Obituaries

Isabella Saley

Isabella Saley

May 21, 2015

Isabella Saley, 93, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband Sergeant Major Gerald Saley; parents Antonio A. and Maria O. Herrera; brother Herbert Herrera, Ignacio O. Herrera, Gilbert Edward Herrera, Raymond Felix Herrera, and Anthony Herrera, and sister Evangeline C. Lovato. Isabella is survived by her sons Richard James Herrera and Anthony...

Lucy M. Barela

Lucy M. Barela

May 21, 2015

Lucy M. Barela, 88, passed on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was born in Tajique, NM, and was loved by everyone who knew her. Lucy is survived by her two daughters, Rita and Fela; three sons, Ray Jr., Emilio and Ernest. Her husband Ray Barela, daughter Laura, and son Gabby preceded her in death, but have now reunited with her...

Robert Abeita

Robert Abeita

May 8, 2015

Robert Abeita, 44, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015. Service details are pending.

Cecilia T. Martinez

Cecilia T. Martinez

May 7, 2015

Through the years there has been a warmth, a light, and an integral part that has held our family together with her unconditional love. The one individual that all of us knew that we could turn to for anything and who would give everything that she had. The loss that we feel cannot be expressed in words. Our light, our...

Bessie Purcella

Bessie Purcella

April 26, 2015

Bessie "Vicenta" Salas Purcella, age 90, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Purcella; parents, Conrado Salas and Eufelia Chavez Salas; her in-laws Pete Purcella and Sofia Luna Purcella; three siblings, Benny, Caramelito and Carmelita Salas; her son-in-law, Frank...

Ray T. Bazan

Ray T. Bazan

April 24, 2015

Ray T. Bazan, 73, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 24, 2015. Ray was a proud Vietnam Veteran and Valley High School Graduate. He enjoyed gardening, reading, and carpentry. He is preceded in death by his parents Tercio and Manuelita Bazan; son Joseph Bazan; brother Herman Bazan; and in laws Jose and Dorotea Archuleta. Ray is survived...

Eleanor Barreras

Eleanor Barreras

April 23, 2015

Eleanor Barreras, 84, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Phillip Barreras, and her son Alfred Barreras. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Bernie HernA How did you know Eleanor Barreras? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Eleanor's memory Share Obituary

George Nuanez

George Nuanez

April 21, 2015

George Nuanez Sr., 83, was called home on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He retired from Sandia Labs after 22 year of service, was a counsel person for the Village of Tijeras and opened Nuanez Income Tax. He loved deer hunting, fishing, horse racing, and gourmet cooking. He loved to make Palmas for the Matachines....

Asusena Pea

Asusena Pea

April 17, 2015

Asusena PeA How did you know Asusena PeA? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Asusena's memory Share Obituary

Margaret Davis

Margaret Davis

April 10, 2015

Margaret Davis, 87, went to be with our Lord on Friday, April 10, 2015. She is survived by her brother Toby Chavez; sister Lorraine Stewart and husband Joe; grandchildren: Anna Baca and Henry Baca; and great-grandchild Amanda Carvajal. Margaret loved to dance and Fats Domino. She always went to church and loved to volunteer at the Senior Center. Margaret's Life...

Trinnie Sanchez

Trinnie Sanchez

April 8, 2015

Trinnie D. Sanchez 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister went to be with our lord unexpectedly on Wednesday April 8, 2015. She was born on September 28, 1931 to Jose and Marianita Duran of Alameda, NM. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1950. She is proceed in death by her loving daughter Angela Quintana. Trinnie is survived by her...

Allen S. Sisneros

Allen S. Sisneros

April 8, 2015

Allen S. Sisneros, 69, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Sisneros who passed away in 2009. Allen is survived by his sons Robert Sisneros, Richard Sisneros and Alicia, and David Sisneros and wife Christine; cousin Karen Chacon and husband Albert; grandchild Juan Avila; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Allen's Life...

Lawrence Gilbert Romero Garcia

Lawrence Gilbert Romero Garcia

April 2, 2015

Lawrence Gilbert Romero Garcia, 56, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. He is survived by his wife Michelle Garcia; son Lawrence Garcia and wife Wendy; daughters Shirlene Garcia and husband Joseph, and AnaJean Garcia; brother Miguel Romero; sisters Connie Quesidilla and Alfredo, Anna Balchazar and husband Abrose, and Amy; and nine grandchildren. Lawrence's Life Celebration will begin with a...

Pedro C. Renteria

Pedro C. Renteria

March 30, 2015

Pedro, 28, went to be with his Savior on Monday, March 30, 2015. He is survived by his parents, Pedro and Eva Renteria; brother, Juan Luis Renteria; partner Jessica Gallegos and their two children, Alonzo and Amari Renteria; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunt, uncles, cousins and friends. Pedrine will forever be remembered for his loving smile, selflessness and...

Donald R. Glander

Donald R. Glander

March 26, 2015

Donald R. Glander Sr., 73, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. He is survived by his son Donald Richard Glander Jr. and wife Kim; daughter Cynthia Sue Glander; brothers Roger Glander and Retta, Wayne Glander, and Gary Glander and Alesa; ten grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. Service details are pending.

Anthony Sandoval

Anthony Sandoval

March 18, 2015

Anthony Sandoval, 45, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. He is preceded in death by his father Johnny Baca. Anthony is survived by his mother Dora Sandoval; sons Adam Sandoval and Anthony Johnny Sandoval; daughters Tieana Sandoval and Madison Oraivej; sisters Ashly Probst and husband Michael and Sonya Torres and husband David; and three grandchildren...

Herman R. Garcia

Herman R. Garcia

March 13, 2015

Herman R Garcia Age 51, was born February 21 1964, in Albuquerque NM and passed away on Friday March 13, 2015. Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Florencio Garcia and Maxine Hernandez, and sister Gloria Silva. He is survived by his fiancAC. Bibiana (BiBi) Delgado, daughter Jasmine, brothers; Alejandro Garcia and wife Gloria, Florencio Louie Garcia, and Johnny...

Alice Tenorio

Alice Tenorio

March 5, 2015

Alice Levy Tenorio, 78, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, March 5, 2015. She is survived by her sons Tony Valdez and wife Hilda, Eddie Tenorio and wife Laura, and Russell Tenorio and wife Michele; daughters Cindy Takei and husband Tom, and Cecelia Ruelas and husband James; brothers Benny Valdez and wife Evelyn, Rosalio Valdez Jr., and Robert...

Tawnia L. Sher

Tawnia L. Sher

March 3, 2015

Tawnia Laneire Scarpelli-Sher passed away suddenly on March 3, 2015 after a twenty year battle with cancer. She was 46 years old. Tawnia was born in Anaheim, CA but was a lifelong resident of the Duke City and graduate from Freedom High School. An avid and talented artist, Tawnia's legacy will include paintings, sculptures and a host of other mediums...

Sofia Najar

Sofia Najar

March 2, 2015

Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 2, 2015. She was a devout Catholic, God before everything else, she lived for her family, and was ready with loving arms for all that came by. She will be greatly missed. Sofia is preceded in death by her husband Ernest A. Najar and...