On Wednesday, March 15, 2017, after 59 years, the loving and fun-filled life of Ernie Salazar quietly came to an end. Ernie patiently waited and pursued the love of his life Josie and throughout a beautiful 37 years of marriage they remained inseparable. Amongst a life of love and laughter together they raised two daughters, Tara, and Stacy. Ernie was...
Aurra Jade Gardner December 31, 2000 - March 15, 2017 Her mom by her side as her heart beat its last beat, Aurra Jade Gardner, born in Seattle, WA on December 31, 2000, found peace from her own inner turmoil on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Aurra was a cellist, artist, deep-thinker, declarer of interesting thoughts, builder of homes for birds,...
Vickie Serrano of Albuquerque, died Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2017 at her home, with her family at her bedside. She was 90 years old. She was born on April 20, 1926 in Anton Chico to the home of Nicasio and Rosalia Garcia. She grew up and attended school in Santa Rosa. Vickie married Zoilo Serrano at Saint Francis Cathedral in...
Nancy C. Flowers, M.D. 9/28/1928 to 3/15/2017 Nancy Flowers was born in McComb, MS to Mary Lee Gunter and Joseph Carruth Flowers on September 28, 1928. Her early schooling was mostly in Jackson, MS, and she graduated from the Greenwood Mississippi High School. She went from graduation from the Mississippi University for Women in 1954 to obtain training in Physical...
Susanne Matlock Gooding, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Richard Gooding of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; her son, Steven Gooding and his wife, Diana Gurule Gooding of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and their daughter, Lynsey Horcasitas; and their son, Cole Gooding and...
Evelyn Huerta age 92, beloved by daughters, great and grandchildren, relatives and friends, passed away on March 15, 2017. Evelyn was born in Durango, Co to Clarence and Lula Chinn. She graduated from Las Vegas, NM High School, UNM and Greeley State Teachers College in Colorado. Evelyn taught elementary school in Vaughn and Albuquerque for 42 years, mostly at Hodgin...
Edward Joseph Leder, age 97, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2017. A WW-II veteran, he and his wife Muriel (deceased) and their young children moved to Albuquerque in 1949, where but for two brief periods for work, he remained until his death. Ed was a graduate of the University of New Mexico, worked as comptroller of a large local...
Martha Ann Trent, 73 years old, beloved wife of 56 years to William R. Trent Sr. passed away peacefully March 14, 2017. She is survived by her daughter, Ava B. Roberts and her husband, Terry L. Roberts; son, William R. Trent Jr. (Sonny) and his wife, Debbie Trent; grandchildren, Joshua M. Casner and his fiancé, Amber Jojola, Jeremy D. Casner...
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Saturday, March 18th, 2017, 12:00pm, FRENCH - Westside
George Duran, 91, of Albuquerque, passed away March 13, 2017. He is survived by the mother of his children, Connie M. Sanchez; his daughters, Sylvia A. M. Tapia, Gloria J. Morris (David) and Victoria Elisa Duran (Mark R. Crockett); his grandchildren, Paul Tapia (Stephanie), Robert Tapia, Joe Romero, Annette M. Romero, Michael Duran (Sabrina), Shelley Hansen (Zach) and Lisa M....
Paul John Matteucci, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away March 13, 2017 at age 79. He is survived by his wife, Judy (Christianson) to whom he was married for 54 years with the hope of many more to come. Paul was born in Albuquerque on November 18, 1937. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1955, University of New...
A.D. (David) Garris, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather was called to heaven on March 13, 2017. He entered this world on December 9, 1928 in Runnelstown, MS born to Lonnie and Willie Garris. David was preceded in death by his first wife of 48 years, Rhenea. David is survived by his second wife, Celia; daughter, Roxanne Salsman and husband,...
Loretta Rodarte (Salas) passed peacefully on March 12, 2017, surrounded by her family after a valiant five-year battle with cancer. She was born August 6, 1938 to David and Lucy Salas of Alameda, NM. Loretta attended St. Mary's High School and graduated from Valley High School in 1957. She married her wonderful, adoring husband, Ray Rodarte, on October 25, 1958....
Michael Ross London, Jr., born August 28, 1951, went to join our Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Michael lived a very rough life, but he always kept a smile on his face and he gave the best hugs in the world! Even through all his suffering as a child and later into his adult years, he never stopped...
Teresa Ruth (Guest) Sei August 26, 1921 - March 12, 2017 Teresa Ruth Sei lived a full life and passed away at 95. She was born in Cole, OK and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque. Teresa Ruth was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Amerigo Sei, who owned and ran Mori's Lounge. Her two brothers and...
Daniel Espinosa of Albuquerque, NM passed away Saturday March 11, 2017. Daniel Espinosa spent most of his adult life dedicated to Veterans. He worked at the VA Hospital in the Orthotics/Prosthetists Deptartment measuring, fitting and fabricating artificial limbs and braces for disabled veterans. His career started in the Marine Corp in Korea where he repaired tents and boots. The skills...
Curtis Alan Landes, beloved husband and father was called home March 11, 2017. He entered this world on April 28, 1957 born to Curtis and Ruth Landes from Franconia, PA. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Landes; and son, Chase Landes from Rio Rancho, NM; father, Curtis Landes from Sellersville, PA; brother, David Landes from Elkhart, IN; sisters, Jane...
Yvonne L. Tafoya, of Albuquerque, passed away Friday, March 11, 2017. Serving Christ and others was Yvonne's primary passion. Yvonne was a registered nurse for over thirty years, highlighting her distinguished career by receiving the high honor of being named Pride Nurse at Presbyterian's Anna Kaseman Hospital. Pursuing the other passion in her life, she earned a Master's degree in...
Ann T. Gutierrez, 81, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017. She was a dedicated Catholic with a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. One of her proudest moments was traveling to Yugoslavia to the shrine of Our Lady of Medjugorje. She retired from the State of New Mexico Department of Human Services where she had many valued friends and...
Gary Tsosie, 34, beloved son, passed from death into a life of eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 10, 2017. Gary loved the outdoors, the snow, and mountains; thus, lived in the state of Colorado for a time and enjoyed every moment of it. He was young and had an active lifestyle. He loved to...