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CAVARERRO, PETER PAUL Age 88, born and raised in Santa Monica, CA, and a recent resident of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2013. Uncle Petie served his country in the US Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He retired from the L.A. Dept. of Water and Power after 45 years as Customer Service Manager. He is survived by sister, Annie Wheeler; nieces, Kacee Ramirez, Pat "Punky" Finnegan and husband, Hugh Burgess, Sharon "Tee-tee" Wheeler, Irene Donatoni and husband, Roger, and Susan Lubetich and husband, Andy; nephew, Kelly Wheeler and wife, Kris; and brother-in-law, Ken Wheeler; lifelong friend, Joe Soto; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m., at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery Monday, June 24, 2013 at 11:15 a.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Please visit our online guest book for Peter at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300
Published on: Wed June 19, 2013
CHAVEZ, ARTHUR H. age 56, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 17, 2013. Mr. Chavez is survived by his wife, Dolores; mother, Corinne Chavez; son, Brian Chavez; daughter, Lori Chavez and Bogy Valles; grandchildren, Mariah and Issac Valles; stepchildren, Daniel, Eric, and Nicholas Urioste; step grandchildren, Audree, Ashlee, and Jax Urioste; brothers, Anthony Chavez and wife, Pauline, Danny Chavez and wife, Yolanda, Charles Chavez and wife, Becky; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mr. Chavez was preceded in death by his father, Luis Chavez. Mr. Chavez was a member of the Catholic Church and a Veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam Era. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 6:30 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 Friday, June 21, 2013 at Holy Family Catholic 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 Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit www.gabaldonmortuaryinc. to sign the online guestbook. Arrangements by: Gabaldon Mortuary Inc. 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW (505) 243-7861
Published on: Wed June 19, 2013
LUCERO, JOSE D. age 67, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on June 17, 2013. Mr. Lucero is survived by his beloved wife of forty years, Simonita; daughter, Kelly Nunez and husband, Carlo; son, Joe Lucero Jr. and wife, Katya; sister, Adela Navarette; grandchildren, Isaiah and Gabriel Nunez and Nieve and Anzhela Lucero; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Mr. Lucero was preceded in death by his parents, Arcenio and Felicita Lucero; and his sister, Fabiola Herrera. Mr. Lucero was a member of the Catholic Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam Era and a member of the Knight of Columbus. Visitation will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel by Social de Nuestro Padre Jesus. Final visitation will be Friday, June 21, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, 562 Atrisco SW. Interment will follow at San Jose de Armijo Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Lucero Jr., Isaiah Nunez, Michael Montoya, Terry Martinez, Bobby Alarcon and Stephen Jones. Honoroary pallbearers will be Leroy Ortiz and Gabriel Nunez. 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 June 19, 2013
MITCHELL, JOSEPH A. JR. (JACK) Services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 20, 2013 at Alameda Baptist Church, 8818 2nd St. in Albuquerque, NM. Pastor Mike Deets will officiate with interment at Sunset Memorial Park. Family will receive friends Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, Roswell, NM. Joseph will also have a visitation at the Alameda Baptist Church, June 19, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Joseph passed away quietly in Roswell, NM on Sunday, June 16, 2013. His wife of 63 years, Verily Beatrice Reeves preceded him in death in November of 2012. He leaves behind his children, Barbara E. Ware of Roswell, N.M., Joseph A Mitchell III of San Antonio, TX, and Chase Marie Mitchell who lives in Albuquerque, NM. The couple has six grandchildren, David Ware, Michael Ware, Katharine Mitchell, Shawn Mitchell, Tiffany Mitchell and Dakota Mitchell; and four great-granddaughters. He is also survived by his sister Jean Greer of Sweetwater, Texas. Jack was born in Louise, TX in October of 1922. He began life as a farmer's son living in many locations throughout Texas as his father searched for work during the depression. The family settled in West Texas in the town of Grandfalls. It was there, after he had just started his college studies at Texas Tech he answered the nation's call and enlisted in the U.S Army Air Corps just after the December 7th bombing of Pearl Harbor. He became one of the first Radar technicians of World War II, serving on Saipan until the end of the war earning a Bronze Star. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant before his discharge after the end of the war. Jack joined the Civil Aeronautics Administration which later became the Federal Aviation Administration in the late 1950's. He and his family traveled extensively through the southern United States installing the radar and communications equipment vital to our nation's air traffic control system. He settled in Albuquerque, N.M. in early 1963 with his family. As a devoted Christian he gave much of his spare time to the Alameda Baptist Church which later became the First Baptist Church of Alameda. You could find him on many Saturday's repairing anything that required it. He was responsible for many of the improvements at the church. Jack had many different interests and hobbies in his life. He was an Amateur Radio Operator and as such was involved in getting messages back and forth from the survivors and their families as well as to the emergency personnel after the Alaskan Earthquake in the late 60's. He was an avid amateur photographer and loved to fish and camp. Jack will be greatly missed by his loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as he was the rock of the family. You could always, always count on him for help. He leaves a hole in the family which will never be filled. Condolences maybe made online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements are under the personal directions of the professionals at LaGrone Funeral Chapels.s
Published on: Wed June 19, 2013
PADILLA, CORINNE P. 1929-2013 Corinne P. Padilla, age 83, a resident of Albuquerque, and a former life-long resident of Belen, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013. Corinne graduated from Belen High School. After high school she attended business school and was employed by Sandia Base for two years. She was Executive Secretary for the Selective Service System in Belen until its abolishment in 1973. Corinne and her husband, Martin, were proud Padrinos of the Santo Nino and of Corpus Christi at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Corinne has been a long time member of the Catholic Daughters of America, and served 27 years as a member of Saint Vincent de Paul where she was the oldest living member, and served two terms as President as well as other offices. Corinne, with her husband Martin, did a lot of traveling throughout their marriage, but the highlight of their travels was a pilgrimage to Mexico City on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Martin R. Padilla; parents, Enrique Pena and Delfina Chavez Pena; sister, Helen Pena; four brothers, Sybil, Eloy, Charlie and Richard; father and mother-in-law, Sesario and Praxedes Griego Padilla; brother-in-law, Wilfred Padilla. Corinne is survived by her husband of 63 years, Martin Padilla; son, Anthony and wife, Candy of Littleton Colorado; daughters, Angela and husband, Rod Brown of Albuquerque and Paula Padilla of Albuquerque; four grandchildren, Kristi Reyes and husband, Bobby, Roberto Padilla and wife, Priscilla, Tanya Morenus and husband, Eric and Marianne Candelaria and husband, Carl; 11 great-grandchildren, Joey, Christopher, and Alyssa Reyes, Ashanti, Cayah, Xavier and Donovan Padilla, Conner Morenus, Ryan, Ava and Jon Candelaria; brother, Ray Pena; sister-in-law, Diana Pena; and brother-in-law, Evisalio "Bull" Padilla. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church on Thursday, June 20, beginning with a viewing at 8:30 a.m. with a rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Sign Corinne's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.
Published on: Wed June 19, 2013
ANDREOLI, SAM passed away on May 14, 2013. He was born on the family farm outside Eagle Nest NM where he spent the vast majority of his 94 years. Out of nine siblings, sisters Helen Cherubini and Katie Haner survive him. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Gina Andreoli; nieces Lynette Holbrook (Bruce) Linda Andreoli (Kevin Linker) and Ginelle Andreoli (Mark Welsh) and grandnephews Adam Holbrook and Kyle and Taylor Linker, all of whom helped with his care during his last years. Other survivors include numerous nieces and nephews, many of whom spent time on the farm during their childhood, and those who as children, lovingly adopted Uncle Sam during a white robed ceremony complete with a candlelight procession. Sam was a father figure to many. He is preceded in death by his brothers Bino, Guido, Johnny and Elliot; sisters Edith Ritt, Annie Bergamo and Rosie Jaterka. Son of Italian immigrants Pete and Angelina, Sam graduated from Moreno Valley High School and was one of its few remaining Polar Bear basketball players. He proudly served with the US Army Air Corps during WWII and was a lifelong farmer and gardener as well. Sam also operated a road grader for Colfax County pushing snow and maintaining county roads in the Moreno Valley for 28 years. Sam was a beloved uncle, brother, brother-in-law, friend and neighbor to many who were privileged to know him, and for those who were fortunate to have been loved by him, we are truly blessed. His generous, quiet and humble nature will be dearly missed and never forgotten, and his legacy will forever live on in our hearts. We wish to thank all the medical miracle workers of the following organizations who helped him live such a long and robust life to include; the New Mexico Heart Institute and Heart Hospital, Presbyterian/Kaseman Hospitals, UNMH Senior Clinic, Presbyterian Medical Group, Orthopaedic Bone and Joint Specialists, St Joseph's Hospital (formerly), Holy Cross Hospital in Taos, Taos Medical Group, Taos Surgical Specialties, Lovelace Hospital, Albuquerque Dermatology Associates, New Mexico Plastic Surgeons, Talento Acupuncture, SW Center for the Healing Arts, Altura Home Healthcare, Heritage Home Healthcare and the Eubank Wal-Mart Pharmacy. We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to our dear friends in the Moreno Valley for their friendship, love and support throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the above mentioned organizations or a charity of your choice. Internment will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery and a memorial service will take place in Eagle Nest at a later date.
Published on: Wed June 19, 2013
MARQUEZ, RACQUEL NICOLE Age 17, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services ALAMEDA MORTUARY 9420 Fourth St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
CANTU, RUTH Age 80, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
MONROE, JUANITA MATILDA Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1969, died Wednesday, June, 12, 2013. She is survived by daughter, Rebecca Jacqueline Whitworth and husband, Steven of Cranberry Township, PA; brother, Andres C. Salazar and wife, Jean of Santa Fe, NM; and other relatives and friends. Her husband, Robert Riley Monroe preceded her in death. Juanita was a loving wife, mother, and sister and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Graveside Service will be held Friday, June 21, 2013, 9:45 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 Guadalupe St. Santa Fe, NM. Please visit our online guest book for Juanita at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
ADKINS, BILLY R. 1937-2013 Billy R. Adkins, age 75, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Belen and Los Lunas passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was born in Putnam, Oklahoma on August 25, 1937. Bill was an electrician who owned B & R Electric; and he loved playing baseball, guitar, camping, fishing, hunting, sports, and being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlo Adkins and Vera Henry; his twin daughters, Debra Jean and Donna Kay; and his longtime partner, Lorraine Chavez. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Kathy Dorcas and Keri Adkins and partner, Sam Wills; son, Keith Adkins and wife, Renee; brother, Tom Adkins and wife, Lois; cousin, Joe King and wife, Barbara; granddaughters, Andrea Antoine and partner, Luke Sloan, Justine Cassiday and husband, Matthew, Alexandra Gallegos, Ashley Adkins, Brittany Adkins, Marissa Lovato and husband, Anthony, Celeste Gallegos, Cassandra Adkins, and Brianna DeGraffenreid; grandson, Tommy Just and partner, Desirea Romero; great-granddaughters, Audrianna, Jordan, Ava, Lilliana, Julliana, Ariel, Trinity and Gabriella; great-grandsons, Landon, Vince, Landyn, and Camden; nephew, Jeff Adkins and wife, Mari, great-nephews, Tyler and Sean; niece, Diane Adkins and husband, Greg; great-nieces, Leah and Lauren; partner, Nikki Kassa; family, Trish Tomer and husband, Cal, Chad Hamilton and wife, Dawn, Leisha Hamilton, Alex Tomer and wife, Bertha, Angela Tomer, Josh Marquez, Marcus Tomer, Aaron, Katie, Taylor, Cameron, Isacc, and Elliana; friends, Frank Salcido and wife, Christine and Chantelle. He is also survived by many other family members and friends who loved him and will miss him dearly. A Memorial Service will be held at Romero Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 20, at 12:00 p.m. Refreshments will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Elk's Lodge on Highway 314. Thank you Ambercare - Catrina, Marcus and Mohammad and the Veteran's Hospital. Sign Bill's online register book at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main Street, Belen.
Published on: Tue June 18, 2013
