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PONCE -- MICHAEL JAMES Age 49, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Ponce is survived by his loving wife of thirty years, Debbie Ponce; children, Ricky Jude Ponce, Rachael Marie Trujillo, and Jimmy Salcido; parents, Toribio and Margie Ponce; grandson, Elias Juarez; brothers and sisters, Viola Rodriguez and husband, Johnny, Toby Ponce Jr. and wife, Andra, Pam Sanchez, Joe Ponce and wife Yvette, Tony Ponce and Debbie Martinez, Emma Marquez and Raymond Urban, and Margie Ponce and Andrew Torres; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the Riverside Funeral Home Chapel. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012 at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus. Interment of cremains will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Carlos Ponce, Toby Ponce III, Steve Ponce, Andrew Torres III, and Delano Ponce. Please visit: www.riversidefunerals.com to sign Mr. Ponce's online guest register. Cremation Services Entrusted to: Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE 764-9663
        Published on: Thu July 05, 2012

MADRID -- JOHN Loving father, grandfather, brother and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, May 28, 2012 at the age of 66. John loved his family and enjoyed collecting and riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, horse racing and gambling. John is survived by his daughters, Michelle Roche and husband Benny, Jenee Sanchez and Fiance Jason Marquez; son, James Madrid and wife Margarita; brothers, Wilfred and Raymond Madrid; grandchildren, Johnathon and Samantha Roche, Monique Villescas and fiance Dominic Sherfy, Kassandra Sanchez and fiance Francisco Gonzales, Isabella Marquez, Michael Valles and James Madrid; two great-grandchildren, Nehamiah Sherfy and Josiah Gonzales; friend and caregiver, Anthony Mead; close family friend, Liza Gonzales and numerous other family members and friends. A Visitation will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels on Monday, June 11, 2012 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00 am; Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Pallbearers are James Madrid, Johnathan Roche, Jason Marquez, Johnny Sanchez, Damian Madrid, Anthony Mead and Chris Reed. John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. To view information or leave a condolence please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Sun June 10, 2012

TAPIA -- JOHNNY "Legendary Five Time World Boxing Champ of Albuquerque", went to be with his two beautiful mother's Virginia and Annie; grandma, Lala; grandpa, Miguel Tapia; brother, Robert G.; and nephew, Benny on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Teresa C Tapia of Albuquerque, NM; three children, "Little J", Lorenzo, and Nicco; fathers, Jerry Padilla Sr. and "Pops" Tom Creg; and many siblings, nephews, nieces, other family members, spiritual mentors, friends and millions of fans across the world. PRAYER FOR SERENITY God, grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference; living one day at a time Enjoying one moment at a time: accepting hardship as a pathway to peace: Taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it: Trusting that You will make all things right if I surrender to Your Will: so that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with You forever in the next. Amen - Reinhold Niebuhr Johnny "JT" "Milu" will be missed and remembered forever. Rest in Peace husband, dad, son, brother, uncle, friend, trainer and boxer. Psalm 23 and Jeremiah 29:11 On behalf of the Tapia Family, we thank you for your prayers and support. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2012 at French Mortuary Westside Chapel. Visitation will also be held at the UNM Pit, Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. with services following at 8:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Joshua Torres, Hector Munoz, Archie Marquez, Joaquin Zamora, Adrian Lopez, Ray Sandoval, and Matthew Griego. Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Sanchez, Jonathon Tapia, Leroy Chavez, J. R. Sandoval, Christopher Chavez and Jose Gutierrez. To leave an audio memory or offer your condolences please visit our online guest book for Johnny at www.remembertheirstory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun June 03, 2012

ROMERO -- ADELINA MARIA Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Chimayo, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sotero Romero; parents, Emiliano and Ramoncita Martinez; uncle and aunt who raised her, George and Frances Chavez; brothers, Benny, Carmen, Eliseo and Vicente Martinez; sisters, Cordelia Marquez and Anslema Pacheco; nephews, Ricky, Tony, Leroy, Ralph and Wilfred Martinez and Harold Pacheco; sister-in-law, Martha Martinez and brother-in-law, Nash Marquez. Adelina was a religious woman and very proudly supported Morada de Nuestro Senor de Esquipula del Santuario. She was a hard worker, an excellent cook and a very loving and caring person and was always willing to offer a helping hand to all her family, friends, neighbors and others in need of help. She adored and raised her loving successful children. Mrs. Romero is survived by her children, Esther Salazar and husband Benny, Jerry Romero and companion Doreen Campbell and Bessie Duran and husband Eloy; brother, Ross Martinez and wife Rose; sister-in-law, Tillie Martinez; brother-in-law, Ruben Pacheco; former daughter-in-law, Karen Kellovich Borrego and husband Nathan; grandchildren, Nichole Salazar-Conboy and husband Kevin, Naomi Salazar, Joshua and Jeremy Romero and Eloy Duran, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Shaylah Conboy; as well as numerous other relatives and many friends. Public visitation will begin on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Burial to follow at the Potrero Catholic Cemetery in Chimayo with the following serving as pallbearers, Joshua and Jeremy Romero, Eloy Duran, Jr., Naomi Salazar, Sammy and Benny Martinez, Johnny Pacheco, Doris Willis, Ross Phil Martinez, Mel Garcia, Benny Vigil and Zach Campbell. The family of Adelina Maria Romero has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com
        Published on: Wed February 29, 2012

GONZALEZ -- MABEL R. Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque, went home to God on Thursday, January 5, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Pedro (Pete) Gonzalez; three children, Bobby (Maria) Marquez, Georgia (Ron) Hamilton and Pete (Inga) Gonzalez Jr.; grandchildren, Leah Saavedra, Gary (Sheryl) Saavedra, Eric (Elisa) Saavedra, Lori (Scott) Trembley, Kristopher Gonzalez, Bobbie (Ricky Goroum) Marquez; great-grandchildren, Nicole LaBo, Nevin LaBo, Miranda Saavedra, Brenden Kirk, Cierra Saavedra, Landen Goroum, Evan Saavedra, Dylan Trembley, Connor Trembley; brothers, Louie Rivera, Elmon Rivera, Jimmy Rivera, Johnny Rivera, Camilo (Theresa) Rivera Jr., Ricky Rivera; sisters, Erlinda (Gus) Bangas, Jenny (Justin) Armijo, Josie (Richard) Vargas, Vera (Fred) Perea. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents, Camilo Rivera Sr. and Antonia Duran. She was a member of Third Order Franciscans and was also a member of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. She was proactive in caring for the needy in terms of food and clothing. Mabel served as a volunteer at the VA Medical Center. Mabel supported her husband while he was Chapter Commander of the POW. Mabel was very sociable in any environment. She really enjoyed spending time at the casino. She was artistic and loved horse racing. Above all she was a great cook and loved her family and friends unconditionally. Rosary will be recited January 9, 2012, 10:30 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Parish, 5310 Claremont Ave NE, Albuquerque, with Deacon Pilar reciting. Mass will follow the Rosary at Queen of Heaven Parish. Interment will take place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
        Published on: Sun January 08, 2012

SILVA -- JOE F. "POMPOS" Age 62 of Santa Rosa died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Guadalupe County Hospital following a sudden illness. Joe was born May 30, 1949 in Puerto de Luna, NM to the home of Anastacio and Linora (Salazar) Silva. He attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and Santa Rosa High School. Joe married Florence Sanchez on August 10, 1968 in Santa Rosa. He owned and operated Joe's Diesel Service in Santa Rosa from 1968 until 1999. Beginning in 1999 he worked with his son Joey at Silver Moon Auto Repair. He was a lifelong member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, boating, car racing, and riding his motorcycle. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by a brother Chris Silva in 1969. Survivors include his wife Florence Silva of the family home in Santa Rosa; a daughter Rhonda Alarid and husband Donnie of Santa Rosa; three sons Robert and wife Lisa Silva of Tijeras, NM; Joey and wife Crystal Silva of Santa Rosa; Johnny and wife Monica Silva of Albuquerque; his parents Anastacio and Linora Silva of Santa Rosa; two brothers, Vincent Silva and Steve Silva both of Santa Rosa; four sisters, Tina Silva of Santa Rosa; Helen Romero of Los Lunas, NM; Dolores Lucero of Santa Rosa; and Frances Marquez of Espanola, NM. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren along with a host of family and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Santa Rosa. Mass will be celebrated from the church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011 with Father Bill Sanchez and Father Joseph Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Nuestra Senora de Refugio Cemetery in Puerto De Luna. Serving as Pallbearers will be Mike Silva, Michael Romero, Eddie Perez, Frank Trujillo, Donnie Alarid, Joe Silva, Anthony Silva and Logan Silva. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be; James Jones (Silva), Alisha Jones (Silva), Victoria Silva, Jessica Silva, Donna Silva, Valarie Alarid, Deanna Alarid, Heather Silva, Alexis Silva, Jazmine Silva, Kailey Silva, Amanda Silva, Brooke Silva, Adyson Jones (Silva), Angelina Silva, Jaden Jones (Silva) Davina Campos (Silva) Matthew Silva, Jesus Silva, Jayden Chavez, Delany Chavez and all of Joe's family and friends. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street; Santa Rosa, NM. (575) 472-3369. To place an online tribute or sign the guest book, please visit www.chavezfuneralhome.com
        Published on: Wed July 13, 2011

SANCHEZ -- WILLIE SR. 1935-2011 Willie Sanchez Sr., age 75, a resident of Belen, and formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was a member of the Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley. Willie enjoyed spending time outside, fishing and hunting. He loved being a grandpa so much that other children besides his grandchildren would call him grandpa. He was a loving and devoted husband and dad. He was preceded in death by his son, Willie Sanchez Jr.; parents, Eusebio and Emma Candelaria Sanchez and sister, Lucy Tafoya. Willie is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Josephine Marquez Sanchez; daughters, Lucia Moon, Patsy Padilla and husband, Richard, Mary Jaramillo, Emma Kotobi and husband, Mohsen, Betty Padilla and husband, Rafael and Sandra Sanchez; daughter-in-law, Gloria Sanchez wife of deceased son, Willie Sanchez, Jr.; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Emily Martinez and husband, Johnny, Charlie Sanchez and wife, Dolores, Eusebio Sanchez Jr. and partner, Dorothy and family, Rosie Serna, and partner, Joe and family, Paul Sanchez and wife, Pat and family, Johnny Sanchez and wife, Sandra and family and Mary Lou Saavedra and husband, Felix and family. A viewing will be held at Calvary Chapel Rio Grande Valley, on Tuesday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Pallbearers will be Michael, Joseph, Joshua, Ricky, Tracy and Ann Marie. Honorary Pallbearers will be Anthony Brown and Daniel Padilla. The Sanchez family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude for all your love, support and all the heartfelt prayers for all our family. May God Bless you all. Sign Willie's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM
        Published on: Sun June 12, 2011

MORA -- Corina E. Mora, 80, was born January 31, 1931 in Placitas, New Mexico and passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Albuquerque. Corina enjoyed keeping busy cooking, traveling and picking pinons with friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Oracio Mora and daughters, Rita Canham and Gloria Marquez. She is survived by her son, Martin Acosta and wife, Lucille of Bernalillo; grandchildren, Sharon Mora and husband Joe, Jacquelyn Acosta, Janice Baca and husband Brian, Lori Canham, Amanda Lopez and husband Johnny, Veronica Acosta, and Kristi Canham; 12 great grandchildren and many other family and friends who love and will miss her. Services will be held on at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 301 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 8:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 12:00 noon. A private family burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery where she will be interred with her late husband Oracio. Due to church restrictions during lent please do not send flowers, rather make a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society at 5800 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Sun March 20, 2011

CHAVEZ -- Blas Chavez, 66, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, November 1, 2010. Blas was born in Los Chavez on November 12, 1943. Blas enjoyed fishing, camping and loved to watch wrestling and football Go Redskins!; but above all Blas adored his family and enjoyed spending all his time with his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Blas is survived by his devoted wife Rosalind of 47 years; daughters Gloria Roybal and husband Robert, Yvette Baros and husband Ben; sons Blas Chavez Jr. and wife Tina, Lawrence Chavez and wife Norma; grandchildren Blas Chavez III and fiancee Monique Roybal, Janet Roybal, Lawrence Chavez, Leonard Chavez, Eric Chavez and girlfriend Chyenne Montoya, Robert Roybal, Samantha Baros, Johnny Chavez, Donny Chavez, Benjamin Baros, Antonio Chavez, Andres Chavez; great-grandchildren Czarina Chavez, Mystique Chavez; sisters Irene Vigil and husband Joe, Mary Garcia and husband Diego, Josie Saiz and husband Paul, Dora Gonzales and husband Gilbert and his brothers Sonny Chavez and wife Mabel, Andres Garcia and wife Denise and numerous other family and friends. Blas was preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Tillie Chavez; and siblings Triny Marquez, Gilbert Chavez, Vina Chavez, Mercy Adams and Galli Aragon. Blas will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A Visitation will take place in the Chapel of Angels at Garcia Mortuary Thursday November 4, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a reciting of the Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m.; final Viewing will be at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, Friday November 5, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. with Mass to begin at 9:00 a.m.; Interment to follow Mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers are Blas Chavez III, Lawrence Chavez, Leonard Chavez, Benjamin Baros, Robert Roybal and Eric Chavez; Honorary bearers Johnny Chavez, Donny Chavez, Antonio Chavez and Andres Chavez. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Blas's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Wed November 03, 2010

PADILLA -- Benjamin Marquez Padilla First SGT US Army Retired, 81, passed away on June 3, 2010 at his west side residence. Mr. Padilla was a lifelong resident born in Mesilla, NM on March 6, 1929 to Ysidro Chavarria and Louisa Marquez Padilla, the 10th of 13 children, five passing away at infancy and childhood. "Benjie", "Ben" graduated from Las Cruces Union High School. He and four brothers served in the military. Ben was recruited at the age of 20 into the National Guard and later enlisted into the regular Army in 1951. He fought and served in the Korean War where he was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman Badge, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Marksman (Carbine) Expert (Rifle), Total of eight Good Conduct Medals, National Defense Service Medal with Oakleaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He retired in 1975 after 27 years of service to his country from Fort Bliss, Texas. During his service he met his lovely wife Anita Cano and raised two sons, Raymond and David. He served tours in Japan, Okinawa and Korea after the war. After retirement, Ben continued his education at NMSU - Dona Ana Branch where he attained an associate degree in Water/Waste water System Technology. He was a Level IV Operator at the town of Silver City Waste water Plant where he retired after eight years. He also worked for three years for the town of Anthony, NM at their waste water plant until health problems prevented further service he was a member of VFW. He loved his guns, hunting, woodworking and being a grandfather. He was preceded in death by his eldest sister Sofia; brother Samuel II; his mother Louisa; father Ysidro; brothers, Valvino, Gilberto, Eduardo, Salvador; sister Aurora; and nephew Danny Padilla. He is survived by his lovely wife Anita Cano Padilla; one sister Lydia Beardsley of Madison, IN; his sons, Raymond Padilla and wife Mickie of Las Cruces, David Cano Padilla and wife Jerrie of Albuquerque; seven grandchildren, Michael Paul, Desirea, PVT2 Alexandra US Army, Diego, Isabelle, Mateo and Alejandro Padilla; one great-grandchild, Amara Alicia Padilla; and many nieces and nephews. Ben will lie in state from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow at La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home Chapel at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 10:00 AM at St. Genevieve's Catholic Church with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery with full Military Honors. Special thanks to daughter in law Mickie and the Corral Family also to the Cano and Padilla families and to Michael Cano MST SGT-US Army Band for playing taps at Ben's request and thanks to Doa Ana Home Health Care and Mesilla Valley Hospice staff. Pallbearers will be Larry Padilla, Michael Cano, Michael Paul Padilla, PVT2 Alexandra Padilla, Johnny Alvarez and Ralph Padilla; Honorary Pallbearers - J.J. Padilla, Paul Padilla, Rudy Padilla, Frank Colella and Alfred Cano, Jr. Service arrangement have been entrusted to La Paz - Graham's Funeral Home, 555 W. Amador, 526-6891. To send the Padilla family condolences log on to www.lapaz-grahams.com.
        Published on: Sun June 06, 2010