Obituaries

Jose S. Lucero

Jose S. Lucero

Apr 2, 2016

Lucero, Jose  S. "Pops"Age 70, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was born in Los Ojitos, NM on May 2, 1945, to Jose and Otilia Lucero. He was valedictorian of his graduating class from Santa Rosa High School. Jose joined the Air Force and served state side during the Vietnam war, he was awarded the presidential unit award, good conduct...

Jerry W. Parish

Jerry W. Parish

Apr 1, 2016

Parish, Jerry W. Age 72, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016.  He served our country with pride. He will be honored and remembered for his bravery on Tuesday, May 2nd.

Bill Halsey

Bill Halsey

Mar 31, 2016

Halsey, Bill  B.R. “Bill” Halsey, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, left this earth peacefully on March 31, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Ann (Ingram) Halsey; his sister, Lois Frances Halsey (Frank) Detweiler of Marion VA; his children, Teresa Ann (Bill) Weisenburger of Triangle VA, Bryan Rogers (Carol) Halsey of Marion VA,...

Reginald F. Giles

Reginald F. Giles

Mar 31, 2016

Giles, Reginald F. One of the most amazing men of our time, Mr. Reginald Francis Giles, age 75, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in his home on March 31, 2016, after enduring a battle with cancer he was not given the opportunity to fight against.  Reginald was born on December 26, 1940, to Herbert and Veronica (Murphy) Giles...

Ronald J Martinez

Ronald J Martinez

Mar 30, 2016

Martinez, Ronald J.Age 57, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 13, 1959, to  Henry and  Mary Martinez . Ron was a loving person who cared for everyone, he always lent a helping hand and gave from the bottom of his heart. Being sure his family's needs were taken care of and helping them was...

Michael J Pagone

Michael J Pagone

Mar 30, 2016

Pagone, Michael J. Age 87, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. A prayer service will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 6:00 pm, at the Carlisle Chapel.Internment will be held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 9:45 am.   To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral ServicesCARLISLE CHAPEL3113...

Glenn W. Oliver

Glenn W. Oliver

Mar 29, 2016

Oliver, Glenn W. A long time resident of Belen, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, March 29, 2016. Glenn was born September 30, 1928, in Syracuse, NY. Glenn attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with degree in education. He taught chemistry, physics and radiation biology at Belen High School, and retired from the Belen Consolidated Schools...

Delores E. Briggs

Delores E. Briggs

Mar 29, 2016

Briggs, Delores  Age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. She was born in Watertown, SD on January 21, 1924, to Benjamin Allen Williams and Mabel Augusta Lebert. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Virgil Lyle Briggs; son, Bruce Alan Briggs, and her parents.Delores is survived by her son, Kim Briggs of Las Cruces,NM; grandchildren, Briklynd...

Shirley S. Van Auken

Shirley S. Van Auken

Mar 28, 2016

Van Auken, Shirley  Born in Sioux City, IA passed away peacefully, Monday, March 28, 2016.  She was a resident at the Rio Grande Retirement Community. She received a B.A. from Wayne St. College in Wayne Nebraska. Shirley was a member of the Order of Eastern Star for over 60 years; Order of White Shrine of Jerusalem for 60 years and served as...

Henry F. Beasley MSgt (Ret)

Henry F. Beasley MSgt (Ret)

Mar 28, 2016

Beasley, Henry F., MSgt (Retired) Age 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Stilson, GA on February 4, 1939, to Joseph and Lauree  (Brannon) Beasley. Henry will be remembered for his kind nature, nonjudgemental spirit and his love for his family. Upon graduation, Henry was drafted into...

Ronald Stanton Depper

Ronald Stanton Depper

Mar 28, 2016

Depper, Ronald  Stanton Age 85, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on January 14, 1931, to James Leo and Doris Depper. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Lenore Depper.Ronald  is survived by son, Mark Depper of Albuquerque, NM; grandson Samuel; and brother, Michael Depper of Fremont, CA.He graduated from University...

Betty Rae Baker

Betty Rae Baker

Mar 27, 2016

Baker, Betty  Rae Betty Rae Baker, age 90, passed away on March 27, 2016.  As her last mortal act of faith she held on until Easter Sunday.  She was preceded in death by her husband Bob L. Baker with whom she was married for 45 years.Born in La Jara, Colorado, she was the daughter of Ray and Viola Clarke.  Betty Rae graduated from Alamosa...

David Harris Beddingfield

David Harris Beddingfield

Mar 27, 2016

Beddingfield, David Harris On March 27, 2016, David Harris Beddingfield unexpectedly passed from this world. He was in the comfort of his own home in Jemez Springs. His wife Lori Birkholz, his mother Audrey Adam Brooks, his father George Walter Beddingfield and his sister Linda(Warren) Waddell, and his nieces Sara (Rick) Stansbury, and Naomi Waddell, as well as many family...

Feliciano Vargas

Feliciano Vargas

Mar 27, 2016

Vargas, Feliciano   Age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Feliciano was born June 9, 1926 to Marcos and Carlota (Macias) Vargas in Zapotiltic, Mexico. Feliciano truly lived the American dream. He came to the United States as a young man and through hard work and perseverance became a master craftsman and trusted employee in the carpet industry....

Katie E. Lopez

Katie E. Lopez

Mar 26, 2016

Lopez, Catalina (Katie) The Lord, taken to Eternal Life, and passing away, embraced Katie, Age 91, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, peacefully on Saturday, March 26, 2016. She was the youngest of four children born to Electo and Erinea (Chavez) Estrada, on February 22,1925  in Carthage, NM. Moving as a young child to Guadalajara, NM, then to San Pedro,...

Erma Worthen

Erma Worthen

Mar 26, 2016

Worthen, Erma  Erma was born on September 21, 1931 in Anthony, New Mexico, to Lesley and Emma Permenter. The oldest of 5 girls, her sisters - Lavoyda Williams of Oklahoma, Verna Marie Allen of New Mexico, Lola Morrow who preceded her in death and Lois Moody of Texas. Erma’s only brother Loyd Levi Permenter also preceded her in death. Erma married...

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Simpson

Kenneth (Kenny) E. Simpson

Mar 25, 2016

Simpson, Kenneth (Kenny) E.Today, the tenor who loved singing in his church choir, is now singing with the angels in heaven. Kenneth (Kenny) E. Simpson ran to the arms of his Savior on March 25, 2016. What a joy it is to spend Good Friday with his Savior. He spent many years on this earth singing and leading youth to...

William H. Owen Jr.

William H. Owen Jr.

Mar 25, 2016

Owen, William H. Jr.Age 61,of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016.  He was surrounded with the presence of his Heavenly Father, family and friends. Bill was born July 29, 1954 in Chicago, Ill. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife Judy, dedicated and caring daughter Brandi, loving grandson Conner, sister Kathy Hau (Larry) of Aurora, Ill and...

Anthony F. "Tony" Reynolds

Anthony F. "Tony" Reynolds

Mar 25, 2016

Reynolds, Anthony F.Anthony "Tony" Frederick Reynolds, 77, of Albuquerque, died Friday, March 25, 2016. Tony was born in Carrizozo, NM  on February 27, 1939. He graduated from St. Mary's High and the University of New Mexico School of Architecture. Tony worked for private architectural firms before joining the City of Albuquerque where he retired as a supervisor in the building and...

Eleanor "Nora" Gutierrez

Eleanor "Nora" Gutierrez

Mar 25, 2016

Eleanor "Nora" Gutierrez, age 91, beloved and devoted mother and  grandmother, passed away peacefully, Friday, March 25, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Alameda, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, where she was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.  Nora's hobbies included gardening, sewing, cooking, crocheting, knitting, and loved working on puzzles.  Nora...