Obituaries

Eloisa Bergere Brown

Eloisa Bergere Brown

Nov 11, 2020

Eloisa Bergére Thornburg Brown passed away on 11/11/2020. She was born 4/4/1927 in Santa Fe, NM into the historic Luna-Otero family. Eloisa was named after her Grandmother, Eloisa Luna Otero Bergére as requested by her Grandfather, Alfred Maurice Bergére. Eloisa was very proud of her New Mexico heritage and she lived life fully with style and exuberance.  

 

She was predeceased by...

Georgianne Mendez

Georgianne Mendez

Nov 10, 2020

Georgianne Mendez passed away peacefully in her home in Corrales, New Mexico on November 10, 2020, at the age of 61.

Georgianne is survived by her mother, Jeannie Montoya of Durango, Colorado; her daughters, Judy Mendez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and  Renee Mendez of Corrales, New Mexico; her step daughters, Linda Carrillo and Jeanette Swessel; her step son, Paul A....

David Lee Otero

David Lee Otero

Nov 10, 2020

David Lee Otero, 72, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.  He was born on March 4, 1948 in Taos, NM, to his parents, Rudolph F. Otero and Fannie (Struck) Otero.  David was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Rudy Otero, Jr., his sister Margaret Ann Otero-Keiser, and his previous wife, Dorinda (Martinez) Otero.  He...

DeAnna Stiff

DeAnna Stiff

Nov 9, 2020

 

 

DeAnna Stiff, age 49, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 1, 1971, to John Serino, and Mary Saavedra.

DeAnna is preceded in death by her aunt and godmother, Rose Sandoval.

She is survived by her husband, Jermaine Stiff; son, Adrian Jermaine Stiff; stepdaughters, Arie, Amanda, and Amber; granddaughters, Camille, and...

Melecio "Pat" Salazar

Melecio "Pat" Salazar

Nov 9, 2020

Salazar, Melecio “Pat” Jr.

Age 44, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. He was born in Grants, NM on October 18, 1976, to Melecio and Priscilla Salazar, Sr.    He was preceded in death by his father and brother Patrick Salazar.   Melecio is survived by his wife, Amber M. Salazar; mother, Priscilla L. Salazar; sons, Ryan Salazar and Joshua...

Richard F Kolda

Richard F Kolda

Nov 6, 2020

Richard F. Kolda, age 100, passed away on November 6, 2020 due to complications from Covid-19.  He was fortunate to have led a wonderful life.  Richard was born on June 19, 1920 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Frank Kolda and Mayme Kolda (nee Hruby).   His mother was one of the renowned Hruby Family of musicians, who were integral in developing music...

Alfred Staub

Alfred Staub

Nov 5, 2020

Alfred Staub, 88, of Rio Rancho passed away on November 5, 2020.  Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, he was the son of the late Wilhelm and Anna Staub.  Alfred studied electrical and mechanical engineering in Switzerland and took management courses at the State University of New York.  He was employed by the Atlantic Cement Company starting in 1963 and eventually retired...

Donald Franklin Miller-Rankin

Donald Franklin Miller-Rankin

Nov 4, 2020

Donald Franklin Miller, age 18, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 18, 2002.

Donald is survived by father, Percy Lee Rankin of Rio Rancho, NM; aunts, Tasha and Rebeca of Rio Rancho, NM; uncles, Stan Ron and Andre of Chicago, IL; dad, Bobby of Chicago, IL; and his most beloved dog, Frankie. 

...

Michael Lawrence Argeanas

Michael Lawrence Argeanas

Nov 4, 2020

Michael L. Argeanas, with the love of humanity in his heart, my brother carried the burden of being the “black sheep”. His differences, however, were more of a blessing then a burden. Michael brought a beautiful light and color that contributed to this canvas of life. This colorful light will always shine in epic glory. Michael is now our warrior...

Jonathan James Chavez

Jonathan James Chavez

Oct 31, 2020

Chavez, Jonathan James

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Jonathan James Chavez (Jay Jay), age 29 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Those who knew Jonathan lost a bright shining light in their lives. Jonathan will be missed each and every day by his daughter Lucia; his son Malcolm James;...

Isidro Sisneros

Isidro Sisneros

Oct 29, 2020

Isidro Sisneros, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Isidro's care has been entrusted to: 

Daniels Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel

309 Garfield, Socorro New Mexico, 87801

575-835-1530

Joanna Montoya

Joanna Montoya

Oct 27, 2020

In Loving Memory of Joanna Montoya

Joanna went to be with the LORD on October 27, 2020.

She was a Mother, Nana, Great Nana and Sister.

Joanna was preceded in death by her parents Diego and Teresita Sanchez, three brothers Leo, Diego and Robert. She is survived by: one living sister Helen and her ex-husband Richard; four children: Robert, Evelyn,...

John Bristol

John Bristol

Oct 26, 2020

John Bristol passed away peacefully with family at his side on Monday, October 26, 2020. John was born in Des Moines, IA to Robert Bristol and Annabelle Saville. John received his BA from Iowa State University’s School of Landscape Architecture. He then served his country in the U.S. Army for four years including a tour in Vietnam. After discharge, he...

Ann Minichello

Ann Minichello

Oct 26, 2020

Ann Minichello, age 97, passed away peacefully in her home, October 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born December 16, 1922 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Martin Chemchick and Frances Duda.  

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph William Minichello and her son, Joseph Martin Minichello.

Ann is survived by her loving daughter, Donna Phillips; four grandchildren,...

James Homer Elliott

James Homer Elliott

Oct 26, 2020

ELLIOTT-Lt. Col. James H. Elliott USAF (Ret.) 91, loving husband and father earned his final set of wings passing peacefully at home in Albuquerque, NM on Monday, October 26, 2020. Jim was born in 1929 in Elsberry, MO. to Thomas Homer and Margaret Stone Elliott.  James was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend Louise Elliott, daughter...

Stella Manzanares

Stella Manzanares

Oct 25, 2020

Stella Manzanares of Rio Rancho, age 92; It is with great sadness and broken hearts that our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020.

Stella was the matriarch of the Manzanares family and the glue that kept us together with a constant reassurance that she was praying for all of us on a daily basis.

...