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GARCIA, CARL XAVIER Carl Xavier Garcia was born on December 14, 1986 in Albuquerque to Jessica Garcia and Carl Duckworth. A self-proclaimed "Mama's Boy", Carl was a devoted son and loving brother, uncle and friend. All those who knew Carl were touched by his kindness, loyalty and generosity. Carl is survived by mother Jessica Garcia and stepfather Herbert Edmon; his father, Carl Duckworth; sister Myisha Garcia; nieces, Samaya and Imani; aunts, Lilly Garcia and Annette Montoya; his uncle, Ricky Montoya and many other uncles, aunts and cousins. A Rosary will be held at Daniels Funeral Home (3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE) on Thursday, February 19th at 6:00 pm. Funeral will be held on Friday, February 20th at 11:00 am at Oasis Family Church (7500 Montgomery Blvd. NE), interment immediately to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery (1900 Edith Blvd. NE). Serving as pallbearers: Miguel Angel Abreu, Deondrae Edmon, Damar Edmon, Daniel Lucero, Bobby Montoya and Isaiah Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers are: Shawn Minsey and Tamara Garcia.
Published on: Wed February 18, 2015
MONTOYA, ANDREA CARRILLO Andrea Carrillo Montoya passed away peacefully with grace in Albuquerque early Friday morning, February 13th surrounded by loved ones. A long journey back to her beginning. Born in 1923 the 7th of 9 surviving children in Agua Fria, NM to Filberto and Maria Carrillo, the essential tasks of survival were to raise children, care for animals, tend crops and provide spiritual guidance. Going to school was regarded as a treasured opportunity, not an obligation. It is these circumstances and values that would shape her and those she touched. By the time she graduated from Santa Fe High school in 1941, she had been offered a 4 year 4H scholarship to New Mexico State University. Her Dad forbade her to accept , as college was no place for a woman. Instead, she found employment as an office assistant in the Department of Agriculture. She then met a military man and future husband, Ralph Tomas Montoya. Several years later she was a wife and mother of two sons. Determined to provide the best possible future for her family, she found a way to navigate and adapt to new conveniences, technologies and social diversity, while maintaining the beliefs and values handed down from her parents. Over decades, accommodations were made, bending never breaking to stresses and opportunities of a modern life. Compromise was rarely part of her solution, raising two more children. Gaining confidence and a new realization of choices as an independent woman, she was a entrepreneur, rancher and realtor. She spent several decades compiling her geneology dating back to the 1500's, yet her most peaceful times were spent on her ranch, tending to the cattle, fixing the houses, mending fences, and talking about making improvements until her death at the age of 92. She was a Founding Member of the Associates of the Blessed Sacrament, a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, New Mexico Geneology Society and a long-time active member of Queen of Heaven and St. Charles Borromeo Parish. Regardless of her environment, she was the happiest when she was connected to the earth, her family, and her Creator. Her grandchildren gave her tremendous joy and treasured memories. She will be deeply missed by those she touched and mentored. Her charm, wit, independence, drive, graciousness and loving nature became a moniker of her elderly years which will leave a legacy through family, friends and caregivers. She is survived by her children, Ralph Gilbert Montoya, Michael Anthony Montoya and spouse, Chris Montoya, Joseph Ronald Montoya, Maria Dolores Preciado and spouse, Lupe Preciado; grandchildren Rudolfo Montoya and spouse Charity Montoya, Glynis Montoya, Gabriella Preciado, Joaquin Preciado; sister, Anita Salazar; and many, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Marcia Byers, Romalda Neeb, Amelia Carrillo, Rudy Carrillo, Manuel Carrillo, Antonia Lerma, Filiberto Carrillo, and Lucinda Garcia. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 beginning at 5:00 PM with the Rosary following at 6:00 PM. at Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Avenue SE. Mass will be celebrated at St. Charles Borromeo, 1818 Coal Avenue SE at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2015 with the burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong-Thorne Life Events Center 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
ARMIJO, PASQUAL JR. Pasqual E. Armijo, Jr., age 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Pasqual was born on August 20, 1945 in McNary, Arizona to Pasqual and Sophia Armijo. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Pasqual is a precious child of God and is home now with his Father and his Lord Jesus Christ. He was a lifelong resident of Belen and a Belen High School Graduate of the class of 1964. He was a member of New Life Fellowship Church, Belen Moose Lodge, Rio Grande Jazz Society. Past member of Knights of Columbus, former Belen City Councilor (1996-2000). Past President of Belen Chamber of Commerce. He is preceded in death by his father, Pasqual K. Armijo; mother, Sophia Armijo; brother, Pasqual Armijo. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan Artiaga-Armijo (aka Cupcake); son, Pasqual Armijo III and wife Christella; daughters, Sheila D. Armijo and partner Kenda Meathenia, Michelle Artiaga, Geraldine Trujillo, Darlene Smith and Erica Artiaga; grandchildren, Christopher Smith and wife Cezerae, Daniel Trujillo, Kassandra Trujillo, Pasqual Armijo IV and wife Luz, Tiffany Smith, Maya Artiaga Holt, Dakota Artiaga Lovato, Marisol Armijo, Eliseo Aguirre, Xavier Armijo, Kira Artiaga Holt, Ashley Smith, Reyna Aguirre, Colton Smith, Abran Armijo, and Pilar Aguirre; siblings, Jake and wife Emelda, Carmen Montoya, Ernie and wife Kathy, and Alfred and wife Flora; and a large extended family and loved ones including his former wife Lydia Abeita and husband Joe. Services will be on Monday, February 16 at Our Lady Of Belen Catholic Church with the visitation beginning at 9:30AM, followed by the funeral Mass. A Memorial Service will begin at 11:30 at the New Life Fellowship in Belen. (615 Christopher Drive). Reception to follow at New Life Fellowship. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblinfuneralservice.com
Published on: Sun February 15, 2015
MONTOYA-JIRON, MICKY ANN Micky Ann Montoya Jiron, age 60, passed away 2/6/15 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Okinawa on 12/19/54 to Manuel and Tatsue Montoya and was raised in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents and her former husband Harold Jiron. She is survived by her son Vincent Montoya and Stephanie and their children, Andrew, Marcus, Joshua and Jordyn; her daughter Olivia Jiron Baca and Adam and their children, Jade, Mariah, Adam Jr, Erica and Giovanna; her sister Tina Archuleta and Alan and nieces Jonell Tafoya and Daniela Sierra. She is also survived by Michael Gonzales; stepdaughter Chanell Gallegos and Max and their children Ryan and Isaiah. Micky will be remembered for the love she had for her family and for music, her genuine personality and sense of humor. She is blessed to have had the unconditional love she received from her family. Services will be at Direct Funeral Home, 2919 4th St. NW on Friday, February 13th at 7:00 PM.
Published on: Thu February 12, 2015
JIRON, MICKY MONTOYA ANN Micky Ann Montoya Jiron, age 60, passed away 2/6/15 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Okinawa on 12/19/54 to Manuel and Tatsue Montoya and was raised in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her parents and her former husband Harold Jiron. She is survived by her son Vincent Montoya and Stephanie and their children, Andrew, Marcus, Joshua and Jordyn; her daughter Olivia Jiron Baca and Adam and their children, Jade, Mariah, Adam Jr, Erica and Giovanna; her sister Tina Archuleta and Alan and nieces Jonell Tafoya and Daniela Sierra. She is also survived by Michael Gonzales; stepdaughter Chanell Gallegos and Max and their children Ryan and Isaiah. Micky will be remembered for the love she had for her family and for music, her genuine personality and sense of humor. She is blessed to have had the unconditional love she received from her family. Services will be at Direct Funeral Home, 2919 4th St. NW on Friday, February 13th at 7:00 PM.
Published on: Wed February 11, 2015
SCHAFER, RICHARD Richard Schafer, 70, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on February 7, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Silver City, NM, to William and Evelyn Schafer. After graduating from Deming High School, and receiving his Bachelor's degree from Western New Mexico University in 1967, he moved to Albuquerque. He received his Master's degree from the University of New Mexico in 1971. Richard taught Social Studies for 31 years at Polk Middle School, retiring in 1999. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen; son, Matthew (Yvonne); daughter, Jennifer (Allen) Karspeck; granddaughters, Molly Schafer and Kendall Karspeck; brothers, Bill Schafer and Ron (Pat) Schafer; mother-in-law, Mary E. Jacobs; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Ben) Rodriquez and Linda (Jerry) Heyer; brothers-in-law, Orlando (Luanne) Montoya, Michael Montoya and Don Montoya; aunt, Pat Fletcher; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins; and beloved dogs, Kali and Tucker. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters-in-law, Charlotte Montoya Trujillo and Barbara Schafer. A public viewing will be held at 5:00 p.m. until the rosary begins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at FRENCH - Wyoming. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Richard's honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New Mexico. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Wed February 11, 2015
SCHAFER, RICHARD Richard Schafer, 70, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa, passed away on February 7, 2015. He was born on March 13, 1944 in Silver City, NM, to William and Evelyn Schafer. After graduating from Deming High School, and receiving his Bachelor's degree from Western New Mexico University in 1967, he moved to Albuquerque. He received his Master's degree from the University of New Mexico in 1971. Richard taught Social Studies for 31 years at Polk Middle School, retiring in 1999. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ellen; son, Matthew (Yvonne); daughter, Jennifer (Allen) Karspeck; granddaughters, Molly Schafer and Kendall Karspeck; brothers, Bill Schafer and Ron (Pat) Schafer; mother-in-law, Mary E. Jacobs; sisters-in-law, Carolyn (Ben) Rodriquez and Linda (Jerry) Heyer; brothers-in-law, Orlando (Luanne) Montoya, Michael Montoya and Don Montoya; aunt, Pat Fletcher; many special nieces, nephews, and cousins; and beloved dogs, Kali and Tucker. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters-in-law, Charlotte Montoya Trujillo and Barbara Schafer. A public viewing will be held at 5:00 p.m. until the rosary begins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at FRENCH - Wyoming. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. also at FRENCH - Wyoming. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Richard's honor to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New Mexico. Please visit our online guestbook for Richard at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
Published on: Tue February 10, 2015
TRUXILLO, CHARLES A. DR. (PROFESSOR) born on May 2, 1953, passed away on February 4, 2015. Dr. Truxillo was a leader of a local Hispano Nationalist Movement seeking independence from the U.S. He was an author in history with published works, "By the Sword and the Cross; Periods of World History and The Moro Wars in the Philippines in the Context of the Ibero-Islamic World War." He was an expert in Spanish Colonial History, World War II and Islam. A true and dynamic revolutionary for justice and social change. We can only hope there will rise an intellect that can take his place. As Dr. Truxillo would say, "by any means necessary." He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace for we shall fight on. He is survived by his mother Marcella Trujillo; brother John M. Trujillo and wife Jessie; his sister Celina Baca; brother Aquiles Trujillo and wife Shannon; his nieces Cesare, Pilar, Sophie, Emma and Andalucia; his nephews Roman and Aquiles; and great-nephew Javier; his friends Robert A. Gutierrez, Richard Miller, Eloy Garcia, David Montoya, Steve Martinez, Michael Gienger, Michael Woodul, Bob Salazar, Michael Chavez and Noberta Fresquez. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Guadalupe Candelaria and his father Charles Trujillo. Dr. Truxillo's life celebration will begin with a Rosary on Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm and a Tridentine Mass on Wednesday, February 11th at 10am. Both services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Barelas. Pallbearers will be Richard Miller, Mark Lopez, Phil Saiz, Simon Vasquez, Roman Romero and Jacob Salazar.
Published on: Mon February 09, 2015
TRUXILLO, CHARLES A. DR. (PROFESSOR) born on May 2, 1953, passed away on February 4, 2015. Dr. Truxillo was a leader of a local Hispano Nationalist Movement seeking independence from the U.S. He was an author in history with published works, "By the Sword and the Cross; Periods of World History and The Moro Wars in the Philippines in the Context of the Ibero-Islamic World War." He was an expert in Spanish Colonial History, World War II and Islam. A true and dynamic revolutionary for justice and social change. We can only hope there will rise an intellect that can take his place. As Dr. Truxillo would say, "by any means necessary." He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace for we shall fight on. He is survived by his mother Marcella Trujillo; brother John M. Trujillo and wife Jessie; his sister Celina Baca; brother Aquiles Trujillo and wife Shannon; his nieces Cesare, Pilar, Sophie, Emma and Andalucia; his nephews Roman and Aquiles; and great-nephew Javier; his friends Robert A. Gutierrez, Richard Miller, Eloy Garcia, David Montoya, Steve Martinez, Michael Gienger, Michael Woodul, Bob Salazar, Michael Chavez and Noberta Fresquez. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Guadalupe Candelaria and his father Charles Trujillo. Dr. Truxillo's life celebration will begin with a Rosary on Tuesday, February 10th at 7pm and a Tridentine Mass on Wednesday, February 11th at 10am. Both services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Barelas. Pallbearers will be Richard Miller, Mark Lopez, Phil Saiz, Simon Vasquez, Roman Romero and Jacob Salazar.
Published on: Sun February 08, 2015
SEDILLO, MARYANN MaryAnn M. Sedillo, 65, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Johnny J. Sedillo Sr.; children, Johnny J. Sedillo Jr., Tommy P. Sedillo Sr. and wife, Lovey, Monica M. Sedillo, and Paul A. Sedillo Sr., and wife, Cherisse; 12 grandchildren, Julian, Patrick, Stephanie, Santiago, Tommy Jr., Gabriel, Bobby, Christopher, Mari, Paul Jr., Eva, and Rece; great-grandson, Izaiah; sisters, Nancy, Patsy, Sheila, and Helen; brothers, Manuel, Richard, Phillip, and Ronnie. MaryAnn and Johnny have been members of Santuario de San Martin for more than 31 years. Her faith and her family were her life. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Santuario de San Martin, 8321 Camino San Martin SW. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Santuario de San Martin. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julian Bentacu, Patrick Bentacu, Santiago Sedillo, Tommy Sedillo Jr., Gabriel Sedillo, and Mathew Montoya. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mari Sedillo and Paul Sedillo Jr. Please visit our online guestbook for MaryAnn at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - University 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-843-6333
Published on: Wed February 04, 2015
