Obituaries

Dec 28, 2014

Dec 28, 2014

Martinez, Henry  "Hank"Age 91, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 in his family's home. He was born in Algodones, NM, on April 12, 1923, to Pedro and Elvira Martinez. Henry was a WWII veteran, cabinet maker by trade and a member and an usher of the Catholic Church Holy Name Society.  He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Tony...

Dec 27, 2014

Scales, Sandra L. "Sandy" age 61, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She was born in Atlanta, GA on February 10, 1953, to Raymond and Maryann Thomas. Sandy attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, FL. then received a B.A. degree from the University of Florida , then a B.A. degree from Texas Western. She also was a S.P. 4...

Dec 27, 2014

Luna, SalomonAge 81, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2014. Salomon was preceded in death by his loving wife Manuela Luna; beloved grandson Anthony Guzman; parents Mariano and Francisa Luna; siblings: Josefa, Lugarda, Marcelino, Vidal, Mariano Jr, George, and Gilbert. He is survived by daughters: Maria Guzman and husband David, Jolyn Murphy and husband Pat, Debra Marthe and husband Mike;...

Dec 27, 2014

Stetson, Jeanne E Age 76, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014. She was born in Melrose, MA on January 13, 1938, to Patrick and Florence Eastman Eisan. Jeanne was raised in Mauldin, MA and graduated from Mauldin High School. At an early age, Jeanne worked for Ma Bell as a switchboard operator for 8 years. She married Ralph Stetson in...

Dec 26, 2014

Margaret E. (Betty) Garcia Salazar, 85, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2014 surrounded by her children.  Born December 7, 1929 to an Albuquerque land grant family, she was preceded in death by her parents, Manuel B. and Ella Weston Garcia, sisters Viola Quirk and Nancy Mooney. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, she graduated from Albuquerque High School and...

Dec 26, 2014

Bertha Duran EstradaAugust 17, 1930 - December 26, 2014A longtime resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, December 26, 2014. She is survived by her son, Samuel Estrada and wife, Sharon; daughter, Dr. Naomi Campos, MD and husband, Joe; daughter, Valda Keliikuli and husband, William; son, Kevin Estrada, and  partner, Cuman Cropper; grandchildren, Donna Campos and partner, Jake Hernandez, Kamuela Keliikuli and wife,...

Dec 26, 2014

Moore, Thomas "Tom" Osborn Age 70, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014. He was born February 12, 1944, in Chicago, IL to Mary Jane Palmer and William Lee Davis II. Tom served in the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War. He worked in food service and retired...

Dec 26, 2014

Armijo, Esequiel "Zeke" B. Age 88, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014 in Socorro, NM. He was born on the family farm in Las Palomas, NM on August 19, 1926, to  Manfor and Carlota Baca Armijo. When Zeke was young, he and his family moved to Truth or Consequences, NM. He graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1944 and went...

Dec 25, 2014

Murray, Betty LouAge 76, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014. Services are currently pending.Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920

Dec 24, 2014

Anaya, Anita (Romero)Age 87, passed away on December 24, 2014. She was born to the late Manuel and Ignacita (Ulibarri) Romero on October 29, 1927. She attended high school in Santa Rosa, NM. She married Larry E. Anaya and they moved to Albuquerque right after their first son was born. Anita was so proud of her six sons and loved...

Dec 24, 2014

Charles Sanders Age 87, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He was born in Mexia, TX on April 11, 1927, to William and Mary Ellen Sanders. Charles is survived by his son, Stephen Carl Sanders of Albuquerque; grandsons, Keith Paul Sanders and Jonathan David Sanders, both of Albuquerque; and brother, Carl Ray Sanders of Fort Worth, TX. He was preceded...

Dec 24, 2014

Armijo, Tomas  69, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. He was born in Socorro, NM on August 19, 1945 to  Ambroscio and Dora (Bordeaux) Armijo. Tomas was a lifelong resident of Socorro. He never met a stranger and was friends with everyone. He enjoyed fishing and was pretty good at wood works and ceramics. Tomas was a jokester. He was a...

Dec 24, 2014

Thomas, Laurel CatherineAge 73, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. She was born December 19, 1941 to Evelynn and Charles Kimen in Cleveland, OH. Laurel is survived by her husband, Douglas; her son, Robert; her sister, Elizabeth Clark. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St. SE,...

Dec 23, 2014

Branchal, Steven JohnAge 45, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born August 27, 1969, in Espanola, NM to Peggy and Johnny Branchal. Steven is survived by his father Johnny; brother, Robert Branchal (Kelly); sister, Connie Branchal (Walter); sister, Margaret Chavez (Steve); sister, JoAnna Branchal; nephews: Daniel Branchal (Caroline), Anthony Garcia, Stephen Chavez (Ariel), Christopher Espinoza (GODSON), Adam Branchal, Jaeson...

Dec 22, 2014

Sanchez, Priscilla G. Priscilla Sanchez passed on December 22, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Eduvigen Chavez, her daughter Theresa Sanchez Renner and her granddaughter Mary Grace Sanchez. She's survived by her children, John Sanchez, Victoria Brigance, James Sanchez, Carl wife Vicki Sanchez, Nora Tafoya; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and beloved extended family and friends....

Dec 22, 2014

Jeske, Frances  Age 96, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920No services are scheduled

Dec 21, 2014

Vargon, Edward  G. Age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. Truly one of America’s “Greatest Generation,” he was born in Kansas City, KS in 1923.  The son of Russian/Polish immigrants, he weathered the Great Depression, enlisted in the Army in World War II, used the G.I. bill to get a degree from Kansas State University,...

Dec 20, 2014

Juanita O. Artiaga, 84, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on December 20, 2014.  Born on June 12, 1930 in Antonchico, NM she was raised in Pintada, NM. Juanita was a single mother who lovingly raised her 8 children and helped raise 4 grandchildren; Henry Buckner Jr., Racheal Bucker, Jonathan Buckner and Albert Buckner.  She was devoted to the Catholic Church and our...

Dec 20, 2014

Michelitch, Margie "Polly" BucknerAge 83 passed from this life unto the next on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born September 21, 1931 in Cache County, OK to Benjamin Armintage and Ester Mae (Brewer) Buckner.Polly is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph "Jake" Michelitch; daughter, Christina "Tina" Michelitch; grandson, John Joseph "JJ" Michelitch, all of Rio Rancho, NM;...