Obituaries

Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Beloved Mother, Loved Sister, Best Nana, Favorite Auntie, Greatest BFF and very well-known Sister in Christ. Marie was known by so many and will be missed deeply. Her love for everyone was undeniably strong. She truly never met a stranger and helped everyone she could. It’s unfortunate with the circumstances we are not able to give her a viewing. We would like to share the celebration of her life as she has traveled on before us. On Dec 10, 2020 at the Riverwalk in Grants, New Mexico at 11 a.m. A mask is required, and we will all socially distance. If changes occur, we will announce and spread the word.

George Daniel Peters

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Our beloved George went home to be with God on Saturday October 10, 2020 in Bloomington, Minnesota. Born in Milan, New Mexico in 1962, he attended Grants High School.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

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Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr., age 44, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Grants, New Mexico on October 18, 1976, to Melecio and Priscilla Salazar, Sr. A visitation was held Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. He will be honored with a police motorcade from Albuquerque to Grants, N.M. at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 20, 2020 with an arrival at the City of Grants Memorial Park at 10 a.m. for a Graveside Service and Interment.

Jessie Huff Griffey

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Jessie Huff Griffey, age 94, died on Monday November 9, 2020 attended by her son in her home in Grants, New Mexico. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic and current restrictions in place in N.M. services will be scheduled at the First Baptist Church in Grants, N.M. at a later date.

Rufina Ulibarri

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Rosary and Funeral Mass for Rufina Ulibarri 91 of Grants, New Mexico were held on October 30, 2020 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

Melecio Salazar, Jr.

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Melecio Salazar, Jr. , October 18, 1976 - November 9, 2020. A Visitation will be held November 17, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

Joe Richard Diaz

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Joe Richard Diaz, born April 14, 1942, in San Rafael, New Mexico, has been reunited with his heavenly Father and loving wife on October 26, 2020 surrounded by all his children. Services were held in Yuma, Arizona.

Michael A. LaBelle

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Funeral services for Michael A. LaBelle, 31, of Milan, New Mexico will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020. A private family viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Compassion Mortuary. Rosary will be held at 10:15 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. at St. Teresa Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Rafael Cemetery.

Geraldine Ann Pedro Valdo Gaska

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Geraldine Ann Pedro Valdo Gaska, born March 10, 1953 passed away on October 30, 2020. A private service will be held for the immediate family.

Harry Trujillo

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Harry Trujillo was born on November 12, 1958 in Grants, New Mexico; he passed away on August 30, 2020. A Mass will be held at St.