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Michael Otero obituary, Albuquerque, NM

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Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW

Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Dec. 18, 2025

6:00 p.m.

Gabaldon Memorial Chapel

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Michael Otero Obituary

Michael Joseph Otero

Michael Joseph Otero, age 69, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on December 7, 2025.

Michael is survived by his beloved children; son, Michael Jason Otero and wife, Jennifer; and daughter, Krista Otero; siblings, sister, Jackie Otero-Garza and brother, Daniel Otero; grandchildren, Maryah Marin, Shaun Anaya Jr., Matthew Silva, Sophia Silva, Alyvia Otero, and Jocelyn Otero; mother of his children, Carol Maynez Medina; Goddaughter, Desiree Maynez; several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Lora Otero; and brother, David Otero Jr.

Visitation for Michael will be held in the Gabaldon Memorial Chapel, 1000 Old Coors Dr. SW, on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to be recited by Patricia Muniz-Roberts at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at San Martin de Porres Catholic Church, 8301 Camino San Martin S.W., on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow the services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith Blvd. NE

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Albuquerque Journal on Dec. 14, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Michael Otero

Dec

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

Gabaldon Memorial Chapel

1000 Old Coors Drive Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Dec

18

Rosary

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Gabaldon Memorial Chapel

1000 Old Coors Drive Southwest, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Dec

19

Service

10:30 a.m.

San Martin de Porres Catholic Church

8321 Camino San Martin SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

Funeral services provided by:

Gabaldon Mortuary

1000 Old Coors Drive SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

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