Obituaries

Lionel D. Rochester

Lionel D. Rochester

Feb 18, 2017

Dee Rochester passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 7:47pm with his family close at hand. Dee was born on January 11, 1941 in Whitehall, IL, the second child of the late John L. and Ruth (Nolan) Rochester. Dee proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years as a nuclear weapons specialist and attained the esteem rank...

Freddie R. Martinez

Freddie R. Martinez

Feb 18, 2017

Martinez, Freddie RAge 82, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was born in Sabino, NM on February 22, 1934 to his parents Nicholas and Ernestina Martinez. He was married to Cleo Martinez. Freddie lived in Albuquerque, NM, and was cared for by his daughter, Jane Garcia. Freddie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He...

Alicia Cano

Alicia Cano

Feb 18, 2017

Alicia Cano, age 70, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. She was born Oct. 19, 1946, in Paramo De Morelos, Chih. , Mexico to Jose Alvarez and Otilia Morales. She is survived by her husband, Santana Cano, her 6 children, 14 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Alicia Cano, edad 70 años, Nació el 19 de Octubre de 1946, en...

Patricia Barrett Bateman

Patricia Barrett Bateman

Feb 17, 2017

Patricia Barrett BatemanPat Bateman passed away February 17, 2017. She was born April 1, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Bill and Neva Barrett. Pat was preceded in death by her mother, father and sister. She is survived by her children: George, Debby, Becky, Scott and his wife Melissa; grandchildren: Debby’s children Carrie and Amy; Becky’s children Billi Jo, Ashley,...

Sandra Gutierrez

Sandra Gutierrez

Feb 17, 2017

Gutierrez, Sandra Jean Age 69, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. She was born in Angola, IN on October 7, 1947, to Lawrence and Nettie Wilbanks Dircks. Sandra was a very caring and loving person who loved her children and adored her grandchildren. Sandra will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death...

Anthony L. Montoya

Anthony L. Montoya

Feb 17, 2017

Anthony L. Montoya died unexpectedly on February 17, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 61.Anthony is survived by his wife, Monika; his daughters, Jennifer and Melissa; and his grandsons, Noah, Brody, and Jaxon. He is also survived by his sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melanie; his parents, Marjorie and Frank;...

Lydia Rose Coons

Lydia Rose Coons

Feb 16, 2017

Coons, Lydia Rose Age 93, a resident of Corrales, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017. She was born on August 30, 1923 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Michael and Giuseppina Iacono. Upon completion of high school, Lydia went on to complete her Bachelor's degree in Library Science and Education. She was married to George Frederick Coons, M.D. who had...

Odelia "OD" Gonzales

Odelia "OD" Gonzales

Feb 15, 2017

Age 73, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Odelia enjoyed spending time and cooking for her family. She was a homemaker and caregiver and liked "circle circle" books. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix Gonzales and parents, Paul and Placida Nieto.Odelia is survived by her children, Joseph Gonzales, Donald Gonzales and girlfriend,...

Phillip John Muniz

Phillip John Muniz

Feb 14, 2017

Muniz, Phillip John Age 45, a resident of Los Lunas, beloved father, son, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1971, in Albuquerque NM to Cecil and Margie Muniz. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Muniz.Phillip is survived by his daughter Leanne Peace and husband, Allen; grandson, Allen...

Floyd Erwin Tronset

Floyd Erwin Tronset

Feb 13, 2017

Tronset, Floyd  Erwin Floyd Erwin Tronset, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 13, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  The son of Norwegian immigrants, Floyd was born in Milton, North Dakota on February 26, 1923 to Emma and John Tronset.  Floyd grew up on the family farm.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1942 serving until 1948 as an Aviation Crew...

Georgina Ruth Alcala

Georgina Ruth Alcala

Feb 12, 2017

Alcala, Georgina Ruth Georgina Ruth Alcala, 84, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away February 12 2017at home with her family. A private ceremony will be held for immediate family members at Daniels Funeral Home, where her ashes will be scattered as per her request. Georgina was born in the county of London on the fourth of January 1933. As...

Emilio F Maestas

Emilio F Maestas

Feb 12, 2017

Maestas, Emilio  Age 80, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017. He was born in Canjilon, NM on September 18, 1936.He was preceded in death by his parents Jose and Eufemia Maestas; sister, Belen Garcia; brothers, Adamacio, Gaspar, Juanito and daughter Patricia. Emilio is survived by ex wife, Alvina Chavez of Albuquerque, NM; children, Pete and Loretta Maestas of Ensenada, NM, Desi...

Cornelio B. Montoya

Cornelio B. Montoya

Feb 11, 2017

Montoya, Cornelio (CB)Age 74, passed away February 11, 2017. He was born September 16, 1942 to Esquipula and Juanita Montoya of Martinez Town in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ruby; father-in-law Ishmael Franco. He is survived by his wife, Rose; children: Cornelio (Shannon); Emiliano; Christopher (Christina), and Marcos; his grandchildren: Hunter, Miquela and Ella-Rose,...

Barbara M. Garcia

Barbara M. Garcia

Feb 11, 2017

Garcia, BarbaraBarbara Garcia, passed away February 11, 2017. She was born June 29, 1932 to Ramon Chavez and Guadalupe Trujillo in Jarrales, NM, the oldest of ten siblings. She is survived by her children: sons, Richard Chavez and wife Rebecca, and Lawrence Chavez and wife Rosalind; daughter, Marie Trujillo; grandchildren: Richard “Ricky” Chavez Jr.; Elizabeth Josephson and husband Ammon; Steven...

Tony R. Padilla

Tony R. Padilla

Feb 11, 2017

Tony R. Padilla, age 82, passed away on Saturday February 11, 2017.  He was born in Cerrillos, New Mexico on July 31, 1934 to Cipriano Padilla and Lupita Ortiz Padilla.Tony was raised along with his seven brothers and four sisters in Cerrillos, NM and they moved to Bernalillo in 1953. He joined the United States Army and served during the Korean...

Manuelita Chavez

Manuelita Chavez

Feb 10, 2017

On February 10, 2017 our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and "mother-to-many others" passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. This beautiful women left her legacy on this world, and began her heavenly journey. Mela is survived by her one and only love, her husband of 57 years, Adelaido (Del) Chavez Jr. Her pride and joy were her three children:...

Ruth B. Chavez

Ruth B. Chavez

Feb 9, 2017

Chavez, Ruth B. Age 85, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born in La Joya, NM on August 19, 1931, to Pedro and Maria Aragon Baca. Ruth was a woman of great faith. She loved time with her family and her grandchildren. She liked to embroider sheets, crossword puzzles and turtles. Edna remembered when  mom would swing a stick...

Alex C. Ulibarri

Alex C. Ulibarri

Feb 9, 2017

Ulibarri, Alex C. Age 94, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. He was born in Polvadera, NM on February 4, 1923, to Eliseo Ulibarri and Luz Chavez Ulibarri. Alex proudly served in the US Army from 1943 to 1946. He received a certificate of appreciation from the French Secretary for Veteran Affairs and the President of Base Normandy Region for...

Elvera S. Nobles

Elvera S. Nobles

Feb 9, 2017

Nobles, Elvera  Age 91, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017.  No services are scheduled at this time. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Mildred R. Chambers

Mildred R. Chambers

Feb 9, 2017

Chambers, Mildred R. Age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2017.  Best known to all who loved her as "Gar". She was born January 26, 1926 in Sallisaw, OK. She is now at peace, joining her beloved Bill ("Our Pops"). Everything she accomplished she did with pride and perfection. She lived life her own way. We will miss her....