Obituaries

Donna Lemons

Donna Lemons

Sep 17, 2014

Lemons, Donna L. Age 51, went on to glory Wednesday, September 17, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born in Cuero, TX on September 19, 1962, to  Joseph L Gibbs Sr. and Dela Mae Darden. She was preceded in death by her mother Dela Mae Gibbs; brother Joseph Gibbs Jr.; sister Mavis Dorrell; and grandmother Lula Lewis. Donna...

David S. Tafoya

David S. Tafoya

Sep 17, 2014

Tafoya, David S. Age 92, passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. He was born in Contreras, NM on September 8, 1922, to Celestino and Rafelita Tafoya. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, John Tafoya, and Sylvester Tafoya. David is survived by his wife that he loved for over 65 years Celina "Sally" Tafoya of Albuquerque, NM;...

Lisa Ann Walker

Lisa Ann Walker

Sep 17, 2014

On September 17, 2014 Lisa passed away after her battle with uterine cancer. Lisa lived in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and was 51 years old. Lisa was born on December 12, 1962 in Farmington, New Mexico to Willie Wilson Walker and Dorothy Jean Walker.Lisa grew up and graduated high school in Farmington, New Mexico. Lisa was an avid outdoors person...

Elizabeth Ruiz McLaughlin

Elizabeth Ruiz McLaughlin

Sep 17, 2014

McLaughlin, Elizabeth Ruiz Elizabeth Ruiz McLaughlin, age 80, passed away on Wednesday September 17, 2014 in Bernalillo, NM surrounded by her family. She was born in Hollywood, New Mexico on August 13, 1934, and was one of nine children to Tomas and Rosalia Munoz Ruiz of El Paso, Texas. Elizabeth was a loving wife to Dr. Israel Torres and then...

Barbara A. Stout

Barbara A. Stout

Sep 16, 2014

Stout, Barbara A Age 74, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014. She was born in Kansas City, KS on October 26, 1939 to Emil J. and Mary C. (Algaier) Klingele. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie; son, Adam; granddaughter, Shelby; one sister; four brothers.  Barbara will be remembered for her kind heart and beautiful smile....

Russell E. Young

Russell E. Young

Sep 16, 2014

Young, Russell EAge 93, passed away September 16, 2014.  His care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services, Southern Blvd.Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124

Lois M. Light

Lois M. Light

Sep 15, 2014

Light, Lois  M. Age 87, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William (Bill) Light; children, Ellen Wunder and husband Marc, Ronni Light, Joel Light and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Samantha Sullivan and husband Steve, Terry Wunder, Sara Greenstein and husband Jonathan, Joseph Light and fiancée Cassie, Ashley Light; great-grandchild, Robin Emma Greenstein.  Lois loved...

Charles Richard Sorsby

Charles Richard Sorsby

Sep 13, 2014

Sorsby, Charlie Richard Charles R. Sorsby (Charlie) of Edgewood NM passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 13, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM, at the age of 78.  He was born in New Martinsville, WV, May 24, 1936, and grew up in Warwood, WV, where he graduated from Central Catholic High School.  He earned a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the...

Adrienne Apodaca

Adrienne Apodaca

Sep 12, 2014

Apodaca, Adrienne M.  Age 21, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. She was born on January 12, 1993. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Mariano Jr. and Beatrice Apodaca; Great-Grandparents Mariano and Sista Apodaca, Chonita Benavidez, and Mary Tafoya. Adrienne is survived by mother, Gloria Apodaca; father Mark Apodaca; grandparents Leo and Louise Benavidez; sisters, Vanessa and Valerie; brothers...

Rock Duitman

Rock Duitman

Sep 12, 2014

Duitman, Rock  Age 89, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. No services have been scheduled. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Santa Fe National Cemetery  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Helen G. Bluehorse

Helen G. Bluehorse

Sep 12, 2014

Bluehorse, Helen G. Age 69, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 1:00 pm at Gospel Light Baptist Church, 1500 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Laura Lee Mendoza

Laura Lee Mendoza

Sep 12, 2014

Mendoza, Laura Lee Age 59, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 6:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. The family has requested that donations be made to Kiddie Kollege, 805 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM...

John Oscar Shepardson

John Oscar Shepardson

Sep 11, 2014

Shepardson, John  Oscar John O. Shepardson, of Socorro, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. He was 70 years old and resting at home when he finally succumbed to an extended illness. John was born on March 8, 1944 in Attleboro, Massachusetts to parents Marshall and Verna Shepardson, both deceased.  His older brother Steve, and younger brothers Bob and Richard,...

Leonard Ward

Leonard Ward

Sep 11, 2014

Visitation Thursday, September 25, 20146 to 7 o'clock pmDaniels Family Funeral ServicesWyoming Chapel7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109RosaryThursday, September 25, 20147 o'clock pmDaniels Family Funeral ServicesWyoming Chapel 7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109Mass Of Christian BurialFriday, September 26, 201410 o'clock amRisen Savior Catholic Church7701 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109Inurnmentto follow the Mass Of Christian Burial Gate of Heaven Cemetery7999 Wyoming...

Estefanita Sena

Estefanita Sena

Sep 10, 2014

Sena, Estefanita  Age 78, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2014. She was born in Las Vegas, NM on July 9, 1936, to Samuel and Trinidad (Segura) Tafoya. She was preceded in death by her husband, Felix B. Sena; daughter, Stephanie Sena; son, Michael D. Sena. Estefanita is survived by her children, Felix P. Sena, Martha M. Sena, Patrick W. Sena, Rebecca...

Paul G. Espinosa

Paul G. Espinosa

Sep 10, 2014

Paul  G.  Espinosa age 67, went home to our Lord on September 10, 2014. He was born in Magdalena, NM and moved to Albuquerque. He fought in the Vietnam war, after the war he joined the National Guard. In 1983 Paul was diagnosed with rheumatoid Arthritis and was disabled, then in 2000 he was diagnosed with PTSD and got 100% service connected...

Helen M. Martinez

Helen M. Martinez

Sep 10, 2014

Martinez, Helen M.Helen Marie West - Martinez, 91, passed away September 10, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1996 after 54 years of marriage and her son George Lee in 2010. She is survived by her son Robert Asa and wife Sharon Morrison Martinez; grandchildren, Courtney and husband Bret Wentworth; Travis and wife Teresa Martinez;...

Ernie T. Lopez

Ernie T. Lopez

Sep 9, 2014

Lopez, Ernie "Ernesto"Age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 with family and friends by his side. Ernie was preceded in death by his father, Toby Lopez. He is survived by his mother, Amy Lopez; brother, James M. Lopez and his wife Sandra; two nephews, Adam M. Lopez and his wife Marisa, Jarod A. Lopez; great niece, Brianna...

Wilma M. Lombardo

Wilma M. Lombardo

Sep 9, 2014

Lombardo, Wilma M.Wilma Marie Lombardo, 53, passed away on September 9, 2014 after a 5 year battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 19, 1961 in Whiteman Air Force Base, MO to Sally A. Dunkin and Thomas E. Batz. Wilma is survived by her husband, Anthony Lombardo; five young children, Sophia, Anthony, Mary, Patricia and Christina; mother and...

Gilbert D. Minitrez

Gilbert D. Minitrez

Sep 9, 2014

Minitrez, Gilbert D. "Gilly"Age 73, was taken by cancer and returned to our Lord and joined his wife Clara J. Minitrez in heaven on  Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Gilly was born in Magdalena, NM on September 28, 1940, to  Natividad and Luisa  (Rodriguez) Minitrez and was the youngest of four siblings.  When his own parents passed at a young age, Gilbert was raised by...