Obituaries

Ray De La Cruz

Ray De La Cruz

March 6, 2018

Ray De La Cruz, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Ray's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Saint Therese Catholic Church. Mass will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. also at Saint Therese Catholic Church followed by a Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Welcome...

Oralia Garcia Herrera

Oralia Garcia Herrera

March 4, 2018

Oralia N. Garcia-Herrera entered eternal peace on Sunday, March 4, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Paul, parents: Higinio & Lucilla Nieto Sr., sons: Tino & Luis Garcia, granddaughter Deputy Angelic Garcia and sister Alicia Nieto. She is survived by her children: Michael & Vivian Garcia, Manuel & Maxine Garcia Sr., Norma & Joe Gonzales and...

Lt. Col. Curtis Evert Johanson

Lt. Col. Curtis Evert Johanson

March 3, 2018

Curtis's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation in the Reflection of Life Chapel, (Cutler & Washington NE) on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a Funeral Service in the United States Air Force Chapel on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Burial at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery on...

Edward J. Thielen Jr

Edward J. Thielen Jr

March 2, 2018

Edward Joseph Thielen, Jr. September 9, 1932 - March 2, 2018 Born: Houston, Texas Parents: Edward Joseph Thielen Sr. and Carrie Lee Bullock High School: Jefferson Davis High School 1952 College: University of Nebraska Omaha Married his high school sweetheart: Virginia N. Thielen on December 17, 1954 Children: Melissa Lane Thielen Mailhiot (deceased), Deanna Dawn Thielen Dopslaf Texas National Guard...

Magdeleno D. Elycio

Magdeleno D. Elycio

February 21, 2018

Magdeleno Duran Elycio March 2, 1930 - February 21, 2018 Magdeleno Elycio born to Lino and Maria Elycio passed away Wednesday February 21, 2018 at the age of 87 in Las Vegas New Mexico. He was survived by his sister Stella Chavez, His daughters Lou Ann Rivera, Geraldine Lucero, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Magdeleno proudly served in the United...

Carmelita Remedios Salazar

Carmelita Remedios Salazar

February 17, 2018

Carmelita Remedios Garcia Salazar was born on July 16, 1925 to Victor and Luisa Garcia. Her beautiful 92 years with us ended on Saturday, February 17, 2018. Carmelita was preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, Paul J. Salazar and son Donald M. Salazar. Carmelita was raised in South Williams by her mother, grandmother Remedios and step father...

Petrita (Pita) Zoraida Sanchez

Petrita (Pita) Zoraida Sanchez

February 15, 2018

Petrita (Pita) Zoraida Sanchez , 85, entered a new life on Thursday, February 15, 2018. Pita was born in Santa Rosa, NM. Her parents,Jose Z. and Adelina R. Sanchez, raised her, her brother Joe and sister Tina in a one bedroom house on 3rd st. She had close ties with her grandparents who lived in a small community near Santa...

Joseph Eden Jinzo

Joseph Eden Jinzo

February 14, 2018

Joseph Eden Jinzo, 55, resident of Tijeras, New Mexico, died on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. He is survived by his father Jose Eden Jinzo and mother Dolores (Padilla) Gonzales; siblings Christina Jinzo and husband Roman Traylor, Leah Bartlett, Matias and Paul Garcia; nieces Valerie (Jinzo) Daily, Felicia Quintana, Vanessa Devine; nephews Derrick Quintana and Tanner Bartlett; and great nephews Jackson...

Maria Gamboa

Maria Gamboa

February 12, 2018

Maria Gamboa, 61, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents Ramon Lopez and Elvira Villa, and brothers Francisco Lopez and Jose Lopez. Maria is survived by her husband, of 20 years, Benjamin Gamboa; son Benjamin R. Gamboa and Crystal Gonzales; daughters Veronica Galindo, Lucy Gamboa, and Noemi Gamboa and Vince Gonzales; brothers...

Freddie R. Platero

Freddie R. Platero

February 11, 2018

Mr. Freddie Platero, 76, went to be with our Heavenly Father February 11, 2018. Freddie was preceded in death by brother Jerry & sister Margaret. He is survived by wife Stella, daughters; Dora, Donna, & Denna, brothers; Paul, Tony, & Joseph, sisters; Amy & Darlene, 15 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. Freddie's Life Celebration will begin with a Viewing on...

Raymond Willis Jr

Raymond Willis Jr

February 11, 2018

Raymond Willis II was killed near Route 66 Casino. He was a loving brother and constant volunteer at Rio Grande Food Project. Though he didn't have a car, he found a way to drive from To'hajiilee, every week, to volunteer. He leaves behind three children and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. A...

Josac. Natividad Chicas Sibrian

Josac. Natividad Chicas Sibrian

February 7, 2018

JosAC. Natividad Chicas Sibrian passed away on February 7, 2018. JosAC.'s Life Celebration will begin with a viewing Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 9:30 AM at Reflection of LifeA How did you know JosAC. Natividad Chicas Sibrian? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor JosAC.'s memory Share Obituary

Virginia "Ginger" Thielen

Virginia "Ginger" Thielen

February 7, 2018

Virginia "Ginger" Thielen January 11, 1935 - February 7, 2018 Born: Goose Creek, Texas Parents: Arthur Ward and Vlasta Kostka High School: Jefferson Davis High School 1952 Married her high school sweetheart: Edward J. Thielen on December 17, 1954 Children: Melissa Lane Thielen Mailhiot (deceased), Deanna Dawn Thielen Dopslaf Dedicated Military Wife, Mother and Grandmother Founding Member of The Holy...

Diana L Cline

Diana L Cline

February 6, 2018

Diana 'LIL D" Cline age 50 passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 6, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Bakersfield, CA on May 10,1967 to Trinidad and Late Beatrice Ybarra. She was survived by her husband, Michael P. Cline, her in laws Michael Fernandez and Diane Cline, her Children; Alex Rivera (Brittany), Savannah Rivera(Omar), Josephine Rivera (Alanis), Billy...

Manuel "Carlos" Montoya

Manuel "Carlos" Montoya

February 5, 2018

Manuel "Carlos" Montoya, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on January 23, 1953 to Manuel and Martha Montoya (Apodaca). He is survived by his wife, Carrie Montoya, his son Nathan Montoya (Eileen), his daughter Francheska Grogan (Ryan), his daughter Alyxandria "Gabby" Montoya, stepsons Jeremy and Joel...

Jose M. Rodriguez

Jose M. Rodriguez

February 5, 2018

Jose M. Rodriguez, 70, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018. Service details are pending.

Funeral Home Salazar Mortuary 400 Third Street SW Albquerque, NM 87102

Helen Salazar

Helen Salazar

February 1, 2018

Helen T. Salazar died February 1, 2018. Preceded in passing by her husband Delfin and sons Delfin Jr. and Jude. Survived by her sons Larry and Joseph; daughters-in-law Corinna and Kelley; granddaughters Lauren and Andrea. Mother not only to her children but to countless others in her community. Her legacy, bringing family together in love. Helen's Life Celebration will begin...

Mary Ann Chavez

Mary Ann Chavez

February 1, 2018

Mary was born in Pueblo, Colorado on November 15, 1933. Mary married Prospero Chavez and built a life with 4 children - Glen, Keith, Yvette, Denise, also her step daughter Debbie, son in law Paul and daughter in law Julie. Mary has 28 grand children and great-grand children. Mary has a brother Albert Romero and many cousins, nieces, and nephews....

Francisco Hernandez

Francisco Hernandez

January 31, 2018

Francisco (Frank) Hernandez, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018 with his devoted loving family by his side. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Juanita, his parents, Angel, Senovia, and brother-in-law, Dan (Peggy). Dad is survived by his wife of 58 years, Priscilla, their five children Anthony (Connie), Marguerite, Maria, Concepta, Joseph, his son-in-law Ivan, and...

Linda C. Straw

Linda C. Straw

January 22, 2018

Linda C. Straw passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. Linda's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 9:30 at St. Thomas of Aquinas Church, followed by a Rosary at 10:00 AM. Mass will begin at 10:30 AM. Burial to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 1502 Sara...