Obituaries

Sep 7, 2018

Sep 7, 2018

William (Bill) H. Leninger, Jr, son of William H. Leninger and Lucille Leninger Crowe, passed away September 7, 2018 at his home in Rio Rancho just two weeks after celebrating his 80th birthday. Bill was a gentle “old soul” loved by all who knew him.  He had a special way with his kids and grandkids and could make any adult or kid...

Sep 7, 2018

Janet C. Heller, age 99, entered into eternal rest at her home in Socorro, New Mexico on Friday, September 7, 2018. Janet was born to Robert and Maude Sterling on February 13, 1919 in Harington, Nebraska. Janet was preceded in death by her mother and father, her husband, John Heller, and son, Richard. Janet is survived by her children, William and...

Sep 6, 2018

Tillotson, Noel

Age 70, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018. He was born in Hartford, CT on December 22, 1947, to Henry Lattimer and Mary Wilson. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Sep 6, 2018

Karen Catherine Bailey-Bowman passed away at her home on September 5th, 2018. She was born on the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Charles Francis Bailey and Mary Ruth Bailey on July 18, 1950.  She fell in love with New Mexico, living in Santa Fe and Las Cruces before settling in the Socorro area for thirty years.  She was...

Sep 6, 2018

Sep 5, 2018

Eva Cordova, 88 years old, Corrales, NM has passed away on Wednesday, 5th of September 2018, peacefully in her sleep.

Eva was born in 1930, in Corrales, NM, to Augustine and Trinidad Wagner. She had three sons and one daughter with Uvaldo Andres Cordova.

Eva was well known for her love of music, big heart and tireless energy.

Eva enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2018

Sep 3, 2018

Orville (Sonny) Francis Pope

December 22, 1930 – September 3, 2018

 

                Orville (Sonny) Francis Pope was born December 22, 1930 in Greeley, Co.  He passed away peacefully at home in Rio Rancho, NM on September 3, 2018, surrounded by his family.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Lloyd Pope and Gertrude Ruby Cole, brothers William...

Sep 2, 2018

Virginia K. Shipp, born in Los Angeles, CA on October 14, 1926, was carried to heaven by the Lord on September 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM.  She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was the matriarch of our family, the glue that held us all together, and the lover of all card games.  Her true passion...

Sep 2, 2018

Thomas(Tom) Servilla, born September 17, 1925 in Bayonne, New Jersey, peacefully left us on earth on September 2, 2018 to be with his departed loved ones, friends and dogs in heaven.  He enlisted in the Army shortly after high school and proudly served in the 343rd Infantry Division as a heavy mortar crewman in the European and Pacific theaters during...

Sep 2, 2018

Ronald E. Weaver passed peacefully to be with the Lord surrounded by family September 2, 2018.  He was born in Farmersville, Ohio April 19, 1933. His first wife Ann (Focht) Weaver, died in 1989 .  His life partner Madonna Smiley and he had 22 wonderful years together. They have 4 grandsons and one-great granddaugher. His son Craig Weaver lives in...

Sep 1, 2018

Rosina Sciglibaglio passed away peacefully on September 1, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born September 10, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. She is survived by her daughter Jean Woodward son-in-law Richard Woodward and grandchildren Marissa and Chad Woodward. She is also survived by her brother-in-law Salvatore Sciglibaglio and sisters Jean Zeitlin and Frances Zangrillo.  Rose’s...

Sep 1, 2018

Aug 31, 2018

Retired Police Officer Raymond J Duran, age 67, passed away on Friday August 31, 2018.  He was born July 31, 1951 in Las Vegas, NM and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque, NM.  Ray proudly served his community and country as a member of the New Mexico Air Guard and as an officer for both the Albuquerque Police and Aviation...

Aug 30, 2018

Aug 29, 2018

Our Father, Brigadier General (brevet) Ezequiel “Zeke” Ortiz, passed away on August 29th after a

grueling battle with cancer. He was a generous, giving, kind hearted and hardworking man; and

maintained his grace and dignity until his last breath.

He honorably served our country. His military career spanned 38 years, 11 months and four days. He

rose through the military...

Aug 29, 2018

Michael R. Herschman age 50, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He was born in Cut Bank, MT on June 2, 1968, to Richard Herschman and Berna Davis. 

A Committal Service well be held on Monday, October 15, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM.

Michael  will be greatly missed by all...

Aug 28, 2018

Jewel Taplin, 86, died on the 28th August 2018 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a short illness.

At her request there will be no services.

Jewel was born on the 24th of September 1931 in Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama, to Odell and Cleo Dalton. The family moved to Cincinnati Ohio when Jewel and her two sisters were very...

Aug 28, 2018

Simms, Ruth Ellen

Ruth Ellen Simms, 64, died August 29,2018 at University Hospital in Albuquerque surrounded by family and friends. Ruth was born June 11, 1954 in Lincolnshire, England to Jesse and Marian Simms. She is predeceased by her father. Ruth is survived by her mother Marian, daughter Katy Lynn Lee, brother David Louis Simms, former husband Davis Lee, and...