 65, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Junior is preceded in death by his mother Vivian Cordova, brother Patrick Felix, sister Mary Lou Chacon, and niece Julie Garcia.

He is survived by his father Thomas Felix, Sr., brothers; Raynald and Ronald Felix, sisters; Sandra Felix, Carmen Blauw, Nieces; Crystal,Julie, Brenda,...

Shelley Gayle (Clark) Saavedra

September 8, 2018

Devoted paw parent, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, god mother, great aunt and friend, Shelley Gayle (Clark) Saavedra, passed Saturday, September 8, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer.

She graduated from Valley High School in 1971.

She is preceded in death by her father Thomas Clark.

She is survived by her fur...

Toni Knotts

September 4, 2018

Toni Knotts, 48, passed away, on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

She is survived by sons Trevor Kerrigan and Jordan Hager, father Anthony Knotts, Mother Vikki Maveety, brother Scott Dolloff and sisters Nita Kay Knotts-Valdez and Teresa L. Hyer.

Toni was a devoted mother, daughter and sister. She was so proud of her boys.

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Marylouise Sandoval

September 4, 2018

Marylouise Sandoval went to be with our Lord on September 4, 2018.

Marylouise was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 22, 1936 to Gustavo and Carmen Valdivia Rodriguez.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sisters Gloria Moore, Marguerita(Maggie) Brown, Rosemary Romero and Mary Pauline Garcia.

She is survived...

Felisa Cabrera

September 1, 2018

Felisa Cabrera, 102 years, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, September 1, 2018.

She is predeceased in death by her husband Rigoberto Sandoval, sons Juan, Carlos and Adolfo Sandoval and sisters Elena and Anastacia Sandoval.

Felisa is survived by sons: Hector and Francisco Sandoval, daughter Bernarda D. Gonzales, brothers: Sylvener, Rejino, Pilar, Jose...

Richard P. Montoya

August 30, 2018

Richard P. Montoya, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly August 30, 2018 at the age of 73.

Rick, or Ricky as he was known to many, was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s Catholic School and worked for PNM for over 40 years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and...

Kenneth G Szabo

August 25, 2018

Kenneth G. Szabo, 80, went to be with our Lord on August 25, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Pauline Szabo. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley Szabo, his sons Michael Szabo and Brian Szabo and his wife Gina Szabo, his 3 grandchildren: Dominic, Dillon, and Victoria.

"Papa...

Laura J. Padilla

August 21, 2018

Laura J. Padilla, 60, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Laura is preceded in death by her mother Gina Escalante and son Joe Montoya.

She is survived by her son Daniel (Monica), sister Cathy (Tony) Uncle Ernie (Dorothy), Auntie Pia (Rod), Aunt Carol Escalante, 5 grandchildren; Elizabeth, Dominic, Daniel, Isis and Isaiah.

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Eloisa Navarro

August 19, 2018

Eloisa Navarro went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband Epifanio Navarro, her sons Raymond and Johnny Navarro, her parents, Santos and Lucia Cuellar, and her sisters Olivia Puentes and Martha Garcia. She is survived by her sons Enselmo (Margarite), and Santos (Guadalupe), her daughters Linda Salas (Michael),...

Jerry E. Gutierrez

August 18, 2018

Jerry Gutierrez went to be with the Lord on August 18, 2018.

He will be greatly missed by those who loved him dearly.

He is survived by his parents Joe Kass and Esther Gutierrez; brother Patrick Gutierrez, and wife Melissa, and nieces Samantha and Marissa (Rissy) and nephew Matt.

He retired from the...

Robert "Bay" Chavez

August 17, 2018

Robert Chavez passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Robert’s Life Celebration will begin with a visitation on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church located at 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Rosary will begin at 10:30 am followed by a Service at 11:00 am.

Teresa Jaquez De Bejarano

August 14, 2018

Teresa Jaquez de Bejarano went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Isidro Bejarano Almeida and her son Antonio Bejarano Jaquez. Teresa is survived by; her sons; Raul Bejarano, wife Bernadette, Isidro Bejarano and wife Esperanza, and Gutberto Bejarano and wife Armida, daughters; Olga Mora and husband Carlos,...

Dorothy G. Pine

August 12, 2018

Dorothy G. Pine passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Dorothy is survived by her son Glenn Eric Pine.

Dorothy’s Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11:30am at Salazar Mortuary. Service will begin at 1:30pm. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.

Michael Ray Summerall

August 11, 2018

Michael Ray Summerall passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018.

Michael's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Salazar Mortuary located at 400 Third St SW, Service will begin at 2:00 pm

Cleofas P Gutierrez

July 30, 2018

Cleofas Gutierrez, 69, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018.

Cleofas is preceded in death by his father, John J Gutierrez, his mother, Frances G Gutierrez, and his brother, Joe Gutierrez.

Cleofas is survived by his brothers; Raymond Gutierrez and wife Lucille, Johnny Ray Gutierrez and wife Beatrice, sisters; Angie Silva and husband Daniel P...

Ira J. Cooper

July 27, 2018

Ira's Memorial will be held Sunday, July 29th, 2018 at 12:00 noon at Salazar Mortuary,, 400 Third St. SW   87102

Merlin Schiffman

July 26, 2018

Merlin Bert Schiffman, Age 84 has gone to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26th, 2018.

Merlin was born on November 18, 1933 in Mendon, Utah.  He is predeceased by five of his six sisters; Della Sodenkamp Denning, Lois Skabelund, Elda Quinn, Verda Gittens, and Rosemarie Monson.   He is survived by his wife...