Obituaries

Roley D. Carlton

Roley D. Carlton

Feb 9, 2015

Carlton, Roley D. Carlton, Roley D. “Buster” passed away February 9, 2015, at the age of 93. He was born in Bromide, OK, in 1921, he was a WWII Veteran and served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific Theatre. As a longtime resident of Albuquerque, he worked in the grocery business for many years and loved to bowl....

Cecilia Brookreson

Cecilia Brookreson

Feb 6, 2015

Brookreson, Cecilia M. Passed away at the age of 100 on Friday, February 6, 2015. She was born in Big Wells, TX on October 2, 1914. Cecilia is survived by her daughter, son and one sister, eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. A brief interment ceremony was held on February 13, 2015 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery and a family...

Sherry Ellen Fernandez

Sherry Ellen Fernandez

Feb 6, 2015

Fernandez, Sherry Coe Age 66, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 after a sudden illness. She was born in Portales, NM on July 18, 1948, to Clyde and Lucille (Willis) Coe. She moved to Albuquerque when she was one. She was preceded in death by her by her parents, and her sister Judy Klein. Sherry is survived by her husband,...

Harold Mayo Daniels

Harold Mayo Daniels

Feb 5, 2015

Harold Mayo Daniels April 10, 1927 – February 5, 2015Harold Daniels was born in Walla Walla, Washington, April 10, 1927, to Ralph Lionel Daniels, and Lillie Maude (Smith) Daniels.  He was married to Josephine Marie Keller November 8, 1952, recently celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary.  Their children are: Stephen (b. 1953), Mark (b. 1956), Randy (b. 1957), and Beth (b. 1960). He...

John Konitzer

John Konitzer

Feb 5, 2015

Konitzer, John  Jr.Age 79, passed away to be with the Lord, peacefully at home with his family at his side, Thursday, February 5, 2015. John was an armed forces veteran, serving in both the U.S. Air Force and Army, including two tours of duty in Vietnam.  Known to all who met him as charismatic and inspiring others to be honest with integrity.  He...

Jake Valencia Sr.

Jake Valencia Sr.

Feb 5, 2015

Jake Valencia, Sr.October 20, 1948 - February 5, 2015. Albuquerque, NM (SanJose), went in peace at age 66 on February 5, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He is preceded in death by his parents, Maximiliano and Anastacia Valencia and his loving wife, Mary Ann Valencia. He is survived by his three sons, Jakey Valencia, Jr. and significant...

Jeanne M. Messer

Jeanne M. Messer

Feb 4, 2015

  Jeanne Marie Messer, 74, passed away February 4, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She grew up in northern California and went to the University of California at Berkeley.  She was married to John Messer for several years and had a son, Joseph Dickenson Messer, who lives in Seattle.  Jeanne is survived by her partner/spouse, Diana Ristenpart, her sister, Kathy Cullar, and her son,...

Albert Gallegos

Albert Gallegos

Feb 4, 2015

Gallegos, Albert   Albert Gallegos, age 64 went to be with our Lord on February 4, 2015. He was born on February 19, 1950 in Carrizozo, NM to Luciano Gallegos and Juanita Pacheco. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Carlos, Luciano Jr.; sisters, Josephine and Pilar. He passed on to be with his family in heaven. He worked...

Leslie Sweeney

Leslie Sweeney

Feb 4, 2015

Sweeney, Leslie  Age 52, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015. She was born in San Diego, CA on December 3, 1962, to Nathaniel and Julia Engel. She attended Lackey High School in Indian Head, MD and graduated from Santa Fe Community College as an RN. She worked at UNM Hospital as an RN for eight years. Leslie enjoyed cooking, camping, gardening,...

Ramona Isabel Williams

Ramona Isabel Williams

Feb 1, 2015

Williams, Ramona Isabel, age 81, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. She was born in Nambe, NM on December 3, 1933, to Samuel and Aurora (Rivera) Alarid. She attended Los Alamos High School. Ramona enjoyed making shadow boxes and she attended the Holy Ghost Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew, Michael Marquez; brother in law...

Max Michael Apodaca Sr

Max Michael Apodaca Sr

Feb 1, 2015

Apodaca, Max Michael Sr.Max Apodaca Sr. born on September 27, 1947 to Ignacio and Annie Apodaca. Max passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. He is survived by his wife Marian, two sons Max and wife Joyce, and Martine. He is survived by his grandchildren Rueben and Savannah. He has five siblings, Agnes, Geraldine and Lizzy. Pallbearers, Max Jr. Martine, Rueben,...

Bernard Clayton Eisberg

Bernard Clayton Eisberg

Jan 31, 2015

Eisberg, Bernard ClaytonAge 92, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. He was born on August 25, 1922 to Isidore and Gussie Eisberg. He attended Thomas Jefferson H.S. in Brooklyn NY. He graduated from Yale University in New Haven CT with an Associates Degree. He served in the Army-Air Force as a 1st Lieutenant for eight years. Bernie also served in...

Pauline E. Bailey

Pauline E. Bailey

Jan 31, 2015

Bailey, PaulineAge 99, passed away quietly on January 31, 2015. She was born on July 3, 1915, in Marietta OH, to Henry and Abby Young. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Don and Edward. She is survived and remembered by her loving family: two sons; two daughters-in-law; three granddaughters; two grandsons; one granddaughter-in-law; two great-grandsons, and good friends....

Thomas J. Mahoney

Thomas J. Mahoney

Jan 31, 2015

Mahoney, Thomas J.Age 98, left us on January 31, 2015. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 30, 1916 to Oliver and Margaret Mahoney. He is survived by two children, Sarah Ann and Michael; seven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; his niece Susan; nephews Bob and Stephen. He was preceded in death by his wife Muriel; two sisters and two...

Norma Jean Shaw

Norma Jean Shaw

Jan 31, 2015

Shaw, Norma J. Age 77, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015. She was born in Springfield, IL on October 13, 1937, to John and Stella Stuper. She attended Lanphier High School and worked at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL as an x-ray technician. Norma married Gary Shaw on December 3, 1960.   Norma and Gary spent 18 years raising their...

Betty Orlando

Betty Orlando

Jan 31, 2015

Orlando, BettyAge 78, of Rio Rancho passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015.  Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at 11:30 am at Vista Verde Memorial Park, Rio Rancho, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Sotero T. "S.T." Chaves

Sotero T. "S.T." Chaves

Jan 31, 2015

Chaves, Sotero T 89, passed away peacefully on  Saturday, January 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Arabela, NM on January 17, 1926 to Felix and Josephine (Trujillo) Chaves. Sotero married the love of his life, Mary on November 9, 1943 and shared 68 happy years before her passing in 2012. In May of 1944, S.T.  joined the...

Florence "Flo" Dawn Martin

Florence "Flo" Dawn Martin

Jan 29, 2015

Martin, Florence "Flo" Dawn Age 28, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at her home in San Acacia, NM. She was born in Craig, CO on July 16, 1986, to Lawrence and Darice Scripter Martin. Flo grew up and graduated high school in Craig and was the youngest of four children. She was very active in rodeos during her school...

Steven Walton Kelly

Steven Walton Kelly

Jan 29, 2015

Steven Walton Bentley Kelly Steven Walton Bentley Kelly went home to his Lord on January 29, 2015. Steve was born on May 8, 1951, in San Francisco, CA, to the late Walton Bentley Kelly and the late Addie Mildred Blumenauer. After graduating from Highland High School in 1969, he entered the United States Army, serving from 1971-1979. He retired from...

Jane P. Foster

Jane P. Foster

Jan 29, 2015

Foster, Jane  P.  Age 98, a resident of Taos area for the past five years and formerly of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born in Pocahontas, IA on July 21, 1916 to Carl and Grace (Sjoken) Park. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell W. Foster in 2008. Jane is survived by her children,...