Benedito Lovato
Mar 4, 2018
Lovato, Benedito (Benny) Bernabe
Aged 68 passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 31st, 1950. He is remembered for his love of family, friends, dancing and his extreme generosity. He was a devout Christian and served as an usher at Healing Water Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tiburcio and...
Martha F. Bender
Mar 4, 2018
Martha F. Bender passed away on March 4, 2018. She was born August 1, 1916 to Ruth and Charles Fichter in Mansfield Ohio. She lived a life well-played from the first hole to the 18th hole. Martie was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Robert, and her husband George in 1992.
She attended University of Alabama and was...
Rodney W. Welty
Mar 3, 2018
Rodney W. Welty passed away March 3 at his home in Albuquerque. Born September 2, 1940 in Hobbs, New Mexico, Rod leaves the world but not the hearts and lives of his family, friends, and associates who continue to be touched by his life and generous spirit.
Rod began a long and successful career in business while studying at...
Greg Poage
Mar 2, 2018
Greg Poage
Age 67, passed away on March 02, 2018. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.
A public visitation will be held on Friday, March 09, 2018 at Rio Rancho First Baptist Church located at 3906 19th Ave SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124.
A funeral service will follow public visitation at 11:00...
Gordon Wolfel
Mar 2, 2018
Gordon (Gus) Smith Wolfel, age 86, passed away Friday, March 2nd in Albuquerque, NM. Gus was born on June 2, 1931 in Baltimore, MD to Anna and William Wolfel. After several years in the trucking business, Gus moved to San Antonio, NM to run The Wolfel Farm. Gus is survived by his wife, Velma, of 24 years, brother, Donald Wolfel,...
Frank M Powell
Mar 2, 2018
Frank M. Powell, Colonel US Army (Ret.), Teacher of Math and History, Commercial Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Hot Rod Enthusiast, husband, father, grandfather, and Gruppa, aged 84, died suddenly on March 2, 2018.
Col. Powell was born on November 3, 1933 in Loveland, OH to Reverend Richard Thomas Powell and Nora (Hitesman) Powell. The second of four sons, Frank dreamed...
Duane H. Pirtle
Mar 2, 2018
Duane H. Pirtle, age 75, passed away on March 02, 2018
in Bernalillo, New Mexico. Duane was born on February 10, 1943 in Sacramento, California.
Duane married his beloved wife Helen Pirtle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him dearly.
He is survived by his wife of 23 years Helen Pirtle.
Arrangements have been...

Mildred Reynolds
Mar 1, 2018
Mildred Reynolds, age 93, passed away on March 01, 2018 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Flint, Michigan. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.
A service for Mrs. Reynolds will be held on Saturday March 10, 2018 at 11:00 am at the New Covenant Worship Center, located...

Gypsy Bell
Mar 1, 2018
Gypsy Lee Bell was born to Roger and Mable Montgomery on February 11, 1933 In Glen Lyn, VA. She entered into Heaven on March 01, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was married to Warren Bell for 56 years and lived in Grants, NM for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents, her beloved husband Warren and 4...
Harold Franklin Ashmead
Mar 1, 2018
Harold “Hal” Franklin Ashmead, 86 passed away March 1, 2018 at his home at Casa Del Oso in Albuquerque, NM. Hal was born February 14, 1932 in Jamaica, New York- a suburb of Queens. Harold is preceded in death by his wife; Carolyn Ashmead, father; Joseph Ashmead, mother; Maybelle Ashmead, sister; MaryAlyce Dulin and brother in-law Edward James Dulin,...
Martha Fuery
Feb 27, 2018
Martha Frances Fuery, 76, passed away on February 27, 2018, in Albuquerque, NM. Martha was born in Champaign, IL to Sybil and Clarence Roth on October 16, 1941.
Martha (Marti) retired from the Albuquerque Journal in 2010. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to hike, horseback ride, travel and antique shop. Marti also loved volunteering and dedicated...
Walter I. Thomson
Feb 26, 2018
Thomson, Walter Irvin
Age 65, passed away Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on December 10, 1952, to Charles and Elaine Thomson.
Walter graduated Del Norte High School in Albuquerque, NM. He married the love of his in 1979. They were married for 38 1/2 years. Walter was employed by Lovelace Regional Hospital for 35...
Charles B. Webb
Feb 26, 2018
Charles B. Webb, 93 years young of Albuquerque, NM passed away February 26, 2018 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
Charles (Chick) was born May 2, 1924 in Castleford, ID. He was the third of 4 siblings born to Doyle and Lula Webb. While attending Castleford High School, Chick met his future wife, Clarice Easterday. On January 27, 1945...
William Hemrich
Feb 26, 2018
William R. Hemrich Jr. (age 93) loving husband and father passed away peacefully February 26 in Rio Rancho.
William was born December 27, 1924 in Evanston, Illinois. He married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Mellors, January 3, 1945, in La Grange, Illinois. They were married for 73 years. Marjorie preceded William in death by nine days.
William served in the...
Fahed Mdanat
Feb 25, 2018
Fahed Salameh Mdanat, 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, suddenly passed away on Sunday February 25th, 2018. Fahed was born January 1, 1935 the son of Salameh and Warda Mdanat in Karak, Jordan. He was a beloved father, great friend, and a generous soul. He will be missed by all his friends and family.
Fahed is survived by...

Ernest Freeman Dunn
Feb 25, 2018
Dunn, Ernest
Age 80, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born in Harlem, Georgia on March 8, 1937, to Henry and Lillie Dunn.
To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com
Daniels Family Funeral Services
4310 Sara Road SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-892-9920
Gilbert Perea
Feb 24, 2018
Perea, Gilbert
Age 68, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 25, 1949, to Raymond W. and Mabel Perea. Raymond was part of the Los Lobos Pigeon club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond W. Perea and Mabel Perea and one sister, Annie Armijo.
Gilbert is survived by wife, Lillian...
Dennis S Chavez
Feb 24, 2018
Dennis S. Chavez
Passed away in his home, surrounded by loving family on 2/24/18. Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Wayne Chavez. He is survived by his wife, Eva Chavez of 66 years. Together they have sons; Ron and Michael Chavez and daughter, Denise Bridges. Dennis was blessed with 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He loved...
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