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Nunez -- Our beautiful angel, Lupe Nunez, went to heaven to be with our Lord and Blessed Virgin Mother on September 27, 2001. Lupe was born on October 29, 1911, and would have celebrated her 90th birthday in October (with lots of spirit and mariachi music). She is survived and will be missed greatly by her sister, Rose Nunez and husband, Antonio; sisters-in-law, Stella and Julia; and many nieces and nephews who considered Lupe to be the matriarch of the Nunez family. In particular, Steve, Frances, and Bertha will miss her gentle touch and her smile. Lupe will also be missed by her friends who knew and loved her. Lupe was preceded in death by her mother and father, Eloisa and Pancho; brothers, Raymond, Steve, Saturnino, Pete, Frank, Juan and Richard; and sister, Tonia Armijo. Lupe didn't come into this world to be famous or become rich. Rather, God sent her to us to be like the character in "It's a Wonderful Life," in that she impacted so many lives without her knowing it. She helped raise all her siblings until they died before her and raised nephews and nieces never wanting for herself, but always giving of herself and her possessions. She went to work when she was 13 years of age to help support her family. She loved her job at the Imperial Laundry and later at the Sanitary Dry Cleaning establishment. In later years, Lupe was known for her spontaneous singing of her special song to our Blessed Mother (she had a voice like an angel) at Sunday Masses and Funerals. For those of you who clapped and acknowledged her singing, we thank you. For those who visited her during her illness, you will always be remembered by us. For the hospice care provided by Phyllis, we extend our sincere appreciation. Lupe was an active member of the church choir for over 50 years and other church committees, always being the first to volunteer to help raise funds for various church functions. A Rosary to celebrate her life here on Earth will be held on Friday, September 28, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 29, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery following the Mass Services. Pallbearers will be Peter Armijo, Michael Denman, David Gutierrez, Anthony Nunez, Fred Denman and Pete Nunez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Daniel Gutierrez, Bridget Kreamer, Hope Nunez, Johnny Nunez and Rosanna Nunez. Arrangements by Salazar & Sons Mortuary, 400 Third St. SW.
        Published on: Fri September 28, 2001

Lovato -- Tomas Lovato, a WWII Veteran, passed away on September 22, 2001 at the VA Hospital. He will join his beloved, belated wife, Sally Martinez-Lovato. He is survived by his brother, Ernest Lovato and wife, Alice; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by his adopted family, Johnny and Barbara Gutierrez and their family. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Salazar Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be conducted at St. Anne's Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, September 27, 2001. Interment will be at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:00 noon.
        Published on: Wed September 26, 2001

Orona -- Jim Orona, 54, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2001. Mr. Orona is the beloved husband of 34 years to Mrs. Irene Orona. Mr. Orona is also survived by his two sons, James and Albert; his loving mother, Molly Orona; three sisters, Theresa Anderson, Linda Free and Lorraine; one brother, John Orona and wife, Gloria; two grandchildren, Briannna and Gabriel; close friends, Devina Calderon, Betty Borjorquez and Eric Nieto; his dog partner, Pongo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mr. Orona was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. Visitation for Mr. Orona will be Tuesday evening after 6:30 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 Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow at the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Martin Bojorquez, Martin Bojorquez Jr., Manuel Bojorquez, Johnny Bojorquez, Luke Ballejos and Armando Bojorquez. Honorary will be Jordon Bojorquez, Manuel Bojorquez Jr., Marlene Ballejos, Sammy Bojorquez, Brandon Ballejos and Gilbert Bojorquez. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Rd SW in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Tue September 25, 2001

Sanchez -- Luciano Sanchez, 91, was called home to the Lord, September 22, 2001. He is preceded in death by his wife Maria Reyes and son Horacio Sanchez. He is survived by his loving children Valentine and wife Flora, Johnny Sanchez and wife Marcella, Orlando Sanchez and wife Gloria and Bertha Sanchez and friend Yolanda Garcia. Also surviving 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren and nephew Faustino Valdez. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Monday September 24, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the 8th street chapel of Garcia Mortuary, a rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m. also in the chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday September 25, 2001 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for time of mass call Garcia Mortuary after 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Paul Sanchez, Orlando Sanchez, Jr., Raymond Sanchez, Andrew Sanchez, Adrian Sanchez and Juan Valdez. Honorary Pallbearers will be William Sanchez, Pedro Placencio, George Quintana, Robert Trujillo, Ted Arguello, and Alfred Martinez. Funeral Services are in care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave., SW, 243-5222.
        Published on: Mon September 24, 2001

Gonzales -- Beatrice M. (Tizzle) Gonzales-Armijo, 38, born on May 21, 1963 went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2001. She is survived by her mother, Mary Rose Gonzales; her husband, Joe Armijo; her son, Joseph; her daughters, Victoria and Vanessa; mother in law, Adela Armijo; four sisters, Patsy Sanchez and husband Manuel, Sylvia Benavidez, Lorraine Escudero and husband Val, Geraldine Baker and husband Charles; brothers in law and sisters in law, Phyllis Sanchez and husband Val, Gilbert Armijo and wife Mary Jane, Rick Armijo; nephews, Manuel Sanchez Jr., Partick Sanchez, Johnny and RIco Escudero, Vincent Gonzales; nieces, Della and Darquith Benavidez, Rebecca Gonzales, Jennifer Hernandez; great niece, Natalie Young; great nephew, Vincent Gonzales; her special friend, Suzanne Garcia. Tizzle was very special and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6:30 until 7:00 in the Gabaldon Mortuary with a Prayer Service at 7:00 by Pastor Val Escudero. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning from 10:30 until 11:00 with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 in the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna NW. Interment will follow in the San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rick Armijo, Susanne Garcia, Jennifer Hernandez, Johnny Escudero, Vicent Gonzales and Patrick Sanchez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rebecca Young, Rico Esudero, Jason Armjio and Manuel Sanchez. Gabaldon Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun September 23, 2001

Gutierrez -- John J. Gutierrez, 84, went home to the Lord on September 20, 2001 in Albuquerque. John was born in La Ventana, NM. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances G. Gutierrez; sons, Raymond Gutierrez and wife, Lucille, Joe Gutierrez and wife, Lillian, Johnny Ray Gutierrez and wife, Beatrice and Cleofas Gutierrez; daughters, Angie Silva and husband, Dan and Jane Montoya and husband, Leroy; grandchildren, Flora & Eddie, Pammy, Cathie & Randy, Danny, Jennifer, Domonic & Cindy, Christina & David and Ray; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Antonio, Thomas, Estevan, Elias, Ray, Roberto, Angelica, Ciara, Elijah, Ben, Marcus, Samantha, Ray, Marcus, Laureen, and Daniel. John will be deeply missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Sunday, September 23, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow in the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Final viewing will be on Monday, September 24, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the mortuary chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the San Ignacio Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Eddie, Danny, Randy, Domonic, David and Ray. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
        Published on: Sun September 23, 2001

Sedillo -- Mrs. Placida Sedillo, 76, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on September 21, 2001. Mrs. Sedillo is survived by seven children, Isaac Sedillo and wife Dubie, Tony Sedillo and wife Maria, Marcie Baca and husband Benjamin, Sofie Gomez and husband Juan, Rosemary Atencio and husband Eugene, Jimmy Sedillo, Danny Sedillo; two brothers, Edwin Sanchez and Plio Sanchez; 27 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mrs. Sedillo was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Sedillo Sr., her sons, Cirilio and Larry Sedillo; her grandsons, Vincent and Little Jimmy Sedillo; her sister, Feliz Kuhn. Mrs. Sedillo was a member of the Catholic Church. Visitation will be Monday evening in the Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW from 6:30 until 7:00 with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 by Gabriella Nieto. Final visitation will be Tuesday morning in the Holy Family Church from 9:30 until 10:00 with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 by Father Manuel Viera. Interment will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eric Gomez, Richard Sedillo, Joseph Sedillo, Gina Baca, Manuel VIllagran and Johnny Sedillo. Honorary Pallbearer will be Jose Antonio Sedillo Jr. Gabaldon Mortuary, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW in charge of arrangements.
        Published on: Sun September 23, 2001

Gutierrez -- John J. Gutierrez, 84, went home to the Lord on September 20, 2001 in Albuquerque. John was born in La Ventana, NM. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances G. Gutierrez; sons, Raymond Gutierrez and wife, Lucille, Joe Gutierrez and wife, Lillian, Johnny Ray Gutierrez and wife, Beatrice and Cleofas Gutierrez; daughters, Angie Silva and husband, Dan and Jane Montoya and husband, Leroy; grandchildren, Flora & Eddie, Pammy, Cathie & Randy, Danny, Jennifer, Domonic & Cindy, Christina & David and Ray; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Antonio, Thomas, Estevan, Elias, Ray, Roberto, Angelica, Ciara, Elijah, Ben, Marcus, Samantha, Ray, Marcus, Laureen, and Daniel. John will be deeply missed by his loving family. Visitations will be held Sunday, September 23, 2001 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow in the 8th Street Chapel of Garcia Mortuary. Final viewing will be on Monday, September 24, 2001 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the mortuary chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, September 24, at 10:00 a.m. at the San Ignacio Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be his grandsons Eddie, Danny, Randy, Domonic, David and Ray. Services are in the care of Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW 243-5222.
        Published on: Sat September 22, 2001

Duran -- Frances Kika, 76, passed away September 16, 2001. A native New Mexican, she lived in Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ricardo Romolo Duran, and sons, Frank and Johnny Duran. She is survived by her children, Angie Flores and husband, David, Ramona Sanchez, Manny Duran and wife Olivia, Sal Duran, Jenny Duran, Anna Duran-Drummond and husband, Bob, and Ray Maestas III and wife Julia; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest Lopez, Felix Lopez, and Clofio Lopez; sisters Ramona Jaramillo, Flora Sandoval, Rosie Carabajal and husband Hector; God children Donna Martinez, Jesus Garcia, and numerous other family and friends who loved and will miss her. Services will be held at St. Therese Catholic Church. Rosaries will be recited at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2001, and on Wednesday, September 19, 2001. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Thursday, September 20, 2001. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Flores, Rick Sanchez, Manuel Duran, Jesus Garcia, Ray Maestas III, and Jason Reed. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. Albuquerque. 505-343-8008
        Published on: Tue September 18, 2001

Fajardo -- Doroteo "Teo" Fajardo 88, a New Mexico native, went to join the Lord on September 8, 2001. He died peacefully at home in Turlock, California. He was born on February 6, 1913 in Puerto De Luna, N.M. Teo retired from the FAA in 1986. His first wife, Mary Fajardo preceded him in death in August of 1982. Brothers Victoriano and Jose also preceded him in death. His second wife, Dolores Fajardo of Turlock survives him. Sisters; Dolores Solano and husband, Johnny, Nora Padilla and husband, Alfonso and Celina Fajardo survive him. He is also survived by; daughter, Gloria Garcia and husband, Robert; son, Alex Fajardo and wife, Cecilia, son, Eddie Fajardo and wife, Della, son, Rudy Fajardo and wife, Barbara, all of the Albuquerque area, and son, Frederick Fajardo and Robert Daum of Vancouver, B.C. Also surviving him are; grandchildren, Eric Garcia, Marisa Huff and husband, Daniel, Rhonda Fajardo, Michelle Fajardo, Diane Fajardo, Daniel Fajardo, and Evan Fajardo and; great grandchildren, Gabriela and Abigail Huff. He is also survived by; stepdaughter, Juanita Gonzales, stepson, Ed Lucero and wife, Jan, stepson Nick Lucero and wife, Joann, all of Turlock; stepdaughter, Carmen Clemens and husband, John of Sacramento and; stepson, Ricardo Lucero of Seattle. His many step grandchildren will also miss him. Teo loved to be outdoors and working in his garden. He never lost his fondness for New Mexico green chile. He was a hardworking man and devoted father, who will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Visitation will be Thursday, September 13, 2001, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, 400 3rd Street, SW. Rosary will be follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place at Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. Burial follows at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
        Published on: Fri September 14, 2001