Obituaries

Berta Lee Putelli

Berta Lee Putelli

Oct 17, 2016

Putelli, Berta Lee Age 98, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. She was born in Cherry Creek, TX on August 16, 1918. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joseph Putelli; her parents, Robert Wilson and Francis Lee Wilson; three sisters, Mildred, Ruth and Evelyn and four brothers,...

Abelino Chavez

Abelino Chavez

Oct 17, 2016

Chavez, Abelino  Age, 91 passed away, peacefully at home in Rio Rancho, NM on October 17, 2016. Abelino was born August 14, 1925 to Alejandro & Solema Chavez. He is survived by a sister, Irene Moya and a brother, Johnny Chavez.  Abelino led a full life and is survived by his wife, Margaret Chavez recently celebrating their 67th wedding anniversary. Together they...

Alice L. Brennan

Alice L. Brennan

Oct 16, 2016

Brennan, Alice L Age 84, passed away Sunday, October 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

Richard Raymond Gnekow

Richard Raymond Gnekow

Oct 15, 2016

Gnekow, Richard Raymond Age 82, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016. He was born in Elgin, IL on April 10, 1934, to Raymond and Erna (Frey) Gnekow. He was a resident of Albuquerque since 1972. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling with his family and he loved his two cats Kalie and Tigre. He was preceded in death by...

Rita Marie Howard

Rita Marie Howard

Oct 15, 2016

Rita Marie Howard. Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with the Lord and Savior October 15, 2016 at the age of 83. Rita was born in Gordon, NE to Frank and Gertrude Hoyt on June 18, 1933. She adored her family and loved spending time with them. Rita was the youngest of five children. She...

Anna G. Cheser

Anna G. Cheser

Oct 14, 2016

                                                               Anna Cheser life storyAnna Grace (Gass) Cheser, age 95, passed away October 14, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. Anna was born March 22, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. Due to some complex family relationships, Anna, also called by “Ann”, had a painful childhood. She did not become bitter because of the difficult times; instead, she focused her energy on helping care...

Beatrice Montano

Beatrice Montano

Oct 14, 2016

Montano, Beatrice   Beatrice “Bea” Montano, age 82, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at her home in Corrales, NM.  She was born in Corrales on December 11, 1933 to Enriques and Lucila Garcia.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Maximo “Max” Montano.She is survived by her children, Almida (Roger), Michael (Renee), Alex (Maria), Beverly (Alan), Maxine;...

Billie H. Cox

Billie H. Cox

Oct 14, 2016

Cox, Billie H. Age 80, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at her home near Magdalena, NM. She was born in Douglas, AZ on March 22, 1936, to William H. and Edna (Glass) Hunsaker. Billie grew up in Arizona and married B.W. Cox Jr. in 1955. They moved to New Mexico and ran the Red Lake Ranch for 25 years....

Elfego George Baca Jr.

Elfego George Baca Jr.

Oct 13, 2016

Elfego George “George” Baca, Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Saint Catherine’s in Albuquerque, NM from complications related to his pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia “Ginny” Baca (née Marx); his son, Chris Baca, and his wife, Ann, and their children, Kalin, Kolten, and Kilah; his daughter, Anne Nelson, and her...

Bennie Barreras

Bennie Barreras

Oct 13, 2016

Barreras, Benigno "Bennie" G. Age 91, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM. He was born in Gallup, NM on February 9, 1925, to Felix and Damacia (Gonzalez) Barreras. His family then moved to San Marcial, NM, where as a young man, he worked on his father's property, local farms, as a ranch hand on...

Benjamin "Benny" Montoya

Benjamin "Benny" Montoya

Oct 12, 2016

Benjamin "Benny" Montoya Benjamin "Benny" Montoya passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 surrounded by his family.  Benjamin was born to Donaciano and Jesusita Montoya on December 15th 1933.  He was proceeded in death by his parents and great grandson Oliver.  Benjamin is survived by his wife Frances of 60 years, his children: Tony (Ray) and wife Sylvia, Jessie and husband Phillip, Mike...

Frances Juanita Riley

Frances Juanita Riley

Oct 12, 2016

Frances Juanita Riley, 83, a resident of Albuquerque since 2003, passed away October12, 2016. She was born July 9, 1933 in Memphis, TN.She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Bobby K Riley; her parents Harold F and Cecille Tucker; one sister, Rita Ann, and 2 grandsons, Benjamin and Taylor Lee Stonehouse. Survivors include two sons; Jeffrey...

Joel L. Collier

Joel L. Collier

Oct 11, 2016

Joel Lee Collier, age 60, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at his home with his wife, Maureen, his daughter Jeannette, and his mother, Verna, at his side.Joel was born in Enid, OK but moved shortly thereafter to Albuquerque, NM with his mother and sister. His father joined them after serving in the Korean War.Joel served in the US...

Sister Miriam Cauchon

Sister Miriam Cauchon

Oct 11, 2016

Cauchon, Sister Miriam   March 2, 1933 - October 11, 2016Sister Miriam Cauchon passed away at the Felician Sisters Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Helen Marie was the daughter of Raymond and Irene (Berube) Cauchon. Shortly after her birth, her parents moved to Long Beach, California where she grew up...

Tim Baker

Tim Baker

Oct 11, 2016

TIMOTHY BERNARD “TIM” BAKER, 65, of Rio Rancho, NM returned home to his Lord on Tuesday. He was born on September 16, 1951, in Rochester, NY. Tim was married to his high school sweetheart, Debbie, for 43 years, and they lived with their children in Walworth, NY, before moving to Rio Rancho. In 2008, Tim became a proud papa to...

George A. Martinez

George A. Martinez

Oct 11, 2016

George A. Martinez, age 82, was born Saturday, August 18, 1934 to Paul G. & Victoria S. Martinez. He passed away peacefully at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 surrounded and survived by his loved ones. His wife, Lucille (Bernie) Martinez, his children; George A. Martinez Jr., Frank Bernal, Monique and Tim Gonzales, Tanya Bernal, Bernadette...

Alan Sehlmeyer

Alan Sehlmeyer

Oct 11, 2016

Alan SehlmeyerAge 68, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016. He was born in Elyria, OH on April 28, 1948, to Allen and Nellie Freiberger Sehlmeyer. Alan is survived by his daughters, Mandy Griego of Albuquerque and Mistie Miller Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; sons, Mike Sehlmeyer and wife, Liz and Brandon Sehlmeyer and wife, Wendy, both of Albuquerque; eight grandchildren, Tayler,...

Bonna Laura Tippie

Bonna Laura Tippie

Oct 10, 2016

Bonna L. Tippie Sep 22, 1922-Oct 10, 2016 Resident of Fairwinds in Rio Rancho.  Formerly of Bellingham, WA Cremation has occurred.  No services pending. Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern Blvd SERio Rancho, NM 87124(505) 891-9192

Jeffrey C. Smith

Jeffrey C. Smith

Oct 10, 2016

Jeffrey C. SmithAge 60, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016.  Jeff was born in Asheville, NC to Daniel E. Smith and Jean B. Smith. He is survived by his son, James Jeffrey Smith of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Adyson Smith and grandson, James Smith, both of Albuquerque. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents. He was a graduate from Sandia High School...

Marie Baker

Marie Baker

Oct 9, 2016

Baker, Marie A. "Tiny"  Age 93, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Brazil, IN on September 14, 1923, to Earl and Bessie (Sawyer) Pierce. Tiny was a resident of Socorro , NM since 1969 coming from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. She served her country during WW II as a member of the U.S. Navy WAVES....