Obituaries

Mark G. Cruickshank

Mark G. Cruickshank

Jan 12, 2015

Cruickshank, Mark G. Age 56, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Cathedral of St. John (Episcopal Church), 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place a later date.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Herbert Chinn

Herbert Chinn

Jan 12, 2015

Chinn, Herbert“Life is not how many years you live; it’s how much care and love you give!” Herbert ChinnHerbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee, and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five...

Josephine Jue

Josephine Jue

Jan 12, 2015

Jue, Josephine NavakukuAge 93, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. Josephine was born on February 3, 1921 in the Hopi Village of Shungopavy, Second Mesa, AZ to Lois Honwytewa and John Navakuku. She lived a long and fulfilling life and was blessed by a marriage to Gin Ah Jue for 65 years. She was a devoted mother and is...

Sandra Serna

Sandra Serna

Jan 12, 2015

Serna, Sandra  little angel, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 in Socorro, NM at the age of 51. She was born in Springerville, AZ on March 20, 1963, to Anastacio and Dora Hill Serna. Sandra grew up in Quemado, NM and at the age of 12 and moved to the facility in Los Lunas, NM where she lived until that facility...

Rosemary Wallace Delano

Rosemary Wallace Delano

Jan 12, 2015

Rosemary Wallace DelanoOctober 29, 1924 - January 12, 2015Rosemary, or “Rodi” to friends and family, was born of Scotch-Irish decent on Chicago’s Southwest Side to Walter Wallace and Margaret Hassett Wallace.  A gifted artist and dancer, Rodi studied at The American Academy of Arts in Chicago before joining the USO in 1942.  The experiences lead her to enlist in the US Navy...

Richard Alan Dausses

Richard Alan Dausses

Jan 12, 2015

Dausses, Richard Alan In his own words:  “I did it! Sailed the seas, Rode the broncos, Fished the rivers and lakes, Had a wonderful life - Kathy, kids and all!”Age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Katherine of...

Prescilla Dolores Herron

Prescilla Dolores Herron

Jan 11, 2015

Herron, Prescilla D 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Escondida, NM on July 25, 1931 to Salomon and Aurora (Lopez) Moya. Prescilla was  a lifelong resident of Socorro. She was a Senior Companion for the Senior Citizens Center and also a foster grandmother for the Socorro Aim High. She...

Leocadia Silva

Leocadia Silva

Jan 11, 2015

Silva, Leocadia R. Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Leocadia was born and raised in Belen. She loved dancing, NM music, walking around Barelas, quilting, cooking, thrift shopping, being silly and being involved at the Barelas Senior Center. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Garcia and...

Shirley E. Simpson

Shirley E. Simpson

Jan 11, 2015

Simpson, Shirley  Was born in a small steel mill town of Braddock, Pennsylvania on September 1, 1932. The moment she entered the world, it became a prettier, more peaceful place.Her parents, Edward and Ida Rowland, would have one more child 9 years later and name him Eddie. Shirley loved her little brother, she treated him as if he was her very...

Virginia Martinez

Virginia Martinez

Jan 11, 2015

Martinez, Virginia  Age 87, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Virginia was a member of Legacy Church. Virginia is survived by her 12 children, Jeanette Rangel, Linda Astarita, Christine Avalos, Priscilla Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Isabel Robles, Loretta Ramirez, Mary Gomez, Naomi Kish, Flora Nicasio,   Eleanor Gonzales and Petrina Alvardo; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will...

Anne C. Smail

Anne C. Smail

Jan 10, 2015

Smail, Anne  C. Anne Candelaria Smail, 83, entered into eternal peace on January 10, 2015. Anne was born on March 10, 1931 to Valentine and Manuelita (Garcia) Candelaria in Manzano NM. She graduated from Mountainair High School in 1949 and moved to Albuquerque to attend business college. She moved to New Jersey in the mid 1950’s and returned to Albuquerque in...

Lucy Hooper

Lucy Hooper

Jan 10, 2015

Hooper, LucyAge 97, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. No services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral ServicesSouthern Blvd SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-891-9192

Wesley Hugh Smith

Wesley Hugh Smith

Jan 9, 2015

Smith, Wesley H. Age 81, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015.  Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Wesley's honor to www.arborday.org. To share memories with the family please visit Wesley's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.   Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Martha Helen Gurd

Martha Helen Gurd

Jan 9, 2015

Martha Helen Gurd, aged 56, died January 6, 2015, peacefully after a long illness at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her brother, Charles Gurd. Martha Gurd was the daughter of Ruth S. Gurd and Frank R.N. Gurd. She is survived by her brother, Charles Gurd, and her half-brother, Fraser B. Gurd of Madison, WI and her half-sister, Kathleen...

Bobby R. Silva

Bobby R. Silva

Jan 9, 2015

Silva, Bobby R Age 62, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at his home in Belen, NM surrounded by his all of his family. He was born in Winslow, AZ on November 29, 1952, to Nick and Edith Moya Silva.  Bobby grew up in Socorro where he and his wife Georgia raised their five children. Bobby enjoyed fishing and hunting and...

Mary Jane Trujillo

Mary Jane Trujillo

Jan 8, 2015

Trujillo, Mary Jane Mary Jane Trujillo, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born to Alexander and Anna Drozdiak on December 6, 1924 in Shamokin, Pennslyvania. She attended Temple University in Philadelpia where she recevied her RN. She moved out west and worked for Indian Services at Taos Pueblo...

Loren Glen McLain

Loren Glen McLain

Jan 8, 2015

MSGT McLain, Loren G. Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain;...

Stephen Allen Ross

Stephen Allen Ross

Jan 8, 2015

Ross, Stephen A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away after a long fight with Alzheimer’s January 8, 2014 at age 73. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda J. Ross; his sons, Lance Ross and his wife, Elaine; Shane Ross and his wife, Jammie; four grandchildren, Shilah Ross; Lance Ross J.R. and wife, Daniela;...

Alice M. Perrault-Bailey

Alice M. Perrault-Bailey

Jan 7, 2015

Perrault-Bailey, Alice M. Age 94, a resident of Bernalillo, Nm since 1974, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was born in Lakeville, MN on August 12, 1920, to William and Hulda (Anderson) Christianson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Joseph Perrault; siblings, Maurice Christianson, Earl Christianson, Dorothy Gleason, Laura Marie Christianson, Helen Zimmerman, Doris Richardson, Mary Oberle....

William S. Light

William S. Light

Jan 7, 2015

Light, William  S. Age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 on what would have been his and Lois’ 64th wedding anniversary.  He joins his beloved Loie who passed in September. He is survived by children, Ellen Light and Marc Wunder, Ronni Light, Joel Light and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Samantha Sullivan and husband Steve, Terry Wunder, Sara Greenstein and husband Jonathan, Joseph...