Obituaries

Laurel Catherine Thomas

Laurel Catherine Thomas

Dec 24, 2014

Thomas, Laurel CatherineAge 73, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014. She was born December 19, 1941 to Evelynn and Charles Kimen in Cleveland, OH. Laurel is survived by her husband, Douglas; her son, Robert; her sister, Elizabeth Clark. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church, 1004 24th St. SE,...

Steven John Branchal

Steven John Branchal

Dec 23, 2014

Branchal, Steven JohnAge 45, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born August 27, 1969, in Espanola, NM to Peggy and Johnny Branchal. Steven is survived by his father Johnny; brother, Robert Branchal (Kelly); sister, Connie Branchal (Walter); sister, Margaret Chavez (Steve); sister, JoAnna Branchal; nephews: Daniel Branchal (Caroline), Anthony Garcia, Stephen Chavez (Ariel), Christopher Espinoza (GODSON), Adam Branchal, Jaeson...

Priscilla Sanchez

Priscilla Sanchez

Dec 22, 2014

Sanchez, Priscilla G. Priscilla Sanchez passed on December 22, 2014.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Emilio and Eduvigen Chavez, her daughter Theresa Sanchez Renner and her granddaughter Mary Grace Sanchez. She's survived by her children, John Sanchez, Victoria Brigance, James Sanchez, Carl wife Vicki Sanchez, Nora Tafoya; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and beloved extended family and friends....

Frances Anna Jeske

Frances Anna Jeske

Dec 22, 2014

Jeske, Frances  Age 96, passed away Monday, December 22, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920No services are scheduled

Edward Gregory Vargon

Edward Gregory Vargon

Dec 21, 2014

Vargon, Edward  G. Age 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. Truly one of America’s “Greatest Generation,” he was born in Kansas City, KS in 1923.  The son of Russian/Polish immigrants, he weathered the Great Depression, enlisted in the Army in World War II, used the G.I. bill to get a degree from Kansas State University,...

Juanita O. Artiaga

Juanita O. Artiaga

Dec 20, 2014

Juanita O. Artiaga, 84, of Albuquerque, NM died peacefully on December 20, 2014.  Born on June 12, 1930 in Antonchico, NM she was raised in Pintada, NM. Juanita was a single mother who lovingly raised her 8 children and helped raise 4 grandchildren; Henry Buckner Jr., Racheal Bucker, Jonathan Buckner and Albert Buckner.  She was devoted to the Catholic Church and our...

Margie  "Polly" Allene Buckner Michelitch

Margie "Polly" Allene Buckner Michelitch

Dec 20, 2014

Michelitch, Margie "Polly" BucknerAge 83 passed from this life unto the next on Saturday, December 20, 2014. She was born September 21, 1931 in Cache County, OK to Benjamin Armintage and Ester Mae (Brewer) Buckner.Polly is survived by her husband of 57 years, Joseph "Jake" Michelitch; daughter, Christina "Tina" Michelitch; grandson, John Joseph "JJ" Michelitch, all of Rio Rancho, NM;...

Daniel A. Hyde

Daniel A. Hyde

Dec 20, 2014

  Hyde, Daniel A. Daniel Hyde, 65 was called to be with his Lord and Savior on December 20, 2014. He was born on September 7, 1949 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Daniel graduated from Bethany High School in 1967 and loved sports, especially basketball. He was the center for the high school basketball team and tackle for the football team. Dan...

Harold H. Venner

Harold H. Venner

Dec 19, 2014

Venner, Harold H.  Age 81, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services-Wyoming Chapel.Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Norman O. Pippin

Norman O. Pippin

Dec 19, 2014

Pippin, Norman O.Age 74, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014. Service information pending. Daniels Family Funeral ServicesSouthern Blvd SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-891-9192

Charles Joseph Rynear

Charles Joseph Rynear

Dec 19, 2014

Rynear, Charles J. Age 78, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014.  Private family services will be held. To share memories with the family please visit Charles' memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.   Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Robert C. Christman

Robert C. Christman

Dec 18, 2014

Christman, Robert C. On December 18, 2014 friends and family of Robert “Bob” Christman bid a fond farewell to a true legend after he passed away from complications due to a heart attack.  Bob was born in 1940 in Pennsylvania  and worked for 35 years in New Jersey.  In 1962, Bob and Melanie Beekman were married and had three wonderful children -   Kelly,...

Donald Joseph Jones

Donald Joseph Jones

Dec 18, 2014

Jones, Donald Joseph 90, born June 20, 1924 died Thursday,  December 18, 2014.  He was born in Logan, Utah, seventh and youngest child to Idah Caroline Carlson and Leander Thomas Jones.  He grew up in Logan, and upon his graduation from High School, left and hitchhiked to Bridgeport, Connecticut to work at the air plane factory that manufactured the Corsair aircraft used in...

Arthur Richard Flint

Arthur Richard Flint

Dec 18, 2014

Flint, Arthur R. Age 86, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for 51 years, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Pipwell, England on June 28, 1928, to Ernest and Lillian (Heaton) Flint. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ian Mark Flint; brother, Eric Flint; sisters, Shirley Knippel, Mary Lacroix. Arthur is survived by his...

Humberto A Sandoval

Humberto A Sandoval

Dec 18, 2014

Sandoval, Humberto  A83, went to be with The Lord on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Laredo, Texas on June 6, 1931 to Alejandro and Conception (Avila) Sandoval. Humberto was a resident of Socorro for about 44 years. After graduating from Laredo Martin High School in 1949, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served until 1952...

Jesus J. Morrison

Jesus J. Morrison

Dec 18, 2014

Morrison, Jesus J. Age 69, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 26, 1945, to George and Della Sandoval Morrison. Jesus is survived by his wife, Viola V. Baca-Morrison of Albuquerque, NM; sons, George Morrison and Jesse Morrison; daughters: Ida (David) Evans; Jannette Morrison; Anita Morrison; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Morrison....

Franklin P. Freeman

Franklin P. Freeman

Dec 17, 2014

Freeman, Franklin P. Age 78, resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born in Refugio, TX, on June 14, 1936, to Emmett and May (Yeargan) Freeman. Franklin is survived by his wife of 21 years, Aleen (Smith) Freeman; sons, John Freeman, David Freeman; step-sons, Dean Telaroli and Steve Telaroli.Franklin was a compassionate man and...

Harry B. Carlson

Harry B. Carlson

Dec 16, 2014

Carlson, Harry B. Harry was born in Greeley, CO on October 16, 1928. He was the last child of nine children born to Charles and Hulda (Leafgren) Carlson. He was born at the Greeley nursing home rather than on the family farm. His next oldest brother was 12 lbs. at birth, an experience his mother didn't want to repeat at...

Virginia Ethel Bloch

Virginia Ethel Bloch

Dec 16, 2014

Bloch, Virginia E. Age 79, passed away at home Tuesday, December 16, 2014. She was born in Whitehall, NY on March 24, 1935, to Armand and Ethel Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty two years Murray Bloch and her parents. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and the slot machines.  Virginia was a member of the Risen Savior...

Joe Louis Williams

Joe Louis Williams

Dec 15, 2014

Joe Louis WilliamsAugust 27, 1935 ~ December 15, 2014Joe Louis Williams was born to Quintella Smith on August 27, 1935 in Wink, Texas moved to New Mexico in the early 70’s to pursue his career. Joe spent time working in Farmington, New Mexico and Alamogordo, New Mexico for companies such as Natural Gas until he traveled to Albuquerque, New Mexico...