Alvina Apodaca

With heavy hearts, the Apodaca family announces the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Alvina P. Apodaca, at the age of 102. She was a devoted mother to her ten children, which included three sets of twins.

Alvina was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Apodaca; her parents, Felipe and Roque V. Parada; her brothers, Raymond, Nick, Joe, and Felipe Parada; her sister, Leandra Leyba; and her sons, Paul, Ronald, James, and Jody Apodaca, and daughter, Dolly Saiz.

She is survived by her children, Sandra Jenkins; Pierre Michael Apodaca and his wife, Darlene; Terry, Cynthia and Nancy Apodaca; along with 28 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers: Terry Apodaca, Antonio Nieto, Timothy Apodaca, Lorenso Jaramillo, Andre Apodaca, and Alias Apodaca.

Honorary Pallbearer: Michael Apodaca.

Funeral Services

Rosary: Monday, November 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
FRENCH- Lomas.

Funeral Mass: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1818 Coal Pl SE, Alb., NM.

Burial: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 2:45 p.m.
Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Reception: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
American Legion Duran y Gallegos Post 69, 9000 4th St NW, Alb., NM 87114.