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MARTINEZ, TERESA RAFAELA PADILLA age 87, born in Los Padillas, New Mexico to Rafael and Demesia Padilla, passed away in her childhood home on Monday, January 5, 2015. Teresa was a lifelong New Mexico Educator, beginning her teaching career at the elementary level in San Rafael, New Mexico. She later taught for over twenty years in the Los Lunas, Public Schools and loved helping children learn. Teresa became an avid traveler, upon graduation from Albuquerque High School, Class of 1945,she visited Niagara Falls and New York City with her sisters. Throughout her later years, Teresa traveled extensively throughout Europe, the Holy Land, Mexico and the United States. She loved meeting new people from around the world and hearing about their lives. Teresa received a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1948 from the Catholic Teachers College of New Mexico, later known as the University of Albuquerque. Teresa was a devoted, lifetime member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Legion of Mary, serving in a leadership role throughout her tenure. Teresa was involved as a Lay Minister with Church of the Ascension, her home parish. She relished the opportunity to serve the church in this capacity. Teresa is survived by a daughter, Dr. Berlinda Martinez-Gallegos and husband, Gilbert of Tega Cay, South Carolina; son Richard Martinez and wife, Gerri; grandchildren; great- grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Predicanda Padilla, Lina Padilla, Alma Martinez, and Stella Ortega; brother-in-law, Jose Aramante Martinez Jr.; numerous nieces, and nephews, including State Senator Michael Padilla, New Mexico Cabinet Secretary of Taxation and Revenue, Demesia Padilla, and former Secretary of State, Clara Padilla-Andrews; and a host of friends. Teresa was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Martinez; her son, Rafael (Ralph) Martinez; parents, Rafael and Demesia Padilla; sisters, Andrea Chavez, Cleotilde (Cleo) Garcia, and Celestina Lopez; brothers, Julian, Ralph, Carmel, and Desiderio (Phil) Padilla. Visitation will be Friday, January 9, 2015 at Church of the Ascension, 2150 Raymac SW from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by the Legion of Mary. Final visitation will be at the Church of the Ascension, Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Los Padillas Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rafael Padilla, Mateo Sanchez, Larry Garcia, Mariano Padilla, Ralph Padilla, Richard Padilla, Matisa Sainz, and Gilbert Gallegos. The family would like to thank the staff from Presbyterian Hospice and Teresa's nurse, Karen for their loving care and compassion. 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: Wed January 07, 2015
CARRILLO, LAWRENCE age 50, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Lawrence is survived by his sons, Gabriel Carrillo, and Lawrence Sanchez and wife, Marissa; his mother, Lucy Carrillo & friend, Cel Vigil; brother, Eric Carrillo and wife, Elizabeth; grandchildren, Shaela, Gabriel, Audrianna, and Mia; niece, Naomi; nephew, Mateo; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. by Dorothy and Lorraine; Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Pallbearers will be Gabriel Carrillo, Lawrence Sanchez, Michael Griego, Macey Griego, Clarissa Griego, and Matthew Sanchez. Honorary pallbearer will be Anthony Garcia. Private disposition will follow at a later date. Please visit our website at: www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Thu December 18, 2014
BACA, JOHNNY M. age 83, born in Belen, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 with his family at his side. Mr. Baca is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Lupe; children, Rafaelita Gonzales and husband, David, Gloria Chavez and husband, Steven, Johnny R. Baca, Libbie Baca and fiance, Roy Leyba, Dianna L. Baca, and Delfinio Dean Baca; children Johnny and Lupe raised, Michael Sanchez, Darlene Harold and husband, Tim, and Mary Lou Garcia; sisters, Mona Flores, Connie Jaynes, and Lupe Hooker; brother, Ruben Baca and wife, Carol; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-six great- grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Baca was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad. Visitation will be Friday, December 19, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal SW with a Rosary to be recited at 8:30 a.m. by Fidel and Virginia Garcia; A Communion Service will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be his friends. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Wed December 17, 2014
ROYBAL, ROBERT (BOBBY) MICHAEL III age 29, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014. Bobby is survived by his mother, Deborah Gallegos; father, Robert M. Roybal Jr. and Patricia Esquibel; sisters, Tanya and Angel; brother, Julian; grandmothers, Jennie Baca, and Dorothy Benavidez; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bobby was preceded in death by his sister, Felicia; grandfathers, Robert Roybal Sr.. and Jimmy Baca. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., Pastor Manuel Childers, presider. Private disposition will take place at a later date. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Tue December 16, 2014
GONZALES, JOE LOUIE age 66, born in Los Alamos, NM, and a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. Joe is survived by his daughters, Christina Gonzales, and Edwina Gonzales-Garcia and husband, Kenneth; his son, Christopher Gonzales; grandchildren, Adrianna Garcia and Justin Garcia; his mother, Ruby Gonzales; sisters, Gloria Lopez and husband, Leroy, Virginia Baca and husband, Michael, Josie Gonzales, and Sandra Zamora; wife of many years and friend, Kathy Gonzales; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Luis Gonzales; sister, Annabelle Campbell; and grandson, Mateo Garcia. Joe was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era, was a catcher for La Familia Softball Team. Joe was very outgoing, loved joking, laughing and was always willing to help others. Visitation will be Friday, November 28, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover SW with a Rosary to be recited 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Church from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard Gonzales, David Jaramillo, Gil Saavedra, Danny Nieto, Louie Vigil, and Luis Lopez. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Thu November 27, 2014
GARCIA, PATRICIO C. age 96, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, November 21, 2014, with his family at his side. Mr. Garcia is survived by his children, Frances Griego, Patricia Padilla and husband, Joe B., Teresa Weaver, Leroy Garcia and wife, Rosalie, and Lala Garcia; his brother, Oscar Garcia and wife, Helen; nineteen grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren; fourteen great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and held close to his heart the Jimenez Family. Mr. Garcia was preceded in death by his wife, Lucinda; grandson, Joey Padilla; granddaughter, Barbara Martinez; sons-in-law, Michael Weaver, and Charles Griego. Mr. Garcia enjoyed farming, gardening, and tending to his sheep. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow-up. Mr. Garcia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, and he was recognized and very involved in the Los Griego's Community. Visitation will be Monday, November 24, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 1860 Griegos Rd. NW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m., by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Tuesday, November 25, 2014 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., Father Joe Vigil, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Carlos Griego, Patricio Griego, Michael McAfee, John Michael Weaver, Jon Padilla, and Jamie Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Andrew Griego, David Gallegos, Anthony Montano, Tomas Agosto and Dave Bjorsness. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Sun November 23, 2014
GALLEGOS, MARTIN JOSEPH beloved father, son, brother, and uncle passed away at the age of 44, Sunday, November 16, 2014 from brain cancer. Martin was a native New Mexican, born April 16, 1970, to Narciso and Lupe Gallegos. Martin is survived by his children, Nicole Gallegos and William Gallegos; the mother of his children, Katherine Roberson; his parents, Narciso and Lupe Gallegos; brother, Anthony Gallegos; sisters, Marie Madrid and husband, Chris, and Cindy Molina and husband, Daniel; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Martin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Michael and Amelia Chavez, and Fred and Corinne Gallegos. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church 5415 Fortuna Rd. SW from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Abbot Joel Garner, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Board, Jerome Gallegos, Anthony Gallegos, Daniel Molina, Chris Madrid and Matt Oetzel. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Martin's honor to Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Tue November 18, 2014
SENA, MARY JEAN age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. Mrs. Sena was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Sena is survived by her husband, of sixty years, Mike Sena; six children; Corrine Vigil, Theresa Rendon and husband, Lucas, Roseann Schraeder and husband, Michael, Gina Meyer and husband, Victor, Michelle Hamlin and husband, Brad, Michael Sena and wife, Valerie; her sister Helen Fava and husband, Art; brothers, Felix Pedroncelli and wife, MaryAnn, Sam Pedroncelli and wife, Patsy, Paul Pedroncelli, Frank Pedroncelli and partner, John, Arthur Pedroncelli and wife, Evelyn; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sena was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Place NW. Final visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Monsignor Lambert Luna, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Drive SW
Published on: Wed November 12, 2014
SENA, MARY JEAN age 75, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014. Mrs. Sena was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Mrs. Sena is survived by her husband, of sixty years, Mike Sena; six children; Corrine Vigil, Theresa Rendon and husband, Lucas, Roseann Schraeder and husband, Michael, Gina Meyer and husband, Victor, Michelle Hamlin and husband, Brad, Michael Sena and wife, Valerie; her sister Helen Fava and husband, Art; brothers, Felix Pedroncelli and wife, MaryAnn, Sam Pedroncelli and wife, Patsy, Paul Pedroncelli, Frank Pedroncelli and partner, John, Arthur Pedroncelli and wife, Evelyn; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph Place NW. Final visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 9:00 a.m., Monsignor Lambert Luna, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Drive SW
Published on: Tue November 11, 2014
MONTOYA, ASHLEY N. Age 25, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014. Ashley is survived by her dad, Danny Montoya and wife, Erika; her fiance Dominic Ortega; sons, Dominic Ortega Jr., and Jude D. Ortega; siblings, Danny Jr., Andrew, Desiree, and Joe; grandparents, Gloria Jaramillo, and Robert A. Montoya; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ashley was preceded in death by her mother, Kim A. Jaramillo. Visitation will be Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 6:15 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Final visitation will be Monday, October 20, 2014 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 Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Danny Montoya Jr., Andrew Montoya, Eric Ortega, Lorenzo Otero, Michael J. Montoya, and Randy Chavez. Honorary pallbearer will be Michael Nieto. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com to sign the online guest book. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortaury Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 2437861
Published on: Sat October 18, 2014
