Obituaries

Antoinette Lynn Werito

Antoinette Lynn Werito

Nov 15, 2014

Werito, Antoinette LynnAge 24, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 24, 1990, to Joe G. Werito and Anna Whiteplume. She was a member of Metro Church in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her father Joe G. Werito; two uncles, one aunt, grandfather and one cousin. Antoinette is survived by...

Roy Arthur Rogers

Roy Arthur Rogers

Nov 15, 2014

Rogers, Roy Arthur  Age 65, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Paonia, CO on April 5, 1949, to Albert Clay and Phyllis Norma (Howard) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother. Roy is survived by 3 sons; 1 daughter; eleven grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Roy proudly served his country in...

George W Shaw

George W Shaw

Nov 15, 2014

Shaw, George W. Age 84, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Bowie, TX on May 17, 1930, to Jewell M. Shaw and Effie O. Whorton. George served his country as a United States Marine from September 16, 1948 to August 15, 1952; United States Navy from November 3, 1954 and was honorably discharged on November 2,...

Jay Kenneth Kinzer

Jay Kenneth Kinzer

Nov 14, 2014

Kinzer, Jay Kenneth Age 87, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920

Lora M. Garcia

Lora M. Garcia

Nov 13, 2014

Garcia, Lora M.  Age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Garcia Jr.; mother, Crucita; father, Luis; niece Barbara and Natalia "Tolly" Duran and Pete Gonzales. Lora is survived by husband, Edward A. Garcia; children, Rudy Garcia and wife, Monica, Ron Garcia, Lorraine Bodner and husband, Michael; two brothers, Ruben Martinez...

Mary Ellen Cotter

Mary Ellen Cotter

Nov 13, 2014

Mary Ellen (Cobb) Cotter, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, age 85, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014.   She was born in El Paso, Texas.Mary is survived by her son, Jeff Cotter, her daughter, Nicole Casanova and her grandson Creeden Casanova.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Hope In The Desert Episcopal...

Evelyn Ann Esquivel

Evelyn Ann Esquivel

Nov 12, 2014

Esquivel, Evelyn  Ann 69, passed away at her home, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. She was born in Silver City, NM on June 29, 1945 to Leopoldo and Ila Jean (Elgin) Pineda. She was a life long resident of Socorro. She served as Deputy clerk of Socorro County for many many years and also served as the County Clerk from 1989-1992....

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...