Obituaries

Aug 2, 2014

Stoffer, Dorothea Lee Age 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 15 years, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on October 16, 1931, to Roscoe and Effie (Oles) Newcomb. She graduated in Tyner, IN and resided for many years in South Bend, IN. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Aug 1, 2014

Kosar, William (Bill) Bill was born in Yonkers, NY, on November 27, 1927 the son of the late Samuel and Teresa Kantor Kosar. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael, John, Andrew, and Peter, and his sisters, Helen Carpenter and Ann Fairhurst, and his very close friend and Bridge buddy, Carol Sanna. Bill was educated in the Yonkers school system....

Aug 1, 2014

Scanlon, Heather Maria age 53 died on Friday, August 1, 2014 peacefully in her home due to the advancement of her cancer. She leaves her husband, Bob, and her daughters, Taylor and Wesley. She was born on June 14, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Don and Ardith Kaiser, both of whom survive her along with all of her brothers...

Aug 1, 2014

Aug 1, 2014

De Herrera, Angelina (Helen) Age 79, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born in Corrales, NM on April 15, 1935, to Sisto and Brigida (Lopez) Sandoval. Angelina is survived by husband of 58 years, Jacobo De Herrera; children, Ruth Salvador (Raymond), Fr. Christopher De Herrera, O.S., and Bridgette Gutierrez (Hector). A Rosary will be recited at 7:00pm on...

Jul 31, 2014

Preisner, Sam Age 90, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, August 4, 2014 at 12:45 pm, Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM Facts: Sam Preisner Born: 10/10/1923 Died 7/31/2014 2nd Lieutenant Army / Air Corps / Navigator Survived by: Wife: Beatrice Mandelbaum Preisner Children: Francine Preisner Ball, Michael...

Jul 31, 2014

Simon, Helen Barbara Helen B. Simon, Mother, Mom, Moma to her five surviving children, passed away in her sleep on July 31, 2014 at 97 years of age. She was a walking, talking, living, breathing, Wikipedia, encyclopedia Britannica, spell check, grammarian and moral compass. She devoured information, loved baking, Bridge, artwork and music. I think she liked us kids too....

Jul 31, 2014

Brofsky, Elaine Age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1972, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. She was born in Queens, NY on December 18, 1927, to Alfred and Helen (Brown) Abraskin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hyman Brofsky in 2011. Elaine is survived by her sons, Alan Brofsky, and Jeff Brofsky, both of Rio Rancho,...

Jul 30, 2014

Voss, Adam Lee Passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Jul 30, 2014

Jos� �Papi or Papito� Alberto Mata (Espinosa Bola�os de los Monteros) was 94 years young when he was called Home. He gave so much to others whom he met. It was not what he did, as it was who he was with others. Many who met Jos� said that he had a loving effect on them. Those who only met...

Jul 30, 2014

Age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014. He was born in Gorman, TX on June 9, 1935, to William Thomas Tucker Sr. and Priscilla Idella Cozart. Tommy is survived by his wife, Sharon Tucker of Albuquerque, NM; brother James Tucker and wife Leah of Ponca City, OK; nephews Rafford and Bill; nieces Jamie, Priscilla, Whitney Gilbert, and Kelly Speck;...

Jul 30, 2014

Gregory Brown Sr., 64 On the morning of July 30th, 2014, surrounded in love by his family, Gregory Brown Sr., of Cleveland, Ohio passed away in Albuquerque, NM. Gregory is survived by his former wife and forever-friend, Mary Francis Brown, his son, Gregory Brown Jr., his daughter, Helynsia N. Brown, his grandchildren, Amaya Brown, Amari Brown and Talon Penn-Brown, his...

Jul 29, 2014

BENISCHEK, HOWARD WILLIAM Howard William Benischek, often called �Benny�, passed away on July 29, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on April 4, 1915 in Oxford Junction, Iowa to Frances Dusanek and Fred Benischek. They moved to Albuquerque because his mother had tuberculosis and his father worked as a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad. Howard graduated from Albuquerque...

Jul 29, 2014

Marksberry, Jo Ann Our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, Jo Ann Marksberry, age 71 of Moriarty, NM passed way on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. She was a very loving, kind woman who was very devoted to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Sanchez; father, Jerry Sanchez. She is survived by her two children,...

Jul 29, 2014

Hutchens, Merle Age 72, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. He was born in Portales, NM on December 21, 1941, to Elvin Hutchens and Helen Baker. He was preceded in death by his daughter Terry Higgins and brother Harold Hutchens. Merle is survived by his loving partner Cynthia McGuinn; son James Hutchens wife Jamin and Joey...

Jul 28, 2014

Ballard, James Age 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 20 years, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014. He was born in Ventress, LA on July 16, 1943 to John and Blanche (LeJeune) Ballard, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Code Ballard, Jr. James is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith Ballard...

Jul 28, 2014

BACA, LUCY On Monday, July 28, 2014 Lucy Baca went home to be with The Lord at the age of 89. Lucy was best known for her delicious cooking and her locally owned Mexican restaurant. She also enjoyed sewing, gardening and reading. Lucy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and sharing stories...

Jul 28, 2014

Fiala, Mary Jane Age 69, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014.

Jul 28, 2014

Ramirez, Henry R. Age 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 28, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Henry enjoyed fishing, collecting cans and riding around in his electric chair. He is preceded in death by his parents, Urbano Ramirez and Eva Coboz; Jennie Ramirez, Benny Jiroz, Erlinda Ramirez, Savannah Sisneros and his dog Chico. Henry is...

Jul 27, 2014

Borrego, Ramona S. Age 93, journeyed home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2014. She passed away peacefully with family members present. A life-long resident of New Mexico, Ramona was born in Espanola, NM on September 3, 1920. She has lived in Albuquerque since 1948. After graduating from high school she attended two years of Business College in...