Obituaries

May 10, 2015

Modica, Philip A. Age 68, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 21, 1946, to Philip and Elvera Modica. Philip was employed by EM Silver, Inc. for 35 years until he started his own utility contracting business, PCM, LLC, which he ran until his passing. He was involved in the Corrales Harvest Festival...

May 9, 2015

Harry M. PavlidesAge 64, passed away on Saturday, May 9, following a long illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Miller H. Pavlides and the late Angeline Angelakos Pavlides.  He is survived by his half-brother, John Pavlides (Carol) and half-sister Daphne Vaccarello (Tom) as well as five nephews and nieces.  He was a long-time resident of Albuquerque and served...

May 9, 2015

Moreno, Rosario  Age 84, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico on November 25, 1930, to  Lorenzo and Patricia Cano Moreno. Rosario came to the United States 64 years ago to work as a Brazero. Socorro, Taos, Grants and Farmington are just a few of the places that he worked. Rosario enjoyed playing...

May 9, 2015

Alvarez, Abran  passed away at his home in Van Nuys, California on May 9, 2015, at the age of 89. He was born on  October 22, 1926 In Socorro, NM to Abran and Estafana (Avalos) Alvarez. Abran was a proud Veteran, serving in the Navy during WWII on the USS Bataan. He retired as a machinist from Weber Aircraft, in Burbank, California....

May 9, 2015

Fred Duggins passed away peacefully on May 9, 2015, with his family by his side. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Fred was born on December 29, 1929 in Wilmington, OH, but spent the last 53 years of his life in Albuquerque, NM.  He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean...

May 8, 2015

Campbell, Brittany Sloane Age 44, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015. She was born in Dallas, TX on February 7, 1971, to Ronald and Carol Strobel. She attended Hamilton Park Elementary when she loved running, camping, riding in Dad's race car and motorcycle. Britt (which she liked to be called) then moved to Shawnee, OK in 1982 where she was...

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...