Anka Rogelj
Dec 26, 2015
Rogelj, Anka Age 90, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born in Brezje pri Dobrovi, Slovenia on August 24, 1925, to Aloijz and Marija (Suhadolc) Podobnikar. In 1954 Anka married Peter Rogelj and practiced as a pediatric nurse before the family immigrated to Columbus, OH in 1970. Anka moved to Socorro in 2012 to be close...
Billie Delores Algire
Dec 25, 2015
Algire, Billie D Age 87, passed away Friday, December 25, 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

Bernard Espinoza
Dec 24, 2015
Espinoza, Bernard R. Age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2015. He was born in Belen, NM on July 27, 1955, to Placido and Aurelia Espinoza. Bernard served in the United States Marine Corp.He was preceded in death by his parents Placido and Aurelia Espinoza and brother Leroy Espinoza.Bernard is survived by his brothers Patrick Espinoza and wife Carmen; Carl...

Jaime Trujillo
Dec 23, 2015
Trujillo, Jaime Age 40, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born in Belen, NM on May 24, 1975. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, the punk rock scene and classic Chevrolet automobiles. Jamie is survived by brother, Ramon Trujillo and wife, Charlene; nephew Diego Trujillo and his dog Churcha. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at...
Jose L DeHerrera
Dec 23, 2015
DeHerrera, Jose L Age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born in Pueblo, CO on March 28, 1941, to Gomicindo DeHerrera & Rose Montoya. Jose worked in the auto parts field for over 35 years, and was recognized as a lead for the last 10 years. His special interests and hobbies include bowling; spending time with his...
Margaret J (Peg) Purtell
Dec 22, 2015
Purtell, Margaret J. Margaret J. (Peg) Purtell, age 91, went home to her Lord on December 22, 2015. She was born March 10, 1924, to Howard and Rose (Bohan) Van Eweyk, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest of two daughters. On September 20, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gene Purtell. After his graduation from dental school, she and Gene moved their growing...
Jose M. Olguin
Dec 21, 2015
Olguin, Jose M. Age 71, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife JoAnn Olguin; his daughters Bernadette Olguin, Brenda Garcia and husband, Daniel Garcia; five grandchildren, Danielle Garcia, Sierra Garcia, Sebastian Garcia, Celeste Garcia, and Devin Chacon. The family is proud of Mr. Olguin's military service in Vietnam as well as his apparent love for...
Natalie E. Cunningham
Dec 20, 2015
Natalie Louise (Ensign) Cunningham was born in Battle Creek, MI, on September 13, 1938, the first child of Winfield Scott and Gretchen McKinstry Ensign. She died on December 20, 2015, due to Alzheimer’s disease, passing peacefully in the comfort of her own bed. Her parents, her brother Tod Ensign, and her ex-husband Charles Cunningham all preceded her in death. She is survived by...
Alisandro "Tiger" Chavez
Dec 19, 2015
Chavez, Alisandro "Tiger" Age 92, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Lemitar, NM on February 13, 1923, to Evangal and Isabel Marquez Chavez. Tiger was a life long resident of Socorro County. He enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers and enjoyed life to the fullest. Tiger served his country in the US Army...
Josie Pino
Dec 18, 2015
Pino, Josie Age 53, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at her home in Socorro, NM with her family at her side. She was born in Socorro, NM on April 14, 1962. Josie was very loving and caring person. She enjoyed cooking and she was an avid Dallas Cowboys' fan. Josie worked as a caregiver in the health care industry for...
Wayne D. Beckes
Dec 17, 2015
Beckes, Wayne D Age 60, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born in Saint Louis, MO on December 12, 1955, to Deane and Anna Lou Beckes. Wayne is survived by: his wife, Jennifer; his stepson, Chris, daughter-in-law, Melissa and granddaughter, Analeese; his brothers, Dale and Bob; sister, Debbie.A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at...
Betty Jane Shaffer
Dec 16, 2015
Shaffer, Betty Jane SHAFFER- Betty Jane Shaffer, age 96, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Betty was born August 13, 1919 in Canton, Ohio to Chandos Loree and Gladys Eulalu (Wadsworth) Bailey. Betty grew up in Canton where she finished high school, met and married John William Shaffer and reared her family. She was a homemaker...
Anna May Cardon
Dec 16, 2015
Cardon, Anna May Passed away peacefully at her residence in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 16th 2015. Anna May was born the third of four children on May 2nd 1924 in Tiffany Colorado. She lived most of her life with her family and Husband Udell in Ignacio Colorado. On retirement, they lived in Victorville, California for many years.Anna May...
Mary Elizabeth Mead
Dec 15, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Mead went home to the Lord on December 15, 2015. She was born in Pratt, Kansas on April 18, 1939 to Nira and Dr. Lee Hamilton. Her husband of 51 years, Dr. Richard W. Mead survives her. They had two sons; Robert and wife Liese of Rio Rancho, NM, and Michael and wife Donicia of Farmington, NM. There are seven...
Virginia Hope Newton
Dec 14, 2015
Newton, Virginia HopeAge 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday afternoon at her residence in Rio Rancho. Virginia was born February 1, 1935 in Woodlawn, Virginia and married Earl Newton on June 20, 1952 in Norfolk. Known as "Jenny", she worked for many years as a campus aide at Cibola High School and retired in July of 1994. She was...
James Franklin (Jim) Pullen
Dec 14, 2015
Pullen, James Franklin (Jim) 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born in Antlers, OK on January 11, 1932 to James Henry and Lucille (Moyer) Pullen. He grew up on a Navajo Reservation near Gallup. In January of 1951, Jim enlisted with the United States Navy. He proudly served his country...
Rosina May Cook
Dec 14, 2015
Cook, Rosina (Reis) May Age 86, went to Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born in Port Angeles, WA. Formerly an Alaska Airline stewardess based in Fairbanks where she met Robert E. Cook whom she was married to for 62 years. They had four children, Robert, Mary, Lilly and Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Benjamin, Joshua, Rachael, Emily, Luke...
Salvador Ybarra
Dec 13, 2015
Age 81, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico on March 19, 1934, to Jesus Ybarra and Carlota Napoles. .
Sgt. Jesus Antonio Herrera
Dec 12, 2015
Herrera, Jesus A. Age 57, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. A Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30...
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