Obituaries

Feb 11, 2016

Martinez, Thomas Efrosinio THOMAS E. MARTINEZ- 87 MARCH 7, 1928- FEBRUARY 11, 2016 Thomas died peacefully in Albuquerque on February 11, due to complications from pneumonia. He is preceded in death by his parents Santos and Celina Martinez and his loving wife Gloria A. Martinez. Those left behind to cherish his memories are his children, Yvonne Martinez, Lynette Martinez, Rene...

Feb 11, 2016

Martinez, Miguel P. "Mitch" Age 94, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on December 28, 1921, to Juan M. and Zenaida (Peralta) Martinez. Miguel was a very gentle and kind man and very devoted to his family. He was strong in his faith and served as lector at church. Miguel enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2016

Torres, Irene M.Age 67, passed away February 10, 2016. She was born December 20, 1948 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico to Emily and Alexander Grzelachowski. Irene is survived by her daughter, Lucy Torres-Tomlin; grandsons, Steve Tomlin, Brad Tomlin; great granddaughter, Jocelyn; son, Joe A Torres and wife Jamie; granddaughter Reyna; grandsons, Joe Al and Jacob; brothers, Jerry Grzelachowski and wife...

Feb 10, 2016

Zack, NeilNeil Zack, 68, passed away February 10, 2016. He was born April 26, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to Joseph and Frances Zack. Neil is survived by one brother, Philip Zack, his wife Susan; sister-in-law, Shirley Zack; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and one brother, Duane Zack. Neil had a...

Feb 10, 2016

Alma “Pearl” Giles, 85, a resident of Albuquerque for 63 years, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, from a systemic infection. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Carey Fullem, and husband, Paul Fullem of San Antonio, Texas; her son, Steven Giles, and wife Dr. Dana Giles of Albuquerque; granddaughter Candace Cooper; granddaughter Tiffany Dow, and husband Frank Dow; and was...

Feb 9, 2016

Feb 9, 2016

Thomas J Murphy age 73, long time resident of Rio Rancho, NM.Beloved husband, father & grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 2/9/16. He is survived by his wife Loretta of 48 years and his daughter Angela of Victorville, CA and his son Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM and his grandchildren Cheyanna & LaJune. He was an active employee...

Feb 8, 2016

Garza, Mariah  Age 18, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 near Lemitar, NM. She was born in Socorro, NM on April 4, 1997, to Tony Garza and Celina Martinez. Mariah received her GED from Socorro High School and worked at Smith's Store, Sonic and in Home Health Care. She was a very loving and caring person and very devoted to her...

Feb 8, 2016

Rico, Elijah Paul Age 3, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on June 14, 2012, to Byrum Rico and Audriana  Foulenfont. He was preceded in death by his mother. Elijah is survived by father Byrum Rico; his brother, Josiah Rico; his paternal grandparents, Steve and Gloria Rico; his maternal grandparents, George and...

Feb 8, 2016

Sisneros, Andres A.Andres "Andy" Alvaro Sisneros, 79, passed away on the evening of Feb 8, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1936 to Andres Sisneros and Melecia Apodaca of San Ignacio, New Mexico. Albuquerque is where he wed Rose (Padilla) Sisneros and became a loving father of five children: sons Chris, Rick and, Samuel Sisneros: daughters Yvette Gurule, and...

Feb 8, 2016

Gutierrez, Eduardo "Lalo"  Age 23, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 in Lemitar, NM.  He was born in Socorro, NM on February 3, 1993, to Javier and Rosa Vergara Gutierrez. Lalo was a lifelong resident of Socorro and attended Socorro High School. He was a devoted family man enjoyed hanging out with his friends. Lalo will be greatly missed by all who...

Feb 8, 2016

Foulenfont, Audriana Chantel Age 23, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 near Lemitar, NM. She was born in Socorro, NM on June 4, 1992, to Paul and Christina (Romero) Foulenfont.  She was preceded in death by her son, Elijah Rico; and her brother, Paul Foulenfont Jr.. Audriana is survived by her parents; her son Josiah Rico; brother, Adrian Foulenfont; maternal grandparents,...

Feb 7, 2016

Louise Elizabeth Wadley, 89, passed away on February 7th, 2016. She was born on November 22, 1926 to Elmer and Winnie Shupe in Alamosa Colorado and was raised in Taos, New Mexico. Louise met her husband Richard Wadley when he moved to Taos in 1945 after his service in World War II. They were married, after a two month courtship,...

Feb 7, 2016

Feb 6, 2016

Age 44 of Albuquerque New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Thomas is survived by his children, Patrick Mares, Jesslyn Mares, Raevyn Mares, Vincent Mares; his mother, Ruby Danbury; father, Raymond Mares; sisters, Melissa Park and husband Robert Ronquillo, Nichole Rodeheaver and husband Jack Rodeheaver; along with six nieces and nephews. Thomas was a talented and accomplished...

Feb 6, 2016

Trujillo, Martha E.Age 60, passed away suddenly in her home in the South Valley Saturday, February 6, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of New Mexico. Martha  is survived by her partner, Pablo Hernandez; daughters, Emilee Flores and husband, Roberto Rodriguez, Francisca Hernandez; grandchildren, Israel and Rosilee Rodriguez; siblings, Connie Lopez, Lorina Justus, Eleanor Trujillo, Julian Trujillo and wife, Susie, Michael...

Feb 6, 2016

Ferron, Edward R.Edward (Ed) Ferron left us peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his Rio Rancho home at the age of 85. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Shirley Ferron; son, Patrick Ferron; daughter, Kim Mendenhall and husband, Michael; Ed’s youngest son, Craig Ferron and wife, Julie. Ed...

Feb 4, 2016

Sarracino, Maria Pilar Age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Socorro, NM. She was born in Socorro,  on August 26, 1930, to Victor and Teresita Lopez. Pilar was a special lady and was loved by everyone who knew her. She made sure that anyone who came by to visit never left her home hungry. Pilar was a...

Feb 4, 2016

Betty J. McLelland, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 20, 1929 in Decatur, Texas to Gertrude Moser and Bryson Williamson. Betty was preceded in death by her two sons, Steve and Chris. She is survived by her husband, Vernroy Ahnin; son, Mike McLelland; grandsons, Shawn McLelland and wife,...

Feb 4, 2016

Joyce Anita Lowry, nee Wexler, passed away on February 4, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was the daughter of Sara Rose and Marvin Wexler, born on April 22, 1927 in Chicago, IL. Her only marriage was to Capt. Jose' H. Lowry, US Army (Ret). Joyce graduated from high school in Janesville, WI and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She also completed...