Obituaries

Josefita S. Horcasitas

Josefita S. Horcasitas

Feb 22, 2019

Josefita “Fita,” (Soltero) Horcasitas, 93, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019. Fita had a love for life that was infectious. She lived life to the fullest, enjoying country western dancing, traveling, playing cards and bingo.  She earned her nursing degree in her 40’s and devoted the rest of her career to caring for patients in hospitals. Later,...

Langdon (Burt) Taylor

Langdon (Burt) Taylor

Feb 22, 2019

Langdon Burdette (Burt) Taylor, 65, a longtime resident of Socorro, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2019. He was born in Rolla, MO to Langdon and Marie Taylor on September 16, 1953. Burt graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in architecture. He was a talented draftsman and artist. He leaves behind...

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Hill

Ronald Lee "Ronnie" Hill

Feb 21, 2019

Age 57, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born in Borger, TX on May 11, 1961, to Robert and Carol Hill. He enjoyed drag racing, football, basketball, baseball, and listening to music.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carol Hill.

Ronald is survived by wife of 24 years, Camille A. Garcia-Hill; children, Danny Hill,...

Joe P. Valdez

Joe P. Valdez

Feb 21, 2019

Joe P Valdez left this earth on the morning of February 21, 2019 at the age of 86.  He left us: his wife, his children, his grandchildren, and extended family, with smiles!  He was smiling to the end and for that, we will be eternally grateful.

Our Joe was all about the laugh, the joke, the play on words.  He...

Eldon Wayne Adams

Eldon Wayne Adams

Feb 20, 2019

 

Eldon Wayne Adams, 83, Albuquerque NM passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Wayne Adams is survived by his wife of 65 years, Selma G Adams; Sons: E. Wayne Adams Jr. and wife, Wanda, Albuquerque NM; James E. Adams and wife, Kelley, Plano, TX; and Daughter Dee Dee McInroy, Los Alamos, NM. Grandchildren: Amanda Thomas and husband Kyle, Cassie...

John Cordova

John Cordova

Feb 20, 2019

John Cordova, left his earthly home to meet our Lord and Savior, Jesus, on February 20, 2019 at the age of 100 years and 5 months.  He was born on September 20, 1918 in Berwind, Colorado.  He lived in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and settled in New Mexico in 1931. He passed away at his home of 27 years in Rio...

Jesiah W. Valenzuela

Jesiah W. Valenzuela

Feb 19, 2019

Jesiah W. Valenzuela, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Socorro, New Mexico. Although his time here on Earth was brief, he was loved without measure by his Mommy, Daddy, siblings, grandparents, and all the loved ones that had the joy of having their hearts touched by this precious angel.  Jesiah is preceded by his great-grandmothers, Theresa...

Jeff E. Jones

Jeff E. Jones

Feb 19, 2019

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey E. Jones

Born January 15, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, Jeff passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2019 in Albuquerque, which he called home for over 40 years.  He is preceded in death by his father Joy Leroy Jones, mother Arlen Mary Chase, and brother Gregg Jones.  He is survived by his girlfriend of nearly 30...

Rosemary I. Tenorio

Rosemary I. Tenorio

Feb 18, 2019

Rosemary I. Tenorio, age 74, went into the arms of Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 18, 2019, after a short illness. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 10, 1944. She was a member of Uptown Church where she taught Sunday School for 35 years.

Rosemary is survived by husband of 51 years, Filimon Tenorio...

Billie Lee " Bill" Palmer

Billie Lee " Bill" Palmer

Feb 18, 2019

Palmer, Billie  Lee "Bill" Passed away Monday, February 18, 2019. He was born in Midland, MI on August 24, 1932, the son of the late Edwin J. Palmer and Eva H. (Stout) Palmer - McCann.

Billie graduated in 1951 from Saint Charles High School in Michigan. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force where he took his basic...

Jimmy Maddy

Jimmy Maddy

Feb 17, 2019

Jimmy Joe Maddy, 84, died peacefully Sunday, February 17, 2019, in his Rio Rancho home after extended illness. He was born April 23, 1934, on the 84-acre family farm in Ballengee, West Virginia. The family moved to the Pittsburgh area in 1950 and he graduated from Wilkinsburg High School in 1951. After working at a few apprentice jobs, he began...

Ross Matthew Vallone

Ross Matthew Vallone

Feb 17, 2019

Vallone, Ross M., age 48, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 of congestive heart failure. Ross had a passion for life and helping others. He was a wildland firefighter here in New Mexico when he was younger. He did corrections in Torrance County and was a security guard at various places before he became ill. Ross was a very loving...