Obituaries

Mar 15, 2016

Collier, Ronald Edward Age 59, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born in Peekskill, NY on May 9, 1956, to William S. and Shirley I. (Hiltsley) Collier. He was a resident of New Mexico since 1995. Ronald was an avid fisherman, loved rebuilding and driving his Ford Mustangs, he also loved horses, watching western movies and tv shows....

Mar 15, 2016

Age 29, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 7, 1986, to William Velasquez and Rosalie Sprague. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Joe I. Velasquez Alonzo Duran and Jim Pollock; grandmother Mary Velasquez.Natasha is survived by father, William R.Velasquez of Albuquerque, NM; mother Rosalie Sprague (Collin) of SLC, UT; sons,...

Mar 14, 2016

Age 59, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born in Little Rock, AR on January 27, 1957, to  Carl and Florence Staggs. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kevin Staggs and Randy Staggs.Brenda is survived by daughter, Christy Baca husband Tim of Sandia Park, NM; grand-daughter Madeline Trujillo husband Carlos of Albuquerque, NM; grandson Wesley Baca...

Mar 14, 2016

We bid a loving farewell to Harrietta Marian Sharp.  Harrietta was born on January 27, 1918 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Margaret Shea.  She went to be with her Lord on March 14, 2016.Harrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen Sharp; her daughter-in-law, Joyce Sharp; her brothers Ernie, Fred, and Harry Shea and her sister, Marguerite. She is survived...

Mar 13, 2016

Garcia, Jeronimo Cosme Age 73, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cosme and Filomena Garcia; siblings, Odelia, May and Gil. Jeronimo is survived by his wife, Molly Garcia; sisters, Betty Garcia, Sylvia Sanchez and Nancy Garcia; step son, Gary Sandoval; grandchildren, Jamie Sandoval, Jordan Rice; great grandchild...

Mar 12, 2016

Custer, Benny H.Benny H. Custer, 77, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, March 12, 2016. He was born April 22, 1938 in Querino Canyon, AZ to Benjamin and Margaret Custer. He was born for Naaneest’ezhi Tachii’nii clan to the Dziltl’ahnii clan.Benny is survived by his wife, Emily; sons: Gary (Marlene), Ira (Linda), Myron; daughter, Mechel (Chad); eleven grandchildren; two half-brothers Joseph...

Mar 12, 2016

Tarango, Cecilia Maria Age 80, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in San Antonio, NM on June 5, 1935, to Salomon and Griselda Gonzales Padilla. Cecilia was a very special person. She was always will to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. She was a very kind and caring and...

Mar 12, 2016

Garcia, Daniel H. Age 92, a lifelong resident of Carnuel NM, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Daniel was employed at Kirtland AFB and retired after 32 years of service. He served in the Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was awarded two purple hearts, Combat Infantryman Badge, European African...

Mar 12, 2016

Leithead, Gabrieleage 59, passed away March 12, 2016 after a brief illness.  She was born May 21, 1956 in Machen Road, Germany.  Gabriele had been a resident of Rio Rancho since 1973. Her creative spirit was born out in many ways. She enjoyed working with arts, crafts and scrapbooking and she also liked to cook and bake. Gabriele was very actively involved...

Mar 12, 2016

Carnahan, JoAnn Bess (Jo)Passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on Saturday, March 12, 2016.Jo was born in Belpre, Kansas in 1928 to Archie and Velma Hager. Her family moved across the country, as many did during that time, landing for a time in Chicago. It was there she met her husband to be, George R. (Dick) Carnahan...

Mar 11, 2016

Velletta, Carlo  Age 75, passed away Friday, March 11, 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

Mar 10, 2016

Fischer, Robert D. Age 97, passed away Thursday, March 10, 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

Mar 9, 2016

Sigmon, Beth Born Cora Elizabeth Smithpeter in Chillicothe, Missouri on June 12, 1919. Beth, her husband Carl and son Barry, moved from Colorado to Albuquerque in the summer of 1955. Two years later the family relocated to Farmington where she would call home for the next fifty years. Carl's passing in 2005 marked the end of sixty three years of...

Mar 9, 2016

Torrez, Maria Dulcinea (Nea) Torrez, Nea (Maria Dulcinea) passed to heaven March 9, 2016. She was born in Los Ojitos Montoya, NM on June 19, 1929. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Albuquerque. Nea volunteered for over 30 years at North Valley Senior Center. She loved being outside taking care of her yard and...

Mar 8, 2016

Garcia, Mary R  Mary Garcia passed away at age 78 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by husband Pat, her parents, Terecina and Efren Rodriguez Sr., brother, Efren Jr., sister in-law, Adela, and brother in-law, George. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Everett), Michael (Lucinda) and grandson, Adan, brothers Orlando, Willie (Bessie), Charlie (Fannie),...

Mar 8, 2016

Mar 8, 2016

Victor Chenoweth born July 30, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM passed away March 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Mary E. Chenoweth. Victor is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Quintana Chenoweth of almost 42 years; his only son Isaac Chenoweth; brothers, Gary (Sandra), Paul partner Judi, Mark (Nancy); sisters, Julie...

Mar 8, 2016

DeCaro, Irene C. Age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Mar 8, 2016

Age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born in La Joya, NM on November 20, 1926, to Jacob R. Baca and Elisa Montoya. Tom joined the Navy for 2 1/2 years serving in WWII. He then proceeded his career at the Albuquerque Fire Department retiring in 1982 after 25 years of hard work and dedication. Tom enjoyed...

Mar 8, 2016

Chavira, Mary Louise G. Mary Louise, born May 9, 1924, passed away March 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary Louise was well known in the Barelas area, having lived there her whole life. She was employed for 30 years at the Corps of Engineers. Mary Louise was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling,...