William D. Pendleton
Dec 1, 2018
In Loving Memory
William Douglas (Doug) Pendleton, 92, passed away peacefully at his Albuquerque, NM home surrounded by family on Saturday evening, December 1, 2018. He lived a life full of love and rich experiences shared by his wife of 66 years, Beryl (Bonnie) Pichea Pendleton.
Doug was born in Cleveland, Virginia March 25, 1926. He grew up mostly in...

Ramona Johnson
Nov 30, 2018
Ramona Eduardita Padilla Johnson passed away peacefully in her home in Albuquerque on November 30, 2018, she was 75. Ramona was born in Belen, New Mexico to Ernesto and Carlota Padilla in 1943. At age 11, Ramona moved to Santa Fe to attend the New Mexico School for the Deaf for ten years. It was there that she met Wayne and they...
Lois Fay Gritzo
Nov 29, 2018
Lois Fay Gritzo went to join the Lord on November 29, 2018. She was born on June 14, 1935 in California, MO, and graduated from California High School. After graduation, she worked as a technician at the Mallinckrodt Chemical Company in St. Louis, MO.
She attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, majoring in Chemistry. Lois met her future husband,...
Prescilla Marquez
Nov 28, 2018
Prescilla Marquez was born October 5th 1938 in Grants, New Mexico and passed away November 28th 2018 in Albuquerque surrounded by her many loved ones. She is survived by Daughters: Linda Maruffo, Eileen Solano and husband Jose, Genevieve Quinones and wife Ashley, all of Albuquerque, Sons: Joseph Marquez and fiance Rosinda, and Michael Marquez both of Albuquerque, Alfonso Marquez and...
Leo L. Guerra
Nov 27, 2018
Leo Guerra, age 64, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 27, 2018 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Leo was born to Lee and Bobbie Guerra on February 22, 1954. Leo is preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Derry Guerra, Gilbert Guerra; and his brother-in-law; Arthur Burris. Leo is survived by his wife; Heidi Guerra; his adoptive children; Mrudula...
Howard J. Lahr
Nov 27, 2018
Howard J. Lahr, of Rio Rancho, passed away on November 26, 2018. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on November 28, 1921 and was truly a member of our “Greatest Generation.”
Following graduation from Albuquerque High School, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and later worked for the telephone company in Albuquerque. In May 1942, shortly after...
Jose Herman Gonzales
Nov 27, 2018
Gonzales, Jose Herman
Age 74, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Jose loved to travel, especially to Vegas. He loved watching football and he loved dancing. He was such a fun loving man, he will be greatly missed. Until we meet again.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leandro and Demesia Gonzales; grandson, Michael DeAguero and great grandson...
Magdalena L. Chavez
Nov 26, 2018
Chavez, Magdalena L
Magdalena “Maida” Chavez, 86, went home to walk with Jesus on November 26, 2018 after a valiant struggle with cancer. She was married to Manuel “Mannie” Chavez who predeceased her on September 20, 2009. Her parents were Tranquilino and Guadalupe Leyba. Maida was born in Rowe, New Mexico, on August 17, 1932, went to school...Melisandro Garcia
Nov 25, 2018
Melisandro Garcia born on April 10, 1935 passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at the age of 83. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Nelda Garcia; children, Louise, Alex and wife Angela, Chris, Alice and husband Joe;10 grandchildren;18 great grandchildren; and another great grandbaby on the way, numerous family & friends.
After 30 years Melisandro...
Thomas Rufenacht
Nov 25, 2018
Thomas Rufenacht, age 73, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services for Thomas are currently pending.
Thomas' care has been entrusted to:
Daniel's Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel
309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico, 87801
575-835-1530
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