Obituaries

Anna May Cardon

Anna May Cardon

Dec 16, 2015

Cardon, Anna May Passed away peacefully at her residence in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 16th 2015. Anna May was born the third of four children on May 2nd 1924 in Tiffany Colorado. She lived most of her life with her family and Husband Udell in Ignacio Colorado. On retirement, they lived in Victorville, California for many years.Anna May...

Mary Elizabeth Mead

Mary Elizabeth Mead

Dec 15, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Mead went home to the Lord on December 15, 2015. She was born in Pratt, Kansas on April 18, 1939 to Nira and Dr. Lee Hamilton.  Her husband of 51 years, Dr. Richard W. Mead survives her. They had two sons;  Robert and wife Liese of Rio Rancho, NM, and Michael and wife Donicia of Farmington, NM. There are seven...

Virginia Hope Newton

Virginia Hope Newton

Dec 14, 2015

Newton, Virginia HopeAge 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday afternoon at her residence in Rio Rancho.  Virginia was born February 1, 1935 in Woodlawn, Virginia and married Earl Newton on June 20, 1952 in Norfolk. Known as "Jenny", she worked for many years as a campus aide at Cibola High School and retired in July of 1994. She was...

James  Franklin (Jim) Pullen

James Franklin (Jim) Pullen

Dec 14, 2015

Pullen, James  Franklin (Jim)   83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born in Antlers, OK on January 11, 1932 to James Henry and Lucille (Moyer) Pullen. He grew up on a Navajo Reservation near Gallup. In January of 1951, Jim enlisted with the United States Navy. He proudly served his country...

Rosina May Cook

Rosina May Cook

Dec 14, 2015

Cook, Rosina (Reis) May Age 86, went to Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born in Port Angeles, WA. Formerly an Alaska Airline stewardess based in Fairbanks where she met Robert E. Cook whom she was married to for 62 years. They had four children, Robert, Mary, Lilly and Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Benjamin, Joshua, Rachael, Emily, Luke...

Salvador Ybarra

Salvador Ybarra

Dec 13, 2015

Age 81, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico on March 19, 1934, to Jesus Ybarra and Carlota Napoles. .

Sgt. Jesus Antonio Herrera

Sgt. Jesus Antonio Herrera

Dec 12, 2015

Herrera, Jesus A. Age 57, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. A Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30...

Nicolas Balderrama

Nicolas Balderrama

Dec 11, 2015

Balderrama B. , NicolasAge 75, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. A Rosary will be recited at Garcia Mortuary Chapel of Angels on the corner of 8th and Iron at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 17, 2015, 10:00 am, at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, 300 Mildred Ave NW.  Interment...

Capt John (Jack) Carl Williams

Capt John (Jack) Carl Williams

Dec 10, 2015

Williams, John (Jack) Carl Capt. John (Jack) Carl Williams, 95 of Albuquerque, quietly passed away December 10, 2015 at his home at Manzano Del Sol, and joined his wife Peggy of over 60 years. Jack is survived by his sons Larry, Gary, Andy, Eric, and daughter Deborah and 4 grand children Christine, Stephen, Kelly and Tyler. Jack also  leaves behind many...

Andrew Chavez

Andrew Chavez

Dec 10, 2015

Chavez, Andrew  60, passed away peacefully on  Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 29, 1955 to Jose and Adella (Jaramillo) Chavez. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. Andrew was a hardworking man and worked even as a hobby. He was very talented at woodwork. Andrew loved his family...

Anna E. "Tita" Leyba

Anna E. "Tita" Leyba

Dec 10, 2015

Leyba, Anna E "Tita" Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, December 10, 2015. Anna was born May 27, 1937 in Pena Blanca, NM. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, going to the bingo, and playing her slot machines. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgino Leyba; parents Vincente and Alvina Hurtado;...

Venita Blyth

Venita Blyth

Dec 9, 2015

Age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was born in Hasty, AR on November 12, 1932, Venita is survived by her four children, Constance (Ken) Koger, Hubert (Anne) Blythe, Elizabeth (Dean) Doctor, Virginia Blythe; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers.A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 10:00 am at Daniels...

Philip Wethington

Philip Wethington

Dec 9, 2015

Philip Wethington, 50, passed away December 9, 2015.  He was born October 4, 1965 in Farmington, New Mexico to Charles and Vicky Wethington.  Philip is survived by his wife Jamie, son Brett, daughter Courtney, mother Vicky, brother Marc, sister Jennifer and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Charles and brother Reo Germaine.  Philip was...

Venita LaVay Stout Brown

Venita LaVay Stout Brown

Dec 8, 2015

Stout Brown, Venita L. Neta passed on December 7, 2015 surrounded by her children.Venita was born on January 16, 1935  to Clair and Ivadell Reams in Folden Township, Minnesota. She graduated from Henning High School in 1953. November 1955 she married Norman Prinzing. From this union came six children.  She later married James Stout in 1971, who had four grown children. In...

Eunice L. Newsom

Eunice L. Newsom

Dec 8, 2015

Newsom, Eunice L Age 88, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was born in  Milwaukee, WI, on August 30, 1927. She moved to Albuquerque after World War II. Eunice was a member of several organizations such as, The Albuquerque Boat Club, The Progress Women's Club, as well as various bridge clubs. She was preceded in death by her father Earl...

James F. Ivy

James F. Ivy

Dec 5, 2015

Ivy, James F. Age 51, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015.  A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the Carlisle Chapel at 2:00 pm. A private cremation will take place.To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Jeanne R. Fitch

Jeanne R. Fitch

Dec 5, 2015

Fitch, Jeanne R. Age 92, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015. Jeanne was born in Chapparal, Nebraska on January 22, 1923. She attended Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she met and married Norman Fitch. The couple moved to Albuquerque, in 1945, owned and operated Dixie Floral Co. Mulberry Street, where she was known for her floral designs. Later she...

David T. Candelaria

David T. Candelaria

Dec 5, 2015

Candelaria, DavidDavid Candelaria was called home on December 5, 2015. He was loved and cared for by family and many friends. David was born on August 8, 1960 to Thomas Candelaria and Zoila Jojola in Albuquerque, NM who preceded him in death. David is survived by his wife Sally Candelaria; son, Allen Candelaria; daughter, Renée Turano and husband Justin; daughter,...

Irene E. Carl

Irene E. Carl

Dec 4, 2015

Irene McDaniel Carl passed away December 4, 2015 at the age of 93 in Albuquerque, NM.  Private services will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.  Irene was born on January 2, 1922 in Gillham, Sevier County, Arkansas to Arthur M. and Nancye F. (Johnston) McDaniel.  Irene was married to David Louis Carl January 11, 1942 in Arkansas.  Irene and D....

Helen Lucille Schmidt

Helen Lucille Schmidt

Dec 3, 2015

Age 97, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born in Ottumwa, IA on October 11, 1918, to Augustus and Lula Jones. Helen attended Roswell Community College. She was part of the PEO, Roswell Senior Center and a member of Roswell Methodist Church.Helen's hobbies were antiques, art, and traveling the world.  She loved music just as much as she loved...