Mr. Jose Q. Parra
Jan 2, 2016
Parra, Jose Q. Age 92, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Galeana, Chihuahua, on February 18, 1923. Jose worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. He loved sports, but baseball was his favorite. He was preceded in death by six sisters; and one grandson.Jose is survived by his wife Belem M. Parra; sons...
Yolanda (Jody) G. Mendoza
Jan 2, 2016
Mendoza, Yolanda (Jody) G. On the evening of Saturday, January 2, 2016, Yolanda (Jody) G. Mendoza passed away following an extended illness. Her family and best friend Debra (Debe) Broyles were by her side. Jody was born to Manuel and Mary H. Mendoza and was raised in Gallup, New Mexico. Jody was the third of six children.Jody dedicated her life to taking care...
Catherine Autry
Jan 2, 2016
Autry, Catherine Catherine Autry, age 90, died on the 2nd of January, 2016. Catherine, known for her incisive wit, intellectual curiosity, and disciplined compassion, was a long-time resident of the Albuquerque metropolitan area, including Corrales and Rio Rancho. Born 14 September 1925 to George Newton and Maude Anderson Autry of Mena, Arkansas, Catherine, through courage, indomitable spirit, and intelligence crafted for herself a...
Fred Herbert Cordova
Jan 2, 2016
Cordova, Fred Herbert Age 83, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Costilla , NM on May 15, 1932.Fred is survived by wife, Maria Cordova, sons, David (Esther) Cordova, James (Mary) Cordova. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 7, 2016, 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Strong-Thorne Chapel , 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. Service will be held...
Loretta M. Griffin
Jan 2, 2016
Griffin, Loretta M.Loretta (Lorry) M. Griffin, age 89, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed into Heaven on January 2, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James; two daughters Jamie Lee Griffin of Los Alamos and Margaret Ann Griffin Taylor of Socorro; grandchildren: Anna Lee Ney, Juan Pablo Taylor, and Maria Elena Taylor; and great granddaughter Amora. She...
Thomas Edward Crabtree
Jan 2, 2016
CRABTREE, THOMAS EDWARD Crabtree, Thomas E. 1st LT USAF Retired, was born on May 27, 1919 in Calumet, Alabama. At the age of 96, Tom passed away peacefully at his Rio Rancho home on January 2, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. As a WWII veteran having served his country for 20 years, he was able to travel around the world to sights...
Marcos J. Gonzales
Jan 1, 2016
Gonzales, Marcos J. Age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 1, 2016. He was born in Socorro, NM on December 12, 1924 to Jose and Edujevun (Jaramillo) Gonzales and was a resident of Socorro, NM. He worked for the mines in Riley, Kelly and Deming, NM for approximately 20 years. He also worked as a Socorro...
William Henry Russ
Dec 31, 2015
William Henry Russ passed away on December 31st 2015.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 36 years, the former Jeanne Anne Goodwill. He is survived by his son, Bill and his sisters Mary of Amarillo and Jane of Denver and many beloved nieces and nephews. He very much missed his youngest sister, Fran, who passed away in 2003.William was...
Mollie Tafoya
Dec 31, 2015
Tafoya, Mollie MALIAMaria Natividad Amalia TafoyaMarried to Arturo Tafoya on January 14, 1950Final day of rest, at her home in Albuquerque NM, Thursday Dec 31, 2015Malia was born December 3, 1931, in San Jose, New Mexico. Her family history can be traced to the original Spaniard’s. Her parents were Roman and Clara Ortiz, her siblings included six brothers and two sisters....
Lawrence Torres
Dec 31, 2015
Torres, Lawrence Sr. Devoted family patriarch and longtime Socorro businessman died peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2015 in the home he and his wife Mary, shared for over 60 years. Mr. Torres, a proud Army veteran and a member of the Greatest Generation, celebrated his 90th birthday last August and enjoyed one final Christmas gathering surrounded by his large and loving...
David Richard Chavez
Dec 30, 2015
Chavez, David R. 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Socorro, NM on August 18, 1950 to Nestor and Victoria (Gonzales) Chavez. Richard, as he was affectionately known, was a lifelong resident of Socorro. He worked for the City of Socorro for over 33 years. Richard...
Woneda L. Hill
Dec 29, 2015
Age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2015.Services are still pending.
James Arthur Hayes Jr.
Dec 29, 2015
Hayes, James Arthur Jr.Age 87, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Clifford James Jones
Dec 28, 2015
Jones, Clifford James Age 68, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Beaumont, TX on January 6, 1947, to Edgar and Ida McPhearson Jones. Clifford graduated from Los Lunas High School then enlisted in the US Navy. He served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1969, serving on the Admiral's command ship. He enjoyed fishing and...
Inez D. Drennan
Dec 28, 2015
Age 95, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. She was born in Austin, TX on July 11, 1920, to Ella and Jim Revada. Inez was proceeded in death by her husband of 64 years Richard H. Drennan Sr., her mother and father, six sisters and three brothers. Inez is survived by her son, Richard Drennan Jr. and his wife, Robin...
Luella Gnekow
Dec 28, 2015
Gnekow, Luella Age 75, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Javier N. Gomez
Dec 28, 2015
Gomez, Javier Najera Age 65, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. There are no services scheduled. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
David Richard Miller
Dec 27, 2015
Miller, David Richard 8/14/50-12/27/2015Dave really loved his cats. He talked about them all the time and was a great pet owner. David Richard Miller of Albuquerque, 65, died suddenly at his home in Albuquerque on Sunday, December 27th, 2015. He was a native of Oakland, California, and lived and grew up in Sacramento, California, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Falls Church, Virginia. He lived...
Angela Strempek
Dec 27, 2015
Angela Granatino Strempek was born in New York City, NY July 16. Preceded in death by her husband Ralph J. Strempek, survived by her children: Woody Shank and his wife Shirley of Abilene, TX; Deborah Sanderson and her husband Gary of Grandview, TX, Lyn Lamanna of Syracuse NY, and Gina Monteith and her husband Wayne of Melbourne, FL; her grandchildren: Alice...
Madeleine L. Altamira
Dec 27, 2015
Sister Madeleine L. Altamira, 93, a Catholic nun of Sisters for Christian Community, was called home by her Lord on December 27, 2015. Sister Madeleine was born on April 17, 1922 in Tientsin, China to Matthias Altamira and the former Cecilia Isse Tsu. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, Anthony Altamira and her sister, Cecilia Altamira. She is survived...
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