Obituaries

Maria "Viola" Villa

Maria "Viola" Villa

Jan 24, 2020

Maria "Viola" Villa, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2020. Maria was born on August 8, 1936 in Santa Fe, NM.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Mike Villa; parents Jose Luis and Ana Maria Larribas; siblings Jose Larribas, Felicitas Valdez, Clorinda Underwood, Clotilde Larribas, Gilbert Larribas, and Jose Luis...

Dr. Melvin Bishow

Dr. Melvin Bishow

Jan 23, 2020

Dr. Melvin Bishow, age 78, passed away January 23, 2020.  Services will be held Monday, January 27, 2020, 11:00 AM, Daniels Family Funeral Services-Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124.  Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124.

Shirley Anne Schaber

Shirley Anne Schaber

Jan 23, 2020

Shirley Anne Schaber, 87, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020, surrounded by family.  She was born to parents Augustus Delles and Catherine Staie, on July 28, 1932, in Sterlingville, New York.  She enjoyed reading, attending church, gardening, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  Shirley first met Donald Martin Schaber in high school. They...

Michael "G Man" Gutierrez

Michael "G Man" Gutierrez

Jan 22, 2020

Michael "G Man" Gutierrez, Beloved father, husband, son, uncle and friend, passed away on January 22, 2020. He is preceded in death by his sister Theresa Baca. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Robin Gutierrez; his son Jacob M. Gutierrez; his daughter Angela R. Gutierrez; his parents Walter and Barbara Gutierrez; and sisters, Catherine Gutierrez; Gina Gutierrez;...

Hester "Bit" Mitchell

Hester "Bit" Mitchell

Jan 21, 2020

Hester "Bit" Mitchell, 86, went on home to glory on January 21, 2020. Our beloved Hester, born an identical twin on November 11, 1933 to the late Ike and Addie Wilson in Rockford, Alabama.

Hester married Charles in 1954, and traveled the world as an Army wife, before settling in Albuquerque in the late 1960's. During their union, she mothered...

Shafie Hindi

Shafie Hindi

Jan 20, 2020

Shafie Hindi,age 94, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born in Duran, NM on March 13, 1925. His father, Alex Hindi was born in Lebanon.  He came to New Mexico in the early 1900s, where he met and married Clarita Duran. The town of Duran was named after Shafie's grandfather, Ventura  and great uncles, Blas and Espiridion.  Both...

Teodorita Pino

Teodorita Pino

Jan 20, 2020

Teodorita Pino, 95, of Socorro, New Mexico parted this world peacefully on January 20, 2020 at her home in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Mrs. Pino was born on April 15, 1924 in San Marcial, New Mexico to Edwardo and Carlota Chavez. Teodorita Pino was preceded in death by her husband, Elfego S. Pino; sons, Robert Valenzuela and Benito Valenzuela; her parents,...

Roy J. Amis

Roy J. Amis

Jan 20, 2020

Roy J. Amis, age 95, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born in Buckhorn, KY on February 1, 1924 to and Luther Amis and Martha Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris Miller. Roy is survived by son Roy Amis and daughter-in-law Deloyes Amis; grandchildren Cynthia Tessman and Robert Burre; nieces Paula Brown, Roxanne Day...

Desiree Frances Aguilar

Desiree Frances Aguilar

Jan 19, 2020

Desiree Frances Aguilar, age 36, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister was embraced by our Lord Jesus Sunday, January 19, 2020 and taken to her heavenly home . The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered.