Obituaries

Helen Florence Colyer-Dawson-Howell

Helen Florence Colyer-Dawson-Howell

Dec 9, 2014

Coyler-Dawson-Howell, Helen Florence  Helen passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Albuquerque. She was born May 22, 1923 in Mexico City, Mexico where her father was opening the first Exide Battery store. He  then moved the family to a chicken farm in Escondido, CA. When Helen's mother passed on, her father moved the family to New York to be near relatives. He...

Leah S. Sichel

Leah S. Sichel

Dec 9, 2014

Sichel, Leah SAge 77, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Kharkov, Ukraine on June 23, 1937. Leah received her Master’s Degree in education at the University of New Mexico. She taught Hebrew, elementary, and English-as-a-second-language for 30 years. She was a member of Fellowship of the desert and the Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization. Leah was passionate...

Mary F. "Charlie" Sawyer

Mary F. "Charlie" Sawyer

Dec 9, 2014

Sawyer, Mary  F. "Charlie" 70, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 17, 1944 to Carl Oloff and Dorothy Della (Denney) Nelson. She lived from the east coast to the west coast for most of her life,  until 2001, when Socorro became home. Charlie's husband, Billy did a lot of traveling with his...

Mollie Amelia Sedillo

Mollie Amelia Sedillo

Dec 8, 2014

Sedillo, Mollie (Amelia)  Age 91, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 8, 2014. Mollie attended Albuquerque High School. She was a mother of 8 children who were blessed to have her as a mother, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved God and was always grateful for his many blessings. She...

Rosa M. Porter

Rosa M. Porter

Dec 8, 2014

Porter, Rosa M. Age 66, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014. She was born in New York, NY on October 23, 1948, to Simeon and Natalie Baken. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Salvatore Baken. Rosa is survived by her husband of 45 years, William Porter of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Michael Porter and wife Christa of...

Mary E Reyna

Mary E Reyna

Dec 7, 2014

Reyna, Mary E. 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Las Vegas, NM on January 17, 1943 to Camilio and Felicita (Baca) Lujan.  Mary was a Socorro resident for about the last 15 years, prior to that, she lived all over New Mexico, including Gallup, Las Cruces, and Albuquerque. She...

Juanda Sawyer DeWitt

Juanda Sawyer DeWitt

Dec 7, 2014

Juanda Sawyer DeWitt, age 90, died peacefully after a long illness on December 7, 2014. Born near Bridgeport, TX, in 1924, Juanda is survived by daughters Carol Roeske husband Stan, and Gwen Sawyer husband George Bakula; granddaughters Annie Strohl husband Will, and Regina Clifford; great-grandson George Glisson, all of Albuquerque, as well as numerous relatives by marriage.  She was preceded in...

Elizabeth Cora Montano

Elizabeth Cora Montano

Dec 7, 2014

Montano, Elizabeth CoraPassed away, Sunday, December 7, 2014. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Holy Trinity Parish, 498 State Road 150, Arroya Seco, NM.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920

Johnny C. Montoya Jr.

Johnny C. Montoya Jr.

Dec 7, 2014

Montoya, Johnny C. Jr.Age 62, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Socorro on November 21, 1952, to Juan and Laisita Chavez Montoya. Johnny was a very caring and friendly person and loved talking to people. He managed to keep his positive outlook and humor through his many years of illness. He loved listening...

John C. Carroll

John C. Carroll

Dec 7, 2014

Carroll, John  C. Born March 28, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Julie and his children; Denise Carroll of Albuquerque, NM, his son Michael Carroll and his wife Kacie of Plano, TX, three grandchildren; Dillon, Connor and Kyle. John moved to Albuquerque...

Margaret Kathleen Wallhagen

Margaret Kathleen Wallhagen

Dec 6, 2014

Wallhagen, Margaret  Age 69, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014.  In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send contributions to the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge or a local animal rescue. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E198317&id=1https://animalhumanenm.org/pets/help/donate/online/onetime.phpDaniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Mary Y. Pena

Mary Y. Pena

Dec 6, 2014

Pena, Mary Y. Mary Ybarra Pena, 87 passed away December 6, 2014. She was born April 4, 1927 in Robert Lee, TX. Mary is survived by her two brothers Inez Ybarra and Santiago Ybarra and her children Ora Martinez, Arturo Pena, Claro Pena Jr, Mary E. Pena. She was married to her beloved husband Claro Pena Sr. for 48 beautiful...

Delbert E. Pearson

Delbert E. Pearson

Dec 6, 2014

Delbert E. Pearson The Angels came to take this wonderful man home after a long illness on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 74. He was born in Cozad, NE on June 24, 1940, to  Frank William Pearson and Vera Maggard. Delbert is survived by his wife of 56 years Ronda, four sons, three daughter-inlaw, 15 grandchildren, and five...

Ronald L. Miller

Ronald L. Miller

Dec 5, 2014

Miller, Ronald L.Ronald Leroy Miller, born September 13, 1939 in Elisinore, CA, passed away in his home December 5, 2014. He was a good man and a loyal husband, survived by his wife, Wrae Ann Ward Miller. He and Wrae were married February 6, 1970 and have three daughters from their 44 year marriage:  Lucinda D. Miller-Mangrobang (Louie) Jennifer M. Allen...

Gwendolyn Beatrice Stallings

Gwendolyn Beatrice Stallings

Dec 4, 2014

Stallings, Gwendolyn BeatriceAge 81, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014.Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Joseph Leu

Joseph Leu

Dec 4, 2014

Leu, Joseph  Age 0, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

James Garcia

James Garcia

Dec 4, 2014

Garcia, James "Bo"  Age 72, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 4, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Ft Summer, NM on September 15, 1942. Bo is survived by wife of 50 years, Geneva; daughters, Annette, Berna, and their families. Bo enjoyed being with his family and especially his grandchildren....

Ruth G. Lobato

Ruth G. Lobato

Dec 4, 2014

Lobato, Ruth G. On December 4, 2014, Ruth peacefully passed into eternal life at the age of 97.  Born on March 5, 1917, in San Pablo, CO to Vicente Gonzales and Clara Duran Gonzales, Ruth was one of eight children.  Educated at the Allison School for Girls in Santa Fe, The Menaul School in Albuquerque, she earned a BA from Adams State...

Charles H. Slater

Charles H. Slater

Dec 3, 2014

Slater, Charles H.  Age 67, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 16, 1947, to Arthur and Connie Slater. Charles attended Santa Fe High School. He served in the US Army and fought for his country in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Richard Slater; two brothers, Mike &...

Aniceto B Archuleta

Aniceto B Archuleta

Dec 3, 2014

Archuleta, Aniceto B 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with his loving family at his side. He was born in Aragon, NM on August 21, 1932 to Leopoldo and Genoveva (Baca) Archuleta. He grew up in Aragon and then moved to Lemitar in 1949. He joined the United States Army on March 26, 1953. He proudly served...