Marcelina Garcia
Sep 25, 2015
Garcia, MarcelinaMarcelina Garcia, 84, a resident of Albuquerque, died Friday, September 25, 2015. She is survived by her 17 children, Yolanda Garcia, Carlos Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Marcial Garcia, Jose Luis Garcia, Gilberto Garcia, Lorenzo Garcia, Maricela Garcia, Maria Elena Garcia, Fernando Garcia, Francisco Garcia, Martha Alicia Garcia, Eduardo Garcia, Maria del Rosario Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Olga Alicia Garcia, and Joseph...
Roy Robert Scimonelli
Sep 25, 2015
Scimonelli, Roy Robert Age 75, passed away Friday, September 25, 2015 at his home in Sun City West, Arizona. He was a longtime resident of Rio Rancho. He leaves his devoted wife of 50 years, Pat; his loving daughters, Liz (John) Campbell, Cindy (Jay) Glover. Roy was a proud and loving “Papa” to his grand children, Victoria (Tim) Winrow, J.J., Allison,...
Juliann T. Garcia
Sep 24, 2015
Garcia, Juliann TJuliann Theresa Garcia, 47, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 24, 2015, after a long battle with Batten's Disease. She was surrounded by her Mother Julia; best friend Fred Baca; many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother David and her father, maternal grandparents Seferino and Fidela Lucero from Bernalillo.She was a...
Wayne Moore
Sep 24, 2015
Colonel, Moore, Wayne A 35 year resident of Rio Rancho, formerly of Los Angeles, passed away at his home Thursday, September 24, 2015 at age 77. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Yvonne Moore; sons Troy Hope of Utah, Wayne J. Moore and Shane Moore of San Pedro, California and Stephen Styles and family of Buelton, California; grandchildren, Brandy Hope...
Freda May Ekburg
Sep 24, 2015
Freda Ekburg left this life on the morning of September 24, 2015 in her Albuquerque, New Mexico home, passing quietly to join her husband Edwin. Freda was born in March of 1925 in Olathe, Colorado to Frank and Estella Roberts. Freda had three sisters and two brothers. Her family survived the "Great Depression" by living as farmers, off the land and the...
Bob V. Stover
Sep 24, 2015
Bob V. Stover lost his courageous battle with lung cancer on September 24, 2015. He died peacefully at home. Bob was born on January 25, 1936 in Taos, NM. His family moved to Albuquerque at the end of WWII. He graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1954 and later received a degree in Criminology from the University of Albuquerque.He was...
Bernice Ivy Boyle
Sep 23, 2015
Age 90, resident of Belen from 1995 to 2015, passed away September 23, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hurst and son-in-law John Hurst of Albuquerque; her sister Betty (Al) Ewert of Calistoga CA; brother-in-law Carl Boyle of Johnstown NY; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, in 2014. Bernice received her...
Ralph Tafoya
Sep 23, 2015
Tafoya, Ralph Age 95, went home to be with the Lord, September 23, 2015. Born May 1, 1920 in Engel, NM. He lived in Los Angeles, California for 74 years. He was a member of St. Kevin Church in Los Angeles, CA and San Ignacio in Albuquerque, NM. He served in World War II and the Civilian Conservation Corps. Ralph loved...
Helen Purcell
Sep 23, 2015
Purcell, Helen Age 88, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2015. She was born in New York, NY on July 31, 1927, to John L. and Mary (Smith) Wade. She was a resident of Rio Rancho since she left New York in 1980. She was preceded in death by her husband, William in 1996 and then her two brothers John Wade and...
Lala Lucero
Sep 22, 2015
Lucero, Lala D Top of FormLala Lucero, age 94, of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. She was born on April 18, 1921 in Alameda, NM. Mrs. Lucero was a creative doll maker whose artistic creations were much in demand. She was also a talented storyteller, and her stories and dischos captivated the attention of her family and friends....
Marianne Miller
Sep 21, 2015
Miller, Marianne Age 63, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. She was born in Connellsville, PA on March 24, 1952, to Homer James and Catherine Fern (Slonecker) Friend. She was a resident of Rio Rancho for over 20 years. Marianne was an animal enthusiast and enjoyed raising fainting goats. Marianne will be missed dearly she was a generous spirit always willing to...
Hayden "Wig" S. Long
Sep 21, 2015
Long, Hayden S. "Wig"A resident of Rio Rancho and formally of Albuquerque and Belen , New Mexico since 1947 age 84, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. He was in the Marine Corps in the Korean Conflict and served in that theater. He was an esteemed foreman and belonged to Ironworkers 495, he spent all of his working career in...
Robert Martin Saavedra Jr.
Sep 21, 2015
Saavedra Jr., Robert Martin Age 24, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Robert was always happy, full of life, he loved the outdoors, tattoos and animals, he was an aspiring veterinarian. He was a sharp dresser and always wanted to borrow his mom's Harley. Robert is survived by mother, Lupita Leyba-Baca and husband, David Baca; siblings, Leticia Saavedra, John Adrian...
Fortunata "Lillian" Aragona
Sep 20, 2015
Aragona, Fortunata D. Age 97, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born in Tampa, FL on October 23, 1917. Service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015, 11:00 am, at Risen Savior Catholic Community, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE. To share memories with family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010
Robert Albin Lenberg
Sep 19, 2015
Lenberg, Robert AlbinAge 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Robert was born in Foley, Minnesota on February 9, 1928, and served honorably in the Army Air Force from 1946 to 1949. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the age of 22, Robert served for thirty-four months as a church...
William P. Chagnon
Sep 19, 2015
Chagnon, William P. Bill Chagnon entered into the arms of our Loving Savior on September19, 2015. Bill was born on March 15, 1933 and was raised in Chelmsford, Massachusetts where he met his soul mate Pauline, whom he would marry in September of 1955. Throughout his life Bill touched many lives and was always the first to help anyone in...
Donald William Brancato
Sep 16, 2015
Brancato, Donald William of Rio Rancho Age 57, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born in Bayshore, NY on February24, 1958. He graduated from NMSU where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. While he was living in Las Vegas, NV he worked in the restaurant business until he retired and moved to Rio rancho, NM. Don enjoyed...
John Willie Jones Sr.
Sep 16, 2015
Jones, John W. Sr.Rev. John Willie (JW) Jones was born July 2, 1958 in Alamogordo, NM to Ruth and Frederick Douglas Jones. JW passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He is one of seven children. JW graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1976 and served one tour in the Army. JW was called to minister at a...
Mabel Duran
Sep 14, 2015
Duran, Mabel Mabel Garcia Duran, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday September 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. She welcomed everyone with a big warm smile, a twinkle in her eyes, and a loving embrace. She always made everyone feel welcome in her home.Mabel was born in Carnuel, New Mexico on August...
Alvin Turquette
Sep 12, 2015
Turquette, Alvin Dale 12/6/1919 - 9/12/2015 A.D., or “Turk” Turquette, 95, passed away on Saturday (9/12). His wife of 68 years preceded his death by 46 days. A geologist with a degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he joined the Navy the day after Pearl Harbor, and rose to the rank of Lt. Cmdr. During WWII Turk served as...
