Obituaries

May 7, 2015

Brown, Nona  Ann Age 81, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She is survived by her children, Monsignor Douglas A. Raun and Sandra A. Raun. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

May 7, 2015

Santillanes, Heraclio  "Rocky" Age 80, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Lemitar , NM on March 27, 1935, to Jose and Crusita Romero Santillanes. Rocky grew up in Lemitar and attended school in Lemitar and later in Socorro. He was the best basketball player at the Lemitar School. He was the oldest of 5...

May 6, 2015

Gacanich, Larry  Louis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. As were Larry's wishes, cremation has taken place and no formal services will be scheduled. To leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Larry's care has been entrusted to:  Daniels Family Funeral Services309 Garfield StSocorro, NM 87801575-835-1530

May 5, 2015

Diana Jean Peterson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on Tuesday May 5, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM formally of Waterbury, Connecticut. She entered this life on November 26, 1942 to Everett and Ellen Breck in Rushville, Nebraska. As a young teen she enjoyed the music of Paul Anka and moved with her family to Socorro, NM where...

May 5, 2015

Centeno, Celestino P. Age 97, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 5, 2015. He was born on May 19, 1917. Celestino served in World War II, under General Patton, he volunteered many many hours at the VA Hospital, DAV and VFW. Undoubtedly he will be missed deeply by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his...

May 5, 2015

Parker, Roy FrankRoy Frank Parker, age 85, passes away Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Roy Frank Parker Jr., was born February 10, 1930 to Roy Frank “Buck” Parker and Ella Bernice Rice Parker at Magdelena, New Mexico.Frank had a sister Louise, a sister Elsie and another sister Helen. When new baby #5 was due to arrive, Frank was hoping and praying...

May 3, 2015

Montoya, Monica Maria“What the caterpillar perceives as the end; to the butterfly it is just the beginning.” Monica Maria Montoya was called home to heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was born on August 27, 1983 to Fermin “Goosie” and Michelle Annette Montoya at Kirtland Air Force Base Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Santa Fe High School...

May 2, 2015

May 1, 2015

Niederriter, Rita  Age 65, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. No local services have been scheduled.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

May 1, 2015

Mary V. Herrera Age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Aldea House.  She is survived by her daughter Geri Agustin and spouse Stan Agustin; granddaughter Elena Agustin and spouse Alexander Vernon, great-grandsons Rex and Alfie; grandson Vincent Agustin and partner Jonathon Pertile.  She was preceded in death by her husband Miguel O. Herrera and sons Anthony Herrera and...

May 1, 2015

Rivera, Javier J. Javier Rivera was a wonderful human being, that loved his family and had a great heart and the desire to help anyone he saw in need. Javier was loved by everybody and touched many lives. He is survived by his parents, Javier and Maricela Rivera; siblings, Martin Rivera, Maria Rivera, Soledad Rivera and Jesus Rivera; his one...

May 1, 2015

                                                         Kenneth E. PhillipsA resident of Sandia Park NM, passed away May 1, 2015. Kenneth was born in Cave Springs, Ky to James & Beulah Phillips on May 30, 1923. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father James Clyde Phillips, mother Beulah Byrd Wells, June E. Phillips, Marjorie "Honey" Phillips,  brother  William Clyde Phillips, daughter Sharon Ann Wood and a grand-daughter...

May 1, 2015

Montano, Lugardita  Lugardita "Luggie" Montano, age 91, went to be with her Father in Heaven on Friday, May 1, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1923 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and an heir to the Atrisco Land Grant. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Montano; parents, Carlos and Rosalia; daughters,...

Apr 29, 2015

Vergara, Pauline   77, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born in Magdalena, NM on November 4, 1937 to Jose  Saavedra and Rafelita (Turrietta) Ware. Pauline was a lifelong resident of Socorro. She served as a mayordoma of the First Baptist Church and also the Friendship Baptist Church here...

Apr 29, 2015

Mary PalmateerAge 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124(505) 892-9920No services are scheduled

Apr 29, 2015

DeLorenzo, Joseph  Age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.  He waged a long and brave fight against cancer. Joe grew up in Nanuet, New York. He moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in 1976. At the age of 22, he married his devoted wife, Louise and later had three children. Joe was a carpenter and worked for the city...

Apr 29, 2015

Findley, Stuart ThomsonStuart Thomson Findley, of Corrales, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, after a long illness.  In his last hours he was surrounded and comforted by his family.Stuart is survived by his parents, Tommie and Jim Findley of Corrales, his sisters Heidi Eleftheriou and her husband Stavros of Corrales, his brother Douglas Findley, and his wife Susanna of Ajijic, Mexico,...

Apr 28, 2015

Maresh, Vernon E. Sr.Passed away peacefully in his home on April 28, 2015 at the age of 90 years old. He was proceeded in death by his son Frank Maresh, mother Mary Maresh, sisters Dolores Hull and Marilyn Bond and his brother Edward Maresh. Vernon is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary; son, Vernon Maresh Jr.; daughter, Margheritte...

Apr 28, 2015

Saavedra, John Vincent Ballejos "Stoner"Born on June 9, 1986, has departed us to be with our beloved Lord on April 28, 2015. Vincent is survived by his parents, Leroy Ballejos and wife, Marcella, Margaret Moya and husband, Augustine; children, Neveah, Antonio and Aubrianna; siblings, Orlando Rambes and wife, Luana, Helen Saavedra, Melissa and Leroy Jr. Ballejos; grandparents, Helen and Edward...

Apr 27, 2015

Dedrich, Isabella Marie Lamarra Resident of Kingwood, Texas, Isabella, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2015 to join her husband, Robert; mother, Flora; father, Donato; and brothers, Nick and Tony. Isabel "Boots" will be loved and missed by her daughter Margo Lucero and husband Clyde; son Mark Dedrich and wife Barbie; daughter, Barbara Watson, and daughter,...