Obituaries (Aug. 6)

Florian Padilla

1924-2020

Florian Padilla, age 95, has entered into life eternal with the loving spirit of his precious Santo Dios; his beloved wife, Elisia (Elsie); and sons, Bobby and Ricky, at 7 p.m., Aug. 2, 2020.

He was born in September 1924, and was a proud native of Jarales, lived a rich life, filled with God, family, culture, history and agriculture with his famous Padilla Farms Chile and Produce.

Florian was preceded in death by his loving Flor de las Flores wife, Elsie; eldest son, Trinidad (Bobby); son, Richard (Ricky) Padilla; beloved brothers, sister and parents, Getrudita and Trinidad Padilla.

He is survived by his and Elsie’s three children, nine grandchildren, and was a loving Tata Abuelo to nine great-grandchildren. His family are daughter, Elia and husband, Dr. Roland Sanchez and their six children, Dr. Jessica, Alicia, Dr. Adolfo and wife, Christina, and daughter, Catarina, Dr. Roland II (Scooter) and wife, Valerie, and their four children, Lucia, Roland III, Viviana and Inez, Dr. Florian and wife, Stephanie, and daughter, Elsie Jane, Emilio and wife, Ronda, and three children, Emilio II, Celia and Elena Sanchez; daughter, Lilian and husband, Dave Poelker and their daughter, Christy Marie and husband, Jason Rodriguez; son, Eugenio (Gene) and wife, Martina and two children, Eugenio II and Samantha Padilla; as well as many loving sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family would like to extend love and gratitude to Isela Ramirez for her attendance, love and care of Don Florian.

All services will be held at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, on Thursday, Aug. 6, beginning with a public viewing at 9 a.m., a Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m., and a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m., Fr. Clement Niggel presiding.

Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens with his beloved Elsie.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing, there will be no reception meal or celebration to follow, but the family asks you all to join them with your beautiful memories and hearts as we unite with the Holy Spirit to love and honor Florian’s fulfilled earthly life to life eternal, AMEN!

Please sign Florian’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Jesusita “Jessie” Poland

1931-2020

Jesusita “Jessie” Poland, age 89, a resident of Los Lunas, passed away on July 31, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eusebio and Eulemia Margarita Griego Martinez; siblings, Fulemia Franco-Armijo, Demesio Martinez, Josephina “Fina” Gallegos, Reynaldo “Naco” Martinez, Gertrudes “Gute” Martinez, Manuel Martinez and Frances “Kika” Otero; and husband, Robert Poland.

Jessie is survived by stepchildren, Ruth Sluder (Rick), Becky Poland and Bobby Poland; stepgrandchildren, Richard and Lance Sluder, Marie Stranger, Robert and Becky Poland. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who all loved her very much.

Per Jesusita “Jessie” Poland, no services will be held at this time and there will be a private memorial and burial in her final resting place in T or C next to her loving husband.

A very special thank you to the Los Lunas Senior Center, where Jessie enjoyed many hours with her friends and Calvary Chapel New Harvest. She truly loved her church family. Also thank you to the caring professionals at Romero Funeral Home.

Please sign Jessie’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.

Dorothy Faye Pope

1931-2020

Dorothy Faye Pope, age 88, a resident of Belen, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2020.

She was a member of Belen Kingdom Hall. Dorothy was happily married to her childhood sweetheart, Earl Pope, and together had three children.

She also has several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Dorothy will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Earl Pope; and two sons, Ricky and Scott.

Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., 864-4448, where an online guest register is available at noblin.com.

Robert Warren and Barbara Warren

1943-2020 | 1936-2020

Robert “Papa Bob” Bruce Warren, 77, joined his wife, Barbara, along with their daughter, Laura, and son, Robbie, at the side of the Lord on July 27, 2020.

Bob was, by his own description, a man without credentials or titles, except the ones given to him by those who loved him: Papa Bob or the indomitable Coot Vicious.

He spent his life learning how to be a “decent human being,” a journey that took him from Detroit, Mich., and ultimately, Los Lunas.

He is survived and missed by many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with the innumerable lives he touched during his time with us.

We ask that donations be made in his memory to either Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless or Black Lives Matter Detroit.

Barbara “Baba” Laubach Warren, 84, reunited with her daughter, Laura and son, Robbie, in heaven on July 25, 2020.

Born in Ponca City, Okla., she called New Mexico her home for the last three decades.

“There is love that has lasted and made everything more than it ever could have been alone.” That line, written by her husband, Bob, characterized what Barbara created and nurtured in every space she entered.

Her grace shone upon her family, friends and community without requisite or expectation and will continue to be felt beyond her life. Her greatest joy was her family, who she loved almost as much as her beloved dog, Amy.

She leaves behind three generations of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will love and miss their “Baba” for as long as they live.

We ask that donations be made in her memory to either El Ranchito de Los Ninos in Los Lunas, or Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Albuquerque.

Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Los Lunas Chapel, 2211-D Main St., 866-9992 noblin.com.

Mellie “Armelina” Zamora

1947-2020

Mellie “Armelina” Zamora, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020.

She was a resident of Tomé, and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tomé. Mellie had a tremendous heart and a love for children, especially her grandchildren. She taught Catechism for many years and worked as special education assistant for the Los Lunas Schools. Mellie was very devoted to her faith and our Blessed Holy Mother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Josefita Chavez; and stepmother, Anne Moya; brothers, Eddie Chavez, Adelaido Chavez, Freddie Chavez, Leo Chavez and Lorenzo Chavez; stepsiblings, Candelario Moya and Amelia Silva.

Mellie is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Danny G. Zamora Sr.; sons, Danny (Vickie) and Marcos (Victoria); daughter, Bernadette (Aubrey) Edge; grandchildren, Dominic, Raelynn, Joshua, Crystal, Alesha, Zaylon, Dani Rae, Zane and Zavannah; sister, Lydia (Porfirio) Olguin; brother, Leroy (Erlinda) Chavez; stepsiblings, Alice Chavez, Alvie Lucero, Louie Moya and Cecilia Gutierrez.

Services will take place on Thursday, Aug. 6, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Tomé, beginning with a public viewing from 10-10:30 a.m., a Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m., Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. and interment to follow at Tomé Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be all nine of her loving grandchildren.

Please sign Mellie’s online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.