Obituaries

Roy Chavez Jr.

Roy Chavez Jr.

Aug 20, 2017

Roy Chavez Jr went to be with Jesus on early Sunday morning, August 20th 2017 at the age of 45.  Roy passed away unexpectedly in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It was a wonderful night of celebration with family that was followed by an unfortunate incident that sadly led to his passing.  At the time of his death, his loving father Roy Sr. held Roy...

Beverly Z. Tailby

Beverly Z. Tailby

Aug 20, 2017

Tailby, Beverly Z., Age 88, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017. She was born in Highland Park, NJ on September 14, 1928, to Julia and Peter Zandy. Beverly is survived by husband, Donald Tailby of Albuquerque, NM, son, Craig Tailby, daughter, Roxanne  Campbell of Albuquerque, son-in-law, Gaylord Campbell, granddaughter, Juliette  Ferguson, grandson, Tanner Campbell, brother, Roy Zandomenega of Tucson AZ.Beverly enjoyed cross...

Terry M. Zamora

Terry M. Zamora

Aug 20, 2017

Zamora, Mercedes Theresa "Terry" went to be with our Lord on August 20, 2017. She was born on June 23, 1932 in Arroyo Hondo, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque for over 50 years. Terry was a devoted catholic, loving mother and grandmother. She loved to dance at the fiestas and sing. She was preceded in death by her...

C. Merrill Hough

C. Merrill Hough

Aug 20, 2017

Charles Merrill Hough, 82, died peacefully surrounded by family August 20 in Corrales. He was born October 31, l934, in Columbus, Ohio, to Eleanor Sloan Hough and John Newbold Hough.Merrill earned his bachelor's degree at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.  He received his master's degree from the University of Colorado, and did doctoral work at the University ofWisconsin, Madison.   Merrill moved...

Jack E. Bechdol

Jack E. Bechdol

Aug 19, 2017

Jack Bechdol lived his life to the fullest and on his own terms.  Jack was born in Logansport, Indiana on June 12, 1934.  The Bechdol family moved to Albuquerque, NM when Jack was 11.  The summer Jack turned 12 he answered an ad for a cowboy job in Lindrith, NM.   This action foretold the direction of his life.  Jack made Lindrith his home, building...

Virginia May Rogers

Virginia May Rogers

Aug 19, 2017

Virginia M. Rogers, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017, with family by her side.  Ginny, as she was known by her family and friends, was born in El Paso, TX, raised in Santa Fe, NM, and spent her life in Albuquerque since 1953.She met her husband at Colorado University where she was an Alpha Delta Pi, and graduated with...

Martha Elizabeth Whiting

Martha Elizabeth Whiting

Aug 19, 2017

Whiting, Martha Elizabeth Age 74, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born in New Castle, PA on January 31, 1943. Martha was known as Marti to her many friends. Marti spent her early years in western Pennsylvania, graduating from Wilmington Area High School. She pursued a career in nursing and received her RN from Jameson Memorial Hospital School...

Robert J. "Bob" McBroom

Robert J. "Bob" McBroom

Aug 19, 2017

Robert John "Bob" McBroom, passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2017.  Bob was born March 26, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, to John and Mildred McBroom.  Bob attended Tri-State College and Ohio Northern University before joining the Air Force, stationed at Eglin AFB in Florida.  After his service, Bob became an Optical Engineer, conducting laser research for the University of Dayton...

Will Orndorff

Will Orndorff

Aug 18, 2017

Orndorff, Will  Age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born in El Paso, TX on March 20, 1929, to Lee and Alice (Davis) Orndorff. He graduated High School from New Mexico Military Institute in 1948. Will remained at NMMI for their college program and received an Associate of Arts Degree. He then went on to attend...

Annie Boyer-Johnson

Annie Boyer-Johnson

Aug 18, 2017

Annie Boyer-Johnson, born Annie Green, affectionately known as “Annie B,”  “Ann,” “Nana” and “Big Nana” was born December 29, 1932, to the late Mann and Florence (Martin) Green in Crystal Springs, MS. She was the eighth of nine children. Her brothers Wilbur, Clifton, Terrell and one sister Vera Green Triplett all preceded her in going home to be with the Lord....

Peter Paul Decker

Peter Paul Decker

Aug 17, 2017

Peter Decker was born March 8, 1946 in Opfenbach, West Germany. He immigrated to the United States with his mother Elfriede Decker in 1955. They were following his sister Ingeborg Williams who had already moved to the USA. His mother discovered that she was pregnant on the ship with his sister Patricia Decker. He served in the National Guard and...

Theresa M. Hill

Theresa M. Hill

Aug 16, 2017

Teresa M. Hill, age 49, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Teresa was born on April 11, 1968 in Rochester, New York to Red and Alice Engle.Theresa will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at 6:00 pm at  Southern Chapel, located at 2400...

Alan R. Sinclair

Alan R. Sinclair

Aug 15, 2017

Sinclair, Alan R.  Age 85, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 15, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on his grandparents' farm in Parshall, ND on December 26, 1931 to Lester (Ted) and Valera (Schram) Sinclair. As a young man he was employed with the Corp of Engineers in the Dakotas for several years before moving to New...

Edward Lee Apodaca Franco

Edward Lee Apodaca Franco

Aug 15, 2017

Franco, Edward Lee ApodacaAge 47, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born February 9, 1920 in Clovis, NM. He was preceded in death by his father, Francisco Franco; sister, Brenda Apalacio; nephew, Lorenzo Elizalde. He is survived by his mother, Beatrice Apodaca; brother Frank Franco and wife, Lisa Franco; son, Eddie Franco; daughters, Jasmine Franco and Monique Franco;...

Betty Coates

Betty Coates

Aug 15, 2017

Coates, Betty  Age 95, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Sara Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Andy Eugene Christian

Andy Eugene Christian

Aug 14, 2017

Christian, Andy Eugene Age 47, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born August 7, 1970 in Albuquerque, NM. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 8:15 a.m. followed by a Mass at 9:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87105.   Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Jimmy J. Griego

Jimmy J. Griego

Aug 14, 2017

Griego, Jimmy Joe Age 73, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. He was born in Socorro, NM on July 26,1944 to Manuel and Eugenia (Baca) Griego. Jimmy attended Socorro Schools and remained a life long resident. He worked at Tera Site in construction and then went on to do maintenance for Motel 6 for twelve years. He enjoyed hunting and...

Garland W. Greene

Garland W. Greene

Aug 14, 2017

Greene, Garland W Age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Southern Chapel 2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192Funeral Service to be held at Bernalillo Independent Baptist Church 105 Academy Dr. Bernalillo, NM  on August 18, 2017 10:00 am 867-2505

Kevin G. Waters

Kevin G. Waters

Aug 13, 2017

Kevin G. Waters, age 41, passed away on August 13, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kevin was born on March 23, 1976 in West Islip, New York. Kevin was preceded in death by both his parents, Alfred Waters and Marion Patricia Flynn Waters. He is survived by 4 sisters, and two brothers, and 10 nieces and nephews, and one great...

Filomena "Mena" Chavez

Filomena "Mena" Chavez

Aug 13, 2017

Filomena "Mena" Chavezpassed away quietly on August 13, 2017 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Seboyeta, NM to Eutimo Chavez and Jesusita Anzures families. Filomena enjoyed crocheting, quilts and loved to make tortillas. She was a lifetime member of Holy Family Catholic Church.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank G. Chavez; her...