Obituaries

Jan 19, 2016

Lopez,  Elma L. (Tafoya)beloved and dedicated mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend to many and a lifelong resident of New Mexico was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Elma was born in Dexter, NM on May 4, 1928, to   Guillermo and Mabel (Ortega) Lucero and although an only child, was blessed to grow up surrounded by a large and...

Jan 18, 2016

Richard “Dick” Thorn Schroeder, 91, died peacefully on January 18 while surrounded by family and after a battle with leukemia. A native of St. Paul, Minnesota, he served in the U.S Army Air Corps in Europe during World War II, earning a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Taking advantage of the G.I. Bill upon his honorable discharge, he graduated...

Jan 18, 2016

Garcia, Dora J. Age 69, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born in Lordsburg, NM on March 28, 1946, to Gregorio and Jovita Montano. She enjoyed baking, cake decorating, flower arranging, crocheting, sewing, quilting, helping others and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ireneo Montano and sister, Lydia Arambula. Dora is survived by...

Jan 17, 2016

   Marsh, Dean  Thomas     More about Dean……..Dean Thomas Marsh, born March 5, 1989, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, godparent and dear friend was tragically before his time taken from all those that loved him on January 17. He was 26.Dean was a quiet, gentle, introspective young man with huge-heart. He was there for anyone who needed help, expecting nothing...

Jan 17, 2016

Jay Stadler, age 79, passed away on January 17, 2016 from heart failure. He was born on March 1, 1936 in New York and is survived by many friends including: Anne, Diana, Jay, Joyce, Lisa, Kathia, Roe and Ski.Jay proudly served in the United States Air Force and was an Electrical Engineer. He worked for both Northrop Grumman and Sandia...

Jan 17, 2016

Pino, Arabella G 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2016. She was born in Derramaders, NM on July 21, 1935 to Samuel and Marina (Apodaca) Garcia. Arabella was Socorro resident since the 1950's. She married the love of her life, Jimmy R. Pino in 1952. Arabella was a caregiver to all, she never met a stranger and she...

Jan 17, 2016

Jan 16, 2016

Porter, Alfred Ernest Sr.Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the age of 89. Al was born in Centerville, TX on December 25, 1926, to Carter C. and Katherine Patching Porter and was the oldest of three sons. He enlisted in the Army after his high school graduation and attended...

Jan 16, 2016

Baca, Antonio  Born 06/14/1927, passed on 01/16/2016. Proudly served his country in WWII. He was preceded in death by his by 3 sons Raymond , Tony, and Steven Baca. He is survived by daughters Berna Holguin, Gloria Villa and husband Fernando, Yolanda Sikinger and husband Mike, Rosemarie Triana and husband Robert; Sons Benjamin Baca and wife Marcie, Mike Baca and wife...

Jan 16, 2016

  Knapp, Cornelia Jacoba BedeauxCornelia “Corrie” Jacoba (Bedeaux) Knapp, age 99, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1973, passed away January 16, 2016. She was born in The Hague, Netherlands on November 19, 1916, the daughter of Cornelis and Johanna (Anna) W. (Van der Haak) Bedeaux.  Corrie attended schools in the Netherlands and later graduated with degrees in Home Economics and Business...

Jan 16, 2016

Age 84, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, January 16, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 17, 1931, to Emeterio and Delfinia Chavez of Tome, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and two sisters.  Fidelina is survived by her children, Helen Casaus, Steve Tafoya, Gloria Baldwin husband Ralph all of Albuquerque,...

Jan 15, 2016

Francine G. Labbe, 74, passed away January 15, 2016 after a lengthy illness. She was born December 22, 1941, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to Roland and Paulette Fortier. Francine is survived by her husband, Lucien H. Labbe; sons, Richard, his wife Susie Hazlett Labbe and Michael; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren. She came to the United States in November 1965...

Jan 15, 2016

Vigil, Gilbert  E. January 7, 1927 - January 15, 2016 Gilbert E. Vigil born January 7, 1927 passed away peacefully January 15, 2016. He was 89 years old. He was born in Fort Garland, Colorado. He was the son of Rachel Martinez and Victor Vigil Jr.Gilbert was preceded in death by his beloved wife Pauline, and they married on April 20,...

Jan 14, 2016

Gonzales, Mary Alice Age 82, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. She was born in Wagon Mound, NM on July 4, 1933, to Emilio and Dulcinea Martinez Lovato. She was preceded in death by her father, Emilio Lovato, mother, Dulcinea Lovato and husband, Johnnie Gonzales. Mary worked as a mental health worker and she was a very private person. She...

Jan 14, 2016

Sisneros, Patrick James 36, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016. He was born in Socorro, NM on September 16, 1979 to Toribio and Romie Isabel (Sisneros) Jaramillo. Patrick was a lifelong resident of Magdalena. He enjoyed going hunting and fishing and really liked looking for minerals and cool rocks. He was a fan of wrestling mania and the Chicago Bulls....

Jan 14, 2016

Dowling, John P.(February 9, 1922 - January 14, 2016)Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, John P. Dowling passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 14, 2016. He was just shy of 94 years old. He served his country in WWII as a pilot in the Army Air Corps, flying a PBY Catalina (an American flying boat) in search and rescue...

Jan 14, 2016

Born in Albuquerque, NM on April 5, 1949 passed away January 14, 2016. He was surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and extended family. A deeply devout Christian, he both walked and talked what he believed. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Dixie L. (Rozell) Gribble and her mother, LaTrelle Rozell; his four daughters, Vickie (Ted)...

Jan 13, 2016

Anthony Ernest Sedillo passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in the peace and comfort of his own home.  He was called to heaven after a four-year battle with cancer.Anthony was born on January 17, 1961 in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Martha and Tony Sedillo.  Anthony became a big brother on May 10, 1966 when his sister Eileen was born.  His love...

Jan 13, 2016

Sanchez, Lupe  Lupe Sanchez, passed away in peace the morning of Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in the quiet comfort of her own home. She poured her life’s work into caring for her family while maintaining a welcoming home for company to come and enjoy conversation around the kitchen table. Lupe Sanchez was preceded in death by her husband Ambrosio Sanchez and...

Jan 12, 2016

Derek “Crow” Crawford Derek "Crow" Crawford, 46, died unexpectedly at his home in Albuquerque on January 12, 2016. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Christy Valdez Crawford and daughter, Rylie Valdez Crawford; his mother and father in law, Ruby and David Valdez, all of Albuquerque; his mother, Jacquelline Vandenbroeck; stepfather, Elmer Stefishen, his brother and only sibling, Quentin Crawford; his...