Obituaries

Nov 23, 2014

Jimenez, Leonila Consuelo "Connie" Age 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was born in Canjilon, NM on March 24, 1936, to Agapito and Manuelita (Montano) Vigil. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charlie Jimenez; siblings, Alvaro Vigil, Vidal Vigil, Mercy Apodaca, and Molly Vigil. Connie is survived by her...

Nov 22, 2014

Hunter, Janet Johnson Age 73, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 5, 1941, to Andrew Johnson and Melvain Wadley-Johnson. Janet was lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM and attended Albuquerque High School. She worked at UNM Hospital where she later retired. She has been a member of Rio Rancho Seventh Day Adventives. Janet...

Nov 22, 2014

Knepper, Juanita Maxine   born September 2, 1928 peacefully passed away, surrounded by her family, to the Lord on November 22, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Jerry Knepper and her son James Knepper. Juanita is survived by son, David Knepper and his wife Judy Fernet and her son Jerry Knepper and his wife Donna, her daughter Dawn...

Nov 22, 2014

Pyeatt, Sara Martin (Cartmell) age 72 died November 22, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM unexpectedly of a heart attack. Her unwavering love of, devotion to and support of family and friends strengthened us. Her true, beautiful spirit embraced everyone for who they are, sustaining and empowering us. Sara is survived by her husband Bob, her children Alyssa and Allan Tapia and...

Nov 21, 2014

Leyba, Eulalia “Lala”Age 86, beloved, devoted and wonderful, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, has been called to heaven by our Heavenly Father to be reunited with her loving husband Macedonio Leyba and her beloved granddaughter, Cecilia Crespin-Khou.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, Ventura and Juana Soto; brothers, Rodolfo Soto, Miguel Soto; and sister, Maria L....

Nov 21, 2014

Nov 21, 2014

Garrabrant, Douglas D.Age 71, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Nov 21, 2014

Duncan, Samuel "Lee" Age 85, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Comanche, OK  on May 25, 1929, to Samuel J. and  Eula C. (Cleveland) Duncan.  Lee grew up in Oklahoma and New Mexico.  He ranched and raised Quarter horses in Texas and New Mexico.  Lee moved to Quemado, NM in 1973 and bought a ranch.  Along with  his many years...

Nov 21, 2014

Moriarty, Theresa   Age 56, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Nov 21, 2014

CORDOVA, LUIS G Luis G. Cordova was born in Tucumcari, N.M. on March 5, 1916 and met our Lord on November 21, 2014 at the age of 98.  He was survived by his spouse, Evangelina Cordova, his thirteen children; Joseph Cordova spouse Delora, Consuelo Saavedra, spouse Franklin, Louise Sedillo, spouse Leo, Arthur Cordova, spouse Carmen, Samuel Cordova, Jean Pimentel, spouse Rick,...

Nov 19, 2014

In loving memory of Mary Hernandez, age 92, born in Tucumcari, NM, November 8, 1922.  She peacefully passed in Albuquerque on November 19, 2014 when she was taken by the Lord at 1:00am.  A humble and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.  She had a long hospital career nursing the sick and elderly with kind and compassionate care. Mary was soft spoken,...

Nov 19, 2014

Romero, Andrea Jesucita (Susa)  80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Lemitar, NM on June 3, 1934 to  Ricardo and Andrellita (Gonzales) Santillanes. Susa was a lifelong resident of Lemitar. She ran a daycare from her home for over 50 years. She loved children. Even in her later years,...

Nov 18, 2014

Khader, Gina J. Age 35, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 2, 1979. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Khader. Gina is survived by her mother Johan Khader and Steven Smith, her brother Edward and wife Michelle Khader, her nephew Edward Khader, III, her niece, Ariana Khader, her grandmother,...

Nov 18, 2014

Sanchez, Jose (Joe) Manuel Age 75, passed away Nov 18, 2014 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on Sept 6, 1939 in Dixon, NM to Estevan & Frances Sanchez.  He was raised in Pecos, NM until his military enlistment.  He was an avid sportsman, especially enjoying fishing and hunting ventures.  He traveled extensively during his career in the US Air Force, until his...

Nov 18, 2014

Vigil,  Juan Pablo  Age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Socorro, NM. He was born in San Antonio, NM on November 16, 1926, to Lorenzo and Doloritas (Padilla) Vigil. Juan's father passed away when he was two years old and his mother remarried when he was five. During that time, Juan moved to California with his Aunt Abner and Uncle...

Nov 17, 2014

O'Hara, John Patrick Age 87, a resident of Rio Rancho, and later Albuquerque, NM for 23 years, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. He was born in Jamaica, NY on August 21, 1927, to John Patrick and Marion (King) O'Hara. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Sass; brother, Edward O'Hara. John is survived by his wife, Patricia...

Nov 17, 2014

Granger, Thelma  Russell Age 97, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born in Lubbock, TX on July 22, 1917, to Robert and Ella Russell. Thelma moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1942. She was preceded in death by her daughter Yvonne. Thelma is survived by daughter Sue Converse of Albuquerque, NM; two grand-daughters Debbie Tixier (Mike) and Denise Roberts (Jerry);...

Nov 16, 2014

Clare Swayne Dreesen, 95, died on November 16, 2014 after a very long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Clare was born on December 8, 1918 in Albuquerque, the youngest child of William and Florence Edith Swayne.  Clare (Clara Alma) graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 1940.  She was a public school teacher in Albuquerque, Fence Lake, and...

Nov 16, 2014

Devlahovich, Susan  Age 67, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014.  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Nov 15, 2014

Spears, Richard Guy Age 74, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home near Datil, NM. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 20, 1940, to  Guy and Birdie (Coupland) Spears. The Spears family moved to Riley, NM from Nogal in 1941. Richard graduated from Magdalena High School in 1960 and worked on the  wheat harvest spanning from the mid-west...