Obituaries

Jeffrey "Jeff" Andersen

Jeffrey "Jeff" Andersen

Sep 7, 2014

Jeffrey "Jeff" Andersen.  It’s with sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Jeffrey Leo Andersen. He was a walking, breathing, living Angel on this Earth and we were all blessed with knowing and loving him. He went home to our King Sunday morning, Sept 7th, 2014 with his loving parents by his side.  Jeff leaves behind his parents, Mark and...

Dorothy Janelle Dyer

Dorothy Janelle Dyer

Sep 7, 2014

Dyer, Dorothy Janelle Age 77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7th. She is survived by Ed Dyer, her loving husband of 59 years, as well as her sons, David (Melody), Steven and Darrell, cherished grandchildren, Jason and Heather and great grandchild, Aria. Also surviving Janelle are her sisters, Verna Lee Dutton and Darlene Watts. Janelle was...

Dorothy Janelle Dyer

Dorothy Janelle Dyer

Sep 7, 2014

Dyer, Dorothy JanelleAge  77, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7th. She is survived by Ed Dyer, her loving husband of 59 years, as well as her sons, David (Melody), Steven and Darrell, cherished grandchildren, Jason and Heather and great grandchild, Aria. Also surviving Janelle are her sisters, Verna Lee Dutton and Darlene Watts. Janelle was born in...

Martha Bonds

Martha Bonds

Sep 6, 2014

Bonds, Martha  92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2014. She was born in Wichita, KS on September 14, 1921 to John Randolf  and Edith Beula (Witt) Clark. Martha was a long time resident of the San Antonio and the Socorro areas. She was an avid gardener, loved to sew, and made the best chocolate chip cookies. Martha was a member...

Alice K Sanderson

Alice K Sanderson

Sep 5, 2014

Sanderson, Alice  K. Alice has gone on to her next adventure.  She leaves behind three daughters Katharine of Albuquerque, Mary of Cedar Hill, Texas and Julie and her husband William of Sandia Park.  Her co-madre Jane; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many beloved friends of all generations.  A Celebration of Life for Alice will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 2:00...

Andrew Tortorici

Andrew Tortorici

Sep 4, 2014

Tortorici, AndrewAge 64, passed away surrounded by his loving family Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was born January 20, 1950 to Salvatore and Vivian Tortorici in Bronx, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Antoinette. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kristine Tortorici; their children: Salvatore Tortorici and wife Lori, Andrew Tortorici...

Rafaelita Maestas

Rafaelita Maestas

Sep 4, 2014

Rafaelita Maestas, age 89, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, was embraced by the Lord, Thursday, September 4, 2014.   She was born in Casa Salazar, NM and was longtime resident of Alameda, NM, where she a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Furgencio Maestas; two brothers; three sisters; and son-in-law, Toby...

Phillip A. "PT"   Anaya Jr.

Phillip A. "PT" Anaya Jr.

Sep 4, 2014

Anaya Jr., Phillip "P.T." 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at his home in Socorro, NM with his devoted family by his side.  He was born in Socorro, NM  on February 12, 1950 to Felipe and Maria (Gonzales) Anaya. "P.T." served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and then became a member of the...

Jessica Uvalda Moreland

Jessica Uvalda Moreland

Sep 3, 2014

For Jessica with Love from Laura Thais JESSICA UVALDA MORELAND Was born June 1, 1990 in Socorro, NM, to Angela Zamora (Moreland) and Manuel Amaro. She grew up and lived a country outdoor adventurous life with family and friends in San Antonio, NM.  She lived with her grandmother, Frances Moreland and her grandparents, Doris and Floyd Winona, when in San Antonio,...

Macie Mae Montano

Macie Mae Montano

Sep 3, 2014

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Mark Ortega

Mark Ortega

Sep 2, 2014

Ortega, Mark 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Carrizozo, NM on April 8, 1949 to Harim and Trina (Lopez) Ortega. Mark was a Socorro resident for about the last 20 years. He proudly served with the United States Navy from 1969 -1971. Mark worked as a head...

Orlando A. Valdez

Orlando A. Valdez

Sep 2, 2014

Orlando A. Valdez, age 61, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 2, 2014. He was born and raised in Bernalillo, NM and was a resident of San Luis, NM. Orlando enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman, and hunting guide. He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Valdez; and...

Max R. Lucero

Max R. Lucero

Sep 2, 2014

Lucero, Max R. On September 2, 2014, in Rio Rancho, NM, Maximinio "Max" Lucero was called home to heaven. Max was born January 20, 1922 and was the son of Espiridion and Delfida Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Violet Lucero; daughter, Sandy Humphries; his sister; his brother. Max is survived by his son, John...

Max R. Lucero

Max R. Lucero

Sep 2, 2014

Lucero, Max  R. On September 2, 2014, in Rio Rancho, NM, Maximinio "Max" Lucero was called home to heaven. Max was born January 20, 1922 and was the son of Espiridion and Delfida Lucero. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Violet Lucero; daughter, Sandy Humphries; his sister; his brother. Max is survived by his son, John Hamilton...

Ignacita Tenorio

Ignacita Tenorio

Sep 2, 2014

Ignacita Tenorio, age 96, beloved mother and grandmother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Life, Tuesday, September 2, 2014.   She was born in Corrales, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church.  Ignacita was a well known seamstress specializing in wedding and bridal attire.  She enjoyed working...

Reverend Alvin F. Messersmith

Reverend Alvin F. Messersmith

Sep 2, 2014

Messersmith, Reverend Alvin Frederick Reverend Alvin Messersmith, one of God�s greatest shepherds was born April 19th, 1922 in Buffalo, New York. He took is first breath in heaven on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 in Rio Rancho, NM. He will be met with �Job well done, good and faithful servant.� He met the love of his life Catherine Marie Yarger at...

Orlando Pino

Orlando Pino

Sep 2, 2014

Pino, Orlando 55, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born in Socorro, NM on April 28, 1959 to Jimmy R. and Arabella (Garcia) Pino. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. He worked for the City of Socorro for about 36 years. Orlando was a survivor of two liver transplants...

Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell

Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell

Sep 1, 2014

Russell, Daniel  Lloyd Bolden Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell died in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 1, 2014. Daniel was born on November 23, 1990 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Jimmie and Teresa Russell.  He was the youngest of nine children. Daniel graduated from La Cueva High School in Albuquerque in 2009 and was an active member of the...

Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell

Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell

Sep 1, 2014

Russell, Daniel Lloyd Bolden Daniel Lloyd Bolden Russell died in his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 1, 2014. Daniel was born on November 23, 1990 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Jimmie and Teresa Russell. He was the youngest of nine children. Daniel graduated from La Cueva High School in Albuquerque in 2009 and was an active member...

Thomas "Strut" A. Baca

Thomas "Strut" A. Baca

Sep 1, 2014

Thomas A. Baca, age 68, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, went to be with the Lord, Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born in Holbrook, AZ and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Thomas was a proud Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during the VietNam War. He was a member of the American...