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GRIEGO, RUTH Our beloved mother & grandmother departed December 30th, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband Nestor Griego. Ruth is survived by her children, Lydia T and husband Robert Cordova, Leonard Griego, Carla and husband David Pachta, David and wife Brenda Griego; companion Manny Garza; sister Lena Apodaca, and a special niece Mary Lou Leyva; eight grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Services will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Holy Ghost Church, 833 Arizona Ave SE, 87108. Rosary 9:30 am, Mass 10:00 am.
Published on: Sun January 04, 2015
ROSENBERG, LELA BUFORD Age 107, passed from our hands at 1:45 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2014. She was born April 12, 1907 in Barstow, Texas to Thomas and Laura West Williamson. As the oldest sibling growing up on Texas ranches close to the Rio Grande, it was not uncommon for her to hide her sisters under the bales of hay in the rafters of the barn while Poncho Villa raided the ranch. She was one of the first graduates of Sul Ross State University, Alpine, Texas, in addition to being one of the first women to hold a college degree. She met her husband, Samuel Rosenberg from the Bronx, New York, at Shiprock, New Mexico, and later served with him at Fort Apache on the White Mountain Reservation in Arizona. They were married in San Antonio by Judge John Onion on Christmas, 1938, and continued that celebration for 50 years until his death in 1987. She and Sam continued Indian education on the Hopi, Apache (White Mountain and Jicarilla), Pueblo and Navajo reservations. As a pioneering woman, Lela taught the Hopi Indian women to make their first mattresses from U.S. Government surplus war cotton. It was not uncommon for her to ride a horse and cross the rivers to reach an Indian Village when she was needed or even to deliver an Indian baby. Lela was awarded the United States Merit of Excellence Award from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for her teaching endeavors. She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church, past president of Church Women United and used her lovely garden flowers for the Harwood Church sanctuary for 35 years. She was a determined horse rider, educator, explorer of New York and other far-flung outposts who drove and bowled until she was 95. Survivors are her daughter, Laura Henson of Yoakum; son, Louis Rosenberg and wife Sonia of Floresville; grandchildren, Sarah Rosenberg of Floresville and Joel Rosenberg and wife Amy of Cordova, TN; great-grandchildren, twins, Porter and Max Rosenberg; extended family and a host of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and one brother. Viewing was at First United Methodist Church in Yoakum, 10 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2014, with a Noon luncheon and funeral service at 2 p.m. Viewing will be held at 1:00 p.m. and Services at 2:00 p.m., January 3, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church in Yoakum or Accolade Hospice of Yoakum. On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielecooper.com Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656, Yoakum, Texas.
Published on: Tue December 30, 2014
AGUILAR, ALFONSO Alfonso Aguilar, a descendent of a pioneer New Mexico ranching and mercantile family, was born in Wagon Mound, New Mexico on April 8, 1926. He died peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. Alfonso was a master Carpenter and built homes, furniture and worked on many commercial projects both locally and in Southern California. He was preceded by his parents, Manuelita and Alfonso Aguilar; his wife, Lucy W. Aguilar; siblings, Charlie, Cleo, Olivia, Amanda and Cecelia; his step children, James Garcia and Eugene Herrera. Alfonso is survived by his sisters, Eleanor Collins and Marie A. Aguilar; children, Alfonso Aguilar (Perynn), Denise Aguilar (Gene Tafoya), and Carla E. Aguilar; step children, Dolores Carriaga, Christine Gomez and Marcia Cordova; four grandchildren, Justin Pippin, Danielle Townsend, Gabriel Tafoya and Leryn Aguilar; six great grandchildren, Julia Pippin, Alex Townsend, Ashton Townsend, Nathan Townsend, Audrey Pippin and Dylan Pippin; many nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Ralph Parks as well as many other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. Services will be held at San Isidro Catholic Church in Corrales on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. A Rosary will be recited at 9:00am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
Published on: Sun December 21, 2014
CORDOVA, DOMINIC ANDY Dominic Andy Cordova, 35, an angel with a big heart, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He is survived by his children, the love of his life, Santiago Dominic Cordova and Julian Romero and Vanessa Lucero; parents, Andy and Sandra Cordova; brothers, Jeremy Cordova and wife, Jennifer, and Gabriel Cordova; grandmother, Gloria Cordova; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Alyssa, Elena, Elijah, Jeremy, Jr., Jacob, and Fabien; and numerous other relatives and friends. Dominic was preceded in death by his grandfather, Andrew C. Cordova; and grandparents, Pete and Sadie Trujillo. Dominic, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, was born in 1979 and graduated from Albuquerque High School. Dominic was a loving father, son, brother and grandson and will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church NW, with reception to follow at 420 San Lorenzo, Klassen Hall. Please visit our online guestbook for Dominic at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Mon December 15, 2014
SEDILLO, MOLLIE (AMELIA) Age 91, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2014. Mollie attended Albuquerque High School. She was a mother of 8 children who were blessed to have her as a mother, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved God and was always grateful for his many blessings. She loved to cook, sew, music and dancing. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Vincent Sedillo; and son Paul Sedillo. Mollie is survived by daughters, Kathy Vigil and husband, Danny, Theresa Sedillo; sons, Michael Sedillo and wife, Leslie, Lawrence Sedillo. Andrew Sedillo and wife, Joanne, Charles Sedillo and wife, Judy, Joe Cordova and wife, Gloria; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Oralie Davis, Ronnie Studerus and husband, Ted. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, 9:00 am, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd SW, Albuquerque. 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 December 14, 2014
SILVA, JOSE D. (LITTLE JOE) Jose Domingo Silva passed away in his home of over 50 years on Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born in Old Albuquerque to Eugenio and Crescencia (Molina) Silva on Jun 28, 1933. He is survived by his children, Anna Silva (Manny), Joseph "Eugene" Silva (Mary), Abran "Bernie" Silva (Dee), John Silva, Diana Cordova (Joe), and James "JJ" Silva; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Edward, Marcella, and David; his boyhood best friend Dan Apodaca, and numerous close nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first love, Esther L. (Romero) Silva and just two months ago his love of 29 years, Elizabeth L. (Quintana) Silva, who he remarkably and lovingly cared for at home the last two years of her life; siblings Cecilia, Bernie, Pauline and Toni. Little Joe passed away on a fittingly rainy day - a day great for fishing. He loved to hunt, fish, go camping, cruise his '54 Willys, and tremendously enjoyed the many gatherings with family and friends. He was an active carpet layer for over 50 years and passed on his skills to many, whose generations of journeymen continue today. The family would like to thank the staff at UNM Hospital and most notably those at cardiac therapy, the heart failure clinic, and Dr. Stack and her staff for the care he received over the last 14 years, helping him to live a full and active life. Little Joe will be buried with Esther in a private ceremony at Fairview Memorial Park and his life will be celebrated at his annual Matanza at the family home on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. As he would always say, "Don't worry about me - carry on, carry on folks!" We love you Dad - life won't be the same without you, but we will live our lives to the fullest just as you did. Go Fishing! Please visit our online guest book for Little Joe at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
CORDOVA, DOMINIC ANDY Dominic Andy Cordova, 35, an angel with a big heart, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 7, 2014. He is survived by his children, the love of his life, Santiago Dominic Cordova and Julian Romero and Vanessa Lucero; parents, Andy and Sandra Cordova; brothers, Jeremy Cordova and wife, Jennifer, and Gabriel Cordova; grandmother, Gloria Cordova; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Alyssa, Elena, Elijah, Jeremy, Jr., Jacob, and Fabien; and numerous other relatives and friends. Dominic was preceded in death by his grandfather, Andrew C. Cordova; and grandparents, Pete and Sadie Trujillo. Dominic, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, was born in 1979 and graduated from Albuquerque High School. Dominic was a loving father, son, brother and grandson and will be deeply missed and never forgotten by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 300 Mildred Ave. NW. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church NW, with reception to follow at 420 San Lorenzo, Klassen Hall. Please visit our online guestbook for Dominic at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 14, 2014
CARRILLO, IRIS J. On December 4, 2014, Iris left us to be amongst the stars in Heaven. Her kind and loving spirit will be greatly missed by all those she touched. She joins her parents, her best friend, Joe Cordova, a grandson, a great- grandson, among other loved ones in Heaven. She is survived by her brother Jack Carrillo; her four children, Joe M. Cordova, Kenneth L. Cordova, Connie R. Cordova, and Lance C. Flores and wife Desiree; eight grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Cremation has taken place and a Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 9:00am at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM. Pot-luck reception to follow Mass in church parish hall.
Published on: Fri December 12, 2014
SILVA, JOSE D. (LITTLE JOE) Jose Domingo Silva passed away in his home of over 50 years on Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born in Old Albuquerque to Eugenio and Crescencia (Molina) Silva on Jun 28, 1933. He is survived by his children, Anna Silva (Manny), Joseph "Eugene" Silva (Mary), Abran "Bernie" Silva (Dee), John Silva, Diana Cordova (Joe), and James "JJ" Silva; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three siblings, Edward, Marcella, and David; his boyhood best friend Dan Apodaca, and numerous close nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first love, Esther L. (Romero) Silva and just two months ago his love of 29 years, Elizabeth L. (Quintana) Silva, who he remarkably and lovingly cared for at home the last two years of her life; siblings Cecilia, Bernie, Pauline and Toni. Little Joe passed away on a fittingly rainy day - a day great for fishing. He loved to hunt, fish, go camping, cruise his '54 Willys, and tremendously enjoyed the many gatherings with family and friends. He was an active carpet layer for over 50 years and passed on his skills to many, whose generations of journeymen continue today. The family would like to thank the staff at UNM Hospital and most notably those at cardiac therapy, the heart failure clinic, and Dr. Stack and her staff for the care he received over the last 14 years, helping him to live a full and active life. Little Joe will be buried with Esther in a private ceremony at Fairview Memorial Park and his life will be celebrated at his annual Matanza at the family home on Saturday, December 20 at 2 p.m. As he would always say, "Don't worry about me - carry on, carry on folks!" We love you Dad - life won't be the same without you, but we will live our lives to the fullest just as you did. Go Fishing! Please visit our online guest book for Little Joe at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Sun December 07, 2014
CARRILLO, IRIS J. Was released from all her suffering on December 4, 2014 at the age of 77. She is survived by her brother Jack Carrillo; her four children, Joe M. Cordova, Kenneth L. Cordova, Connie R. Cordova, and Lance C. Flores and wife Desiree; eight grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and friends. Iris was preceded in death by grandson Joseph (J.J.) Cordova and great-grandson Mateo Vasquez.
Published on: Sat December 06, 2014
