Irvin L. Lowder
Mar 23, 2017
Lowder, Irvin L.Irvin L. Lowder passed peacefully at his home on March 23, 2017, surrounded by his family, at the age of 91. Born on June 13, 1925 in Tribune, KS, the oldest of seven children, to Buel Browder and Eunice Hoopes Lowder. He bravely served in the US Marine Corps during WWII, 16th anti-aircraft division, in Tinian, Saipan, and...
Joseph Bernard Moya
Mar 21, 2017
Moya, Joseph BernardJoseph Bernard Moya who was born on March 11, 1944 passed away on March 21, 2017 in Belen, NM at age 73. Survived by sons: Joseph Jr (Lorraine), Patrick, Raymond (Mary Lou), Carl Moya all of Albuquerque; one daughter Angela Moya-Mendez (Abel) of Los Lunas, NM; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren with two on the way;...
Lou Eva Seale
Mar 21, 2017
Seale, Lou Eva Our dear Mom and Grandma, Lou Eva Seale gained her wings on March 21st, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was surrounded by family members. Lou was born on April 5, 1931 to Ethel and Claude Bishop in Shamrock, Missouri. Ma, Mom, Mama, Sis, Grandma, and Big Grandma were just a few of her names. Lou was a...
Pamela J. Iden
Mar 21, 2017
Pamela J. Iden, born in Albany, New York in 1920, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Pam was predeceased by her husband, Robert Iden, whom she married on January 30, 1952 in St. Paul, Minnesota. She is survived by her loving daughter, Robin and her husband, Jeff, her grandson, Mark, her granddaughter Amy and her husband, Charlie, and her...
Jake J. Barela Jr.
Mar 20, 2017
Jake Barela, 77, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017 at his residence in Albuquerque, NM.Jake was born on October 20, 1939, in Socorro, NM to Jacobo and Tomasa Barela.He joined the US Navy and following an honorable discharge worked for the city of Albuquerque Water department for many years.He enjoyed horse races, sports, football, boxing, sweets, jerky, chile, menudo,...
Carl J. Olona
Mar 20, 2017
Olona, Carl J.Carl J. Olona, 59, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017, surrounded by his beloved family. He is survived by his parents, Joe B. and Dolores Olona; his siblings: Eloy Olona, Virginia Soto (Mickey), Donald Olona (Marlene), Gerald Olona (Vina); his nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved dearly. A Funeral Service will be held Thursday, March...
Frank Garcia
Mar 19, 2017
Frank left this earth peacefully on March 19, 2017. He was born on March 12, 1928 the third child of 6 siblings to Maria Bayardo Garcia and Jose Garcia. He came to the US in 1960 and became a citizen 3 years later in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank married his wife Marilou Smolders on April 1, 1960 at the church of...

Eileen Yvonne Barranca
Mar 19, 2017
Barranca, Eileen Yvonne Age 55, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 6:00 pm at Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels, on the corner of 8th and Iron. with a Funeral Service to follow at 6:30 pm. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary717 Stover Ave. SWAlbuquerque,...

Pauline Vargas
Mar 18, 2017
Vargas, Pauline Age 90, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 23, 1926, to Blas and Rafalita Moraga. She was preceded in death by her Parents. Pauline is survived by sons, Anthony and Felix ; Daughters Blas, Gloria Sanchez, Rose and Tomasita Vargas; grandchildren Anthony Jr., Antionette and Family as well as 21grandchildren; 49 great...
Annabelle Gesualdi
Mar 17, 2017
Gesualdi, Annabelle Age 95, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 17, 1921. Annabelle is survived by her two children, Jackie DeFillippo and Mitchell Small; 5 grandchildren, Samuel III, Ann Marie and Patrick DeFillippo. Elizabeth and Jennifer Small; 5 great grandchildren, Samantha Boyette, Heather Lentech, Christopher DeFillippo and Brynn and Patrick Taulton; great great...
Cecilia Woodward
Mar 16, 2017
Woodward, Cecilia Age 86, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in San Antonio, NM on October 27, 1930, to Eufracio and Acolonia Gonzalez Padilla. Cecilia attended school in San Antonio and Socorro. She lived in California for many years before returning to San Antonio in 1981. Cecilia loved to garden and loved to watching birds....
Enrique Gonzalez Avila
Mar 16, 2017
Enrique Gonzalez Avila, passed away on, March 16, 2017. Services will be held at Daniel, Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho NM 87124 on Wednesday March 22nd, at 11:00am. Southern Chapel 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho NM 87124505-891-9192
Ross Gallegos
Mar 16, 2017
GALLEGOS, ROSS Age 79, passed away March 16, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 9, 1937, to Johnnie and Ramona Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Gallegos, parents; Johnnie and Ramona; brother, Leroy Gallegos; sisters, Mary Lou Lucero and Nancy Sanchez.Ross is survived by his son, Thomas(Rosanne); daughters, Susan (Harold)Anderson, Lucy(Rick) Johnson, Elaine (JV)Martinez...
Nell B. Fiedler
Mar 15, 2017
Nell B. Fiedler, age 101, passed away on March 15, 2017. Nell was born on February 04, 1916 in Topeka, Kansas.She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.Ms. Fiedler's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010
Matthew S. Turnbough
Mar 15, 2017
Turnbough, Matthew S. Age 23, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Matthew is survived by his mother Misty Steward of Rio Rancho, NM; step-father Brad Steward of Rio Rancho, NM; his step-brothers Brad Steward II of Columbia, SC, and Kerwin Lazoya of Rio Rancho, NM. Matthew is a graduate of V. Sue Cleveland High School. Matthew worked at Target and enjoyed tattooing. Mathew loved...
Benina O. Benavides
Mar 14, 2017
Benina O. Benavides, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.Benina was born on July 14, 1932 in Hagerman, NM, to Estanislado and Susana Najar.She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing, and UNM Behavioral Health, attaining her LPN Degree. She married Eleazar “Ben” Benavides on June 16, 1951 in Roswell, NM.Benina was employed at Presbyterian Hospital for...
Patricia C Sackett
Mar 14, 2017
Patricia Sackett, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, March 14th after a long fight againstvascular dementia.Born in 1941 to Lawrence and Vera Curtin, she was a survivor of childhood polio and a selfproclaimed military brat. After living in Germany and Japan, she attended Texas Women’sUniversity where she received her teaching degree in 1963. After teaching in Dallas, TX, shedecided to continue...
Kathleen Barnett
Mar 14, 2017
Kathleen M. Barnett, age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kathleen was born on November 30, 1945 in Rochester, New York.Mrs. Barnett is survived by her husband James of Tijeras, NM; her two children Kelly Cosmas of Sunnyvale, CA and Kimberly Cosmas-Goldade of San Jose, CA; and her three grandchildren.Kathleen M. Barnett will be truly...
M. Dolores King
Mar 13, 2017
King, M. Dolores Age 75, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. She was born in Manzano, NM on October 15, 1941, to George and Ramona Quintana. She will be fondly remembered by many as she would always say "may the dear Lord Bless you".She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard King and a sister Sara Sanchez.Dolores is...
Dane Christopher Houghton Munk
Mar 13, 2017
Dane Christopher Houghton MunkWith many unfinished adventures, Dane, 22, left this world on March 13, 2017. Dane was born and raised in New Mexico and graduated from Rio Rancho High School. He lived with Cerebral Palsy, and contributed every day to those around him through his resiliency, perseverance and optimism. Dane’s laugh and smile, which reflected his indomitable spirit, would bring love and...
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