Obituaries

Jan 18, 2015

Sanchez, Theodorita R. "Tita"Age 83, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 in Rio Rancho, NM with her family by her side. She was born in La Joya, NM on July 30, 1931, to Miguel  and Gertruditas Romero Rivera. Tita grew up in a large family and was a woman of great faith. She loved to bake and do crafts and she...

Jan 18, 2015

Jan 18, 2015

Veitch, John  Age 69, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015.  In lieu of flowers donations may be given in John's honor to Sandia Orthopedic Alumni Society, The University of New MexicoDepartment of Orthopaedics, 1 University of New Mexico MSC10 5600 Albuquerque, NM 87131.Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Jan 17, 2015

Susan Marie PoythressAge 71, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015. She was born on March 25, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Raymond Berg; sister, Patricia Shempf; and brother, Ronald Berg.Susan is survived by son, Lee Poythress; daughter, Leanna Whitmore; granddaughters, Heather Poythress, Kayla Brown; great-grandchildren, Isaac Peffer, Kay'Anna Brown; and sister, Debbie Higgins.Susan graduated...

Jan 16, 2015

Dorothy Chase Teberg Doolittle, born May 18, 1921 to Ernest J. Teberg and Mary Bertina Pease Teberg in Anoka, Minnesota, died January 16, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She grew up in Chicago and graduated from the University of Chicago in 1942. There she met John C. Doolittle on September 24, 1938. They became engaged on December 24, 1941, and were...

Jan 16, 2015

Larsen, Geneva  Age 89, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2015, 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

Jan 16, 2015

Flores, David  Joe June 2, 1936 ~ January 16, 2015. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, as well as great great grandfather, passed away after a long battle with cancer at the age 78. David served in the National Guard; retired from the University of New Mexico to follow his passion as a master carpenter. David  is survived by his loving...

Jan 16, 2015

GRIEGO, MARGARITO “MARGO” Our beloved “POP”, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 16th, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. Margarito was born on January 4th, 1923 to Luis and Emma Griego in the small community of Los Griegos in the Albuquerque North Valley. There he built, resided and passed away in his home of...

Jan 16, 2015

Roy Gene Biscamp, age 90, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. He was born in Beaumont, TX on August 18, 1924, to Emmette and Pauline Biscamp.  Roy graduated from San Jacinto High School, Houston TX, in 1942, he then attended North Texas Agricultural College from 1942-1943, then Fordham University where he graduated from the Army Specialist Training Program 1943-1944, he then...

Jan 15, 2015

Mary Lauretta Dickey passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the age of 93 peacefully at home. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Dickey, son Gary Johnson, granddaughter Roberta Bollinger, great grandchildren Angel Bollinger and Daniel Hull, and great great grandson Cornell Powell. Mary is survived by daughter, Laurel Boutwell (Tom) and son Craig Johnson (Brigitte) ten...

Jan 15, 2015

Morales, Nicholas P 72, passed away peacefully on  Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born in San Pedro Municipo De Coyame, Chihuahua, Mexico on March 22, 1942 to Gabriel and Eloisa (Puertas) Morales. Nicholas was a Socorro resident since 1978. He retired from NM Tech in 2005 . Nicholas enjoyed drawing and visiting the casino every once in a while. He...

Jan 15, 2015

Roy B. Sutton was born on September 12, 1919 to Earnest and Ella Sutton in Eagleville, Tennessee. The family moved to Evanston, Illinois where Roy was raised and attended school. His parents, a sister and four brothers all preceded him in death. Roy died peacefully on January 15, 2015 at 95.In 1941, at the age of 21, Roy enlisted in...

Jan 14, 2015

Pino , Maria  Lucianita Lucy Pino (Heiss)  April 19, 1934-January 14, 2015Lucy Pino was born and died in the tiny mountain village of Magdalena, New Mexico, the second of five children born to her parents, Lorenzo Pino and Amelia Armijo. Her brother Eddie and sister Dannie have already passed on, and she is survived by her sister, Mary Rose Pino and brother...

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Jean Schmelz, age 90, died on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Dolly Spencer, and by her husband of forty two years, John F. Schmelz. Betty was born in Boise, Idaho on October 17, 1924.  She met her husband, John, in Tacoma, WA and they were married in...

Jan 14, 2015

Dilger, Ruth M. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  She was born October 30, 1925, in Lone Tree Iowa, to Frata and Howard Eden. Ruth is survived by her sons, Stephen and Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Quentin Dilger. Ruth was a resident of Rio Rancho for 8 years. She enjoyed gardening, movies, quilting, reading...

Jan 14, 2015

Basham, William H. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Afton, TX on August 7, 1925, to  Homer and Zelma Barr Basham.  At an early age, Bill and his family moved to California where he graduated from Strathmore High School in Strathmore, CA. He attended Fresno State for a couple of years and then...

Jan 14, 2015

Roripaugh-Kron, Donna  Age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Miles City, MT on April 28, 1932, to Albert A. and Helen (Rodgers) Stoler. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Roripaugh, Jr. Donna is survived by her husband, Henry R. Kron, Jr.; daughters, Tamara Spurlock and Lisa Pidcock; step-daughters, Diane Lynn Kron,...

Jan 14, 2015

McLeod, SheilaAge 51, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland November 16, 1963 to Drumond and Ann Hart. Sheila is survived by her husband Robert; children, Sabrina and Duncan; mother, Ann Hart; sisters: Margaret Brown (Michael), Aileen Woodger (Geoff), and Katherine Andrewes (Tim).Sheila was a resident of Rio Rancho for 12 years. She was married...

Jan 14, 2015

Jan 13, 2015

Eloda Mary Nelson, 91 died recently after a short illness. Widow of Ret. Comdr. Arthur A. Nelson USN, she is survived by her son, John T. Nelson of Rainer, Washington; a daughter, Carolynn Montgomery of Albuquerque, NM; and 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Nelson was a master gardener and a long time participant of several Albuquerque garden clubs. She also volunteered for...