Obituaries

Donald R. Wigington

Donald R. Wigington

Apr 20, 2016

Wigington, Donald R. Age 80, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. He was born in Lockney, TX on August 10, 1935, to James and Nancy (Taylor) Wigington.  He was a resident of the Albuquerque area for over 25 years. He was a teacher for the Bureau Indian affairs and an educator of students ranging from elementary to college. Donald was a...

Virgil Ray Hamby

Virgil Ray Hamby

Apr 19, 2016

Hamby, Virgil Ray Age 64, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 19, 2016,  surrounded by friends and family. Virgil was a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM.He was preceded in death by his parents; Raymond and Evelyn Hamby.Virgil is survived by his wife of 20 years; Janet Hamby, son; David Hamby, daughter;  April Hamby and brother; Theodore Hamby.A memorial...

James Elton Battin

James Elton Battin

Apr 19, 2016

Battin, James Elton Born on September 21, 1957 to Jim and Sue Battin lost his fight to cancer on April 19, 2016. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He will be dearly missed, not only by his family but the many friends who's lives he has so profoundly touched. Let him not be remembered by his death but...

Barbara Jean House-Lawless

Barbara Jean House-Lawless

Apr 19, 2016

Lawless, Barbara Jean HouseNovember 9, 1951 ~ April 19, 2016A service celebrating the life of Barbara House Lawless will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 10000 Candelaria Blvd. NE at 2:00 pm, with reception to follow. Barbara attended Highland High School in Albuquerque and graduated from the University of New Mexico where she was...

Marcia Cordova

Marcia Cordova

Apr 19, 2016

Cordova, Marcia  Age 65, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Garcia Mortuary717 Stover Ave. SWAlbuquerque, NM 87102505-243-5222

Juan Jose Vigil

Juan Jose Vigil

Apr 18, 2016

Vigil, Juan Jose Age 87, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary "Mena" Vigil; parents Precilliano and Anastacia Vigil; daughter Beatrice Mascarenas; three brothers Eloy, Ike and Valentine Vigil; brother in law Henry and son in law Roy. Juan is survived by three sons Joe "Jerry" Vigil and wife, Michelle, Paul Vigil...

Josephine D. Gonzales

Josephine D. Gonzales

Apr 18, 2016

Gonzales, Josephine D.  Mrs. Josephine Deandra Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on her birthday Monday, April 18, 2016 at the age of 86. Josephine was born to parents Patterson Davis and Lizzie Thompson on April 18, 1930, in Slim, OK. She grew up as the third of six siblings; The Aleckton, Henry, Jim, Joel and Nary. Josephine has two older...

Raymond Leroy Chavez

Raymond Leroy Chavez

Apr 18, 2016

Chavez, Raymond Leroy Age 43, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 29, 1972, to David Chavez and Loretta Martinez. Raymond was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, he coached baseball for R.R.H.S. He was a family man, loved camping, fishing, the outdoors and enjoyed cooking. He was also very dedicated to...

Robert E. Cook

Robert E. Cook

Apr 17, 2016

Cook, Robert Edwin Robert E. Cook passed away on April 17, 2016 from this world to the next. He is predeceased by his wife, Rosina Cook and his two other siblings, Betty and James Cook. He leaves behind his four children Bob, Mary, Lilly and Tom and eight grandchildren along with nine great grandchildren.Robert was born in Chicago, Illinois and...

Orvis V. Creel

Orvis V. Creel

Apr 17, 2016

Orvis Veston Creel of Albuquerque NM passed away at his home on April 17, 2016 at the age of 78. He was born in Fort Smith, AR on June 14, 1938 to Orvis Creel and Zella Baker. He moved to Albuquerque at the age of 18 and met his future wife Amy Leyba. They had an amazing 59-year marriage and...

Beverly A. Gersema

Beverly A. Gersema

Apr 17, 2016

Beverly Ann Gersema, 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed at her home on April 17, 2016.  Beverly was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, February 7, 1936. She was the loving daughter of Edith Helen Goodell Burnett and Lester Laverne Burnett, of Nashua,  Iowa. Her family moved to Rockford, Iowa, where they had Burnett Hardware, with a plumbing and heating business as well.  She then graduated...

Gilbert Blea

Gilbert Blea

Apr 17, 2016

BLEA, GILBERT    Blea, Gilbert Age 85, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 16, 2016.  Gilbert, retired from APS after 30 years of employment.   Preceded in death his loving wife of 65 years, Irene C. Blea. Gilbert is survived by five children, Irene R. Barela and husband Edwin, Gilbert R. Blea and wife Kathy, Joe Blea and wife Dorothy, Pam DeBlaay...

Joseph E. Valenzuela

Joseph E. Valenzuela

Apr 17, 2016

Valenzuela, Joseph E. Age 78, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born in Pasadena, CA on May 19, 1937.Joseph is survived by his former wife, Leonore Valenzuela of Albuquerque NM; and children, Lorraine, Joseph (Sporty), Johnny and family; 20 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.Joseph served in the United States Marine Corps. and was a long time owner of...

Luella Virginia Schneider

Luella Virginia Schneider

Apr 17, 2016

Schneider, Luella V Age 90, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born January 2, 1926 in Evart, Michigan, the daughter of Glen George Chambers and Nina Lavina (Gruber) Chambers.  Luella and her husband, Leonard moved to Rio Rancho in 1972 where they were active with the Rio Rancho Rock Hounds. She was preceded in death...

Thomas R. Benavidez

Thomas R. Benavidez

Apr 16, 2016

Benavidez, Tom R. Senator and The Most Excellent Sir Tom R. Benavidez a lifelong resident of the south valley in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on April 16, 2016. He attended and graduated from Albuquerque High and went on to University of Albuquerque formerly known as St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande. Tom was a justice of the peace at the...

Ramona C. Garcia

Ramona C. Garcia

Apr 14, 2016

Ramona C. Garcia, Age 95, born June 9, 1920 passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Albuquerque. Ramona was born in Bernalillo (El LLanito), New Mexico, to Melecio and Maria Procopia Carrillo.   Ramona married Hipolito Garcia in April 1937 and they lived in Cedar Crest, and San Antonito most of their lives and later moved to Albuquerque for health reasons.Ramona...

Cipriano Acosta-Gonzalez

Cipriano Acosta-Gonzalez

Apr 14, 2016

Acosta-Gonzalez, Cipriano  Age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Chihuahua,  Mexico on September 26, 1947, to Ezequel and Josefa Gonzalez Acosta. Cipriano grew up in Parral where he was a city policeman for 20 years. He came to Socorro in 1983 and he worked for Viva Motors for over 20 years.  Cipriano was...

Tommy S. Southard

Tommy S. Southard

Apr 13, 2016

Southard, Tommy S.Albuquerque - Tommy S. Southard of Albuquerque passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, April 13, 2016, following a battle with cancer. He was born in Richlands, Virginia on August 5, 1942, and grew up in Appalachia, Virginia and moved to Albuquerque in 1963 as a member of the U.S. Air Force.He is survived by his loving wife...

Frank B. Chavez

Frank B. Chavez

Apr 13, 2016

Chavez, Frank B Age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM. He was born in Los Chavez, NM on July 27, 1941, to Tiburcio and Rosina  Chavez. Frank was a resident of Socorro since 1972. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, retiring after almost 32 years of service.  Frank proudly served in the...

Donald W. Frazier

Donald W. Frazier

Apr 13, 2016

Don W. Frazier, 79, he fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7). Don obeyed, trusted, and believed that God saves us through grace by faith in our Lord Jesus.  Don was born in Vaughn, New Mexico on March 11, 1937.  He married his lifetime sweetheart Shirley J. Burns after seeing her singing in the...