Obituaries

Feb 28, 2019

Drucilla Joanna Jett

February 2, 1930 – February 28, 2019 (89 years old)

Drucilla Joanna Jett was born in Bluewater, NM, on February 2, 1930, to Henry “Arthur” Myrick and Birdie Beatrice Beason Myrick.  Arthur married Birdie, and Arthur’s brother married Birdie’s sister (two brothers married two sisters), and they stayed together their whole adult lives.  Growing up living behind...

Feb 28, 2019

Born to Irish immigrants, Robert and Jane Gibson, in 1923, Bill passed away at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico with close family by his side.

Always inquisitive and greatly gifted, he excelled in school and his career as a mechanical engineer. Putting his whole self into whatever he did, he accomplished much in life. Bill piloted a B-17 at the...

Feb 28, 2019

Rutland, William R. Jr.

Age 75, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Feb 27, 2019

0n February 27, 2019, at the age of 23, Romell Lucky Jordan left a large hole in the lives of countless family and friends.  Romell was born to Robert Louis Jordan and Tamala Cade-Manning in Riverside California on June 20, 1995. Romell was preceded in Death by his mother Tamala Cade-Manning.   Romell leaves his father, Robert Louis Jordan, his oldest...

Feb 27, 2019

Feb 27, 2019

Oralia Franco, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born in Albuquerque, NM, on July 9, 1939, to Eusebio and Antonia Benavidez. Oralia was a homemaker and a great mother to her immediate, as well as, distant family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eusebio and Antonia Benavidez; and sister,...

Feb 25, 2019

Gary Thomas Griego age 50 passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.  He was born in Clovis, NM on February 19, 1969.

Gary is survived by his wife, Cynthia Griego; daughter, Juliana Griego; grandchildren, Christopher James and Olivia Valdez; Father ,Waldo Griego; Mother, Rose (Richard) Stamm; sisters, Lori Griego and Erica (Moises) Valdez, niece, Emma Valdez, nephew, Moises Valdez Jr.;  and...

Feb 24, 2019

Beverly Ann Whitlow, age 81, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her home in Datil, New Mexico with her loved ones by her side. There will be no services held for Beverly. Beverly's care has been entrusted to:

Daniels Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel

309 Garfield, Socorro, New Mexico 87801

575-835-1530

Feb 24, 2019

Jim Murray

March 15, 1926 – Feb. 24, 2019

 Our nation lost another World War II patriot, James Manley Murray, on February 24, 2019.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign and Japanese Occupation during the war.  He also provided exceptional service for more than 30 years at Sandia National Laboratories. 

Born in...

Feb 23, 2019

Betty Baca Sherred, life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away February 23, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; and grandson, Christopher. Betty is survived by her daughters, Joan and husband Jim, and Carol; grandsons, Isaac, Charlie, and Maxie; granddaughters, Amy, Jennie, and Megan; several great-grandchildren; sisters,  Mary Ann and Lenore; special nephew Edward III; and her...

Feb 23, 2019

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,...

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...

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,...

Feb 21, 2019

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...

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...

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...

Feb 19, 2019

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...