Obituaries

Aug 10, 2014

Emmett, Estelle M. February 16, 1925 - August 10, 2014, has left our earthly realm, on Sunday, and now resides in the Heavens of our Holy Trinity. The eighty nine and a half years of her full life began in Estonia. Then, in 1940/1941, her family were resettled in Germany; while there, over the course of 25 years, Estelle met...

Aug 8, 2014

Aug 7, 2014

Armijo, Marcella Age 79, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born in Corrales, NM on August 12, 1934, to Juan Jose Armijo and Dolores Archibeque. Marcella is survived by her children, Antonette Roybal (John), Larry Archibeque (Monica), Georgia Kidwell (Bill); grandchildren, six; great-grandchildren, seven; sister, Delores Armijo (Cindy); numerous nieces, nephews and relatives, including many beloved friends. Marcella...

Aug 6, 2014

Donna Marie Todd, 74, a resident of Magdalena, NM for the past 20 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Socorro, NM. She was born on March 31, 1940 in Little Rock, AR to Daniel O. and Chole (Lassiter) Todd. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Magdalena Cemetery....

Aug 5, 2014

Trusty, Jan Age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was born in Franklin, KY on July 25, 1946, to Arbie and Opal (West) Bussell. Jan is survived by her husband, Leroy Trusty of Albuquerque, NM; children, Michael Trusty of Leesburg, VA, Paul Trusty of Aledo, TX, Lisa Trusty of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Alex Trusty, Nicholas Trusty both of...

Aug 4, 2014

Stephen "Steve" E. Skinner, age 60, beloved companion, brother, and nephew, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born in Manhattan, KS and was a resident of Alameda, NM. Steve was raised in Winnetka, IL and lived there until he graduated from New Trier High School. He then attended the University of New Mexico and...

Aug 4, 2014

Grayson, Steve Grant 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his home in Magdalena, NM with his family at his side. He was born in Merrill, OR on July 5, 1950 to Ervin and Mildred (Rector) Grayson. Steve was a hardworking man and dedicated husband and father. He never met a stranger and would brighten up any...

Aug 4, 2014

Smith, Timothy M. Age 53, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born January 10, 1961 in St. Louis, MO to Carolyn J. St. Gemme and John R. Smith. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Herschel Whitford; step-brother, Barry Whitford, Sr. Timothy is survived by his mother and step-father, Carolyn and Gary...

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...