Obituaries

Frederick Hunt Gorton Jr.

Frederick Hunt Gorton Jr.

Nov 12, 2014

Gorton, Frederick Hunt Jr.Age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born in Denver, CO on April 11, 1935. Fred worked for the Albuquerque Publishing Company for 47 years. He was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was active in the Holy Name Society. Fred is survived by his wife of 55 years...

Willie J Simon

Willie J Simon

Nov 12, 2014

                                                                     Simon, Willie J. Age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born in  Garrison, Texas on July 10, 1948, to Willie B Simon and  Joy Simon. Willie worked for the FAA for over 40 years. He has been a resident of Albuquerque for over 43 years.  He was one of the founding members of Faith Temple Church of God in...

Maria D. "Della" Salazar

Maria D. "Della" Salazar

Nov 12, 2014

Salazar, Maria Deloypa "Della" Age 99, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at her home in Socorro with her loving family at her side. She was born in Casa Colorada, NM on October 2, 1915, to Samuel and Francisca Olguin Sais. Della attended school in Belen, NM and graduated from Belen High School in the late 30's. She moved to...

Clarence C (Pat) Patten

Clarence C (Pat) Patten

Nov 11, 2014

Patten, Clarence C (Pat)Born August 31, 1929 in El Reno, OK. His passing came Tuesday November 11, 2014, at home after a long battle with Mesothelioma. He served his country during WWII in the Navy and was honorably discharged. He has been a resident of New Mexico since 1939. Married in 1952 to Veatrice McBee for 41 years until her...

Joyce O'Neill

Joyce O'Neill

Nov 11, 2014

O'Neill, Joyce Ann PhoenixAge 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. She was born in Cohoes, NY on September 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Mabel O. (LeClair) Phoenix. She is survived by her eight children, Kathleen, Mike, John, Dan, Diane, Terry, Karen, and Shane; 21 grandchildren; 10...

Laura Erker

Laura Erker

Nov 11, 2014

Erker, Laura   Age 87, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. She was born in Balonyszentivan, Hungary on February 15, 1927, to Steven and Monika (Edl) Mader. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Josef Erker; daughter, Janet Farrell; sister, Heidi Ticich; brother, Steven Mader. Laura  is survived by her children, Clara  Trimboli, Irene Erker and husband Alex Samaniego, Robin Luttrell,...

John Orlando Pena

John Orlando Pena

Nov 11, 2014

Pena, John OrlandoJohn Orlando Peña, 84, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on November 11, 2014, losing a long battle with kidney disease. John (Sonny) was born in Taos, NM on April 20, 1930. He was a 1948 graduate of Boys Town High School in Boys Town, NE. A Korean War Veteran, John enlisted in the U. S. Army and was...

Pat Chavez

Pat Chavez

Nov 11, 2014

Chavez, Pat  Age 83, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 9, 1931, to Patricio and Carmen (Murphy) Chavez. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM who proudly served our country in the US Marine Corps and was a member of the DAV. He was, also a County Marshall, and had retired from...

Fred M. Sherman

Fred M. Sherman

Nov 10, 2014

Sherman, Fred M.“A HERO HAS FALLEN” Fred M. Sherman entered “The Spirit World” on November 10, 2014 at age 45. Born in Yankton, SD on January 30, 1969 to Sylvianne (Nee) Horned Eagle Sherman and Joel Sherman, he was a proud enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. Fred moved to Rio Rancho in 1975 attending Rio Rancho Elementary school,...

Wendell Harger

Wendell Harger

Nov 10, 2014

Harger, Wendell M. Age 75, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. He was born in Meridian, MS on May 8, 1939 and a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Wendell is survived by spouse, 1 son and daughter in-law, 3 granddaughter, and dog ladybug all of Albuquerque, NM. He loved and cherish his family, enjoyed car racing, and spent his lifetime as...

Randy C. Chavez Sr.

Randy C. Chavez Sr.

Nov 10, 2014

Chavez, Randy C. Sr.Age 60, went to be with our Lord on November 9, 2014. He was born on January 19, 1954, to James and Bessie Chavez. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, James and Bessie; sister Susan Chavez and beloved nephew Kenneth Chavez, Jr. Randy is survived by his sister, Cynthia  Candelaria, brother, Kenneth Chavez, Sr. and wife,...

Cecil M. Knox

Cecil M. Knox

Nov 9, 2014

Knox, Cecil M. Age 62, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2014. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Mesa Baptist Church, 1411 Golf Course Rd SE, Rio...

Earle Powell Bursum

Earle Powell Bursum

Nov 9, 2014

Bursum, Earle Powell80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Big Spring, TX on April 1, 1934 to Earl Baylos and Jane (Bounds) Powell. Earle has resided in Socorro since 1966. Before moving to Socorro, Earle graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1958 with a...

Fidela Montoya

Fidela Montoya

Nov 9, 2014

Montoya, Fidela  Age 101, was born on June 18, 1913 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away November 9, 2014 in Albuquerque. Fidela resided at Princeton Place Rehabilitation and Nursing center of Albuquerque where she passed away peacefully. A viewing will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with a Mass to be celebrated on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 9:00...

Michael Edward Montoya

Michael Edward Montoya

Nov 8, 2014

Montoya, Michael EdwardAge 51, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born in Concord, MA on September 16, 1963, to Onesimo Montoya and Christine Schroeder.  He graduated from Cibola High School in 1981 and went on to attend the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in 1985.  After serving in the...

Eva Baca Provo

Eva Baca Provo

Nov 8, 2014

Provo - Eva (Baca)                                                                                                                                       passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Saturday, November 8, 2014, just one week shy of her 95th birthday. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico on November 15, 1919 to Horacio and Elvira (Chavez) Baca. She lived her early years in San Antonito, New Mexico with her mother at the home...

Barbara Brown

Barbara Brown

Nov 8, 2014

Brown, Barbara Rita AngelBarbara "Bubba" age 51, was called home to be an angel with our Lord. Barbara passed away Saturday November 8, 2014 she is survived by her sister Linda Trujillo; nieces and nephews Adam Trujillo, Feliz Trujillo, David Trujillo Jr., Daniel Herrera; great nephew Antonio Trujillo; and her fiancé Donovan Besson. Also many special friends that Barbara loved...

Tillie G. Lucero

Tillie G. Lucero

Nov 8, 2014

Lucero, Tillie  A resident of Albuquerque, NM was granted her angel wings peacefully on the morning of November 8, 2014. Tillie was born on August 17, 1928. She enjoyed church, Sundays having family meals, gardening her roses, snowballs, lilacs and mowing her lawn. She always had beans cooking while she enjoyed reading or doing her word search puzzles.  Tillie devoted her life...

Samantha A. Chavez

Samantha A. Chavez

Nov 8, 2014

Age 31, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2014. She is survived by her loving parents, Larry and Roberta Muro; her two beautiful children, Malakai and Halo; her cherished brother, Andrew; sister-in-law, Heather; niece, Aria. Samantha will be missed by her grandparents, Ann Muro, Rudy and Elsie Duran as well as her many aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Jason "Jae" Lawrence Myers

Jason "Jae" Lawrence Myers

Nov 7, 2014

Myers, Jason "Jae" Lawrence Age 28, passed  away  Friday, November  7, 2014.  The  Rio  Rancho  native  was   born  July  23, 1986  in  El  Paso,  TX.He was  preceded  in  death  by  his  brother,  Justin  Lee  Myers;  aunt,  Susan  Zapanta;  grandparents,  James  &  Natsuo  Horn. Jason is  survived  by  his  parents,  James  and   Jacqueline  Myers;  his  daughters,  Jordan  and  Jaelyn  Myers;  two grandparents; eight aunts  and  uncles;  numerous  cousins and  innumerable  friends  and  loved  ones. His  love  for  people  was  unforgettable  and  his giving  spirit was incomparable.  We  will  miss  him  dearly. A Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday,  December  12, 2014 at  Anderson  Abruzzo  International  Balloon   Museum, 9201 Balloon Museum Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM  87113.  Please  bring  photos  of  Jason  to  display  on  a  memorial  wall.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920