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GOMEZ -- Archie "The Raider" C. Gomez, 42, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 19, 2011. Archie is survived by his mother, Ruth Gomez; his father, Arthur Gomez and wife, Rosie; his fiance, Michelle Sterling; his brothers, Michael and Arnold Gomez; his nephew, Tristan Gomez; his grandmother, Jenny Austin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation for Archie will be Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow the visitation. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 25, 2011, at 3:00 p. m. at Family Worship Center, 7311 Glenrio NW. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 23, 2011

ROMERO -- Vitalia (Vickie) Romero, 78, born at Aguaje Blanco Ranch in 1932, was called home with her dear Lord February 19, 2011. Vickie was a devout Catholic from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish for over 40 years, a wife, mother, grandmother (NaNa), sister, relative, friend, and homemaker. Vickie and her husband Joe enjoyed 55 wonderful years of marriage where they lived on the Westside for the last 44 years, which brought six children, Patricia, Sandra, Juanita, Lee and his wife, Lori, Yvonne and her husband, Danny, Michelle and her husband, George; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Vickie is also survived by her brothers, Juan Ulibarri, Willie and wife, Carol Ulibarri; her sister, Zenovia Martinez; and her very close in-laws, Toney and wife, Alice, Willie and wife, Polly, Berna and husband, Bobby and Phil Gomez; and many nephews, and nieces. Vickie also had many wonderful and helpful neighbors that she loved. Vickie's legacy is how she was the ROCK of the house, how she enjoyed her grandchildren, and how she made sure everyone was okay, and had something to eat. Vickie was preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Romero; her sisters, Angie Jones; brother-in-law, Florencio Martinez; sister-in-law, Lucille Gomez and Linda Maes. Vickie will be blessed in heaven by many other family members. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Anthony Griego, Chris Griego, Frankie Griego, Lee Romero Jr., D.J. Gross, and Michael Benavides. Honorary pallbearers will be her son-in-law, Danny Gross, George Benavides; and great-grandson, A.J. Griego, and Jerald Carbajal Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 23, 2011

ROMERO -- Vitalia (Vickie) Romero, 78, born at Aguaje Blanco Ranch in 1932, was called home with her dear Lord February 19, 2011. Vickie was a devout Catholic from Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish for over 40 years, a wife, mother, grandmother (NaNa), sister, relative, friend, and homemaker. Vickie and her husband Joe enjoyed 55 wonderful years of marriage where they lived on the Westside for the last 44 years, which brought six children, Patricia, Sandra, Juanita, Lee and his wife, Lori, Yvonne and her husband, Danny, Michelle and her husband, George; ten grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Vickie is also survived by her brothers, Juan Ulibarri, Willie and wife, Carol Ulibarri; her sister, Zenovia Martinez; and her very close in-laws, Toney and wife, Alice, Willie and wife, Polly, Berna and husband, Bobby and Phil Gomez; and many nephews, and nieces. Vickie also had many wonderful and helpful neighbors that she loved. Vickie's legacy is how she was the ROCK of the house, how she enjoyed her grandchildren, and how she made sure everyone was okay, and had something to eat. Vickie was preceded in death by her daughter, Juanita Romero; her sisters, Angie Jones; brother-in-law, Florencio Martinez; sister-in-law, Lucille Gomez and Linda Maes. Vickie will be blessed in heaven by many other family members. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Anthony Griego, Chris Griego, Frankie Griego, Lee Romero Jr., D.J. Gross, and Michael Benavides. Honorary pallbearers will be her son-in-law, Danny Gross, George Benavides; and great-grandson, A.J. Griego, and Jerald Carbajal Jr. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Tue February 22, 2011

GONZALES -- Gertrude Gonzales, 77, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at her home with her loving family at her side. Mrs. Gonzales is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, Vito Gonzales; children, Maxine Gonzales and husband, Rudy, Georgia Lujan and husband, Sammy, Ruby Apodaca and husband, Johnny, Debra Saiz and husband, Jerry, Cindy Chavez, Liz Rivera and husband, Tony, Bonnie Segura and husband, Jose, and Tracy Gonzales and Lorraine Garcia; adopted daughter, Roseanne Almaraz; brother, Eddie Castillo; 28 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 a.m., Pastor Basil Williams, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Samuel Lujan, Jr., Mark Apodaca, Matthew Apodaca, Patrick Chavez, Joshua Barela, and Anthony Rivera. Honorary pallbearers will be Juanito Montoya, Patrick Apodaca, and Michael Apodaca. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 20, 2011

SALAZ -- Onesima P. Salaz, 98, a resident of Santa Fe, formerly of Belen, NM passed away on February 7, 2011. Mrs. Salaz is survived by her children, Gloria Sanchez, Joe Gil Salaz, Charlotte Castillo and husband, Lawrence, Frances Griffin and husband, Jerry, and Catherine Garcia and husband, Michael; 11 grandchildren, Gary, John and wife, Gina, Christopher and wife, Melody, Elizabeth and husband, Kresten, Laura and husband, Jamie, Marie and husband, Chris, Daniel and wife, Heather, Joseph, Yvonne, Raymond and wife, Anna, and Renee and husband, John; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, 101 N. Tenth Street, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Friday, February 11, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Stephen Schultz. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Gabaldon, Joseph Garcia, Daniel Garcia, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jason Fitzpatrick, and Tivo Gabaldon. Please visit GabaldonMortuaryInc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary, Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 09, 2011

SANCHEZ -- Sofia Melba Gabaldon Sanchez, a resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2011. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Sofia enjoyed doing crafts, coloring with her grandchildren and spending time with sisters. She loved to be outdoors, gardening and camping. Sofia loved life to the fullest and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leandro and Candelaria Sanchez; son, Clyde Scoggins; brother, Ruben Sanchez; sister, Emma Sanchez; and two grandchildren, Thomas and Elizabeth Scoggins. Sofia is survived by her loving children, Shelia Garcia and husband, David, Dennis Sedillo and wife, Terry, Steve Gabaldon, Carol Hudnall and husband, Hud, Michael Gabaldon and wife, Margie, Georgene Romero and husband, Joe; and sisters, Gloria Chavez and husband, Joaquin and Frances Garcia and husband, David. She is also survived by many loving grandchildren, nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Wednesday, February 9, beginning with a visitation at 10:30 a.m. with a rosary to be recited at 11:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held at a later date. Urnbearers will be Antoinette Caldwell and Candice Tibbit. "We would like to thank our sister, Sheila and husband, David for giving mom such special loving care for the past few years of her life, it is deeply appreciated by all her sisters and brothers." Sign Sofia's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
        Published on: Tue February 08, 2011

WOOD -- Della P. Wood, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Mrs. Wood is survived by her daughter, Trisa A. Wood and her son, Harry John Wood and wife, Ariana; sisters, Trisa Saavedra and Dixie Ortiz; brothers, Miguel Calo Saavedra and wife, Criselda; grandchildren, Brian, Rachel, Kevin, Aaron, Jared, and Cameron; great-granddaughter, Natasha; special niece, Kate Ortiiz and husband, Joe; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Wood, parents, Miguel and Pemiela Saavedra; brothers, Luis and Juanito Saavedra, and sister, Pauline Gonzales. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday, February 7, 2011 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW, with a Rosary to be recited at 6:30 p.m., by Kate Ortiz and Abedon Ortiz recitors. Final visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers are Joe Ortiz, Faustine Farmer, Dennis Saavedra, Paul Padilla, Miguel (Calito) Gonzales, and Jason Padilla. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Saavedra, Juanito Saavedra, Leroy Saavedra, and Miguel Gonzales. Please visit gabaldonmortuaryinc.com and sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr.SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun February 06, 2011

PELLEGRINO -- Nunziato (Nunzy) Pellegrino, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 at the age of 76 after he lost his battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Priscilla; son, Michael Pellegrino; daughters, Terri Spence and husband Duane, Lisa Pellegrino and Larry Grimes, Wendi Pellegrino, Lara Sena, Antoinette Wallace and husband Dennis, Gayle Jaramillo and husband Luis; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; surviving siblings, Michael Pellegrino, Lily Flamio and Marie Fitzpatrick of NY; and many more relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place; Services will be held February 3, 2011 Rosary at 9:30 a.m., with mass following at 10:00 a.m., at Santuario de San Martin de Porres Catholic church. Cremation and arrangements by Gabaldon Mortuary 243-7861
        Published on: Wed February 02, 2011

BUSTOS -- Charlie P. Bustos, 61, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 27, 2011, at home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Bustos is survived by the mother of his children, Esther Bustos; his children, Vivian Chavez and husband, Gary, Marie Holguin and husband, Lorenzo, Ruby Clark and husband, Jonathan, Joseph Bustos, and David Bustos and wife, Elena; his sister, Joann Blakemore; his brother, Michael Armstrong; cousin, Tony Bustos and wife, Irene ; 12 grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Bustos was a member of the Catholic Church, and was an employee of the City of Albuquerque for the past 12 years. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m.. Final visitation will be at the Church on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Father Nick Nickles, presider. Committal Service will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Pallbearers will be Joseph Bustos, David Bustos, Gary Chavez, Lorenzo Holguin, Wade Van Matre, and David Sanchez. Please visit gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Sun January 30, 2011

MEDINA -- Arthur Medina, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 25, 2011. Mr. Medina is survived by his fiance, Priscilla Maldonado; 13 children; his sisters, Stella, and Antonia; his brother, Joe; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, January 28, 2011 at the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Saturday at Santuario de San Martin Catholic Church, 8321 Camino San Martin SW from 10: 30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Father Leo Padget, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael, Sammy, Christopher, Telesfor, Santiago, and Alex. Honorary pallbearers will be Ashely and Yvette. Please visit gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861
        Published on: Thu January 27, 2011