Obituaries

Jan 4, 2015

Paxton, David Olaf David Olaf Paxton passed into eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2015 after a brief illness.  He was born November 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA.  When Dave was two months old, his father Emery Paxton died.  His mother, Ruth Bursum Paxton returned to New Mexico with Dave. Dave grew up in Socorro, NM. Up until he was fourteen, he spent...

Jan 4, 2015

Stevens, Jerry Lynn Age 73, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was born in Odessa, TX on September 15, 1941, to Jim Hollis and Ruby Inez (Thompson) Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Inez Stevens. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Shriver of Corpus Christi, TX; granddaughter, Cassie; great-grandson, Christian; brothers, Jack Stevens...

Jan 3, 2015

Figueroa, Inez  Passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was born in New York, NY on September 17, 1955, to Ramon and Ines (Rodriguez) Ramos. She was preceded in death by her two grandmothers, Adela Ramos, and Mariana Mercado; one nephew, Elijah Ray Robles; one Aunt, Antonia Laguillo. Inez is survived by her husband of 28 years, Carlos Figueroa; children, Stacy...

Jan 3, 2015

Alonzo Twitty, Sr., age eighty-five (85) was born February 29, 1929 to the late Mr. Albert Twitty and Mrs. Viola Dixon-Twitty on the Ward Morn farm in Brazos County, better known as Brazos Bottom located ten miles outside of Bryan and College Station, Texas, one of eleven children.  He departed this life at a local hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015.  He...

Jan 2, 2015

Gilleland, Audrey M. Audrey M. Gilleland of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away January 2, 2015 at the North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Facility following a brief illness. Audrey was born December 28, 1932 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Stanley W. and Myrtle Gilleland.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota where she graduated with...

Jan 2, 2015

Alvarado, Omar A.Age 26, passed away Friday, January 2, 2015. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 6, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial being celebrated at 10:30 a.m., St....

Jan 2, 2015

Jan 1, 2015

Spaulding, Stephen Alan Artist, craftsman, designer, engineer, builder, sailor, world traveler, and beloved husband and father celebrated the new year 2015 by embarking on his final journey on Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born November 11, 1939, the only child of Ken and Bess Spaulding. Steve grew up in Connecticut and Massachusetts, attending a one room school house in...

Jan 1, 2015

Margie Pearl Minnis Hess Repasky, 91 of Los Lunas, NM passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015.  She was born December 25, 1923 in Garden City, Kansas to James V. and Clara (Sims) Minnis. She graduated from Garden City High School in 1944 and attended GCJC. Margie lived in Clovis, NM for 33 years, where she worked in the banking business and...

Jan 1, 2015

Cortez, Lita  Lita Cortez, 79, was reunited with her two daughters in heaven on January 1, 2015. She is survived by her husband Richard Cortez; two sons, Mike and wife Martha Cortez, Rick Cortez, daughter in law Tina Cortez; five grandchildren, Noah and wife Marisela, Michelle and fiancé Ray, Tabatha, Miranda and husband Ricardo, and Chasity and boyfriend Lawrence; nine great...

Dec 31, 2014

Lopez, Martin  Age 65, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM with his family by his side. He was born in Magdalena, NM  on July 11, 1949, to Miguel and Mariana Otero Lopez. Martin grew up in Magdalena and graduated from Magdalena High School. He has been employed for the past 35 years for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Martin...

Dec 30, 2014

Urrea Griffin, Mary Frances Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away December 30, 2014. Age 70, a resident of Rio Rancho was born in Bernalillo, NM to Miguel and Rose Urrea. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rosemary Carrillo. Frances is survived by her daughter, Renee Kleinman and husband Brent of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren,...

Dec 30, 2014

Trax, Elnora (Betsy) Simpson Age 95 years, 8 months and 27 days, completed her journey and passed away peacefully on the morning of December 30, 2014.  She was born on April 3, 1919 in Buffalo, NY to Lorenzo F. Simpson and Sadie (DOWDLE) Simpson.  She grew up in Warsaw, NY during the great depression with lessons learned of saving and thrift. In...

Dec 30, 2014

Dec 30, 2014

Vigil Jr., Manuel "Tony"Age 71, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 with his family and friends by his side. He was born in Santa Cruz, NM on January 3, 1943, to Manuel and Carmelita Vigil. He graduated from Santa Cruz High School and was a parts manager for thirty four years.  Tony's hobbies were camping, fishing, drag racing and he enjoyed...

Dec 29, 2014

Caples, Roy W. Age 70, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on November 26, 1944 in Berkeley, CA. Wayne is survived by three brothers; one sister; four children; and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services-Carlisle Chapel, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM on...

Dec 29, 2014

Kinne, Jean G. (Mertie)  Age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Monday, December 29, 2014 at The Retreat.  She was born in 1924 in Ilion, NY. Jean studied nursing and was the medical practice Administrator for her husband, Dr. Sandford H. Kinne. She was a model, an ordained minister, and was certified in holistic medicine. Jean loved the Lord and...

Dec 28, 2014

Boyd, June LaVon June Boyd was born on September 24, 1923, in Normal, Illinois. She peacefully was promoted to glory on December 28, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. June grew up with three sisters and one brother. Her hobbies included raising her children, crocheting, sewing, and raising African Violets. More than anything she loved Bible study. A long-time Salvationist, June served...

Dec 28, 2014

Rios, Porfirio  Porfirio “Pilo” Rios, 91, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2014, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Pilo was born on September 16, 1923 in Winnemucca, Nevada to Francisca and Refugio Rios.  After finishing high school, he joined the Army Air Force.  As a veteran of WWII, he flew twenty-two B-29 missions over Japan.  He left the Air Force Reserve as a first lieutenant.   After...

Dec 28, 2014

O'Hara, PatriciaAge 82, resident of Rio Rancho, and later Albuquerque, for 23 years, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1932, to James and Lillian (McDermott) Pond. She was preceded in death by her husband, John O'Hara. Patricia is survived by her children, John O'Hara, Jr. and husband Roy Schmitt, Robert O'Hara;...