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ESQUIVEL -- Chris "Gege" Esquivel, age 45, beloved son and brother, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 31, 2009. He was born on August 10, 1964 and was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Chris is survived by his loving mother, Lydia Esquivel; his father Ray Esquivel and wife Dinah; his brother, Henry Esquivel; sister, Melissa Esquivel; and nephew George Martinez, III.; and many aunts, uncles, other relatives and a host of friends. Chris will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel of Albuquerque, 4001 Osuna Rd., NE, where Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor David Row officiating. Interment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE. Casket Bearers will be Bobby Baca, Brian Baca, Frank Gutierrez, Leroy Gallegos, Arthur Lucero and Michael Andrade. Those who wish to express their condolences may do at www.danielsfuneral.com. Chris' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Tue November 03, 2009

GABALDON -- Josephine Gabaldon, age 85, a life-long resident of Los Chavez and recently of Los Lunas, NM passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009. She was a member of the San Clemente Catholic Church and Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, Catholic Daughter for 36 years and Sacred Heart. After raising six children, she became a school bus driver for the Belen Schools, which included being a school bus driver instructor. She enjoyed gardening, playing bingo, watching Wheel of Fortune, weekly Bible Study, and daily visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramon and Martita Gabaldon; her loving husband of 47 years, Abelino Gabaldon; son-in-law, Denny Gallegos and grandson, Denny M. Gallegos. Josephine is survived by her six children, Gene Gabaldon and wife, Mary Stella, Martha Giron, Adela Baldonado and husband, Mike, Katy Gallegos, Dolores Gabaldon and Sam Espinosa, Roberta Griego and husband, Michael; 12 grandchildren, Abelino and Roberto Gabaldon, Eloy Gerard, Charles and Vincent Giron, Barbara Michael, Michelle "Dina" and Mario Baldonado, Steven and Kristopher Rayner, Candice Griego-Siebenthal and Justine Griego; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucy Cordova and Helen Salas and two sisters-in-law, Ninfa and Annie Gabaldon. All services will be held at San Clemente Catholic Church in Los Lunas, beginning with a viewing on Sunday, November 1, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 2:30 p.m. A final visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Abelino and Roberto Gabaldon, Eloy Gerard, Charles and Vincent Giron, Mario Baldonado and Kristopher Rayner. Honorary Pallbearer will be Steven Rayner. Sign Josephine's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM. (505) 864-8501
        Published on: Sat October 31, 2009

DIAZ -- Fidel A. Diaz, 90, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009. Fidel was born on March 15, 1919 in San Marcial, NM to Luis V. and Luz (Alderete) Diaz. Fidel is survived by Daughter, Sylviana D'Ouville of Albuquerque, NM; Sisters, Amalia Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; Louisa Barreras and husband Benny of Socorro, NM; Marina Gallegos of Socorro, NM; Sally Fernandez of Socorro, NM; and Priscilla Torres and husband Max of Socorro, NM; Grandsons, Xavier D'Ouville; and Carols D'Ouville. He is preceded in death by his Wife, Denise (Tolliver) Diaz ; Sister Rosela Diaz; and his Grandson, Ed D'Ouville; Brothers, Sam Diaz, and Joe L. Diaz; and Brother- In- Laws, Miguel Chavez; Tony Gallegos; and John Fernandez. A Visitaton will be held at Steadman-Hall Funeral Home on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, October 30, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro, NM. A Mass of Ressurection will be celebrated on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at San Miguel Catholic Church in Socorro, NM with Father Andy Pavlak as Celebrant. Burial will be held in the San Miguel Cemetery. Pallbearers are Carlos D'Ouville, Sam Gallegos, Clarence Barreras, Alfredo Fernandez, David Torres, and Max Torres SR.. Honorary Pallbearers are Xavier D'Ouville and Felix Barreras. Arrangements are under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM 87801. (575) 835-1530.
        Published on: Thu October 29, 2009

BARNUM -- Audrey Barnum, long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 21, 2009. She is survived by her loving sons, Robin Fernandez, Gilbert Fernandez and wife JoAnn, and John Fernandez; granddaughters, Alexandra Beupre and husband Kenneth and Jovanna Fernandez; two great-grandchildren, Xavier and Penelope; three sisters, Ella Gallegos, Viola Rodriguez and husband Joe, and Edna Parong. The youngest of thirteen children, Audrey was born on February 5, 1929, in Raton, NM, to John F. and Bersaba Barnum. Audrey worked for and retired from the Small Business Administration. Following her retirement she did volunteer work for healthcare organizations. She had a great love for caring for animals, especially her "doggies". A memorial service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas location, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009. Please visit the guestbook for Audrey at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sun October 25, 2009

GALLEGOS -- Timothy. The family of Timothy Gallegos thanks their many friends and relative whose sympathy and thoughtfulness will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. RIVERSIDE FUNERAL HOME OF ALBUQUERQUE 225 San Mateo NE 764-9663
        Published on: Sun October 25, 2009

BARNUM -- Audrey Barnum, long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away on October 21, 2009. She is survived by her loving sons, Robin Fernandez, Gilbert Fernandez and wife JoAnn, and John Fernandez; granddaughters, Alexandra Beupre and husband Kenneth and Jovanna Fernandez; two great-grandchildren, Xavier and Penelope; three sisters, Ella Gallegos, Viola Rodriguez and husband Joe, and Edna Parong. The youngest of thirteen children, Audrey was born on February 5, 1929, in Raton, NM, to John F. and Bersaba Barnum. Audrey worked for and retired from the Small Business Administration. Following her retirement she did volunteer work for healthcare organizations. She had a great love for caring for animals, especially her "doggies". A memorial service will be held at French Mortuary, Lomas location, at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2009. Please visit the guestbook for Audrey at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd, NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Sat October 24, 2009

JINZO -- Joann Jinzo, 57, born October 21, 1951, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Luciano Jinzo; Momma Betty Jean Gomez; children, Desiree Sanchez, Joanne Marie Sedillo, Annette Trujillo, Luciano Jinzo Jr. and Dan Jinzo; grandchildren, Albert and Johanna Sanchez; Danny and Shawna Culler, Brianna Trujillo, Manuel, Natalie, Teto, April and Brittany Sedillo; great-grandchildren, Nevaeh Chavez/Sanchez, Jonathan, Manny, Nicholas and Nathaniel Sedillo; two brothers; five sisters; and best friend, Lorraine Gallegos. She was a member of the "Over the Hill Gang" Car Club. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by the Rosary on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at Holy Family Church. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 starting with viewing at 8:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Family. Burial will follow the services at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Art Marquez, Paul Aguilar, Ruben Gallegos, Bobby Sedillo, Benjie Sanchez and Willie Trujillo. Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Mathis, Steven Armijo, Mark Trujillo and Wyatt Montana.
        Published on: Tue October 20, 2009

SANCHEZ -- Sotero J. Sanchez, Jr. passed away on October 19, 2009 at the age of 88. Sotero was born in Delia and raised in Santa Rosa, NM where he graduated from Santa Rosa High School (at the Old Alamo) in 1938. He attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. He volunteered during WWII and in April of 1942 after 13 weeks of basic training, was attached to the Army Medical Corp Camp J.T. Robinson. (the Camp Pike) in Little Rock, AR. Later in he was transferred and served as an Instructor at the School for Medical Department Enlisted Technicians in Denver, Co. He was Honorably Discharged in June of 1943 on disability. He served as a member of Santa Rosa's Governing Body and was elected Mayor of Santa Rosa for five consecutive terms. He was also elected President of the New Mexico Municipal League for five consecutive terms. In 1971 he accepted a position with the New Mexico Municipal League as Program Director, Deputy Director and also alternating as Acting Director when needed until his retirement in 1986. In Santa Rosa he worked closely with St. Rose of Lima Parish, St. Rose School and was also a forth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was one of the leaders in helping pass the Anti by-pass legislation to prevent the U.S. Bureau of Public roads from by-passing any town with out their permission. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sotero M. Sanchez, Sr. and Beatrice Aragon Ortega Sanchez; two children, Sylvia Marie Sanchez and Sotero Roderico Raymundo Sanchez; two brothers, Albert Sanchez, and Canuto Ortega. He is survived by Ernest Sanchez and wife, Mary of Albuquerque, Orlando Sanchez and wife Sofia of Albuquerque, Ernestine Chavez of Hobbs, Joseph Sanchez of Albuquerque, Herman Sanchez and Magda of Albuquerque, Janet Dominguez and Ken of Albuquerque, June Ziegenfuss and husband Larry of Las Cruces, Juliette Dempsey and husband John of San Antonio, TX, Eugene Sanchez and wife, Dorothy of Albuquerque, Wife Erlinda M. Sanchez; and mother of his children Petra M Sanchez. Children are Eileen Gallegos and husband, Leroy of Puerto de Luna, Loretta Rael of Albuquerque, Victor C. Sanchez and wife Sandra of Rio Rancho, Verena Lopez and husband George of Santa Fe and Maxine Wheeless and husband Jim of Houston, TX; Two step-children, Ronald Dominguez of Kelseyville, Ca and Arno Dominguez and wife Mary Ann of Santa Cruz, CA; over 100 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Refuge in Puerto de Luna, NM. Internment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Online condolences can be submitted at www.danielsfuneral.com. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue October 20, 2009

LOPEZ -- Manuel Antonio "Tony" Lopez, 66, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away in peace on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Tony was a Mariachi of New Mexico and loved his music as well as making everyone laugh. He is survived by the mother of his children, Sylvia Riner; his children Raymond Lopez and partner Rick Smith, Esther Lopez, Gloria and husband David Varela, Miguel Lopez and wife Bernadette Lopez; grandchildren Michael Martinez, Monica Lopez, Sarah Martinez and husband Michael Martinez, Marc Lopez, Marissa Lopez, Gabriel Varela and wife Cheri Varela, Adan Varela, Enrique Varela, Antonio Lopez, Aliyah Lopez and David Rodriquez; great-grandchildren Nikko, Dominic, Mikaela, Monike, Mariah, Mikey, Brianna, D'Anna, Jazzlene, Selena and Lourdes; siblings Emelio Lopez, George Lopez, Richard Lopez, Paul Lopez, Lucy Gallegos, Barbara Banuelos and Gloria Lopez. He was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Mireya Marisol and siblings Mable, Carmen, Margarito and Ernie. Visitation will begin Friday, October 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel. The Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church, 4th Street and Mildred NW. Interment will follow at Cerrillos Cemetery, Los Cerrillos, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Tony at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Fri October 16, 2009

LOPEZ -- Manuel Antonio "Tony" Lopez, 66, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away in peace on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Tony was a Mariachi of New Mexico and loved his music as well as making everyone laugh. He is survived by the mother of his children, Sylvia Riner; his children Raymond Lopez and partner Rick Smith, Esther Lopez, Gloria and husband David Varela, Miguel Lopez and wife Bernadette Lopez; grandchildren Michael Martinez, Monica Lopez, Sarah Martinez and husband Michael Martinez, Marc Lopez, Marissa Lopez, Gabriel Varela and wife Cheri Varela, Adan Varela, Enrique Varela, Antonio Lopez, Aliyah Lopez and David Rodriquez; great-grandchildren Nikko, Dominic, Mikaela, Monike, Mariah, Mikey, Brianna, D'Anna, Jazzlene, Selena and Lourdes; siblings Emelio Lopez, George Lopez, Richard Lopez, Paul Lopez, Lucy Gallegos, Barbara Banuelos and Gloria Lopez. He was preceded in death by great-granddaughter Mireya Marisol and siblings Mable, Carmen, Margarito and Ernie. Visitation will begin Friday, October 16, 2009, 6:00 p.m. at French Lomas Chapel. The Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church, 4th Street and Mildred NW. Interment will follow at Cerrillos Cemetery, Los Cerrillos, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Tony at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
        Published on: Thu October 15, 2009