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TAFOYA -- Genevieve "Veva" Tafoya, 66, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. A long time resident of Albuquerque, Genevieve was born November 28, 1943 in Gallup, NM and was preceded in death by her parents, Claudio and Arelia Padilla; husband, Steven R. Tafoya; her son, Tommy Martinez, Jr.; brother, Joey Trujillo; and special nephew, Douglas Flores. She is survived by her children, David Martinez of AZ, Andrew Martinez of Albuquerque, Valerie Garcia (Randy) of Edgewood, Danny Martinez of Albuquerque, Gina Zamora of Albuquerque, Monique Marquez (Armando) of Albuquerque, Rudy Tafoya of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Gina Ramirez; 15 grandchildren, Genevieve, Margaret, Angela, Andrew, Kristina, Stephanie, Adriana, David, Giovanna, Jorjette, Jenevah, Flo, Jr., Demetrius, Jason, Nicodemus; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings, Mary "Tomi" Perales, Johnny Padilla, Martin Padilla, Super Padilla; a brother and sister-in-law, Judy and Jim Ostile; she will also be greatly missed by many nephews, nieces and friends. Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her friends at the casinos, making tamales and caring for her house plants. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, located at 5311 Phoenix Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Genevieve's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Mon January 25, 2010

TAFOYA -- Genevieve "Veva" Tafoya, 66, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. A long time resident of Albuquerque, Genevieve was born November 28, 1943 in Gallup, NM and was preceded in death by her parents, Claudio and Arelia Padilla; husband, Steven R. Tafoya; her son, Tommy Martinez, Jr.; brother, Joey Trujillo; and special nephew, Douglas Flores. She is survived by her children, David Martinez of AZ, Andrew Martinez of Albuquerque, Valerie Garcia (Randy) of Edgewood, Danny Martinez of Albuquerque, Gina Zamora of Albuquerque, Monique Marquez (Armando) of Albuquerque, Rudy Tafoya of Albuquerque; daughter-in-law, Gina Ramirez; 15 grandchildren, Genevieve, Margaret, Angela, Andrew, Kristina, Stephanie, Adriana, David, Giovanna, Jorjette, Jenevah, Flo, Jr., Demetrius, Jason, Nicodemus; nine great-grandchildren; her siblings, Mary "Tomi" Perales, Johnny Padilla, Martin Padilla, Super Padilla; a brother and sister-in-law, Judy and Jim Ostile; she will also be greatly missed by many nephews, nieces and friends. Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her friends at the casinos, making tamales and caring for her house plants. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, located at 5311 Phoenix Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM. Online condolences may be expressed at www.danielsfuneral.com. Genevieve's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222
        Published on: Sun January 24, 2010

ALARID -- Agnes M. Alarid, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 5, 2010. Mrs. Alarid is survived by her beloved husband of 78 years, Mr. Tony Alarid; her daughters, Dolores Villanueva and husband, Philip, and Elizabeth Padilla and husband, Carmel; her son-in-law, Joe Solano; grandchildren, Michelle Torrez, Melissa Roveto, Martin Villanueva, Monica Padilla, Anthony Padilla, Joseph Solano, Bernadette Solano, Matthew Villanueva, Grace Pagliaro, and Jennifer Marquez; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren, and two on the way; and many nieces, and nephews; Mrs. Alarid was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Dolores Baca; sister, Adela Pacheco and her husband, Johnny Pacheco; her brother, Richard Baca; her daughters, Shirley Alarid and Jean Solano; and her great-granddaughters, Agnes and Grace. Mrs. Alarid was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a member of the Legion of Mary. Visitation will be Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:00 a.m. by Br. Gabriel. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. Interment of cremains will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Villanueva, Matthew Villanueva, Anthony Padilla, Joseph Solano, Br. Gabriel Thomas Mosher, O.P., Jared Mosher, Justin Torrez y Villanueva, Estevan Padilla, and Trey Marquez. Arrangements by:Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Fri January 08, 2010

ALARID -- Agnes M. Alarid, 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on January 5, 2010. Mrs. Alarid is survived by her beloved husband of 78 years, Mr. Tony Alarid; her daughters, Dolores Villanueva and husband, Philip, and Elizabeth Padilla and husband, Carmel; her son-in-law, Joe Solano; grandchildren, Michelle Torrez, Melissa Roveto, Martin Villanueva, Monica Padilla, Anthony Padilla, Joseph Solano, Bernadette Solano, Matthew Villanueva, Grace Pagliaro, and Jennifer Marquez; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren, and two on the way; and many nieces, and nephews; Mrs. Alarid was preceded in death by her parents, Gregorio and Dolores Baca; sister, Adela Pacheco and her husband, Johnny Pacheco; her brother, Richard Baca; her daughter, Shirley Alarid; and her great-granddaughters, Agnes and Grace. Mrs. Alarid was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and a member of the Legion of Mary. Visitation will be Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW, from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 9:00 a.m. by Br. Gabriel. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 9:30 a.m. Interment of cremains will follow at Sunset Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Martin Villanueva, Matthew Villanueva, Anthony Padilla, Joseph Solano, Br. Gabriel Thomas Mosher, O.P., Jared Mosher, Justin Torrez y Villanueva, Estevan Padilla, and Trey Marquez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Thu January 07, 2010

WEAVER -- Gladys Conant Weaver - Loved by All Five years ago this past October 19th, Gladys Conant Weaver went to a better place. She was born March 10, 1910 to John and Gladys Conant near Conant in the northeastern New Mexico territory. Her New Mexico pioneer family of nine generations descended under the Marquez Spanish land grant. Her parents homesteaded Rayo, built the +WT ranch in northeastern Socorro County, and resided at Turn and Bosque in Valencia County. Her four younger brothers were, Johnny, Clifton, Pop and Ken. Gladys was Belen High's 1929 Valedictorian. At the University of New Mexico she was president of Phi Mu sorority. Gladys moved to Los Angeles and wed Tom Kuenster in 1934. She is particularly remembered for her great love, sharing, compassion, enthusiasm, spirituality, sociability, optimism, patriotism, inspiration, grace, and support. She headed numerous causes, concurrently donated to 16 charities, and received the first lifetime achievement award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. Gladys rests at Forest Lawn in Glendale, California beside her daughter Sandy. She is greatly loved and missed by many friends and son Tommy Kuenster; grandchildren Teri Harmon, Frank Fredericks, Bob Fredericks and John Kenster; sisters-in-law Kat Conant of Belen; Wanda Conant; and Glen Rose Frielander, a Belen High graduate; eight great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces Janice Peter, Sis Conant and Maxine Conant, all of Belen; Mike Conant and Cookie Mathews of Tome; Connie Blackmer of Albuquerque; John Conant and Mickey Craig, from +WT ranch; Candy; and Cindy.
        Published on: Sun March 29, 2009

BALDONADO -- Florenio B. Baldonado, age 86, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 2, 2009. He was born on March 12, 1922 in Albuquerque, to the late Nativida and Severo R. Baldonado. Florenio was proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during World War II, in England, France and Germany. He was a graduate of Browning College. He retired from Sandia National Labs after 34 years of employment, where he was fondly known as "Baldy". He was preceded in death by his wife Leonila L. Baldonado, November 2004; six brothers; and two sisters. Florenio is survived by his brothers-in-law, Ross C. Lopez, Lesman Chavez; his nephew, Bonifacio Baldonado; his niece, Mildred B. Sanchez; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Florenio will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Santa Fe Post #2951 Honor Guard. Casket Bearers will be Kenneth R. Sanchez, David A. Sanchez, Luis Marquez, Joseph Lesman Chavez, Johnny Martinez, and Clarence Montoya. Those who wish to send condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Sat February 07, 2009

BALDONADO -- Florenio B. Baldonado, age 86, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 2, 2009. He was born on March 12, 1922 in Albuquerque, to the late Nativida and Severo R. Baldonado. Florenio was proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during World War II, in England, France and Germany. He was a graduate of Browning College. He retired from Sandia National Labs after 34 years of employment, where he was fondly known as "Baldy". He was preceded in death by his wife Leonila L. Baldonado, November 2004; six brothers; and two sisters. Florenio is survived by his brothers-in-law, Ross C. Lopez, Lesman Chavez; his nephew, Bonifacio Baldonado; his niece, Mildred B. Sanchez; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Florenio will be greatly missed by all. Visitations will be Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, where a Rosary will be recited Sunday at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. Military Honors will be accorded by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Santa Fe Post #2951 Honor Guard. Casket Bearers will be Kenneth R. Sanchez, David A. Sanchez, Luis Marquez, Joseph Lesman Chavez, Johnny Martinez, and Clarence Montoya. Those who wish to send condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Fri February 06, 2009

LOVATO -- Tony Lovato, age 84, beloved brother of Mandy Chavez, Casimiro Lovato Jr. and wife Caroline, Benny Lovato and wife Lorella, and Gabriel Marquez and wife Dedie, was called to Eternal Life, Sunday, December 21, 2008. Tony was born on December 19, 1924 to the late Casimiro and Florencia Lovato in Algodones, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque formerly of California. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during the World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. Tony was a member of the American Legion Post #69. Tony is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a few of his siblings, Juanita and Pete Lovato, Frances Martinez, Irene Sandoval, Jessie Griego, and Vicky Archibeque. Visitations will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, followed by Funeral Services at 9:00 a.m. Committal service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be David Gurule, Gabriel Griego, Benny Anthony Lovato, Arthur Sandoval, Johnny Martinez, and Carlos Marquez. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #69 Honor Guard. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Sun December 28, 2008

LOVATO -- Tony Lovato, age 84, beloved brother of Mandy Chavez, Casimiro Lovato Jr. and wife Caroline, Benny Lovato and wife Lorella, and Gabriel Marquez and wife Dedie, was called to Eternal Life, Sunday, December 21, 2008. Tony was born on December 19, 1924 to the late Casimiro and Florencia Lovato in Algodones, NM, and was a resident of Albuquerque formerly of California. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during the World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. Tony was a member of the American Legion Post #69. Tony is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by a few of his siblings, Juanita and Pete Lovato, Frances Martinez, Irene Sandoval, Jessie Griego, and Vicky Archibeque. Visitations will be Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, followed by Funeral Services at 9:00 a.m. Committal service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Casket Bearers will be David Gurule, Gabriel Griego, Benny Anthony Lovato, Arthur Sandoval, Johnny Martinez, and Carlos Marquez. Military Honors will be accorded by the American Legion Post #69 Honor Guard. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Funeral Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Sat December 27, 2008

TAPIA -- Paul L. Tapia. Our beloved Paul, formally of Alamogordo, NM, went with our Lord, Friday, October 17, 2008 following a lengthy illness surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his first wife Lois Woodword Tapia, his father Jose Hill Tapia, sister Nora Larranaga, and brother Moises Tapia. Paul was born June 21, 1931 in Tapia, New Mexico, the son of Jose and Pablita Tapia. He attended school at New Mexico School for The Blind. At the time he retired in 1986 he was the Dean of Academics. He was inducted into the New Mexico School for the Visually Handicapped Hall of Fame. Paul was instrumental in starting the University of New Mexico Wrestling Team. He formally was a member of the Boy Scouts Of America, earning his Eagle Scout badge, and later served as a Boy Scout leader. Paul is survived by his wife Delia Tapia of Santa Fe, his mother Pablita Tapia of Albuquerque, sisters; Corinne Larranaga (Alfred) of Edgewood, Carmen Romero (Gilbert) of Los Lunas, Alice Sanchez (Rey) of California, and Sarah Floyd (Larry) of Amarillo, TX, brothers; Celestino Tapia of Santa Fe, Sam Tapia (Claudine) of Bayard, NM, and Abe Tapia (Kathy) of Santa Fe, and sister-in-law Genieva Woodword. All of Paul's nieces and nephews were special to him, but because his love for the sport of wrestling he was very fond of Jose, Javier, Johnny Tapia, and Samuel Tapia. He is also survived by his stepchildren; Arthur Marquez, Leo Marquez (Nadine), Frank Marquez (Beth), Irene Muller (Tony), and step grandchildren; Emily Mueller, Anthony Muller, Alex, Mike, Brandie, and Artie Marquez. A Rosary will be recited at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. also on Wednesday at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Community. Burial will be Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Monte Vista Cemetery in Alamogordo, NM. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032
        Published on: Tue October 21, 2008