Georgia Kartas
Jan 31, 2020
Born to Paul & Mary Symon in Gallup, NM (which she took great pride in), Georgia happily lived her younger years alongside her sisters Helen & Goldie. She moved to Albuquerque at the age of 16, where she attended St. Vincent Girls Academy (which she took great pride in). After graduation, Georgia received eight marriage proposals (which she took great...
Marie Joan Renk
Jan 30, 2020
Marie Joan Renk, “Joanie” went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1951 in “Old Town” Albuquerque, New Mexico and was the baby of a family of 16 children.
Joanie graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1969. Throughout her life Joanie provided aid as a caregiver,...
Lawrence Brandon-Lamar Howard
Jan 29, 2020
Lawrence Brandon Lamar Howard, Age 29 departed this life on January 29, 2020. He was born July 14, 1990, to Catherine Howard, and raised with her partner, Akilah Portee in Albuquerque. He attended Del Norte High School, where he received his high school diploma.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Lillian Howard and grandfather, Virgil Lee Howard Sr.
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Mel Wolters
Jan 28, 2020
Melvin "Mel" Howard Wolters, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020. He was born January 16, 1939 to Melvin Wolters and Geneva Beare Wolters in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He graduated from Logansport High School, Logansport, Indiana in 1957 and went on to attend Milwaukee School of Engineering. He served in the United States Air Force as an Airman 1st Class...
Loretta Veronica Torvestad
Jan 27, 2020
Loretta Veronica Torvestad died peacefully on January 27, 2020. She was a force of nature, beloved by all who knew her, and she is now happily enjoying her long-awaited reunion with her beloved husband, Robert.
Loretta was born on February 13, 1925, in New York City, and proudly called herself a “New York Girl” the rest of her life. She...
Ingrid Bober
Jan 24, 2020
Bober, Ingrid
Age 53, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020. 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.
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
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
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...
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