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GUTIERREZ, RAYMOND "BUSTER" age 32 and a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly on February 18, 2015 in Albuquerque. He was born on March 13, 1982 to Jose Ramon and Bernadette (Sena) Gutierrez. He enjoyed nice things: Cadillacs, gold, music, anything with bling, and nice vacations. He was, also a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Buster loved his family deeply and was extremely devoted to his children. He is survived by his children, Anthony Gutierrez, Dominic Gutierrez, and Antoinette Gutierrez; stepson, Ray Velasco; godchildren, Markiz Ruiz and Shandell Nieto; fiancee, Christy Vasquez and her children, Michael Carrillo and Kyler Carrillo, and her best friend, Antoinette Lucero; siblings, Joseph Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Lucia Garcia Sprunk, Antonio Garcia Sprunk, and Ramon Ruiz; special cousins, Lawrence Nieto, Martin Nieto, and Roberta Centena; grandmother, Carole M. Gutierrez; special nephew, Nathaniel Joshua Gutierrez; special niece, Nevaeh Garcia; godmother, Juanita Booher and her sons, Ian and Lucas; mother of his children, Annette Griego many aunts, uncles, cousins and other loving family members and friends. Services are pending at this time. Honorary Pallbearers will be Joseph Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Lucia Garcia Sprunk, Antonio Garcia Sprunk, Ramon Ruiz, Roberta Centeno, Lawrence Nieto, Martin Nieto, Nathaniel Joshua Gutierrez, Kenneth Sena, Steven Sena, and Rufilo Sena. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue February 24, 2015

LOPEZ, BILLY DON Age 47, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2015. He was born December 25, 1967 raised in Albuquerque and lived here all his life. He graduated from West Mesa in 1986. He is survived by parents Orpha Tachias Lopez and Herman Lopez; sister Debbie Baca; his brothers Joseph Lopez & Johnathan Lopez; nieces JudyAnn Baca and Jennifer Grillo; nephew Steven Baca; and much more extended family. He went to bingo with his mother every month and really enjoyed the time he spent with her. He loved the Cowboys and was always ready and eager to watch a game. Billy had a great sense of humor. Along with a great smile. He was always ready and willing to help out a family member. You were a great son, brother, uncle and friend and you will be missed. Go be with the angels. We love you forever. Services will be held at Riverside Funeral Home , 225 San Mateo Blvd NE on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, visitation will be at 10am, Rosary at 11am and Mass at 11:30am. Reception at Moose Lodge to follow.
        Published on: Mon February 23, 2015

GARCIA, JOSEPH W. age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Rosemary; children, Steven J. Garcia and wife, Anita, Margaret Lynn Garcia and husband, Danny Lucero, Michael Gary Garcia and wife, Rita Ann, Michelle Garcia and husband, Earl Holmes; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church, a member of the AFL-CIO Local 391 and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal. The first offensive against the Japanese. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, two Bronze Stars, the Presidential unit citation with Ribbon Bar was awarded to the first Marine Division for the Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal in World War II. The secretary of the Navy characterized this offensive: "the officers and enlisted men of the First Marine Division demonstrated outstanding gallantry. The courage and determination displayed were of an inspiring order." Semper Fi Mac. Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2015 at Santuario de San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Santos Garcia, Neil Garcia, Charles Castro, Gavin Garcia, J.B. Gallegos, and Frederick Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Garcia, Michael Sanchez, Kenny Beach, and Matthew Sanchez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 22, 2015

MOYA, JACOBO "JACK" 1924-2015 Jacobo "Jack" Moya, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Jack graduated from Belen Schools and was a graduate from Harvard University. He was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus in Albuquerque, the Knights of Columbus and also very active in church and the community. Jack worked for the Belen Railroad and also for the America Center for International Labor Solidarity/ ALFCIO for many years of outstanding service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Henita Moya; daughter, Susan Moya Baca; grandsons, Ivan Torres and Daniel Torres; wife, Lee Moya; son-in-law, Pete Stracener; and brothers and sisters. Jack is survived by his daughters, Maryann Stracener, Frances Castillo and husband, Dimas, Helen Chavez and husband, Johnny; sons, Alex Romero and Albert Romero; sisters, Nancy Chavez and husband, Simon, Mary Rose Archuleta and husband, Joe; brothers, Rubin Moya and wife, Ester; 22 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, February 20th beginning with a Viewing at 11:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Schultz officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Donald Sanchez, Allen Chavez, Joseph Chavez, Steven Moya, Christopher Romero and Vanessa Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alan Chavez, Jacqueline Stracener and Megan Bristo. Please sign Jack's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Sun February 22, 2015

GARCIA, JOSEPH W. age 92, a resident of Albuquerque, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Mr. Garcia is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Rosemary; children, Steven J. Garcia and wife, Anita, Margaret Lynn Garcia and husband, Danny Lucero, Michael Gary Garcia and wife, Rita Ann, Michelle Garcia and husband, Earl Holmes; fifteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Garcia was a member of the Catholic Church, a member of the AFL-CIO Local 391 and a Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal. The first offensive against the Japanese. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, two Bronze Stars, the Presidential unit citation with Ribbon Bar was awarded to the first Marine Division for the Capture and Defense of Guadalcanal in World War II. The secretary of the Navy characterized this offensive: "the officers and enlisted men of the First Marine Division demonstrated outstanding gallantry. The courage and determination displayed were of an inspiring order." Semper Fi Mac. Visitation will be Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 3:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2015 at Santuario de San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. A Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Santos Garcia, Neil Garcia, Charles Castro, Gavin Garcia, J.B. Gallegos, and Frederick Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Harold Garcia, Michael Sanchez, Kenny Beach, and Matthew Sanchez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
        Published on: Fri February 20, 2015

HILLERMAN, MARIE ELIZABETH Marie Elizabeth Hillerman, 87, of Albuquerque's Los Ranchos, died peacefully on February 12, 2015 of an infection. She was born in Shawnee, OK on Feb. 27, 1927, the second of four children. She was always an avid reader and a life-long learner. Marie had the honor of introducing Eleanor Roosevelt when the former first lady came to visit her high school. Marie graduated from the University of Oklahoma where she majored in microbiology and education. She met the love of her life for more than 60 years, Tony Hillerman, at a Newman Center dance and became a dedicated football and basketball fan (Go Sooners and Lobos!). Marie and Tony married on Aug. 16, 1948 and lived in several small towns in Texas and Oklahoma where she worked as a junior high teacher. In 1953, Tony's career as a journalist brought them and their baby Anne to Santa Fe, NM. In Santa Fe they added to their family with the adoption of Jan, Tony Jr., Monica and Steve. In addition to raising five children, Marie was active in her Catholic parish, teaching CCD classes and preparing children for Confirmation. She also worked as a freelance meteorologist and substitute teacher and enjoyed life as a bridge player, passionate gardener and bird watcher. The Hillerman family moved to Albuquerque in 1963 when Tony went to work for the University of New Mexico. In Albuquerque, the adoption of Daniel made the family complete. Marie continued her life-long devotion to her Catholic faith, becoming an active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation parish. When the children left home, Marie travelled with Tony on book tours visiting France, Italy and Scandinavia. She loved her work as a volunteer with the Marianites bringing Holy Communion to the sick and elderly. She served for many years on the board of the Catholic Foundation helping people of all faiths. Among her many other interests were helping organizations which worked to improve education and living conditions on the Navajo Reservation, programs for battered families and to help those released from prison rebuild their lives. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed answering questions about plants and pests through the Albuquerque Garden Center. Marie is survived by her family: daughter Anne Hillerman, husband Don Strel and grandson Brandon Strel and step grandsons Sean Strel and Kevin Strel and partner Gisele Delony, step-granddaughter Carrie Reinecke, husband Craig and great-grandsons Skyler and Taran. She is also surviving by her daughter Jan Grado, husband Rudy and grandson lan Grado, wife Stephanie and great-granddaughters Gianna and Zia; grandson Matthew Grado and fiance Brielle Wozny; granddaughter Sarah Tuico and her husband J R. Also surviving her is son Tony Hillerman, Jr. and his wife Lori. Also surviving her is daughter Monica Atwell, husband Doug and granddaughter Dawn Atwell, partner Jenny Galindo and great-grandson Jayden T. Galindo, granddaughter Cassandra Atwell and wife Tammy Hiland and great granddaughter Ashlynn T. Hiland; daughter Echo Atwell and fiance Jaime Galvan and great-grandchildren Ryley, Jersey, Phoenix and Nevada Galvan; granddaughter Toni Martinez, husband Mando and great-grandchildren Sage and Bensen Martinez. She is also survived by her son Steven August Hillerman and her son Daniel Bernard Hillerman and granddaughter Candyce Hillerman and grandson Daniel Christopher Hillerman and wife Terryn. She is also survived by a sister, Teresa Sifford and her husband, Dewey, and a brother-in-law, Loren Luschen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Mary Chambers and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Joseph and Anna Margreta (Schepers) Unzner; her husband of 60 years, author Tony Hillerman, and by her brother, Charles Francis Unzner and a sister, Gesina Joan Clarkson Luschen. A Rosary service will be held at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming NE on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 followed by a reception hosted by the family from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, 2600 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 1: 30 p.m. In honor of Marie's generosity, the family asks that, instead of flowers, that donations be made to the Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Highway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or to programs that are dear to the Hillerman family at the University of New Mexico, the Tony Hillerman Collection Fund at UNM Libraries and the Hillerman-McGarrity Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc., Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Ste. 108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. www.unmfund.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hillerman at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Wed February 18, 2015

MOYA, JACOBO "JACK" 1924-2015 Jacobo "Jack" Moya, age 91, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Jack graduated from Belen Schools and was a graduate from Harvard University. He was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus in Albuquerque, the Knights of Columbus and also very active in church and the community. Jack worked for the Belen Railroad and also for the America Center for International Labor Solidarity/ ALFCIO for many years of outstanding service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Henita Moya; daughter, Susan Moya Baca; grandsons, Ivan Torres and Daniel Torres; wife, Lee Moya; son-in-law, Pete Stracener; and brothers and sisters. Jack is survived by his daughters, Maryann Stracener, Frances Castillo and husband, Dimas, Helen Chavez and husband, Johnny; sons, Alex Romero and Albert Romero; sisters, Nancy Chavez and husband, Simon, Mary Rose Archuleta and husband, Joe; brothers, Rubin Moya and wife, Ester; 22 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Friday, February 20th beginning with a Viewing at 11:30 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 12:30 p.m. and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. with Father Stephen Schultz officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Donald Sanchez, Allen Chavez, Joseph Chavez, Steven Moya, Christopher Romero and Vanessa Chavez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alan Chavez, Jacqueline Stracener and Megan Bristo. Please sign Jack's online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen, NM.
        Published on: Wed February 18, 2015

HILLERMAN, MARIE ELIZABETH Marie Elizabeth Hillerman, 87, of Albuquerque's Los Ranchos, died peacefully on February 12, 2015 of an infection. She was born in Shawnee, OK on Feb. 27, 1927, the second of four children. She was always an avid reader and a life-long learner. Marie had the honor of introducing Eleanor Roosevelt when the former first lady came to visit her high school. Marie graduated from the University of Oklahoma where she majored in microbiology and education. She met the love of her life for more than 60 years, Tony Hillerman, at a Newman Center dance and became a dedicated football and basketball fan (Go Sooners and Lobos!). Marie and Tony married on Aug. 16, 1948 and lived in several small towns in Texas and Oklahoma where she worked as a junior high teacher. In 1953, Tony's career as a journalist brought them and their baby Anne to Santa Fe, NM. In Santa Fe they added to their family with the adoption of Jan, Tony Jr., Monica and Steve. In addition to raising five children, Marie was active in her Catholic parish, teaching CCD classes and preparing children for Confirmation. She also worked as a freelance meteorologist and substitute teacher and enjoyed life as a bridge player, passionate gardener and bird watcher. The Hillerman family moved to Albuquerque in 1963 when Tony went to work for the University of New Mexico. In Albuquerque, the adoption of Daniel made the family complete. Marie continued her life-long devotion to her Catholic faith, becoming an active member of Our Lady of the Annunciation parish. When the children left home, Marie travelled with Tony on book tours visiting France, Italy and Scandinavia. She loved her work as a volunteer with the Marianites bringing Holy Communion to the sick and elderly. She served for many years on the board of the Catholic Foundation helping people of all faiths. Among her many other interests were helping organizations which worked to improve education and living conditions on the Navajo Reservation, programs for battered families and to help those released from prison rebuild their lives. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed answering questions about plants and pests through the Albuquerque Garden Center. Marie is survived by her family: daughter Anne Hillerman, husband Don Strel and grandson Brandon Strel and step grandsons Sean Strel and Kevin Strel and partner Gisele Delony, step-granddaughter Carrie Reinecke, husband Craig and great-grandsons Skyler and Taran. She is also surviving by her daughter Jan Grado, husband Rudy and grandson lan Grado, wife Stephanie and great-granddaughters Gianna and Zia; grandson Matthew Grado and fiance Brielle Wozny; granddaughter Sarah Tuico and her husband J R. Also surviving her is son Tony Hillerman, Jr. and his wife Lori. Also surviving her is daughter Monica Atwell, husband Doug and granddaughter Dawn Atwell, partner Jenny Galindo and great-grandson Jayden T. Galindo, granddaughter Cassandra Atwell and wife Tammy Hiland and great granddaughter Ashlynn T. Hiland; daughter Echo Atwell and fiance Jaime Galvan and great-grandchildren Ryley, Jersey, Phoenix and Nevada Galvan; granddaughter Toni Martinez, husband Mando and great-grandchildren Sage and Bensen Martinez. She is also survived by her son Steven August Hillerman and her son Daniel Bernard Hillerman and granddaughter Candyce Hillerman and grandson Daniel Christopher Hillerman and wife Terryn. She is also survived by a sister, Teresa Sifford and her husband, Dewey, and a brother-in-law, Loren Luschen, and her sister-in-law Margaret Mary Chambers and many nieces and nephews. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Joseph and Anna Margreta (Schepers) Unzner; her husband of 60 years, author Tony Hillerman, and by her brother, Charles Francis Unzner and a sister, Gesina Joan Clarkson Luschen. A rosary service will be held at FRENCH-Wyoming, 7121 Wyoming NE on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2015 at 7 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2015 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, 2621 Vermont Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Thursday at 1: 30 p.m. In honor of Marie's generosity, the family asks that, instead of flowers, that donations be made to the Catholic Foundation, 4333 Pan American Highway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 or to programs that are dear to the Hillerman family at the University of New Mexico, the Tony Hillerman Collection Fund at UNM Libraries and the Hillerman-McGarrity Endowed Scholarship in Creative Writing, University of New Mexico Foundation, Inc., Two Woodward Center, 700 Lomas Blvd NE, Ste. 108, Albuquerque, NM 87102. www.unmfund.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Mrs. Hillerman at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Sun February 15, 2015

BRANDT, WILMA Age 81, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 12, 2015. She was born to George and Ursula Tegethoff on February 17, 1933 in Morrowville, KS. She is survived by her children Barbara Brandt of Albuquerque, Jackie Roeder and husband, Gary, of Boise, ID, Christine Brandt of Old Greenwich, CT, Michael Brandt and fiance. Jorie, of Albuquerque, and Lt. Col. Steven Brandt, USAF (Retired) and wife, Lisa, of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Alex, Steven, Derek, Rachel, Stirling, Casey, GraceAnn, Faith, Mihret, and Shepherd. Wilma is also survived by her brother Robert of Morrowville, KS; her brother Harold and wife, Linda, of Hutchinson, KS. and nieces and nephews. She lived a life of family, sacrifice and dedication to her faith. She was honored with the St. Francis of Assisi Award in 2010 for her service and love for the Catholic Church. She will be remembered for her smile, her kind and gentle spirit as well as her strength. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Norbertine Community of Santa Maria de La Vid Abbey 5825 Coors Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87121. Please visit our online guest book for Wilma at www.frenchfunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Sun February 15, 2015

CABBAGE, LORETTA M. Age 75, long-time resident since 1959, died peacefully on February 7, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Susan C. Rodden; son, Steven and wife, Maria Luisa; step-son, George Cavvage and children; brother, William Murphy; sister, Anne Senatore; and many nieces, nephews and grandchildren. She lived a long full life, always giving to others. Services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2015, 3:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Please visit our online guestbook for Loretta at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
        Published on: Fri February 13, 2015