Frances Calderon

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Frances Calderon, 81, passed Friday, March 21, 2025 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.

Visitation will be for 4:00PM-6:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will take place at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM.

Frances was born to David Martinez and Marina Buendia on July 24, 1943 in Carlsbad, NM.

She married Federico Calderon February 22, 1962 here in Carlsbad. Frances worked along beside her husband at Fred’s Garage for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially tamales. Frances loved spending time with her family and attending worships at San Jose Catholic Church.

Frances was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Pauline Rodriguez; and brother, Thomas Martinez.

She is survived by husband, Federico M. Calderon; daughter, Grace Rodriguez and husband, Steve; granddaughter, Stephanie Rodriguez; sister in-law, Josie Martinez; brothers: Johnny Martinez and wife, Yolanda, Julian Martinez and wife, Mary Ann, David Martinez and wife, Sally; sisters: Senona Nieto, Patricia Martinez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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