Kathleen Michelle Nelson
Dec 12, 2023
Kathleen Nelson (Kat) was born on Thanksgiving the year of 1983. She was a loved mother by her two daughters Isis (16), and Mariah(9). She had her first daughter Isis at the age of 24 in the year 2007. She had her second daughter at the age of 31 in the year 2014. She was also a loved daughter by...
Huburn P. Benjamin
Dec 12, 2023
Huburn Percival Benjamin gained his heavenly wings on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Affectionately known as Benji, he was born on June 20, 1938, in Berbice, Guyana, the sixth of ten children to Dilotta and Sancho Benjamin. From a very early age, Benji excelled in school and demonstrated a pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit. As a teenager assisting on the family farm,...
Ruben L Gomez
Dec 11, 2023
Ruben L Gomez, age 83 passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico with his family by his side.Ruben was born in Santa Rita, New Mexico to Cecilia Lucero Gomez and Henry C. Gomez on March 12, 1940.After graduating from Cobre High School, Ruben married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Grijalva Gomez on June 27,...
Manuela (Mela) Garcia
Dec 11, 2023
Manuela (Mela) Garcia passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, Surrounded by her family.
Manuela was born in Socorro, NM on December 8, 1950, to Felicita Fajardo Montoya and Hipolito Montoya.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Pablita Jaramillo, and her brother Ruben Montoya.
Manuela was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
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Donaciano "Tata" Gutierrez
Dec 10, 2023
82, was born on March 6, 1941 in Canoncito Sandia Park NM and went home to be with our Lord on December 10, 2023 due to an illness with Dementia/Alzheimers. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side and will be greatly missed.
Donaciano was a very hard worker and instilled that in his children and grandchildren....
Brian C. Alexander
Dec 9, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother, Brian C. Alexander, who passed away December 9, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.
Brian is survived by his parents, Phil and Wanda Alexander of Bosque Farms, NM; sisters, Denise Alexander of Corpus Christi, TX (Robert Coonrod) and Marcy Aquilar of Albuquerque, NM (Tony, Madison,...
LTC Lewis Edward Johnson Jr.
Dec 9, 2023
Lewis Edward Johnson Jr., age 89, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Lewis is survived by his wife of 9 years, Tammy, and his children: daughters Troylyn (John) LeForge, Jylena McCrea, and Suayn (Nick) Moise; sons Lewis Edward (Cindy) Johnson III, David Brent (Jennifer) Johnson, Joseph Lee (Paige) Johnson, and Patrick William (Stacey) Johnson;...
Robert Wesley Donley
Dec 8, 2023
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Wesley Donley. Bob, as he was affectionately called passed away on December 8, 2023 in Lubbock, Texas. Bob was born in Glendale California to Glenn Allen Donley and Helen Allen on June 9, 1953. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Isabel Maria...
Kenneth Conrad Kvam
Dec 7, 2023
Kenneth Conrad Kvam was born in Watertown, NY on 31 March 1942 and went to be with the Lord on 7 December 2023. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Kirsten, and son Kris (partner Marcie Cook). His career as an Army Officer and nuclear engineer took him and his family around the world. He loved to travel, run, hike,...
Frederick "Cane" Butler Jr.
Dec 7, 2023
Frederick “Cane” Butler, age 68, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born August 8, 1955, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Frederick Butler and May Troy Wiseman Butler. He was a graduate of Grimsley High School, Greensboro, NC. Frederick was an employee of the United States Department of Energy from...
Marian C. Estvanko
Dec 7, 2023
Marian C. Estvanko, 98, of Rio Rancho passed away on December 7, 2023. Services will be held at 11:00 am. on March 22, 2024 at Daniels Funeral Home and Vista Verde Cemetery located at 4310 Sara Road SE in Rio Rancho. Marian and Richard will be laid to rest together.
Marian, born February 15, 1925, the widow of Richard L....
Randy Sanchez
Dec 7, 2023
Randy Sanchez, age 74, passed away December 7, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born July 13, 1949 in Corrales, NM.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie Sr. and Dioly Garbagni; a son, Alejandro Sanchez.
He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn (Gurule) Sanchez; his daughter, Daniella Shyrock; his sons, Greg Carrillo, and...
Kate Killebrew
Dec 4, 2023
Kate Killebrew
February 8, 1940 – December 4, 2023
Kate was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. She had two older brothers, who predeceased her. She was a beloved wife to her husband of 50 years, John Karon, and a devoted mother to her two children. Kate had a long and successful career as a diagnostic radiologist, enjoyed spending time with...
John Ryan Watson
Dec 4, 2023
John Ryan Watson, passed away on December 4, 2023. John was born September 4,1996 in Lubbock, Texas to John Ray Watson Jr. and Janna Lynn Watson. He is survived by his father John R. Watson, Jr., mother Janna Watson, brother Michael Thomas, grandmother Jean Watson, aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, nephew and all other family members that loved him. He...
Oscar William Hillman
Dec 3, 2023
Oscar William Hillman, affectionately known as "Dub", peacefully passed away in Rio Rancho, NM, surrounded by his loving family on December 3, 2023. He was born on December 27, 1927, in Honey Creek, TX.
Oscar led a remarkable life filled with dedication and commitment. He worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory from 1959 to 1990 and was a proud member of...
Connie J. Callahan
Dec 3, 2023
In loving memory of Connie Joann Callahan of Rio Rancho, New Mexico who passed away in her home on December 3, 2023. She was a loving mother to Brent and Mitzi; supportive grandmother to Brittany, Ally, Trevor and Brenlyn; great-grandmother, to Isaac, Iliana, and Juliana. Connie married Don Callahan in 1974. They lived in Joplin, Missouri before eventually moving to...
Cynthia Fay Barton
Dec 3, 2023
Cynthia Fay Barton, age 57, passed away December 3, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.
A Visitation will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM with a Rosary being recited at 10:30 AM followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 AM at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will follow at 12:30...
Esther V. Gonzales
Dec 3, 2023
Esther V. Gonzales of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully December 3, 2023. She was born September 23, 1919. Blessed to escape the devastating Spanish Flu pandemic, she lived to be 104 years old! Esther was the loving mother of 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She had such a love...
Antonio Roberto Flores
Dec 2, 2023
Antonio “Tony” Roberto Flores, 60 of Albuquerque passed away December 2, 2023 of pancreatic cancer. Antonio was born September 23,1963 and raised in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. He excelled at basketball and tennis and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 1980. He then enlisted in the US Navy where he was a Communications Specialist and served oversees in the...
Daniel Phillip Duran
Dec 1, 2023
Our Daniel passed away December 1st due to complications of Diabetes. He leaves us with a hole in our hearts that can never be filled. Those who knew him knew he was a very loving and caring person. He was so charismatic. He got so much joy from making everyone around him laugh, his timing was pretty darn good! He was...
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