Kenneth Albert Olkon
Feb 25, 2016
Olkon, Kenneth AlbertKenneth Albert Olkon, known to many as “Evil Okie” and “The Taco Bandit” passed away on February 25, 2016, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Saint Paul, MN. Predeceased by mother, Violette Olkon and father, Ivan “Van” Olkon. Kenny is survived by his dearest and best friend, Sandra “Sandy” Plank; nieces: Lisa...
Susan B. Mullins
Feb 25, 2016
Mullins, Susan B. Age 66, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1:00 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
Jolene L. Apodaca
Feb 24, 2016
Jolene Lucinda Brewer Apodaca, Age 32, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Oroville, CA on December 29, 1983. As a child she moved with her family to Albuquerque, NM where she met and fell in love with Arthur Joseph Apodaca, they married in March 27, 2009 in Las...
Laszlo Gyongyosi
Feb 23, 2016
Laszlo (Laci) Gyongyosi, 88 of Albuquerque, NM, died on February 23rd at, Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque following a brief illness. Devoted husband, father and grandfather, Laci (Les, to his American friends) was born on September 9th, 1927 in Budapest, Hungary to Laszlo Gyongyosi and Irma Bucsek. As a youth he excelled in school and for health reasons, was required to take up...
Billy Jack Cooper
Feb 22, 2016
Billy Jack Cooper, 87, of Albuquerque, passed unexpectedly at his home on February 22. Bill was born December 24, 1928 in Hodgen, Oklahoma. He was a Choctaw tribal member, the son of Lois McAlvain Cooper Pugh and grandson of original enrollee Thomas Jay McAlvain. He was also a devoted grandson to Edna Freeman. He enlisted in the United States Army in...
Bernie Duran Sr.
Feb 22, 2016
Age 86, a life long resident of Placitas, went home to the Lord on Feb 22, 2016 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Eufracio Duran, and Florinda Baldonado Duran, as well as his brother Dan and Aresenio Duran. Bernie is survived by his wife, Viola; and his children, Linda Valencia, Clifford DeLara (wife Judy),...
John Delbert Green
Feb 21, 2016
Green , John Delbert Age 90, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO on October 9, 1925, to Delbert Guy Green and Elsie Marie Lane Green. John served with the Cadet Coast Guard Academy for 2 years. He spent over 20 years with the Minneapolis Park Board as the Deputy Director. His interests and hobbies include...
Michael Guerrero
Feb 20, 2016
Guerrero, Michael L. Age 39, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on May 18, 1976, to Felix and Grace (Benavidez) Guerrero. Michael was always happy and loved listening to music. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Antonio and Dolores Guerrero;...
Dorothy A. Casias
Feb 20, 2016
Dorothy Alice Casias, age 83, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016 in Albuquerque. She was born in Knoxville, Iowa on March 20, 1932. Dorothy moved to Albuquerque in the early 1960’s and married Art Casias in 1967. They were married 49 years at the time of her passing. Dorothy spent 30 years as a dedicated elementary school teacher in...
Richard Cordova Fortune
Feb 20, 2016
Fortune, Richard C. Richard Cordova Fortune, age 77, beloved and devoted father, grandfather, and brother was called home to be with Jehovah on February 20, 2016. Richard was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on October 7, 1938, son of Magdalena Cordova and Michael J. Fortune and stepson of Lorenzo D. Duran. Richard was a retired director of Equal Employment Opportunity...
Christopher "Tophie" Anderson
Feb 20, 2016
Anderson, Christopher Daris Age 29, passed away Saturday, February 20, 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
Steven A. Wingo
Feb 20, 2016
Steven Andrew Wingo, Age 51, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. He was born in Tampa Bay, FL on October 30, 1964, to Gerald V. Wingo and Jeanette (Wingo) Doughty. Steven attended Alamogordo High School graduating in 1982. He then proceeded his career as a CDL Driver working for Zanios, Cysco, and LaBlatt awarding him Driver of the Year in...
Otho Douglas Schumann
Feb 20, 2016
Schumann, Otho Douglas Age 91, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2016. A retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral and resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1988. He was born September 10, 1924, in New Orleans, LA to Otho Charles Schumann and Grace Douglas Schumann. He was a graduate of Tulane University and he earned his MBA degree from New York University. He...
Christopher M Plouse
Feb 19, 2016
Plouse, ChristopherAge 43, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. He was born in Arlington, VA on April 25, 1972, to Frank Plouse and Doris Donges Chris is survived by wife, Heather Plouse; mother, Doris Donges & Alex Garnat, and father Franklin & Sherall Plouse; sons Maximilan and Gavin; step-son Alexander Hyde, sister Wendy Donges, brother Dean Plouse. Chris enjoyed spending...
Patricia Rosemary Strawderman
Feb 19, 2016
Strawderman, Patricia Rosemary Age 84, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. She was born in Kansas City, MO on August 2, 1931, to Henry P. Goben and Ila Gaynell (Trussell). She graduated from Wichita North H.S. and in her younger days, Patricia had a love for aviation and was a pilot. She was a secretary at The Carpet Store in...
Epifania M. Sandoval
Feb 18, 2016
Sandoval, Epifania M. Age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to his Eternal home by the Lord, Thursday, February 18, 2016, while surrounded by her loving family. Epifania was born to Jesus and Isidora Montoya in San Miguel, just south of Cuba, New Mexico, where she grew up with two brothers and nine sisters. Upon graduating from Cuba...
Johnny Tapia
Feb 18, 2016
Tapia, Johnny Age 68, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. He Johnny is survived by son, Eddie Tapia and wife, Jennifer; daughters, Wanda Falcon and family, Sylvia Guzman and family; ex wife, Demecia Tapia; seven grandchildren; eight and a half great grandchildren and best friend, Mary.A Rosary will be recited on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. with a Funeral...
Wesley Paul Boyett
Feb 18, 2016
Boyett, Wesley Paul Wes Boyett of Algodones, NM, age 46, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, February 18, 2016.Wes was born June 8, 1969 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Even as a toddler, Wes was articulate and winsome and loved to socialize with anyone who was willing. Raised in the country, he loved exploring on his BMX bike, horsing around...
Richard William Crissler
Feb 18, 2016
Crissler, Richard (Dick) William Age 80, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Rolla, ND on September 10, 1935, to Bill and Delima (Martin) Crissler. Richard graduated from Haskell Junior College in Lawrence, KS in 1955. He was working at Oldsmobile garage when he met the love of his life, Judy Murray, in August...
William Winchester II
Feb 18, 2016
William, better known as Bill, grew up in San Jose, CA, listening to folk music and learning everything he could about classic cars. He enrolled at San Jose State University and became a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. During a semester at sea on Chapman University’s World Campus Afloat, he met the love of his life, Gretchen Sternberg. They had...
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