Obituaries

Sep 2, 2013

Jones, Wilbur Dale 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. Dale was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Kitty. He is survived by his three daughters, Patricia, Marilyn and Barbara, and by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dale was an inventor and a rocket scientist whose career spanned five decades and...

Sep 2, 2013

Welch, Stephen "Steve" Lee Age 66, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 2, 2013 in Socorro, NM with his loving family by his side. He was born in San Antonio, TX on August 1, 1947, to Fred and Polly (Jackson) Welch. Steve's father was a career military man and the family lived in places such as England...

Sep 2, 2013

Santillanes, Moises David "Dave" Age 85, a lifelong resident, community leader, and businessman, died at his home September 2, 2013, embraced by the love of his family. Dave was born April 13, 1928, in Albuquerque. His parents, Moises and Faustina Santillanes, his brother Joe, and his son Randy preceded him in death. Dave moved to Alameda when he was just...

Sep 1, 2013

Rodgers, Michelle Age 105, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. In her time on this earth she touched many lives with her generous personality. She had an amazing gift for engaging everyone she met. In minutes she would have a total stranger's life story and have them feeling good about themselves by the end of the conversation. She had a...

Sep 1, 2013

Tatum, Larry W. Age 65, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was born in Waycross, GA on November 18, 1947, to Davis and Susie Tatum. Larry is survived by wife, Leona Stoffer-Tatum of Rio Rancho, NM; children, Ryan, Melissa, John and fianc�e Becky Fox; grandchildren, Kayleen, Nathan, Tyler, Natalie and Evan; mother-in-law Dorothea Stoffer; sisters-in-law Mary Tatum, Kathy Guthrie...

Sep 1, 2013

Carriaga, Adrian Ray Age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother and grandson, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Adrian was a 2010 graduate of West Mesa High School. He enjoyed long boarding, bowling, going to concerts, and truly was an avid outdoorsman. Adrian will...

Aug 31, 2013

Manuel Muller, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Aug 31, 2013

Aug 30, 2013

Mascarenas, Matushka Marilyn Age 55, reposed in the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was born on January 23, 1958. Marilyn loved sewing, quilting and hand crafts. She was a Special Ed Teacher for APS. Marilyn attended New Mexico State and UNM. She was an avid baseball fan, loved the Mets and the Isotopes. Marilyn was a drummer in...

Aug 30, 2013

Our beautiful Holly Hayden, 73, took her first steps in Heaven on August 30, 2013. Holly, a dedicated wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother, was a kind and intelligent woman who, even up until her final ailing days, kept up with Facebook and played games with her great grandson on her Kindle. She joins her parents, Erminio C. De Baca...

Aug 30, 2013

Clara Lopez, born July 5, 1940 in San Antonio, NM passed away on August 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lopez and her parents Marillita and Antonio Chavez. Remaining to cherish her memory is sister Lilly Lopez; her children Debbie Tausch and her husband Jake; Robert Lopez, Jr. and his wife Irma; Roxane Leger and...

Aug 30, 2013

Garcia, Anna Maria (Lujan) Age 76, passed on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home. Anna is now at peace after a long illness. She was born in Tierra Amarilla, NM, July 26, 1937, and moved to Albuquerque with her family when she was five years old. She attended San Felipe Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Mary�s Catholic...

Aug 29, 2013

Roland, Donna Mae Loving, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at age 79. She was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI on June 30, 1934, and was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She was an excellent cook and loved country music, playing Spades, reading the newspaper and correcting her kids' grammar. Donna is...

Aug 29, 2013

Candelaria, Ernest U. Age 85, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. He was born in San Antonito, NM on June 7, 1928, to Olimpio and Antonina Candelaria. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, Fred Candelaria and Barney Candelaria. Ernest is survived by his loving wife, Lucia Candelaria; his sons, Roman Candelaria and Ernest P. Candelaria and...

Aug 29, 2013

Pickard, Welma M. Welma M. Pickard, 94, passed away August 29, 2013 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born April 22, 1919 in Hornell, NY to Ernestine Waldorf Bates and Linford Bates. Welma is survived by sons, Leander G. Pickard and Kenneth D. Pickard; daughter-in-law, Renee Pickard; grandson, Ronald K. Pickard of Albuquerque; daughter, Karen L. Pickard of Rio Rancho;...

Aug 28, 2013

Gerard Mason Liguori Age 68, is resting in heaven on 28 August 2013. He is survived by his son, Douglas Liguori and wife Sarah; daughter, Gina Mosavi and husband Mike; brother, Michael Liguori. Also surviving are his grand children, Erin and Adara Liguori, Paymon, Paresa and Pegga Mosavi. He lived a long and full life and loved all of his...

Aug 28, 2013

Harper, Michael H. Age 67, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2013. He was born in Evansville, IN on November 17, 1945, to Herbert and Lucille (Boylls) Harper. He moved to New Mexico in 1978. He graduated from Central High School (Evansville, IN) in 1963 where he excelled in football, basketball and baseball. Mr. Harper then earned a Bachelor's Degree in...

Aug 28, 2013

Montano, Lawrence T. Age 84, passed away August 28, 2013 with loved ones by his side. He was born June 13, 1929 to the late Vicente and Annie Montano in Albuquerque, NM. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Alex Montano and Leo Montano; sisters, Stella Montano, Clara Duvall; sister-in-law, Romie Montano. Lawrence is survived by his brothers, Gilbert...

Aug 27, 2013

Private services have been held.

Aug 27, 2013

Herrera, Manuel E Age 72, beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, August 27, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on August 23, 1941, to Refina and Marcos Herrera. Manuel was a carpenter by trade; he was a loving and caring neighbor and friend who worked hard...