Obituaries

Arthur D. Cordova

Arthur D. Cordova

January 21, 2017

Arthur David Cordova, 69, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents Jose S. Cordova and Eulalia Medina. Arthur is survived by his brother Chris Cordova and wife Isabel; son Miguel A. Cordova and girlfriend Cabrini Arguello; daughter Martis E. Griego and husband Greg; and five grandchildren. Arthur's Life Celebration will begin with...

Ann Crandall

Ann Crandall

January 18, 2017

Ann Crandall passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 18, 2017. A third generation Albuquerque native, Ann is survived by her husband and best friend Doug, and by her loving son Mark, daughter-in-law Gayl, and grandtwins, Kate & Joel. A graduate of the College of Santa Fe, Ann worked over 25 years for the City of Albuquerque Water Department,...

Michael Anthony Boone

Michael Anthony Boone

January 18, 2017

Michael Anthony Boone, age 18 and previous resident of Albuquerque passed away on 1/18/2017 in Eastman, GA. Michael is survived by mother Cindy Bass Boone of GA, father Mark Boone and wife Louise Boone of Albuquerque, siblings Tyler Boone, Allison Boone, and Mande Lowery of GA, twin sisters Samantha and Haley Boone of Albuquerque, and step grandparents Linda and Tom...

Patricia Ann Pacheco

Patricia Ann Pacheco

January 8, 2017

Patricia Ann Pacheco was born in Ipswich, England, on April 27, 1936 to Doris Marjorie and William Charles Wilkins. She had one sister, Audrey Randall. Pat spent the first 21 years of her life in England. She went to secretarial school to learn typing and shorthand. Then worked for four years in Ipswich. She met and married Ricardo Pacheco of...

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval

January 8, 2017

Louie "Luciano" Sandoval, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife Louisa Sandoval, daughter Sandy, and grandkids Maria and David. Louie is survived by his sons Richard Gomez (Lilly), Ronnie Sandoval, and Ray Sandoval (Debbie); daughters Judy Baca (Bill), Berna Fuentes (Paul), Tina Connick (Bobby), JoAnn Romero...

Pearl Crespin

Pearl Crespin

January 6, 2017

Pearl Crespin, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017, with her loving daughter and caretaker, Betty, by her side. Pearl was born August 28, 1930 in Albuquerque to Ramon and Clotilde Maez. She is survived by her ex-husband Rudy, daughters Betty and Pat, four grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchild, Ashlyn, who helped her open her presents on her...

Joseph F. "Joey" Tenorio

Joseph F. "Joey" Tenorio

January 6, 2017

Tenorio, Joseph (Joey) F. - On January 6, 2017, Joey Tenorio, beloved husband to Margie Torres-Nunez and loving father to Ricardo Torres-Tenorio entered the gates of heaven. He was surrounded by family members at the time of his passing. His unexpected death has devastated so many people. In late November and early December, Joey was diagnosed with pneumonia and congestive...

Marjorie Elaine Getman

Marjorie Elaine Getman

January 4, 2017

Marjorie Elaine Getman of Albuquerque passed away on January 4, 2017. Marjorie was born on February 8, 1934 to James and Vesta (Weatherman) Hill in Oklahoma. She was the second eldest of 6 children: Donnie, Marjorie, Jimmy, Carol, Linda and Debbie. In 1953, Marjorie married Frank Getman in Texas. They had 4 children. Marjorie and Frank were exemplary evidence of...

Jose A. Leyva

Jose A. Leyva

December 28, 2016

Jose A. Leyva, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He is preceded in death by his son Joel Leyva and daughter Rachel Leyva-Davis. Jose is survived by his wife, of 63 years, Minnie Leyva; sons Amos Leyva and wife Denise and Ruben Leyva and wife Debra; granddaughters whom he raised Felicia Silva-Lucero and Tamara Davis-Ward; brother Armando Leyva...

Geraldine M. Estrada

Geraldine M. Estrada

December 24, 2016

Geraldine M. Estrada, 54, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She is preceded in death by her father Polinario Maldonado and grandparents Ursenio and Elicia Paz. Geraldine is survived by her husband, of 23 years, Pat Estrada; mother Mickey Maldonado; sons Elijah Estrada and Elliot Estrada; daughters Laurie Maldonado and Roberta Candelaria; brothers Michael Maldonado and...

Sabrina Trujillo

Sabrina Trujillo

December 21, 2016

Sabrina Trujillo, 37, went to be with her Savior on December 21, 2016. She is survived by her loving parents, Jose "Bobby" & Ernestine Trujillo. Sabrina's Life Celebration will begin with a Visitation on Wednesday, January 4th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Reflection of LifeA How did you know Sabrina Trujillo? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for...

Elizabeth Rose Valdez

Elizabeth Rose Valdez

December 20, 2016

Mrs. Elizabeth Rose Valdez, 80, went to be with her Savior on December 20, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Albert Valdez Sr. as well as her beloved children & grandchildren. Mrs. Valdez's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. in the Reflection of LifeA How did you know Elizabeth...

Carmen E. Jaramillo

Carmen E. Jaramillo

December 20, 2016

Our sweet and loving mother, Carmen Emily Marquez Jaramillo, born in Pagosa Springs, Colorado on 6/24/24, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, GG Jaramillo, as well as her brothers: John, Carl and Archie; and her sister, Gloria. She is survived by her sister, Goldie Bond, her children: Greg (Stefan), Donald (Debbie),...

Henry Pete Cadena Sr

Henry Pete Cadena Sr

December 15, 2016

Henry (Hank) Cadena Sr., 65, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, December 15, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father Charley Cadena, mother Lucinda Cadena, and daughter Suzette Marin. Henry is survived by his wife, of 34 years, Dorothy Cadena; sons Henry and wife Caren Cadena, and Dominic Cadena; brother Charles Cadena; sister Belen (BB) Valdez;...

Eduardo C. Vigil

Eduardo C. Vigil

December 12, 2016

Eduardo C. Vigil, 95, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Mr. Vigil was preceded in death by his beloved wife Vivian Vigil, daughter Sheila Hernandez, and son Leo Vigil. He is survived by his sons Peter & Eduardo Vigil Jr. as well as five grandchildren & four great grandchildren. Mr. Vigil's Life Celebration will begin...

Carlos "Xsintrix" Lovato

Carlos "Xsintrix" Lovato

December 11, 2016

September 27, 1977 to December 11, 2016. Beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, you will always be a part of us. How could we forget that smile, those jokes, that determination to win every argument and to defend everyone you loved? We will celebrate your music and your life on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Salazar Mortuary, 400 Third St....

Valerio Lucero

Valerio Lucero

December 8, 2016

Valerio Lucero, born in Albuquerque, NM, on June 22, 1939, to parents Premetivo and Lucinda Lucero. His dad has since passed away, but his beloved mother at age 95 is still living. At the age of two, he moved to the small village of Seboyeta, NM, where he resided with his Tata and Nana, Benino and Lupita Lucero, whom he...

Benjamin Marquez

Benjamin Marquez

December 7, 2016

Benjamin Marquez, 83, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. He is preceded in death by his mother Ponciana Marquez, father Juan Marquez, brother Florencio Marquez, and sister Mabel Tavasci. Benjamin is survived by his sister Margaret Zamora, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ben was born in Milagro, NM on September 1, 1933 and lived...

Daniel I. Escarcega

Daniel I. Escarcega

December 7, 2016

Daniel I. Escarcega, 42, passed away, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Mr. Escarcega was preceded in death by his brothers Jesse Lovato, Jerry Lovato, Dennis Lovato, Lawrence Sprunk; and his special nephews Carlos Lovato and Dominic Sanchez. He is survived by his father Gustavo Escarega; mother Caroline Escarcega Sandoval; son Estevan Martinez; daughters Mariah Chavez & Elaina Chavez; brother Tommy...

Jessie Roybal

Jessie Roybal

December 2, 2016

Jessie Roybal went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 2, 2016 (the anniversary of her mother's passing) in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born August 24, 1931 in Pecos, New Mexico to Jose Maria and Carmelita Roybal and was raised by her Aunt Refugito (Mamaito) Roybal. She resided in Santa Fe for most of her adult life. She is...