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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

RIVERA -- Eutimo R. Rivera, age 65, passed away February 16, 2011. He is survived by three brothers, Sam Rivera and his wife Maya, Manuel Rivera and his wife Lovia, Richard Rivera and his wife Bertha; two sisters, Helen Barela and her husband Jim and Patsy Gardunio and her husband Rudy; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in the Santa Fe National Cemetery Monday, February 21, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. Deacon Juan Martinez will officiate at the graveside. Arrangements are in the care of Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 third Street SW, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Sun February 20, 2011

RIVERA -- Eutimo R. Rivera, age 65, passed away February 16, 2011. He is survived by three brothers, Sam Rivera and his wife Maya, Manuel Rivera and his wife Lovia, Richard Rivera and his wife Bertha; two sisters, Helen Barela and her husband Jim and Patsy Gardunio and her husband Rudy; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in the Santa Fe National Cemetery Monday, February 21, 2001 at 9:30 a.m. Deacon Juan Martinez will officiate at the graveside. Arrangements are in the care of Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 third Street SW, Albuquerque.
        Published on: Sat February 19, 2011

MARTINEZ -- Rudy O. "Marty", a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Salas; one daughter, Suzanne Salas-Chavez and husband Eddie; two grandsons; Brenden and Landon Chavez; He is also survived by his father; Joseph Martinez; sister Cindi Graeber and husband Jerry; brother; Robert Martinez; and other brothers and sisters: Angie Sisneros and husband Albert, Eliseo Padilla, Melba Rivera and husband Bernie, Therese Padilla, Benny Salas and wife Sandy, and Tony Salas; He had numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a graduate of Valley High School and a graduate of UNM. Marty served in the military where he earned the rank of staff sergeant. He was a Certified Financial Planner and in the financial business for the past 25 years. He was an avid sports fan and favored the Dallas Cowboys. He was a voracious reader and a history buff. Marty loved anyone that crossed his path and lived his life by the Golden Rule, treating others as he wanted to be treated. He was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. His greatest pleasure and love was spending time with Brenden, Landon, Suzanne and Dee. His favorite truism was "actions speak louder than words". He and Dee traveled extensively throughout their lives together, often with their various family members. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., at French-Westside, 9300 Golf Course NW. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, with ennichment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Tue November 30, 2010

MARTINEZ -- Rudy O. "Marty", a resident of Albuquerque since 1950, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dolores Salas; one daughter, Suzanne Salas-Chavez and husband Eddie; two grandsons; Brenden and Landon Chavez; He is also survived by his father; Joseph Martinez; sister Cindi Graeber and husband Jerry; brother; Robert Martinez; and other brothers and sisters: Angie Sisneros and husband Albert, Eliseo Padilla, Melba Rivera and husband Bernie, Therese Padilla, Benny Salas and wife Sandy, and Tony Salas; He had numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a graduate of Valley High School and a graduate of UNM. Marty served in the military where he earned the rank of staff sergeant. He was a Certified Financial Planner and in the financial business for the past 25 years. He was an avid sports fan and favored the Dallas Cowboys. He was a voracious reader and a history buff. Marty loved anyone that crossed his path and lived his life by the Golden Rule, treating others as he wanted to be treated. He was greatly loved and respected by all who knew him. His greatest pleasure and love was spending time with Brenden, Landon, Suzanne and Dee. His favorite truism was "actions speak louder than words". He and Dee traveled extensively throughout their lives together, often with their various family members. A Memorial Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, December 1, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., at French-Westside, 9300 Golf Course NW. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, with ennichment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
        Published on: Sun November 28, 2010

ORTIZ VIGIL -- Maria Thelma Cantu Ortiz Vigil passed away October 10, 2010 from complications due to age. She was born July 10, 1926 in La Jara, Colorado to Fedelina Rivera and Lafayette Cantu. After high school, Thelma attended Mount St. Scholastica College in Atchison, Kansas in 1945 to1946. In 1947 she married Paul Rudolph Ortiz (Rudy) in Salina, Kansas. Rudy, born and raised in Monte Vista, CO, had just returned from WWII service in the Mariana Islands. Together they lived in Monte Vista, Espanola, NM then moved to Albuquerque in 1950. They were divorced in 1957. Thelma worked for the University of New Mexico's Religion in Higher Education program for 25 years, 13 years for The Geneva House and 12 years for The Newman Center. She retired in 1984. In March of 1982 Thelma married Felix Alonso Vigil in Albuquerque. Felix was also from So. Colorado and their families knew each other when they were children. Felix passed away in 1996. Thelma is survived by two daughters, Fedelina Stephanie (Ferron) Wimmer of Ogden, UT, and Jennifer Paula Helzer, Henderson of NV; three grandchildren, Neil Packwood of Woods Cross, UT, Gabrielle Helzer and Mikaela Helzer of Henderson, NV. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Alfonso Cantu and Lafayette Cantu Jr. Her immediate family will gather to celebrate her life on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Home, Wyoming Blvd. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Thelma's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
        Published on: Thu October 14, 2010

ANAYA -- Richard William Anaya July 7, 1965 ~ March 26, 2010 Our Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend has passed away and joined lost loved ones in Heaven. Richard was 44 years old. He was employed by El Mirador. He worked for Anaya's Roadrunner Wrecker Service and Bob Towing. He enjoyed cooking, doing auto body work especially on his low rider, was an excellent artist along with his tattoo designs, spending time with his nephews and nieces. Richard's pride and joy was the time when he was a Volunteer Fire Fighter for the Agua Fria Fire and Rescue and was 2nd Lieutenant in the department and he fought many wild land fires, the Cerro Grande Fire, Bosque Fire, Vivash Fire, Dalton Fire, Gila Fire, Borrego Fire, and he also went as far as California. He also worked at Perkins Restaurant as a Chef. Richard was preceded in death by his dad Ralph Martinez; his brother Christopher Anaya Jr.; his grandparents Ike and Flora Montano; grandmother Bessie Anaya; his two Padrinos Tony Montano and Felimon Montoya, Pete and Katie King, Sally Anaya, Henry Anaya Sr., Richard Ortega, and Gilbert Rotunno. He is survived by his son Mitchell Montano (Nicole); mother Florise Martinez; father Chris Anaya (Misty), Madrina Lupe Montoya; aunts: Toni Ortega, Tita Anaya, Tessie Gonzales, Sophie Anaya, and Emma Sanchez, Robert Anaya Sr. (Bernadette), Theresa Montano (Mario Sr.), Gloria Zubia (Adolfo), Kico Anaya (Stephanie), Ernie Leyba, Cody Anaya, Chianne Anaya, and Larry Martinez (Theresa); nephews: Chris Martinez (Sally), Mark Montoya, Mario Montano (Jessica), Robert Anaya Jr. (Victoria), Marcos Montano (Kesha), Marcos Zubia (Donna), Andrew and Michael Leyba, and Johnny and Christopher Anaya; nieces: Belinda Avila, April Montoya (Tony), Marissa Montano (Goddaughter) , Monique Montano (Joe), Sativa Anaya and Alyssa Anaya; great-nephews and nieces: Michael, Marina, Mariah, Joseph, Jaimie, Deaven, Raylynn, Andrew, Elijah, Evangeline, Extacy, Damian, Javier, Jordan, Annica, Alysha, and Matthew; He is also survived by special friends Mike Chavez (Turbo), Daniel Sandoval, Billy Vanholtz, and Randy Lopez. A Rosary will be recited Monday, April 5, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at San Isidro Catholic Church (Parish Center). A second rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. also at San Isidro Catholic Church (Parish Center). Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:00 noon. Pallbearers will include: Chris Martinez, Mario Montano Jr., Robert Anaya Jr., Marcos Montano, Mike Chavez and Rudy Padilla; Honorary Pallbearers will include all of Mr. Anaya's nephews and nieces. The Rivera Family of Santa Fe Funeral Options 417 East Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 989-7032 Santafefuneraloption.com
        Published on: Sun April 04, 2010

CHAVEZ -- Leo Tomas Chavez, 28, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at home with his loving family at his side. Leo is survived by his brother, Eric Chavez and fiancee, Erika Martinez; his nephew/Godson, Eric Chavez II; his father, Leo F. Chavez; his grandparents, Ramon and Esperanza Rivera, and Leo and Theresa Chavez; his Godson, Alejandro Sandoval; his uncles and aunts, Robert Rivera and wife, Amelia, Sheriff Rene Rivera, Octavio Rivera and Cathy Vigil, Irma Cramins and husband, Garry, Morayma Sanchez and husband, Gilbert, Josefina Sandoval and husband, Carlos, Rosa Rivera, Pearl Rael and husband, Rudy, Karen Montoya and husband, Joseph, and Joseph Chavez; his Godparents, Nino, Tomas Gomez and his Nina's, Hilda Aragon and Maria L. Nunez; his best friend, Alfred Maestas; his special cousins, Larry Lovato and Raymond Rivera; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousin and friends. Leo was preceded in death by his mother, Maria D. Chavez; his uncles, Ramon and Ismael Rivera; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Chavez. Leo was an Angel who walked amongst us. He was an inspiration to all that knew him. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Robert Vigil. Final visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Cramins, Raymond Rivera, Alfred Maestas, Eric Chavez, Larry Lovato and Alejandro Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudy Rael, Jonathan Sanchez, Carlos Sandoval II, John Sanchez, Tomas Gomez, Oscar Gomez, Destiny Cramins and Erika Martinez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Wed February 24, 2010

CHAVEZ -- Leo Tomas Chavez, 28, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at home with his loving family at his side. Leo is survived by his brother, Eric Chavez and fiancee, Erika Martinez; his nephew/Godson, Eric Chavez II; his father, Leo F. Chavez; his grandparents, Ramon and Esperanza Rivera, and Leo and Theresa Chavez; his Godson, Alejandro Sandoval; his uncles and aunts, Robert Rivera and wife, Amelia, Sheriff Rene Rivera, Octavio Rivera and Cathy Vigil, Irma Cramins and husband, Garry, Morayma Sanchez and husband, Gilbert, Josefina Sandoval and husband, Carlos, Rosa Rivera, Pearl Rael and husband, Rudy, Karen Montoya and husband, Joseph, and Joseph Chavez; his Godparents, Nino, Tomas Gomez and his Nina's, Hilda Aragon and Maria L. Nunez; his best friend, Alfred Maestas; his special cousins, Larry Lovato and Raymond Rivera; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousin and friends. Leo was preceded in death by his mother, Maria D. Chavez; his uncles, Ramon and Ismael Rivera; and his great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Chavez. Leo was an Angel who walked amongst us. He was an inspiration to all that knew him. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 412 Stover SW with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Robert Vigil. Final visitation will be Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. in the Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Father Bill Sanchez, presider. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jose Cramins, Raymond Rivera, Alfred Maestas, Eric Chavez, Larry Lovato and Alejandro Sandoval. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudy Rael, Jonathan Sanchez, Carlos Sandoval II, John Sanchez, Tomas Gomez, Oscar Gomez, Destiny Cramins and Erika Martinez. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW 243-7861 www.gabaldonmortuaryinc.com
        Published on: Tue February 23, 2010

ROMERO -- Esther H. Romero, age 84, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord, Friday, October 30, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Santa Rosa, NM on January 15, 1925. She was preceded in death by her sons, Anthony and Geronimo Romero; and by her brother Charles. Esther is survived by her loving children, Robert Romero and wife Dolores, Vickie Morse, Rudy Romero and wife Patsy, Mark Romero and wife Sylvia, Geraldine Garduno, Charlotte Valerio and husband Charles, Esther Garcia and husband Dan, and Patricia Rivera; her grandchildren, Debbie, John, Lori, Lawrence, Annette, Bernadette, Ronald, Anthony, Rick, Mark, Santiago, Augustina, Eric, Leroy, Julian, Bennigna, Jamie, Alfredo and Elias; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother, Ernest Hoehne and wife Marcella; sister, Gloria Montoya; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mom bore her illness well and complained very little. She tried to meet life with a sense of humor up until the end. One of her last quips when asked what the DNR band on her wrist stood for, she politely replied, "Dinner No Reservations". Good bye Mom, grandma you're in a better place now. We love you. Esther will be greatly missed by all. A Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1860 Griegos Rd., NW. A Private cremation will follow. Casket Bearers will be Alfredo Romero, John Morse, Eric Maldonado, Leroy Lopez, Bennigna Rivera, Lawrence Romero, Ronald Romero and Anthony Romero. At the family's request in lieu of flowers please make Memorial Contributions to a Charity of your choice. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Esther's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
        Published on: Tue November 03, 2009