Beverly A. Gersema
Apr 17, 2016
Beverly Ann Gersema, 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed at her home on April 17, 2016. Beverly was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, February 7, 1936. She was the loving daughter of Edith Helen Goodell Burnett and Lester Laverne Burnett, of Nashua, Iowa. Her family moved to Rockford, Iowa, where they had Burnett Hardware, with a plumbing and heating business as well. She then graduated...
Gilbert Blea
Apr 17, 2016
BLEA, GILBERT Blea, Gilbert Age 85, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, April 16, 2016. Gilbert, retired from APS after 30 years of employment. Preceded in death his loving wife of 65 years, Irene C. Blea. Gilbert is survived by five children, Irene R. Barela and husband Edwin, Gilbert R. Blea and wife Kathy, Joe Blea and wife Dorothy, Pam DeBlaay...
Joseph E. Valenzuela
Apr 17, 2016
Valenzuela, Joseph E. Age 78, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016. He was born in Pasadena, CA on May 19, 1937.Joseph is survived by his former wife, Leonore Valenzuela of Albuquerque NM; and children, Lorraine, Joseph (Sporty), Johnny and family; 20 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.Joseph served in the United States Marine Corps. and was a long time owner of...
Luella Virginia Schneider
Apr 17, 2016
Schneider, Luella V Age 90, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born January 2, 1926 in Evart, Michigan, the daughter of Glen George Chambers and Nina Lavina (Gruber) Chambers. Luella and her husband, Leonard moved to Rio Rancho in 1972 where they were active with the Rio Rancho Rock Hounds. She was preceded in death...
Thomas R. Benavidez
Apr 16, 2016
Benavidez, Tom R. Senator and The Most Excellent Sir Tom R. Benavidez a lifelong resident of the south valley in Albuquerque, NM, passed away on April 16, 2016. He attended and graduated from Albuquerque High and went on to University of Albuquerque formerly known as St. Joseph's on the Rio Grande. Tom was a justice of the peace at the...
Ramona C. Garcia
Apr 14, 2016
Ramona C. Garcia, Age 95, born June 9, 1920 passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Albuquerque. Ramona was born in Bernalillo (El LLanito), New Mexico, to Melecio and Maria Procopia Carrillo. Ramona married Hipolito Garcia in April 1937 and they lived in Cedar Crest, and San Antonito most of their lives and later moved to Albuquerque for health reasons.Ramona...
Cipriano Acosta-Gonzalez
Apr 14, 2016
Acosta-Gonzalez, Cipriano Age 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on September 26, 1947, to Ezequel and Josefa Gonzalez Acosta. Cipriano grew up in Parral where he was a city policeman for 20 years. He came to Socorro in 1983 and he worked for Viva Motors for over 20 years. Cipriano was...
Tommy S. Southard
Apr 13, 2016
Southard, Tommy S.Albuquerque - Tommy S. Southard of Albuquerque passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, April 13, 2016, following a battle with cancer. He was born in Richlands, Virginia on August 5, 1942, and grew up in Appalachia, Virginia and moved to Albuquerque in 1963 as a member of the U.S. Air Force.He is survived by his loving wife...
Frank B. Chavez
Apr 13, 2016
Chavez, Frank B Age 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM. He was born in Los Chavez, NM on July 27, 1941, to Tiburcio and Rosina Chavez. Frank was a resident of Socorro since 1972. He worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, retiring after almost 32 years of service. Frank proudly served in the...
Donald W. Frazier
Apr 13, 2016
Don W. Frazier, 79, he fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith (2 Tim 4:7). Don obeyed, trusted, and believed that God saves us through grace by faith in our Lord Jesus. Don was born in Vaughn, New Mexico on March 11, 1937. He married his lifetime sweetheart Shirley J. Burns after seeing her singing in the...
Masaye Yonemoto
Apr 12, 2016
As family and friends mourn the loss of Masaye Yonemoto, 84, who departed this life on April 11, 2016, may they find comfort in her love and memories. Masaye was born on April 1, 1932 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She married Sam Yonemoto on October 29, 1954. Together they owned and operated the retail nursery and greenhouse known as...
Betty Brain
Apr 11, 2016
Brain, BettyBetty Brain beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 11, 2016 at the age of 94, 10 days before her 95 birthday. She was born in Rockford, IL on April 21, 1921. She married Ed in 1942. After living in Michigan they decided to retire to Scottsdale, AZ where they played golf for 32 years. She moved...
Carlos Guerrero
Apr 11, 2016
Guerrero, Carlos Age 46, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born on September 3, 1969, in Socorro, NM to Raul and Anne Marie (Jaramillo) Guerrero. Carlos was a kind and caring person who made friends with everyone he met. He was always happy, and always being funny. He would light up a room with his never ending...
Mary "Domie" Salas
Apr 10, 2016
Salas, Mary Domitilia "Domie" Age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born in Magdalena, NM on December 18, 1946, to Lorenzo Carrillo and Ignacia Salas. Domie was a very special lady. She was a very hard worker and enjoyed being around people. She was a sweet and giving person and always made...
Rebecca S. Barreras
Apr 10, 2016
Rebecca S. Barreras, age 87, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. Rebecca was born in Los Angeles, CA and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.She was preceded in death by her husband, Biliardo G. Barreras. Rebecca is survived by her loving children, Theresa Bell (Richard), Claude Barreras, Steven Barreras (Shelly), Rosemary Randolph (James), Paul Barreras, Mary...
Steve Leroy Chavez
Apr 9, 2016
Chavez, Steven Leroy Age 59, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on November 26, 1956, to Joe T. Chavez Sr. and Sally Tomesa Chavez. He attended and graduated from Rio Grande High School, he was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed music. He was preceded in death by his parents. Steven...
Jaime Avalos
Apr 9, 2016
Avalos, Jaime Age 34, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. He is survived by his loving family in Albuquerque, NM.Visitation will be held Thursday, April 14, 2016, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Garcia Mortuary ~ Chapel of Angels , 717 Stover Ave. SW, Albuquerque. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic...
Valentina Godinez
Apr 8, 2016
Godinez, Valentina "Tiny"Age 82, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016. Valentina enjoyed cooking she worked for APS Central kitchen for 10 years and the Sunbell corp for 15 years. She was a member of San Jose Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Narcisa Godinez; sisters, Lupe Parra, Angie Godinez, Flora Montano, Carol Godinez; brothers, Crescencio Godinez and...
Joan I. Bradsby
Apr 8, 2016
Joan Irene (Brandeberry) Bradsby, age 78, passed away in an assisted living facility in Albuquerque on Friday, April 8, 2016. Her death brought peace as she had struggled with physical ailments and Alzheimer’s disease for several years.She was born on May 14, 1937 in Oakland, California to Jason Kermit Brandeberry and Irene (Griggs) Brandeberry; she was the only child. As a child...
Arthur Wayne Polan
Apr 7, 2016
Polan, Arthur Wayne Age 62, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188
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