Obituaries

Jon M. Rowland

Jon M. Rowland

Feb 24, 2015

Rowland, Jon Mark Age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was born in Anaheim, CA on March 29, 1946, to Danny Rowland and Verlee (Heying) Rowland. Jon is survived by wife, Cynthia J. Rowland; son, Benjamin Rowland; and brother, Scott Carlton and his wife Karen. Interment was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. To view...

Scott Llewelyn

Scott Llewelyn

Feb 23, 2015

Scott Llewelyn, living his 96th year, passed away on February 23, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Valerie. He served in world War II as a First Lt. in the Army Airborne and owned Cardinal Fence Co. for many years.  Bahia Kino, Mexico was his home for the last decade and he has left many friends...

Nirmal K. Verma

Nirmal K. Verma

Feb 23, 2015

Verma, Nirmal K. Age 71, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. A Service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:30pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Benito A. Aguirre

Benito A. Aguirre

Feb 23, 2015

Benito A. Aguirre, age 87, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 23, 2015.   He was born in Durango, Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.Benito is survived by his loving children, Ramon Aguirre (Rosa), Bacilia Gutierrez (Hipolito), Genoveva Ochoa (Alberto), Paula Valdez (IIsmael), Concepcion Aguirre (Manuela), Cornelio Aguirre (Martha), Lucy Stone (David), Silvano Aguirre (Norma), and...

Thomas Bruce Benton

Thomas Bruce Benton

Feb 22, 2015

Bruce Benton passed away on February 22, 2015.  He was 94 years old.  He was predeceased by his wife, Tina Benton.  He is survived by his five children, James Benton of Seattle, WA, Peggy Benton of Charleston, SC, Barbara Ellis of Santa Fe, NM, Sylvia Livingston of Washington, DC, and Teresa Benton of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by six grandchildren...

Charles E. Cooper

Charles E. Cooper

Feb 22, 2015

Charles E. Cooper (Buddy)Age 68, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High School. Charles was a retired veteran having served 20 years in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by brother, Anthony Cooper; father, Charles H. Cooper; grandfather, Antonio Gonzales; grandmother, Concepcion Gonzales. He...

Jim V Romero

Jim V Romero

Feb 21, 2015

Romero , Jim  V 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 22, 1942. His parents are Santiago and Margarita (Vigil) Romero. Jim graduated from Socorro High School and then joined the United States Marines. He proudly served for four years during the Vietnam Conflict. After his Honorable discharge,...

Richard Norman Dunn

Richard Norman Dunn

Feb 21, 2015

Dunn, Richard Norman Richard Norman Dunn, age 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on 21 Feb 2015.Richard is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Dunn, his children and their families, Richard, Claudia, Howard, David, brother Howard, sisters Peggy and Evelyn and their families, his step daughters, Patti and Robin and their families.  He...

Andrea B. Giron

Andrea B. Giron

Feb 21, 2015

Giron, Andrea B. Age 95, beloved mother of 14 children, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully  Saturday, February 21, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Acacia, NM on September 2, 1919 and lived most of her life in Albuquerque. Andrea will be remembered for her delicious cooking, especially her homemade bread and red chile. Her...

Hilda G. Cruz

Hilda G. Cruz

Feb 21, 2015

Cruz, Hilda G. Cruz, Hilda G. On February 21, 2015, the Lord peacefully took Hilda G. Cruz from this earth. She was greeted with open arms into Heaven by her loving husband, Paul J. Cruz, her parents Jose and Isabel Gutierrez, grandson Aaron Acevedo, son-in-law Douglas Kawcak and many other relatives and friends who preceded her in death.  Hilda’s journey began...

Francis T. Smith

Francis T. Smith

Feb 20, 2015

Smith, Francis  Age 85, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 with his granddaughter Cambria by his side. Francis was retired from the Navy and the post office. Francis was a master woodworker and leathersmith and loved to med fences, doing yard work and he built beautiful corrals. was a wonderful husband to his wife, Gloria and was very active in the...

Michael Lee "Mike" Vallejos

Michael Lee "Mike" Vallejos

Feb 19, 2015

Vallejos, Michael  Lee 59, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born in Socorro, NM on April 30, 1955 to Andres and Orfelita (Sedillo) Vallejos Jr. Michael, also loving and jokingly  known as "Mad Mike", was a lifelong resident of Socorro and graduated from Socorro High, class of 1973. He was a hardworking man and an especially skilled and talented  Mechanic....

Donald Costa

Donald Costa

Feb 19, 2015

Costa, Donald  Age 87, passed away peacefully in Rio Rancho, NM on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born in Clinton, IN and spent the majority of his life in East Chicago and Highland, IN.Donald  is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth; children, Anthony Costa and Deneen Costa; one granddaughter, Myra Sexton; one brother, Louis Costa and wife Bernadette ("Bobbi");...

Marita Tengco

Marita Tengco

Feb 19, 2015

Marita TengcoAt age 62, Marita Tengco, a daughter of the Philippines, a devoted wife and a loving mother, passed into the Lord’s safe keeping on February 19, 2015. Having earning degrees at Assumption College and the University of the Philippines, Marita served as an economist and resource planner for the Philippine government for several years. After winning a fellowship at...

William B. Ward

William B. Ward

Feb 18, 2015

Ward, William BryanAge 54, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. No services are being held.Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920

Dolores M. Ganz

Dolores M. Ganz

Feb 18, 2015

Ganz, Dolores  M.Age 85, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920No services are scheduled

William "Bill" Bryan Ward

William "Bill" Bryan Ward

Feb 18, 2015

Ward, William "Bill" B.  Age 54, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Loving husband to Diane (Contegiacomo) of over thirty years and honorable solider of Army National Guard who loved God and country. He was a kind loving, humble and gentleman to all who knew him. He loved to laugh and he had a beautiful smile and everyone who knew him...

William Bryan Wood

William Bryan Wood

Feb 18, 2015

Ward, William "Bill" B.  Age 54, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Loving husband to Diane (Contegiacomo) of over thirty years and honorable solider of Army National Guard who loved God and country. He was a kind loving, humble and gentleman to all who knew him. He loved to laugh and he had a beautiful smile and everyone who knew him...

Jonathan G. Parrish

Jonathan G. Parrish

Feb 18, 2015

Parrish, Jonathan G. Age 33, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Olivia McMillan

Olivia McMillan

Feb 18, 2015

McMillan, Olivia May Age 96, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born in Biggar, Saskatchewan, Canada, on October 11, 1918, to Horace and Lilian Pamphilon. Olivia is survived by her brother, Bob Pamphilon; sister, Greta Cropper; Gordon's niece, Peggy; and her niece, Joan McIntyre and numerous nieces and nephews. Private Graveside Services will be held at Grants Memorial...