Virginia L. Des Jardin
Jul 18, 2015
Age 77, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born in Grants, NM on April 20, 1938, to Davis and Kay Bussey. Virginia graduated from Albuquerque Highland High School. She attended University of New Mexico and joined the Pi Kappa Phi Sorority. She was also a Toppers Booster, and Lobo Club member. She retired from LANL and was recognized...
Marie Gilland
Jul 18, 2015
MARIE GILLANDMarie Gilland, age 72, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 18, 2015 with family members by her side. Marie was born in December 1942 to Jose Lugardo Archuleta and Rose (Jaquez) Archuleta. She was the second of eight children. Her parents, eldest sister, Geraldine Chavez, and youngest sister, Sally Novotny preceded her in death. She is survived by...

Jacqueline K. Houchin
Jul 18, 2015
Houchin, Jacqueline K. Jacqueline K. Houchin, 86, passed away July 18th, 2015. She was born February 1st, 1929 in Union City, New Jersey, to Doris and Jack Koellisch. Our mother wished to be immortalized by the entrance of three grand miracles in her life, Julia, Michael, and John. Her words were “What more could you have in a lifetime”. Jackie found a jewel...
Larry D. Braley
Jul 18, 2015
Braley, Larry D. Age 81, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. Larry was born in Marshaltown, Iowa to Earl Braley and Mary Hamilton, on April 13, 1934. Larry is preceded in death by his father Earl Braley and mother Mary Hamilton. Larry is survived by his son Vincent Braley; daughter in law Rory Braley, grandson Justin Braley and grand-daughter Kristen Braley...
Keith Anthony Raia
Jul 18, 2015
Raia, Keith Anthony Age 48, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lauren Raia. He is survived by his wife, Dawn (Brooklyn) Raia; his children, Jake, Justin, Joshua, Becca and Miranda; his parents, Carmine and Pauline Raia; his sister, Dawn, his brother Chuck, and his niece Antonia. Keith was a Financial Advisor and graduated from...
Carlos D. Tanner
Jul 17, 2015
Age 77, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2015. Carlos is survived by wife Laurye; children, Curtis (Wendy) Tanner, Christina (Ben) Dearman, Joseph (Katie) Webb; grandchildren, Emilie Webb, Harry Dearman, and Eleanor Dearman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Velma Tanner. Carlos attended the University of Houston. He served in the US Army. Carlos was employed by...

Carmen C Montoya
Jul 17, 2015
Montoya, Carmen C Age 97, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Martin and Merinda Vigil. Carmen attended Saint Vincent Girls Academy, Saint Mary's High School, and Secretary Business School, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was employed at The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Some of Carmen's special interests were bowling, dancing, and culinary skills. Carmen...
Maureen C. Klein
Jul 17, 2015
Klein, Maureen “Moe” C.Maureen “Moe” C. Klein, of Rio Rancho New Mexico, age 73, died July 17, 2015 at Anna Kaseman Hospital after a short illness. Moe was an avid golfer who lived life to the fullest, loved to travel and spend time with friends. She was the life of the party and you always knew she was in the room...
Robert M. Hanrahan
Jul 17, 2015
Hanrahan, Robert M. Age 51, passed away Friday, July 17, 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
Andrew J. Carlin
Jul 16, 2015
Carlin, Andrew J. Andrew J. Carlin, age 70, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015. Drew having had an award-winning career of over 50 years in theater, Drew has music-directed, accompanied or appeared in leading roles in more than 100 shows for Off-Broadway, Summer Stock, Dinner, Regional and Community Theaters throughout the greater New York City and Albuquerque metropolitan areas.No public...
Beulah R. Williams
Jul 16, 2015
Beulah R. Williams, loving and feisty Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister, left this world on July 16, 2015 while living at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in Albuquerque, NM.She will be missed by all whose lives she touched during her 92 years. Born in Oklahoma City on February 13, 1923, she grew up during the Great Depression, went to Bethany College...

Jeanette Marion Cook
Jul 15, 2015
Cook, Jeanette Marion Jeanette Marion Cook, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, of natural causes. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 8, 1920. Jeanette attended the Chicago Institute of Art prior to nursing school. After graduating, Jeanette joined the Army and served overseas for 4 years. She continued nursing and moved to New Mexico in...

Linda Kleinfeld
Jul 15, 2015
Linda F. Kleinfeld, an Albuquerque native, passed away after a sudden illness, on July 15, 2015 at age 61. She was predeceased by her parents, Jack and Florence Kleinfeld and brother, Jerome Kleinfeld. Linda is survived by her sister, Ruth Evans; Nieces; Rana Evans and Jennifer Kleinfeld; Nephews; David, Michael and Alan Kleinfeld and Randy Evans; and Sister-in-law Barbara Kleinfeld. Graveside service...
JayDee J. Mendez
Jul 14, 2015
Mendez, JayDee JosephJayDee Joseph Mendez was born August 31, 1963. He is survived by his two sons Joseph and John Mendez; grandson Joseph JayDee Mendez, or as we call him baby "Joe". He is also survived by his parents Chris and Lupe Mendez; brother David Salas and wife Patricia; sisters Lorraine Ramirez and husband Nick "Tacho"; Cynthia Mendez and partner...
Myah Hope Chavez-Recio
Jul 14, 2015
Chavez-Recio, Myah Hope Is in the arms of our Heavenly Father. All her suffering is over. Thank you for praying with us and for us. She is finally at peace and fought hard to be with her Mommy! God is so good and we are grateful for the time we had with her.Myah is survived by parents, Amanda Recio and...
Thomas E English
Jul 14, 2015
English, Thomas E Age 65, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on August 10, 1949, to Samuel and Blanche English. He was preceded in death by his father Samuel; mother Blanche; and nephew Richard T. English. Thomas is survived by his daughter Quiana English; grandkids Mystica and Caine Lovato, and Rocky Candeleria, Daughter Shannon Wells...
Carolyn P. Gazzano
Jul 14, 2015
Carolyn Penney Hooper GazzanoAge 96, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. Carolyn was born in Brooklyn, New York and she grew up on the South Shore of Long Island in Center Moriches, NY. She was a graduate of Center Moriches High School and was married to William Bradford Hooper. He passed in October 1955. Carolyn was married to Julian Gazzano Sr,...
Robert R. Murphy
Jul 14, 2015
Murphy, Robert R. Age 71, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He was born in Providence, RI on September 2, 1943. Robert is survived by wife, Anni Murphy of Albuquerque, NM; Son, Ryan Murphy of San Diego, CA; Daughters, Tania Harvey, husband Jonathan and Jennifer Bokowiec of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Cameron and Rose of San Diego, CA, Paige, Troy,...
Robert Raymond Sparks
Jul 12, 2015
Sparks, Robert R. a Socorro, NM businessman, an electrical engineer who worked on numerous projects at White Sands Missile Range including the Apollo and Gemini missions, and who dug trenches in Alaska in anticipation of the invasion from Russia, died on Sunday, July 12, 2015. He was 83. Robert Raymond Sparks, Bob to his friends and family, was born on...
Josephine L. Alires
Jul 12, 2015
Alires, Josephine L Age 98, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2015. She was born in Bernalillo, New Mexico on February 24, 1917, to Santiago and Josepha Lucero. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-four years, Ted F. Alires. Josephine is survived by her daughter Barbara Morales; granddaughter Terry Morales; and grandson Michael Morales of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Josephine retired from...
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