Obituaries

Masaye Yonemoto

Masaye Yonemoto

Apr 12, 2016

As family and friends mourn the loss of Masaye Yonemoto, 84, who departed this life on April 11, 2016, may they find comfort in her love and memories. Masaye was born on April 1, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Sam Yonemoto on October 29, 1954. Together they owned and operated the retail nursery and greenhouse known as...

Betty Brain

Betty Brain

Apr 11, 2016

Brain, BettyBetty Brain beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016 at the age of 94, 10 days before her 95 birthday. She was born in Rockford, IL on April 21, 1921. She married Ed in 1942. After living in Michigan they decided to retire to Scottsdale, AZ where they played golf for 32 years. She moved...

Carlos Guerrero

Carlos Guerrero

Apr 11, 2016

Guerrero, Carlos  Age 46, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born on September 3, 1969, in Socorro, NM to Raul and Anne Marie (Jaramillo) Guerrero. Carlos was a kind and caring person who made friends with everyone he met.  He was always happy, and always being funny. He would light up a room with his never ending...

Mary "Domie" Salas

Mary "Domie" Salas

Apr 10, 2016

Salas, Mary Domitilia "Domie" Age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born in Magdalena, NM on December 18, 1946, to  Lorenzo Carrillo and Ignacia Salas. Domie was a very special lady. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed being around people. She was a sweet and giving person and always made...

Rebecca S. Barreras

Rebecca S. Barreras

Apr 10, 2016

Rebecca S. Barreras, age 87, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016.  Rebecca was born in Los Angeles, CA and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.She was preceded in death by her husband, Biliardo G. Barreras.  Rebecca is survived by her loving children, Theresa Bell (Richard), Claude Barreras, Steven Barreras (Shelly), Rosemary Randolph (James), Paul Barreras, Mary...

Steve Leroy Chavez

Steve Leroy Chavez

Apr 9, 2016

Chavez, Steven Leroy Age 59, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 26, 1956, to Joe T. Chavez Sr. and Sally Tomesa Chavez. He attended and graduated from Rio Grande High School, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed music. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steven...

Jaime Avalos

Jaime Avalos

Apr 9, 2016

Avalos, Jaime  Age 34, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. He is survived by his loving family in Albuquerque, NM.Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at  Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels , 717 Stover Ave. SW, Albuquerque.   A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic...

Valentina Godinez

Valentina Godinez

Apr 8, 2016

Godinez, Valentina  "Tiny"Age 82, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Valentina enjoyed cooking she worked for APS Central kitchen for 10 years and the Sunbell corp for 15 years. She was a member of San Jose Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Narcisa Godinez; sisters, Lupe Parra, Angie Godinez, Flora Montano, Carol Godinez; brothers, Crescencio Godinez and...

Joan I. Bradsby

Joan I. Bradsby

Apr 8, 2016

Joan Irene (Brandeberry) Bradsby, age 78, passed away in an assisted living facility in Albuquerque on Friday, April 8, 2016.  Her death brought peace as she had struggled with physical ailments and Alzheimer’s disease for several years.She was born on May 14, 1937 in Oakland, California to Jason Kermit Brandeberry and Irene (Griggs) Brandeberry; she was the only child.  As a child...

Arthur Wayne Polan

Arthur Wayne Polan

Apr 7, 2016

Polan, Arthur Wayne Age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Tanya B. Casias-Rivera

Tanya B. Casias-Rivera

Apr 7, 2016

Casias-Rivera, Tanya B Age 42, left this world peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2016, after a battle with an illness. She was born in Albuquerque, on December 21, 1973. She graduated from Valley High School in 1992. Tanya had an infectious smile and a great sense of humor. She always made sure that everyone she came across was taken care...

Thelma Kowal

Thelma Kowal

Apr 7, 2016

Kowal, Thelma  Thelma Kowal (nee Verbeek), age 83 of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016. She is survived by her children: Joe (Helen) Kowal and Vicki (Ed Glottstein) Kowal; her brother, Clarence (Lois) Verbeek; her sister-in-law, Marjorie Verbeek; her brother-in-law, Bill Rogers; and her two granddogs, Toby and Dexter. Mrs. Kowal was preceded...

Julia Stutz

Julia Stutz

Apr 7, 2016

STUTZ, JULIA Age 98, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Guadalupe Ortiz

Guadalupe Ortiz

Apr 5, 2016

Ortiz, Guadalupe   Guadalupe Ortiz, age 79, of TorC, was born in Delicias Chih, MX. Passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2016 in Rio Rancho NM. He is survived by his wife Hilaria Ortiz, daughter Magdalena O. Garza (Rick); grandchildren Yvonne, Alex, Megan, Juan and Michael. Sisters: Maria, Paula; brothers: Jesus, Salvador, Rafael, Manuel, Santiago, Miguel and Evaristo Ortiz. Many aunts,...

David Clyde Waters

David Clyde Waters

Apr 5, 2016

Waters, David C.David C. Waters, 63 our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. He was born on October 2, 1952 in Albuquerque and was a long life resident of Albuquerque, NM.David is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine Waters; sons, Joshua and Jason Waters; a beautiful baby granddaughter, Gracey Rae...

Lynn E Taylor

Lynn E Taylor

Apr 4, 2016

Taylor, Lynn  E Age 75, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral ServicesCARLISLE CHAPEL3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

David Ashely Fickers

David Ashely Fickers

Apr 3, 2016

Fickers, David AshleyAge 63, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. He was born October 19, 2016 in Cincinnati, OH. Dave enjoyed being with people and to make them laugh with his corny jokes. He is survived by his loving wife, Wendy. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Presbyterian...

Fred Lawrence Benavidez

Fred Lawrence Benavidez

Apr 3, 2016

Benavidez, Fred Lawrence Age 83, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle went into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Fred was a resident of Long Beach, California for most of his life but was brought back home to New Mexico where he will be put to rest. He was preceded in death by...

Beverly A. Metcalf

Beverly A. Metcalf

Apr 3, 2016

Metcalf, Beverly A. "Red"Age 82, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016, peacefully in her sleep in her own home.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 23, 1934, to the late William and Edna (Thompson) Venn.  She was very talented and performed many classical piano recitals in her youth, which carried over into her adult life as she played consistently for...

John W. Falvey

John W. Falvey

Apr 2, 2016

John W. FalveyAge 93, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on May 18, 1922, to Patrick Peter Falvey and Winifred Eilene (Cromely) Falvey. He resided in Albuquerque, NM.He was preceded in death by his, wife of 66 years Faye, parents; sisters, Patricia, Rosemary and Jean.John is survived by daughter, Kathleen Susan Falvey of Albuquerque,...