Obituaries

Robert Martin Saavedra Jr.

Robert Martin Saavedra Jr.

Sep 21, 2015

Saavedra Jr., Robert Martin Age 24, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Robert was always happy, full of life, he loved the outdoors, tattoos and animals, he was an aspiring veterinarian. He was a sharp dresser and always wanted to borrow his mom's Harley. Robert is survived by mother, Lupita Leyba-Baca and husband, David Baca; siblings, Leticia Saavedra, John Adrian...

Fortunata "Lillian" Aragona

Fortunata "Lillian" Aragona

Sep 20, 2015

Aragona, Fortunata D. Age 97, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born in Tampa, FL on October 23, 1917. Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, 11:00 am, at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. To share memories with family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Robert Albin Lenberg

Robert Albin Lenberg

Sep 19, 2015

Lenberg, Robert AlbinAge 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Robert was born in Foley, Minnesota on February 9, 1928, and served honorably in the Army Air Force from 1946 to 1949. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the age of 22, Robert served for thirty-four months as a church...

William P. Chagnon

William P. Chagnon

Sep 19, 2015

Chagnon, William P. Bill Chagnon entered into the arms of our Loving Savior on September19, 2015. Bill was born on March 15, 1933 and was raised in Chelmsford, Massachusetts where he met his soul mate Pauline, whom he would marry in September of 1955. Throughout his life Bill touched many lives and was always the first to help anyone in...

Donald William Brancato

Donald William Brancato

Sep 16, 2015

Brancato, Donald William of Rio Rancho Age 57, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015.  He was born in Bayshore, NY on February24, 1958. He graduated from NMSU where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. While he was living in Las Vegas, NV he worked in the restaurant business until he retired and moved to Rio rancho, NM. Don enjoyed...

John Willie Jones Sr.

John Willie Jones Sr.

Sep 16, 2015

Jones, John W. Sr.Rev. John Willie (JW) Jones was born July 2, 1958 in Alamogordo, NM to Ruth and Frederick Douglas Jones. JW passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He is one of seven children. JW graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1976 and served one tour in the Army. JW was called to minister at a...

Mabel Duran

Mabel Duran

Sep 14, 2015

Duran, Mabel  Mabel Garcia Duran, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday September 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She welcomed everyone with a big warm smile, a twinkle in her eyes, and a loving embrace.  She always made everyone feel welcome in her home.Mabel was born in Carnuel, New Mexico on August...

Alvin Turquette

Alvin Turquette

Sep 12, 2015

Turquette, Alvin Dale 12/6/1919 - 9/12/2015 A.D., or “Turk” Turquette, 95, passed away on Saturday (9/12).  His wife of 68 years preceded his death by 46 days. A geologist with a degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he joined the Navy the day after Pearl Harbor, and rose to the rank of Lt. Cmdr.  During WWII Turk served as...

Orlinda Ernestina Keers

Orlinda Ernestina Keers

Sep 12, 2015

Keers, Orlinda Ernestina (Vigil)May 12, 1933- September 12, 2015 Orlinda went to meet her Lord and left a legacy of Love and Color. Her love of her children, grandchildren, husband and extended family had no bounds. Her lifelong desire to put color on canvas or paper left us with many beautiful works of art. She was a charter member of...

Nadine Reh Collins

Nadine Reh Collins

Sep 12, 2015

Collins, Nadine Reh Age 78, of Socorro, NM passed into the care of our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Her loving daughter Norene Boykin held her right hand and grandson Samuel Reh Boykin held her left hand right up to the point where Jesus took it and lead her into heaven. Nadine was a...

Richard E Ridley

Richard E Ridley

Sep 11, 2015

Ridley, Richard E.Age 78, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard and worked as an Air Traffic controller for 27 years before retiring. He then went on to be an instructor for 26 years. He...

Uriel Adam Schold

Uriel Adam Schold

Sep 11, 2015

Schold, Uriel  Age 40, passed away Friday, September 11, 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

Emilio L Gonzales

Emilio L Gonzales

Sep 11, 2015

Gonzales, Emilio  L 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in La Joya, NM on April 14, 1948 to Mateo C. and Carmen (Lovato) Gonzales. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. Emilio was a proud Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1971. During...

Thomas Ray Chall

Thomas Ray Chall

Sep 11, 2015

Chall, Thomas RayThomas died on September 11, 2015 in Phoenix, Az. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and moved to Albuquerque, NM at the age of 4. He attended Aztec Elementary, Madison Middle School, El Dorado High School and CNM. He is preceded in death by his mother Veva G. Ford, step-mother Louise Chall and most recently (one month...

Edna T. Vigil-Wilton

Edna T. Vigil-Wilton

Sep 10, 2015

Vigil-Wilton, Edna T. Age 96, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Taos, NM on July 14, 1919 to the late Cornelio and Julianito Vigil. Edna is survived by her children, Charlen Taylor, Barbara Wilton, John Wilton and wife, Penny; seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m....

Karl Alexander Thyssen

Karl Alexander Thyssen

Sep 9, 2015

Thyssen, Karl  AlexanderAge 71, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Hohenstein-ersttahl, Germany,  on January 19, 1944, to  Guenter A. and Kathe M. (Krausse) Thyssen.  After World War II Alex and his family came to the United States and settled in Provo, UT where he received his degree in accounting. In 1976, he moved to T or C,...

Nathan Lee Clark

Nathan Lee Clark

Sep 9, 2015

Clark, Nathan Lee Nathan Lee Clark, 51 years old, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2015. He was born October 27, 1963 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Pamela and George Clark. Nathan is survived by his wife Blanca Clark; his father, George Clark; his son, Brandon Nicholas Clark; his son, Michael A Fox; two stepsons: Ismael Burciaga, Troy Attwell;...

Lupe Lukesh

Lupe Lukesh

Sep 9, 2015

Lukesh, Lupe  Age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home in Luis Lopez with her loving family by her side. She was born in San Antonio, NM on December 12, 1942, to Pedro and Demetria Garcia Armijo. Lupe enjoyed sewing and loved to work in her yard. She took great pride in her flower garden. Lupe worked for...

Harold James Goforth

Harold James Goforth

Sep 8, 2015

Goforth, Harold  James  51, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was born in Socorro, NM on June 23, 1964 to Harold Monroe and Gloria (Torres) Goforth. James was a resident of Socorro for most of his life. He was a five star Master Mechanic and a member and volunteer for the local DAV. He enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and he...

Barbara F. Lyman

Barbara F. Lyman

Sep 8, 2015

Lyman, Barbara F. Age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Barbara's honor to Animal Humane Society, www.animalhumanenm.org