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RONQUILLO, MELVIN E. Age 60, of Albuquerque, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday November 5, 2012. He was born on January 21, 1952 to Placido and Marcella Lucero in Alameda, New Mexico. Melvin was a current member of Bella Vista Baptist Church since 1973 and was the Church Bus Captain and assisted with the Sunday School ministry. He was also a plumber by trade and was associated with Alameda Plumbing for many years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, camping, drag racing and had a fondness for muscle cars. He especially loved all his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 40 years Phyllis J. Ronquillo; four sons Simon Ronquillo and Crystal Francia, Ivan Ronquillo and Allyn Sanchez, Reuben Ronquillo and Yvette Armijo and Daniel Ronquillo; three daughters Marcella Ronquillo, Marsha Wootan and husband Matthew, Marlene Ronquillo-Martinez and husband Eric; Twenty three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; brothers Freddie Duran and wife Mena, Andrew Lucero and wife Renee; sisters Maria Ronquillo, Annette Jaramillo and husband Louie, and Vanessa Lucero; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister Victoria Lucero. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday November 8, 2012 at Salazar and Sons Mortuary, The Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Friday, November 9, 2012 at Bella Vista Baptist Church, 2800 Louisiana Blvd., NE with Interment to follow at San Carlos Cemetery Please visit Melvin's on line register book at www.salazarandsonsmortuary. com Salazar and Sons Mortuary 400-3rd St. SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 505-247-4124
        Published on: Thu November 08, 2012