Obituaries

Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez

Ilene Nadine Chavez, 50, of Acoma, New Mexico began her journey home November 13, 2020. Ilene was known to us all as a loving, mother, grandmother sister, auntie, cousin and friend. The list could go on as she was a major part of our lives.
Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez

Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez

Laura Marie Wolfe Martinez.

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.
George Daniel Peters

George Daniel Peters

George Daniel Peters

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. He served In the Army and was a HVAC and pipefitter by trade.
Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

Melecio ‘Pat’ Salazar Jr.

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.
Jessie Huff Griffey

Jessie Huff Griffey

Jessie Huff Griffey

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

Rufina Ulibarri

Rufina Ulibarri

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. Burial followed at the Grants Memorial Park. Rufinia was born on October 7, 1929 in Van Houten, N.M. and she passed away on October 27, 2020 in Grants, N.M.
Melecio Salazar, Jr.

Melecio Salazar, Jr.

Melecio Salazar, Jr.

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

Joe Richard Diaz

Joe Richard Diaz

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. Joe was a very loving, supportive, dependable and hardworking man.
Michael A. LaBelle

Michael A. LaBelle

Michael A. LaBelle

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.
Geraldine Ann Pedro Valdo Gaska

Geraldine Ann Pedro Valdo Gaska

Geraldine Ann Pedro Valdo Gaska

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. She will be laid to rest in McCartys, New Mexico. Geri was a lifelong resident of Acoma Pueblo.