Our Angels

Antonio E. Jaramillo

12/23/1987 - 12/16/2020

Antonio was the only son born to Sally. Antonio was the baby of the family and a mommas boy. He has two sisters, Serena and Krystal who he loved and looked up to. Antonio loved playing baseball, golf, fishing, camping, and singing. He loved playing games with his nieces and nephews. He worked in the construction industry, got a CDL license and delivered 7-up to his retailers, and was becoming a coder.

Alyssa Pierce

12/10/1985 - 09/29/2022

Alyssa was a successful grant writer working with several universities. She had her Masters degree and was nearing completion of her PhD in forensic psychology. She was an only child, a granddaughter, auntie, cousin and friend. More than anything else she was a loving mother to her two young sons who she loved more than anything. She is forever loved and remembered.

Andrew M. Palomino

05/02/1997 - 11/219/2021

Our beloved Andrew was a loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, and friend. Andrew was an avid lover of the great outdoors. He loved hiking, riding dirt bikes, his 4-wheeler, skiing and just doing anything outside. Andrew always had a special place in his heart for animals. He was a foodie and always loved to try new foods. Andrew had a green thumb and could grow anything he planted. He was a loving and kind soul. Andrew loved to research anything he was curious about and was a great conversationalist. Andrew’s presence always lit up the room and he is greatly missed.

Mariano “Moe” Salazar

01/08/2007 - 06/30/2024

Moe is the second born of seven siblings. He always ensured everyone was taking care of before himself. Moe was always a comedian and would make everybody laugh. He was my Mr. Fix everything around the house and our go to person when we needed anything. Moe loved to fish, drive around, go out of town but most of all he loved Sanchez tacos. Moe would have graduated this year and was expected to go into electrical, sadly I won’t see any of my baby’s future milestones as he was taking away from us! We all miss his kisses, voice,smile and hugs every single day! LLM

Nicolas Candelaria

08/01/2000 - 11/01/2023

Nicolas born August 1st 2000 in Albuquerque, liked to be called Nick, he liked to play video games alot & have fun, loved family especially his mom Rachel he always made sure to talk to her daily, loved his siblings very much he was both a little brother and a big brother and also loved very much being an Uncle, he was humble & very caring to everyone he met in life, always funny he could make everyone laugh and laugh all the time one of the best things about him. He is truly loved & missed by family & friends. Forever Nick.

Darren “Sapo” Bernal

09/20/1978 - 04/20/2019

Darren was a loving son, father of 4 kids, a uncle that was dearly loved and a great brother anybody could have.

Alana M. Gamboa

08/08/2003 - 07/04/2023

Alana was born in Riverside California on August 8, 2003. Alana moved to New Mexico for a better life with her mom in 2015. She was 19 years old when she was set up by teens to be robbed and murdered. Alana was a joy to anyone and everyone who met her she was a blessing to animals and who all didn’t have a voice. There’s truly no one, but ever had anything bad to say about her. She was so helpful and sweet, and always willing to listen. She was a hard worker entrepreneur and a loving, big sister. She is deeply missed. Forever 19*Long Live Alana

Abel Mares

07/24/1998 - 04/03/2021

Abel was a happy baby and since he was little he liked to make his family laugh. He was a defender to the girls in school. Abel was caring for people in need, he also worked in the construction industry. He loved playing football but his biggest and proudest accomplishment is his daughter Ximena.

Erik J. Rael

01/31/1985 - 01/19/2003

Erik was a bright and thoughtful 17-year-old who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. He was charismatic, thoughtful, and deeply loved his family. Erik graduated a year early from the Christian Academy and was attending New Mexico Highlands University at the time of his death. His goal was to become a juvenile probation officer and help the youth in his community. Erik was starting his life and was about to become a father of twin boys but never had the chance to meet them. Erik was his mother’s precious son, whom she still mourns every single day, and his sister’s best friend. He truly was one of a kind and is tremendously missed by so many.

Iliana Rose “Lilly” Garcia

09/13/2011 - 10/20/2015

Iliana was a beautiful and precious four-year-old who was tragically taken way too soon. She was the perfect addition to her family and now her family was complete. She loved her big brother Isaac as she was always by his side. Wherever Isaac was there was Lilly. Isaac had a hard time saying her name, so he would call her Lilly Nana, so she went by the nickname Lilly. She adored her father, and they were best friends. They would take daily trips to the stores so Dad could get her whatever she wanted. She was her mother’s world, and they both enjoyed singing and dancing wherever they could. As any 4-year-old, she loved Minnie Mouse, the movie Frozen, Rainbow Dash, and the Pink Power Ranger. She was so excited to start school like a “big girl” and was attending a pre K program for just a few days before she was taken away. She left a lasting impression with her big brown eyes and the cutest giggle and has had a huge impact on others’ lives. We miss Lilly every single moment of every single day.