David Hoffman

In Loving Memory of

David Charles Hoffman

June 27, 1942 – October 16, 2025

David Charles Hoffman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was 83 years old.

David, born in Syracuse, New York, spent his youth playing baseball and running cross country. He moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 15 and was part of the first graduating class of Sandia High School. After graduation, he served in the Navy and was honorably discharged.

He grew up surrounded by the love of his siblings: Nancy Salas (deceased), husband Leroy (deceased), Judy Collinsworth, husband Larry, Paul Hoffman, wife Janice, Gail Trimble, husband Bob, and many nephews and nieces.

David devoted himself fully to his work and his family. During retirement, he volunteered at the Albuquerque VA Hospital, providing 8,320.5 hours of volunteer service over 16 years. His volunteer work was a quiet testimony to his generous spirit.

David married the love of his life, Celina (Sally) Hoffman, in 1962. Together they built a life centered on faith and dedication to family, which was the heart of his legacy.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years; children, Carl A. Hoffman, wife Sofia Hoffman; Andrea M. Madrid; and Andrew P. Hoffman; grandchildren Carl A. Jr., Dominic, David Aaron (wife Karen), Mark Anthony, Samantha, Selena, Sonya, Dennis Garcia, Arianna Madrid, Alandra Madrid, Mariela Madrid, Emilia, Avrian, and Anya Marie; and great-grandchildren Elijah, Michaela, and Neveah Garcia.

Services:

Rosary – Wednesday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m.

Queen of Heaven Catholic Church

5311 Phoenix Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Funeral Mass – Thursday, October 30th at 10:00 a.m.

San Ignacio Catholic Church

1300 Walter Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Burial will immediately follow the Mass at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, with a reception afterward at the Queen of Heaven Catholic Church parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the

New Mexico Veteran Integration Center

https://www.nmvic.org/donations

David’s memory will endure in the lives he impacted for many generations to come.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring and compassionate professionals at

Trujillo Family Funeral Home

"Our Family Serving Yours"