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Cordova -- The family of Mr. Jose E. Cordova would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their kind expression of sympathy extended to them during their bereavement. For the beautiful floral tributes and a special thank you Father Jack, Holy Family Catholic Church, celebrant of the mass, to Mrs. Herrera & Mrs. Marquez for reciting the Rosary, to the pallbearers, to Dr. Leggant and Dr. Gregg and all their staff, Presbyterian Home Health Care and St. Joseph Home Health Care. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Sun June 07, 1998

Hill -- Lita Hill, 74, a lifelong resident, passed away on June 3, 1998 in Albuquerque. She was born on December 6, 1923 in Santa Fe. She is survived by her two children, Rita Nunez of Santa Fe and Mary Jo Cordova and family of Rio Rancho; sisters, Nancy Grant and family of California and Isabel Lovato and family of Santa Fe; brother, Joe Lucero and family of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Earl and Annette Roybal of Colorado, Adria and Bret Mc Ginty of Nevada, Alexis Cordova of Rio Rancho; great-grandchildren, Erik, Ashley, Erin, Andrew, and Kyle. Visitation was Thursday, June 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with services at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon with graveside services to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Lovelace Hospice and all of the staff at Cuesta Manor. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary, 4310 Sara Rd., Rio Rancho, 892-9920.
        Published on: Fri June 05, 1998

Manchego -- Domingo Jesus Manchego, 95, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 1998, after a long illness. He is survived by his three daughters, Rose Cordova and husband, Lee of Moriarty, Virginia Sanchez and husband, Jake of Albuquerque, and Imelda Murray and husband, Charles of New Jersey; two sons, Edward Manchego and wife, Judith of Nebraska and Ralph Manchego and wife, Bernie of Albuquerque; 18 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Matilde Maria in 1993; and three grandchildren. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Franciscian Society. He was a foster grandparent for many years. Visitation will be Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the mortuary rosary will be recited Friday, June 5, 7:00 p.m., at Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors. Mass will be celebrated Saturday, June 6, 9:00 a.m., at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Rafael D. Manchego, Theodore J. Manchego, David M. Cordova, Mark A. Cordova, Phillip Sanchez and Paul Sanchez. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lovelace Hospice, 5655 Jefferson St. NE, City 87109, in memory of Domingo J. Manchego. Fitzgerald and Son Funeral Directors, 3113 Carlisle NE, in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Fri June 05, 1998

Cordova -- Mr. Jose E. Cordova, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 2, 1998. Mr. Cordova was the beloved husband of 50 years to Celia Cordova. He is also survived by three sons, Richard Cordova and wife, Helen, Joseph Cordova and wife, Julie, George Cordova and wife, Denise; six daughters, Rita Garcia and husband, Rubi, Frances Vallez, Patsy Kardeen and husband, Bill, Juanita Cordova, Louise Cordova and Lucille Cordova; two sisters, Magdelena Duran and Lala Gutierrez and husband, Victor; two brothers, Ruben Cordova and wife, Cecilia and Willie Cordova Jr. and wife, Filia; 15 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Cordova was a member of the Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Army. Visitation for Mr. Cordova will be Thursday evening after 6:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday morning, 9:00 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW, with visitation after 8:30 a.m. Father Jack, Celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Fortune, Rudy Vallez, Bill Kardeen Jr., Richard Cordova Jr., Chris Garcia, Steve Cordova, and Willie Cordova Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Gutierrez, Ron Cordova, John Baca, Martin Chavez, Harry Garcia, Joseph Cordova Jr., Jerry Cordova, Leo Floyd Cordova, Peter Tapia, Henry Armijo, Toby Gallegos, Marcus Salvaggio, David Baca, Daniel Baca, and Frank Baca; and many of his friends. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu June 04, 1998

Cordova -- Ms. Cathylee Cordova, 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on May 31, 1998. Ms. Cordova is survived by her daughter, Diane Padilla; her father, Nazario Cordova; grandchildren, Daniel Joseph Aragon and Angel Maria Aragon; three sisters, Bea Gallegos and husband, Jerry, Lucy Marquez and Theresa (Terry) Rutherford and husband, Jerry; one brother, Danny Cordova; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Ms. Cordova was employed as a B.C.D.C. Officer for ten years and prior service with the City of Albuquerque. A visitation will be held Wednesday morning, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW. A funeral service will be held at Victory Love Fellowship Church, 7201 Central NW, with Pastor Jack Conner, officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairview Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Frank Cordova, Greg Gallegos, Chris Gallegos, Jeff Marquez, Jerry Gallegos, and Jerry Rutherford. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd. SW, in charge of the arrangements.
        Published on: Wed June 03, 1998

Cordova -- Birthday Poem for: Felipita Cordova (Pita) May 26, 1930 - Sept. 23, 1992The Day You Went Away....The day you went away you ended my life. I spent so many nights thinking and crying for you...Are you gone for good? Or is it just for awhile? I hope it's not for long, because"I Miss You So."It's been six years I'm still living, but it's really hard without you. I Love You So.Every holiday I expect to see your beautiful smile light up the room. I hear the door open, but it's not you. Life is so different without you. You brought life into our hearts. I can still hear your laugh, your voice"Pretty Dolly." Ever since you've been gone my mind has been playing tricks on me. I hear your voice, see you standing there...I can feel your presence. Auntie, although life will never be the same without you, I and the whole family, will love and remember you always....I love you auntie Pita I hope to see you again.... Love You.... written by Ashley MontoyaHappy Birthday from the Cordova Family
        Published on: Tue May 26, 1998

Pacheco -- Joe Frume Pacheco, 70, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 1998. He was born on September 2, 1927 in Mosquero, NM, to Ramon and Pauline Pacheco. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary of the family home; five sons, Jose and wife, Maria of Aurora, CO, Gilbert and wife, Patty of Tucumcari, NM, Thomas Pacheco, Ramon Pacheco and wife, Carol, both of Aurora, CO, Leo and wife, Renee of Albuquerque; seven daughters, LuLu Sena and husband, Ignacio of Aurora, CO, Bernice Robins and husband, James of Borger, TX, Rita Carajulca and husband, Oscar, Jean Pacheco, Julie Barns and husband, Joe, Norma Scott, Beatrice Pacheco, all of Aurora, CO; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Florencio Pacheco of Albuquerque, Leo Pacheco of San Juan, NM, Modesto Pacheco of Las Vegas, NM; sisters, Done Cordova, Albina Gonzales, Rumalda Romero, all of Albuquerque. Visitations will be on Tuesday, May 26, 1998, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Assumption. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Leslie Pacheco, Bernadine Sena, Jessica Pacheco, Raquel Welch, Kristy Welch, and Michael Martinez. For floral assistance, please call 243-5222. Services are under the direction of Garcia Mortuary, 717 Stover Ave. SW.
        Published on: Sun May 24, 1998

Salas -- John D. Salas, a resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 1998 at his home. John was best known in the community as the village blacksmith of Los Lunas. He opened his blacksmith business in 1967. He designed and built many of the green chili roasters that have become a familiar sight to the residents of the valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel; his mother, Martha Marquez Salas; and his brother, George Salas. John is survived by his sister, Glory Salas Parker of Los Lunas; a son, Frank Salas and his wife, Linda of Vista, CA; two daughters, Betty Salas of Cottonwood, AZ, and Virginia Yates; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Rosalas, and Rosie Romero; two brothers, Edward and Kent Salas. He is also survived by his extended family, Joe and Kay Cordova of Bosque Farms, Jim and Vickie New of Bosque Farms, and Richard Garcia of Los Lunas. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Burial will be on Wednesday at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or a charity of your choice. Services are entrusted to Romero Funeral Home in Belen.
        Published on: Mon May 18, 1998

Salas -- John D. Salas, a resident of Bosque Farms, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 1998 at his home. John was best known in the community as the village blacksmith of Los Lunas. He opened his blacksmith business in 1967. He designed and built many of the green chili roasters that have become a familiar sight to the residents of the valley. He was preceded in death by his father, Manuel; his mother, Martha Marquez Salas; and his brother, George Salas. John is survived by his sister, Glory Salas Parker of Los Lunas; a son, Frank Salas and his wife, Linda of Vista, CA; two daughters, Betty Salas of Cottonwood, AZ, and Virginia Yates; four grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margie Rosalas, and Rosie Romero; two brothers, Edward and Kent Salas. He is also survived by his extended family, Joe and Kay Cordova of Bosque Farms, Jim and Vickie New of Bosque Farms, and Richard Garcia of Los Lunas. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home. Burial will be on Wednesday at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe. The family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 5800 Lomas Blvd., NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, or a charity of your choice. Services are entrusted to Romero Funeral Home in Belen.
        Published on: Sun May 17, 1998

Tafoya -- Edmundo (Moonie) S. Tafoya, 64 years young, born February 18, 1934 in Tafoya, NM, passed away on April 17, 1998. He graduated from Farley High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1956, stationed in Germany. He worked as a bartender in Denver, CO and retired from Peterson Paint Co. in Pueblo, CO. Upon retirement in 1991, he moved to Albuquerque. Moonie was very young at heart, a poet, creative writer, and toy collector. He will be missed greatly by his family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his sisters, Delia Cordova, Ruth Gonzales and husband, John, Eloisa Martinez and Eulalia Medina and husband, Miguel; brothers, Eladio Tafoya and wife, Stella, Tito Tafoya and wife, Maryann, and Alex Tafoya. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 1998 at St. Jude Thaddeus Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Burial arrangements by Direct Services, 4501 4th St. NW, 343-8008.
        Published on: Wed April 22, 1998