Oscar G. Garcia
May 26, 2016
Garcia, Oscar G.Oscar G. Garcia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, May25, 2016 at the age of 90.He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Helen; son Steve and wife Loretta;daughter Carol and Richard Devaney; grandchildren Vincent Garcia and wife Jenniferand their children Addison and Gabrielle; Jeanette Balderrama and husband David andtheir children David...
Emilio Vallez
May 26, 2016
Vallez, Emilio Age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Socorro, NM on June 28, 1933, to Desiderio and Andrellita Gonzalez Vallez. Emilio put his height to work for him in middle school and high school playing for the Socorro Warrior basketball teams. He was also on...
James E. Lane
May 24, 2016
James E. Lane age 73 passed away on May 24, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1943. His brother Alvin moved him to Albuquerque from Jacksonville, Florida so he could assist with his care.James was a long distance truck driver for most of his life. He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War.James...
Emily Catherine Thompson
May 24, 2016
Thompson, Emily Age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born in Bosque, New Mexico on November 11, 1932, the daughter of Melquides and Emilia (Raes) Lovato . Emily is remembered as a spicy, saucy, Spanish woman with a lot of spunk. She was a proud and independent lady. She was the kind of person who would "speak her...
Michael J. Chandler
May 24, 2016
Chandler, Michael J. Age 47, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Leo C. Pollak
May 23, 2016
Pollak, LeoLeo Pollak, 94, passed away May 23, 2016. He was born September 24, 1921 in Plattville, IL to Olive and Steven Pollak. Leo is survived by his wife, Bessie; daughter, Marlee (Jose); six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Major; also was retired from the State of New Mexico. He volunteered...
Gary William Bender
May 22, 2016
Gary William Bender, age 65, of Corrales, New Mexico, left us May 22, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Gary was raised in Coxsackie, New York until joining the United States Marine Corps where he spent the next 21 years. He met his wife, Joneve Losack Bender, while stationed in Yuma, Arizona. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1991; then he joined his...

Diana Hughes
May 22, 2016
Hughes, Diana Age 63, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born in Kittery, ME on November 26, 1952, to Giovanni and Beryl (Jones) Mervini. Diana grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from Manzano High School in 1971, and attended UNM. She loved gardening, animals and listening to music. She enjoyed traveling, especially her time in Europe, and was a friend...
Loretta Lucille Demarais
May 21, 2016
Demarais, Loretta Lucille Age 75, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born September 3, 1940 in Royalton, MN. Loretta married Robert on September 12, 1959; after raising three sons, Loretta drove a school bus for several years; then worked as an Executive Secretary at Honeywell in Minneapolis. Loretta enjoyed many activities such as volunteering her time to knit...
Richard "Dickie" Sisneros
May 21, 2016
Richard "Dickie" Sisneros, 46 died in the early morning of May 21, 2016 at UNMH. He was the victim of a hanious crime.He is resting now along side his Father Gilbert Sisneros and Mother Sabina Sisneros. Richard is survived by his partner of 23 years; Angeline Tom, his 3 daughters; Franchesca Sisneros (21), Iris Sisneros (19), Felicia Sisneros (18) and his brothers;...
Martha Joye Amedeo
May 21, 2016
Amedeo, Martha Joye Age 87, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born April 3rd, 1929, in Clovis New Mexico, she was named Martha Joye Whitener. Her middle name was very apt, she was a joy. She had auburn hair and loved to perform. Her parents were Jeremiah Whitener (1901-1960) and Beatrice Eve Colvin (1910-2012) and she had one brother named Jerry...

Patricia A. Zorich
May 19, 2016
Zorich, Patricia A Age 87, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Robert Schumacher
May 19, 2016
Robert "Bob" Schumacher passed way on May 19, 2016. Bob was a Navy Dive Bomber assigned to the USS Bennington in WWII. He received the Navy's Distinguisher Flying Cross for his part in sinking the Japanese Battleship, The Yamamoto.Bob married Jacqueline Mitchell on July 24, 1948. They had 3 sons, Paul, Jim, and Gerry. Bob joined Lockheed in 1953 as a Test Pilot. In...
Frank Soto
May 19, 2016
Soto, Frank Age 84, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016. Frank served in the Army as a staff sergeant for 12 years and was a member of the American Legion post 72. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tomas Soto, Elisia Candelaria Soto and one brother, Manuel Soto. Frank is survived by his wife, Confie Soto; brothers, Roger Soto,...
Leopoldo "Leo" Rosas
May 18, 2016
Rosas, Leopoldo "Leo" Age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Luis Lopez, NM on October 14, 1938, to Manuel and Sofia Saavedra Rosas. Leo was the oldest of 10 children and a 1956 Socorro High School graduate. Leo married his high school...
Frances M. Beasley
May 18, 2016
Beasley, Frances M. Frances M. Beasley, 73 of Socorro, NM went to be with her Lord on May 18, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. Frances was born on February 15, 1943 in Socorro, NM to Teles Lopez and Cardenio Montoya. She was a lifelong member of San Miguel Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Cardenio Montoya, her parents...
Betty J. Grieggs
May 17, 2016
Grieggs, Betty J Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Betty J. Grieggs, born August 25, 1935, resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in her home on May 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born in Luvern, Alabama and was the daughter of Anderson and Daisy Hall. Her husband of 56 years, Robert J. Grieggs, and her daughter...
Judith A. Juliana
May 17, 2016
Juliana, Judith A Age 76, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born in Kansas City, KS on November 12, 1939, to Gerard and June Bond. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerard Bond, mother, June, husband James Juliana and nephew George Bond.Judith is survived by daughter, Teresa (Paul), son Jim (Cheryl), brothers Jerry (Betty), Larry (Josie)...
Kenneth Oliver Gossett
May 16, 2016
Gossett, Kenneth Age 76, passed away Monday, May 16, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Paula A. Watson
May 16, 2016
Paula Ann Watson, a long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away after a half-year struggle on Monday, May 16 2016 at the age of 79. Paula was born in Mt. Vernon, Missouri, on April 24, 1937, to Paul and Oma Case. Paula was a nurse throughout her working life, serving in the US Air Force as a flight nurse in the 1960s...
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