Obituaries

Oct 15, 2014

Elsie Chavez de Ortiz passed away peacefully at 1:43 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, and heaven has a new angel.  Although Elsie has moved on to a far better place, to be with her loving husband John Ortiz, the world is a little lonelier without her. Her family was her life and thankfully, she had her grandson Rudy at her...

Oct 14, 2014

Noel, John Joseph  DavidAt the age of 94, John passed away quietly in his home in Corrales, NM on Tuesday, October 14, 2014. He was born in Sterling Colorado on November 30, 1919, to Chauncey Keen Noel and Pauline Catherine Noel-Schaefer, the eldest of 7 children. He was preceded in death by his father Chauncey Keen, mother Pauline Catherine, sister Eloise...

Oct 14, 2014

Diedrich, Landis "Dee"Age 58, died Tuesday, October 14, 2014. He was born in Los Angelas, CA on May 14, 1956, to Landis and Raymonde Diedrich.  Landis is survived by sister Cathy Caples and husband Phillip of Albuquerque, NM and many cousins dear to him.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00pm on October 20, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services-Carlisle...

Oct 14, 2014

Fox, Melvin Durward Age 96, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014.    Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Oct 13, 2014

Sanchez, Pauline Florespassed away October 13, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM.  Pauline was born to Flora and Eugenio Flores in Las Vegas, NM  in 1913 and just celebrated her 101st birthday with her usual dignity. Pauline was a teacher's teacher who started teaching in small northern New Mexico villages at age seventeen. She taught grade school in Las Vegas, New Mexico and Sunnyvale,...

Oct 13, 2014

Ladner, Troy D. "Biz" 42, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014 with his sister by his side. He was born in El Paso, Texas on September 25, 1972 to John Virgil and Thais Ann (McIntyre) Ladner. Biz graduated from Ysleta High School. He obtained a degree in agriculture from New Mexico State University and later attended Shriner College in...

Oct 12, 2014

Miramontes, Veronica “Betty”Betty was born in La Luz, NM; lived in Alamogordo and Tularosa for many years. She worked at the Presto Factory for 26 years in Alamogordo. She retired in Odessa, TX to be close to her sisters. Betty lost her battle with COPD on October 12, 2014 and is now at peace. She will be greatly missed.Survivors include...

Oct 12, 2014

Pittman, Michael Eugene PhD. Michael Eugene Pittman, PhD, age 74, died suddenly at his home on October 12, 2014. Born November 28, 1939 in New Orleans, Mike was a retired Associate Physics Professor at the University of New Orleans for 29 years and a former member of the Louisiana National Guard and a member of the Palo Duro Stamp Club....

Oct 11, 2014

Gallegos, Amado   Our loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend, entered peacefully into eternal rest at sunset on Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was born on November 24, 1948, Thanksgiving Day,   to Frank and Adela Gallegos on the family ranch, just east of San Antonio, NM. Amado graduated from Socorro High School and then went on to proudly serve in...

Oct 11, 2014

Oct 11, 2014

Ziegler, Alton Howard Age 93, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014.   Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Oct 11, 2014

Jove, Lydia H.Age 98, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014. No local services have been scheduled.Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Oct 11, 2014

“Of course I remember Mrs. Kann” is an admission still heard around Lake County, IL where Anna Mae Kann taught English and Literature to hundreds of kids over a 24-year career at St. Francis de Sales school in Lake Zurich IL. After 88 years of family, friendships, service and hijinks she died peacefully in Albuquerque on October 11.Anna Mae (Kohl)...

Oct 10, 2014

Oct 9, 2014

Goswick, Adam MarkAge 31, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014.  Adam was born on April 6, 1983 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. His family moved to Topeka, Kansas when he was 18 months old, and then to Amarillo, Texas when he was four years old. Adam was seven when they finally settled in Albuquerque. He became a Cub Scout, following in his...

Oct 9, 2014

Guardino, Margaret Ann  Age 67, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2014. She was born in West Orange, NJ, on December 31, 1946, to Walter and Joan (Fitzackerly) Atchison. Margaret is survived by her children, Charles Guardino, Jr., Anthony Guardino, and Chris Guardino; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Joanna Robinson, Walter Atchison, Donna Izzo, Gail Muller.Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road...

Oct 8, 2014

HERRERA, PHYLLIS  Age 96, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2014. She was born in Polvadera, NM on November 28, 1917, to Rumaldo Zamora and Leonedez Chavez. She was preceded in death by her husband Ciriaco Herrera, whom she was married to for 59 years and her parents Rumaldo and Leonedez Zamora. Phyllis is survived by her son Edward Herrera; daughter Irma...

Oct 7, 2014

Koppe, Marilynn  Age 87, resident of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 7, 2014 after years of struggle with progressively disabling physical conditions. She was born in Watford City, ND on June 17, 1927, to Edward and Julia Yoerg (nee Croff). Marilynn is survived by her husband, Gene Koppe; daughters, Delnita, Julie, Pamela; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. In 1945, she...

Oct 7, 2014

Erskine, Sr., Leo Anthony Age 79, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014. He was born in Tyrone, Ireland on June 10, 1935. Leo is survived by wife, Martha Erskine; children, Leo Erskine and wife Nancy, Maureen Erskine; grandchildren, Michael, Sean, Eric, Ashley, Kathleen; sister, Lilly.Leo served in the British armed forces prior to coming to...

Oct 6, 2014

Purdue, Gary  L. Age 67, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014. Gary was a loving husband and father. We loved him so! He was a creative master of the martial arts, and a man of great intellect and humor. He was a counselor and a philosopher of life to many of his students and family. However, we as his family prayed...