Obituaries

Lourena Shelley

Lourena Shelley

Oct 1, 2015

Shelley, Lourena Ada Age 95, passed away Thursday, October 1, 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

Lois Elizabeth Snyder

Lois Elizabeth Snyder

Sep 29, 2015

Snyder, Lois Elizabeth Age 94, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. Visitation will take place Friday, October 2, 2015 from 6:00-6:30pm at Church Of The Incarnation. Rosary to be recited at 6:30pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 3, at 9:00am at Church Of The Incarnation. Lois will be greatly missed by all who knew and...

Consuelo "Connie" Zierer

Consuelo "Connie" Zierer

Sep 29, 2015

Zierer, Consuelo "Connie" Viola Consuelo Viola "Connie" (Ulibarri) Zierer, 88, born in Las Vegas, New Mexico on June 18, 1927 passed into our Lord’s eternal care on September 29, 2015.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years John Paul Zierer, sons, Gregory Paul and John Joseph, brother, Joseph Ulibarri, sister, Josie Valdez, brother-in-law, Manuel Valdez, brother, Mitzie...

Lorrice "Cookie" Meredith

Lorrice "Cookie" Meredith

Sep 29, 2015

Meredith, Lorrice Mary Age 68, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 15, 1946, to Joseph and Jasmine Taibbi. She was preceded in death by her father and her husband Brooks Meredith. Lorrice is survived by her mother, Jasmine Taibbi; daughters, Lorrice Gordon and husband Matthew, Audra Gutierrez and husband Adam; grandchildren, Jasmine...

Joanna Katherine Conrardy

Joanna Katherine Conrardy

Sep 28, 2015

Joanna Katherine Conrardy, 75, found peace and joined God on September 28, 2015.   Joanna was born in Macon, Georgia on May 8, 1940 to Theodore Conrardy and Susan Morris.  Her sister, Jean, was born three years later. Joanna enjoyed many diverse and interesting occupations over her lifetime; from the freedom of being a woman pilot and flight instructor, to music education,...

Patricia Ann Ballou

Patricia Ann Ballou

Sep 27, 2015

Ballou, Patricia Ann a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 27, 2015. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Socorro, NM. She arrived on a Saturday, October 21, 1944 in Pueblo, CO to her parents, Thomas Raymond and Mary Alberta (Bono) Singleterry. In May of 1965, Patricia married her...

Racquelle Maryah Castillo-Rinaldi

Racquelle Maryah Castillo-Rinaldi

Sep 27, 2015

Castillo- Rinaldi, Racquelle Maryah Elle met Jesus on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the age of 6. Her parents Terry and Heather Castillo- Rinaldi were blessed with her on April 2, 2009. Racquelle is survived by her parents Terry and Heather Castillo- Rinaldi of Rio Rancho, NM; brothers Gabriel (9), Michael (4), and Abele (1); and her pet Dog Blaze....

William Doug Taylor Sr.

William Doug Taylor Sr.

Sep 25, 2015

Taylor, Doug Sr. Age 77, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015. A Rosary is to be recited on Friday, October 2nd, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services on Sara Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 3rd, at 10:30 am at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Doug will be greatly missed by all...

Marcelina Garcia

Marcelina Garcia

Sep 25, 2015

Garcia, MarcelinaMarcelina Garcia, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, September 25, 2015. She is survived by her 17 children, Yolanda Garcia, Carlos Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Marcial Garcia, Jose Luis Garcia, Gilberto Garcia, Lorenzo Garcia, Maricela Garcia, Maria Elena Garcia, Fernando Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Martha Alicia Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Maria del Rosario Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Olga Alicia Garcia, and Joseph...

Roy Robert Scimonelli

Roy Robert Scimonelli

Sep 25, 2015

Scimonelli, Roy Robert  Age 75, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. He was a longtime resident of Rio Rancho. He leaves his devoted wife of 50 years, Pat; his loving daughters, Liz (John) Campbell, Cindy (Jay) Glover. Roy was a proud and loving “Papa” to his grand children, Victoria (Tim) Winrow, J.J., Allison,...

Juliann T. Garcia

Juliann T. Garcia

Sep 24, 2015

Garcia, Juliann TJuliann Theresa Garcia, 47, a resident of Albuquerque,  passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 24, 2015, after a long battle with Batten's Disease. She was surrounded by her Mother Julia; best friend  Fred Baca; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother David and her father, maternal grandparents Seferino and Fidela Lucero from Bernalillo.She was a...

Wayne Moore

Wayne Moore

Sep 24, 2015

Colonel, Moore, Wayne  A 35 year resident of Rio Rancho, formerly of Los Angeles, passed away at his home Thursday, September 24, 2015 at age 77. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne Moore; sons Troy Hope of Utah, Wayne J. Moore and Shane Moore of San Pedro, California and Stephen Styles and family of Buelton, California; grandchildren, Brandy Hope...

Freda May Ekburg

Freda May Ekburg

Sep 24, 2015

Freda Ekburg left this life on the morning of September 24, 2015 in her Albuquerque, New Mexico home, passing quietly to join her husband Edwin.  Freda was born in March of 1925 in Olathe, Colorado to Frank and Estella Roberts. Freda had three sisters and two brothers.  Her family survived the "Great Depression" by living as farmers, off the land and the...

Bob V. Stover

Bob V. Stover

Sep 24, 2015

Bob V. Stover lost his courageous battle with lung cancer on September 24, 2015. He died peacefully at home. Bob was born on January 25, 1936 in Taos, NM. His family moved to Albuquerque at the end of WWII. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1954 and later received a degree in Criminology from the University of Albuquerque.He was...

Bernice Ivy Boyle

Bernice Ivy Boyle

Sep 23, 2015

Age 90, resident of Belen from 1995 to 2015, passed away September 23, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hurst and son-in-law John Hurst of Albuquerque; her sister Betty (Al) Ewert of Calistoga CA; brother-in-law Carl Boyle of Johnstown NY; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2014.  Bernice received her...

Ralph Tafoya

Ralph Tafoya

Sep 23, 2015

Tafoya, Ralph  Age 95, went home to be with the Lord, September 23, 2015. Born May 1, 1920 in Engel, NM. He lived in Los Angeles, California for 74 years. He was a member of St. Kevin Church in Los Angeles, CA and San Ignacio in Albuquerque, NM. He served in World War II and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Ralph loved...

Helen Purcell

Helen Purcell

Sep 23, 2015

Purcell, Helen  Age 88, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was born in New York, NY on July 31, 1927, to John L. and Mary (Smith) Wade. She was a resident of Rio Rancho since she left New York in 1980. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1996 and then her two brothers John Wade and...

Lala Lucero

Lala Lucero

Sep 22, 2015

Lucero, Lala D Top of FormLala Lucero, age 94, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was born on April 18, 1921 in Alameda, NM.  Mrs. Lucero was a creative doll maker whose artistic creations were much in demand. She was also a talented storyteller, and her stories and dischos captivated the attention of her family and friends....

Marianne Miller

Marianne Miller

Sep 21, 2015

Miller, Marianne  Age 63, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born in Connellsville, PA on March 24, 1952, to Homer James  and Catherine Fern (Slonecker) Friend. She was a resident of Rio Rancho for over 20 years. Marianne was an animal enthusiast and enjoyed raising fainting goats. Marianne will be missed dearly she was a generous spirit always willing to...

Hayden "Wig" S. Long

Hayden "Wig" S. Long

Sep 21, 2015

Long, Hayden S. "Wig"A resident of Rio Rancho and formally of Albuquerque and Belen , New Mexico since 1947 age 84, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. He was in the Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict and served in that theater. He was an esteemed foreman and belonged to Ironworkers 495, he spent all of his working career in...