Obituaries

Mar 19, 2016

Age 73 died March 19, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Santa Cruz, CA on April 3, 1942. He graduated from John Swett High School in Crockett, CA, and graduated from Chico State University in Chico, CA.  He completed his Teaching Certificate, and taught 7th and 8th grade science and math classes at Bidwell School in Red Bluff, CA.  While...

Mar 18, 2016

Martinez, Adella "Dolly"Our beloved mother, Adella “Dolly” Martinez went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2016. Better known as "Grandma Dolly", she was born on June 29, 1933 in Denver, Colorado and resided there off and on until 1994, when she decided to make Albuquerque, NM her home. Dolly is preceded in death by her Brother Butch...

Mar 18, 2016

Eric rocked and rolled his way out of this life on Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born in Ridgewood, New Jersey on January 25, 1945, to Richard and  Elizabeth Stoehr. He was a loving and devoted husband to Monica "Marni" who were married on May 20, 1983 in San Francisco, CA. Eric was an Air Force veteran who served his...

Mar 18, 2016

Steele, David Lawrence  David Lawrence Steele, 76, currently of Salem, OR died March 18th 2016. “Dave” Steele, loving and doting husband of Janet Lee (Merrifield) Steele, passed away in his home Salem, OR from multiple complications with his health.  He is survived by his wife Janet, and his two children, daughter Renee and son Jeff. He is also survived by seven grandchildren...

Mar 18, 2016

Benner, Karen Galloway Karen was a good hearted person who truly loved helping others. That is why she put in many years as a medical assistant taking care of people who couldn't take care of themselves.  Somehow in all that work and daily chaos she found time to be a good mother to her son Steven and a loving wife to...

Mar 17, 2016

Benavidez, Michael M. (Werro Mike)Age 29, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. Michael was a gun admirer, was interested in Astronomy, Physics and Minerals. He loved everyone with all his heart. His boys and his wife were his world. He was a real estate investor and the vice president for the Los Padillas neighborhood association. He was preceded in death...

Mar 17, 2016

Paula Jean Whittlesey, beloved mother, sister and daughter, died peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 17th in Albuquerque at the age of 57.  She is survived by her daughter Sonia, her sister Kim, her brothers Jerry, Jimmy, Hemming and Per as well as her parents Maria and Richard. Paula loved her two cats Jazzy and Bailey for the 16 years...

Mar 16, 2016

Mar 15, 2016

Marily Griffin was born in Berkeley, California to Harold Emerson Wilson and Barbara Britton. She grew up in Burbank, CA.She met and married Ralph Edward Griffin in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 7, 1981.She earned her nursing degree from Regents College in New York through UNM Hospital. She worked...

Mar 15, 2016

Collier, Ronald Edward Age 59, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. He was born in Peekskill, NY on May 9, 1956, to William S. and Shirley I. (Hiltsley) Collier. He was a resident of New Mexico since 1995. Ronald was an avid fisherman, loved rebuilding and driving his Ford Mustangs, he also loved horses, watching western movies and tv shows....

Mar 15, 2016

Age 29, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 7, 1986, to William Velasquez and Rosalie Sprague. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Joe I. Velasquez Alonzo Duran and Jim Pollock; grandmother Mary Velasquez.Natasha is survived by father, William R.Velasquez of Albuquerque, NM; mother Rosalie Sprague (Collin) of SLC, UT; sons,...

Mar 14, 2016

Age 59, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. She was born in Little Rock, AR on January 27, 1957, to  Carl and Florence Staggs. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kevin Staggs and Randy Staggs.Brenda is survived by daughter, Christy Baca husband Tim of Sandia Park, NM; grand-daughter Madeline Trujillo husband Carlos of Albuquerque, NM; grandson Wesley Baca...

Mar 14, 2016

We bid a loving farewell to Harrietta Marian Sharp.  Harrietta was born on January 27, 1918 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Margaret Shea.  She went to be with her Lord on March 14, 2016.Harrietta was preceded in death by her husband, Carmen Sharp; her daughter-in-law, Joyce Sharp; her brothers Ernie, Fred, and Harry Shea and her sister, Marguerite. She is survived...

Mar 13, 2016

Garcia, Jeronimo Cosme Age 73, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cosme and Filomena Garcia; siblings, Odelia, May and Gil. Jeronimo is survived by his wife, Molly Garcia; sisters, Betty Garcia, Sylvia Sanchez and Nancy Garcia; step son, Gary Sandoval; grandchildren, Jamie Sandoval, Jordan Rice; great grandchild...

Mar 12, 2016

Custer, Benny H.Benny H. Custer, 77, passed away in Albuquerque, NM, March 12, 2016. He was born April 22, 1938 in Querino Canyon, AZ to Benjamin and Margaret Custer. He was born for Naaneest’ezhi Tachii’nii clan to the Dziltl’ahnii clan.Benny is survived by his wife, Emily; sons: Gary (Marlene), Ira (Linda), Myron; daughter, Mechel (Chad); eleven grandchildren; two half-brothers Joseph...

Mar 12, 2016

Tarango, Cecilia Maria Age 80, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Santa Fe, NM. She was born in San Antonio, NM on June 5, 1935, to Salomon and Griselda Gonzales Padilla. Cecilia was a very special person. She was always will to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed help. She was a very kind and caring and...

Mar 12, 2016

Garcia, Daniel H. Age 92, a lifelong resident of Carnuel NM, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. Daniel was employed at Kirtland AFB and retired after 32 years of service. He served in the Army and was a WWII Veteran. He was awarded two purple hearts, Combat Infantryman Badge, European African...

Mar 12, 2016

Leithead, Gabrieleage 59, passed away March 12, 2016 after a brief illness.  She was born May 21, 1956 in Machen Road, Germany.  Gabriele had been a resident of Rio Rancho since 1973. Her creative spirit was born out in many ways. She enjoyed working with arts, crafts and scrapbooking and she also liked to cook and bake. Gabriele was very actively involved...

Mar 12, 2016

Carnahan, JoAnn Bess (Jo)Passed away peacefully with her children at her bedside on Saturday, March 12, 2016.Jo was born in Belpre, Kansas in 1928 to Archie and Velma Hager. Her family moved across the country, as many did during that time, landing for a time in Chicago. It was there she met her husband to be, George R. (Dick) Carnahan...

Mar 11, 2016

Velletta, Carlo  Age 75, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920