Obituaries

Mar 9, 2016

Sigmon, Beth Born Cora Elizabeth Smithpeter in Chillicothe, Missouri on June 12, 1919. Beth, her husband Carl and son Barry, moved from Colorado to Albuquerque in the summer of 1955. Two years later the family relocated to Farmington where she would call home for the next fifty years. Carl's passing in 2005 marked the end of sixty three years of...

Mar 9, 2016

Torrez, Maria Dulcinea (Nea) Torrez, Nea (Maria Dulcinea) passed to heaven March 9, 2016. She was born in Los Ojitos Montoya, NM on June 19, 1929. She was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Albuquerque. Nea volunteered for over 30 years at North Valley Senior Center. She loved being outside taking care of her yard and...

Mar 8, 2016

Garcia, Mary R  Mary Garcia passed away at age 78 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by husband Pat, her parents, Terecina and Efren Rodriguez Sr., brother, Efren Jr., sister in-law, Adela, and brother in-law, George. She is survived by her children, Kathy (Everett), Michael (Lucinda) and grandson, Adan, brothers Orlando, Willie (Bessie), Charlie (Fannie),...

Mar 8, 2016

Mar 8, 2016

Victor Chenoweth born July 30, 1951 in Albuquerque, NM passed away March 8, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Mary E. Chenoweth. Victor is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Quintana Chenoweth of almost 42 years; his only son Isaac Chenoweth; brothers, Gary (Sandra), Paul partner Judi, Mark (Nancy); sisters, Julie...

Mar 8, 2016

DeCaro, Irene C. Age 88, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 12, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Mar 8, 2016

Age 89, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016. He was born in La Joya, NM on November 20, 1926, to Jacob R. Baca and Elisa Montoya. Tom joined the Navy for 2 1/2 years serving in WWII. He then proceeded his career at the Albuquerque Fire Department retiring in 1982 after 25 years of hard work and dedication. Tom enjoyed...

Mar 8, 2016

Chavira, Mary Louise G. Mary Louise, born May 9, 1924, passed away March 8, 2016 surrounded by her family. Mary Louise was well known in the Barelas area, having lived there her whole life. She was employed for 30 years at the Corps of Engineers. Mary Louise was a long time member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling,...

Mar 7, 2016

Westphal, Lloyd Jr.              On March 7, 2016 at 7:21 PM, Captain Lloyd M. Westphal Jr., U.S. Navy Retired, took his final flight from earth.  His flight plan was to leave his physical being behind to soar the heavens. Lloyd was born in Stockton, CA on June 9, 1929, the only child of Lloyd M. Westphal, Sr., and Minnie Waltz Westphal.  After graduation from Stanford...

Mar 5, 2016

Mendez, Margaret  " Margie" A. Age 66, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 in Magdalena, NM. She was born in Horse Springs, NM on October 13, 1949, to Amado and Josie (Rael) Aragon. Margie loved spending time in her garden and enjoyed bird watching. She was very devoted to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Margie will be...

Mar 4, 2016

Dr. JoeAnne P. Bridge, 77, passed away at her home on March 4. She is survived by her widower Leo; a daughter, Kendall R. Gaddis of Salem, WV; and a son, Karl, of Albuquerque, NM. She has four grandchildren (Karla G. McMillian, 34 , of Isle of Wight Co., VA; David A. Gaddis, 28, of Salem, WV; Sofia M. Pergola,...

Mar 4, 2016

Age 67, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT on February 8, 1949, to Allen Robertson and Barbara Phillips. Michael served in the Army for four years. He graduated from University of Utah receiving his Masters Degree in Business Administration. Michael was employed for 28 years at Sandia National Laboratories.He was preceded in...

Mar 4, 2016

Montoya, Petrita M. Age 93, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016.   Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Mar 4, 2016

Helen FeltFELT, Helen (born Teodora Elena Alderete), passed away peacefully on March 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, days before her 93rd birthday. Helen was born March 10, 1923 in Bosque, New Mexico to Marcelino Alderete and Soledad Castillo. She lived most of her life in Albuquerque, with periods of time when she lived in Japan, Utah, Texas, and Washington,...

Mar 3, 2016

Shodean, David AllenDavid A. Shodean, age 81, left this world for a better place early in the morning of March 3, 2016 surrounded by family at his Rio Rancho home. He fought a brave battle with lung disease that gradually restricted his life for several years. He will be dearly missed by his large extended family, former customers and Community...

Mar 3, 2016

Cottom, Charles Keith Age 79, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Hobbs, NM on February 5, 1937, to  Charles R. and Alberta (Pennington) Cottom. Keith had a great sense of humor and great laugh. He enjoyed hunting and loved to play golf. Keith came to Socorro in 1966 and worked at the Eagle Pitcher...

Mar 3, 2016

Augusta Lina Hedwig Gutierrez  February 11, 1928 – March 3, 2016Our mother, Gusty came of age in post WWI Germany – a difficult and challenging time for the German people, which left lasting impressions that shaped her character and instilled wonderful qualities: compassion, honesty, loyalty, discipline, frugality, and pride.  Gusty loved to tell stories, she loved dogs – especially German Shepherds, and...

Mar 3, 2016

Henry “JJ” Jaramillo, Jr Henry “JJ” Jaramillo, Jr., age 73, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, on March 3, 2016.  Henry was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, but was born and raised in Encino, NM, where he attended school in Encino.  Henry was an active parishioner at Queen of Heaven in Albuquerque.  He was survived by his mother:  Tomasita J. Chavez; children:...

Mar 2, 2016

Shakley, Virginia "Ruth"A resident of Rio Rancho since 1975, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, March 2. Ruth was born on August 25, 1916 in Parker, Pa., the daughter of John Plummer and Eva Calhoun Say.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 50 years, Daniel E. Shakley, her brother John Say and wife Pauline; her...

Mar 1, 2016

Scharle, Cletus Pierre Age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM with his family at his side. He was born in Hamtramck, MI on July 31, 1950, to Cletus H. Scharle and Ida (Mulewicz) Adams-Scharle.  Cletus grew up and went to school in Steubenville, OH and attended Ohio University.  He served in the US Air Force...