Obituaries

Michael A. Lucero

Michael A. Lucero

May 29, 2017

Michael Anthony G. Lucero, age 31, passed away on May 29, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Michael was born on December 11, 1984 to Kim Montgomery. He attended Eldorado High School and later attend CNM to pursue Culinary Arts. Michael also worked from Brooks carryout. Michael enjoyed cooking, playing football and watching his favorite team the San Francisco 49ers, baseball...

Mary Lou Palmer

Mary Lou Palmer

May 28, 2017

Mary Lou Palmer, A beloved mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Mary Lou passed away at her home on Sunday, May 28, 2017 surrounded by her children. She was 95 years old.Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Mary Lou was the daughter of the Rev. William and Mrs. Mary Marquis. She graduated with a liberal arts degree from Mt. Union College in Ohio,...

Hugh T. Fahy M.D.

Hugh T. Fahy M.D.

May 27, 2017

Hugh T. Fahy M.D., passed away peacefully at home on May 27, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kay, his daughter, Elizabeth Firman and her husband Todd, and two grandchildren, Riley and Abby. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Prairie Star, 288 Prairie Star Rd, Santa Ana Pueblo....

Jack W. Ray Sr.

Jack W. Ray Sr.

May 27, 2017

Ray, Jack W. Sr.Age 82, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Gloria G. Mocera

Gloria G. Mocera

May 26, 2017

Gloria Mocera, age 87, passed away May 26, 2017.She was born in Brooklyn N.Y. on March 7, 1930 to Orazio and Grace Andolina.She was preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph Mocera of 25 years.Upon graduation, Gloria worked for 34 years as a payroll manager for Brantano and Dell Publishers. Afterward Gloria ventured into business owning and operating a...

Diane Elaine Ashmore

Diane Elaine Ashmore

May 26, 2017

Ashmore, Diane ElaineAge 59, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 with her family by her side.  She was born in Ellsworth, ME, on June 19, 1957, to Clifton and Pauline Danis Ashmore.  After high school, Diane went on to attend Michigan State University. While in college, she led her student housing co-operative as one of their most active presidents. This also was...

Floyd J. Wheeler

Floyd J. Wheeler

May 26, 2017

Floyd J. Wheeler, 87, died on Friday, May 26, 2017 peacefully at home with his wife by his side.  Floyd was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Ralph and Ida Wheeler.  He spent much of his younger life in Roswell, and Carlsbad, New Mexico.   He met and married Bobbie Jean Savage, the daughter of Reverend Kenzy and Ester Savage of...

Herman Martinez Sr.

Herman Martinez Sr.

May 25, 2017

Herman Martinez Sr., a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with the Lord to receive his rewards on May 25, 2017.  He was born on January 24th, 1945.  Herman Martinez Sr. played an instrumental role in New Mexico Music, he began his music career at the age of 6 playing the trumpet.  Mr. Martinez also formed Alta Vista Records(1967) and...

Jessie M. Vanderheide

Jessie M. Vanderheide

May 25, 2017

Jessie M. “Margaret” Vanderheide, age 72, passed peacefully on May 25th, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1945. She was a loving mother, grandmother & great grandmother who will be greatly missed.  She was a natural caregiver, giving up her life to care for those she loved.  She was very special & meant a lot to many she touched.  She is survived...

John Robert "Bob" Gaines

John Robert "Bob" Gaines

May 25, 2017

John Robert “Bob” GainesBob was born in Omaha, NE on October 8, 1939.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John T. Gaines, Meta M. Klabunde, infant son Jay Richard Gaines, sister Sharon M. McManus and granddaughter, Jordan Rae Gaines.He attended Tech High School in Omaha, where he excelled academically and in golf.  He won the Omaha World Herald Junior Golf...

John Fredric Aragon

John Fredric Aragon

May 25, 2017

Aragon, John FredricAge 70, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born May 13, 1947 to his parents, John and Lillian Aragon in Tucumcari, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Jose and Apolaria Aragon and Fred and Pablita Austin; sisters, Evangeline and MaryLillian Aragon. He is survived by his loving wife, Agnes Aragon; brother, Eddie,...

Carlos Sanchez

Carlos Sanchez

May 25, 2017

Sanchez, Carlos Carlos Sanchez “Buddy’ was born on June 30th, 1938 and left this world on May 25th, 2017.  He was 78 years old, proceeded in death by his parents Jose J. & Carmen Sanchez and brother Tony Sanchez.  Carlos is survived by his wife of 57 years Isabel Sanchez, whom he loved very much, his sons Carlos Sanchez II and his...

Chris J. Smith

Chris J. Smith

May 24, 2017

Smith, Christopher JamesonAge 31, passed away May 24, 2017.  He was born in Big Stone Gap, VA on September 26, 1985, to Ronald and Mary Smith.  He graduated Rio Rancho High School in 2003 and enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and served as an Ambassador for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Christopher is survived by his father and mother, Ronald...

Romie Isabel Jaramillo

Romie Isabel Jaramillo

May 24, 2017

Jaramillo, Romie Isabel Age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was born in Magdalena, NM on March 7, 1949, to Juan and Erlinda Aragon Sisneros. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Toby Jaramillo Sr.; son, Patrick Sisneros and sister, Carmen Pino.Romie is survived by her children, Toby and Jessie Jaramillo and Johnny Sisneros; and her...

Hazel Ione Myers

Hazel Ione Myers

May 23, 2017

Myers, Hazel Ione Age 88, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. She was born in Summit, IL on March 21, 1929, to Roscoe and Vivian McDonald. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph L. Myers. She worked for RCA and Rockwell International companies. She enjoyed cake making, crafts and doll collecting. She was a member of Sojourner and...

Robert Serna

Robert Serna

May 23, 2017

Serna, Robert  Age 82, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Robert was a very loving man and will be missed by all. He was preceded in death by his lovely parents, Pablo and Manuelita; brother, Julian.Robert is survived by his four sisters, Josie Serna, Hassie Serna, Mary Zamora, Elsie Vigil and nephew Ruben (Christine) Castillo.A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday,...

Jose Manuel Valdez Jr.

Jose Manuel Valdez Jr.

May 22, 2017

Valdez, Jose Manuel Jr.“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.”Jose Manuel Valdez Jr, 82, passed away early Monday, May 22, 2017. After graduating in 1954 from El Rito High School NM Jose joined the Air Force. Jose met the love of his life, Rosely, in grammar school and they reconnected in...

Carrie L. Norero

Carrie L. Norero

May 21, 2017

Carrie L. Norero was blessed with a long and full life. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 21, 2017 at the age of 89.  She was born on January 7, 1928 in Derry, New Mexico, the fifth of six children, to Santiago Luchini and Dora Luchini (Otero).  She married Miguel (Mike) Norero on September 2, 1951 to whom...

Alexander Baca Jr.

Alexander Baca Jr.

May 20, 2017

Baca, Alexander  Jr.Age 71, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Antonio, NM on June 5, 1945 to Alexander and Eva Serna Baca. Alexander graduated from Socorro High School. He was employed with UNM, and in 2005 he retired after 35 years of service. He was a man of great faith....

Antonia Garcia

Antonia Garcia

May 20, 2017

Garcia, AntoniaAge 95, loving mother, grandmother and the best family cook, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born in San Miguel, NM on June 12, 1921, to Jose and Romalda Garcia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosalio Baca; sister, Pauline Garcia; daughter, Mary Baca; grandson, Anthony Romero and son in law Preciliano Romero.Antonia is survived...