Howard William Benischek
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...
Jo Ann Marksberry
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,...
Merle Hutchens
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...
James R. Ballard
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...
Lucy Baca
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...
Henry Ramirez
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...
Ramona S. Borrego
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...
Fumi Evans
Jul 27, 2014
Evans, Fumi Fumi (Shioma) Evans, aged 78, died peacefully on Sunday morning, July 27, 2014 at her daughters home, after a brief struggle with cancer. Fumi was born October 13th, 1935, in Kian, Okinawa, the daughter of Kamae and Nto Shioma. In 1961, Fumi married the love of her life John V. Evans Jr., Fumi truly enjoyed archery and golfing...
Maria Sabina Tafoya
Jul 27, 2014
Tafoya, Maria Sabina Age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born on October 27, 1930 to Luis and Estanislada (Quesada) Saucedo of Gallup, NM. She will be remembered as a great cook who made enough food for everybody whether you were hungry or not. Mrs. Tafoya, also loved sports...
Geraldine R. Stevens
Jul 26, 2014
Stevens, Geraldine Rose Gallegos Age 62, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 in Rio Rancho, NM. Geraldine was born March 10, 1952 in Santa Fe, NM to Estella Vigil and Thomas Gallegos. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Richard O. Stevens. Geraldine is survived by her sons, Benjamin Stevens and wife, Roberta, and Bobby Stevens...
Thomas Joseph Horne
Jul 26, 2014
HORNE, THOMAS JOSEPH Tom Horne, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2014 with his family at his bedside. Tom was born February 23, 1947 to Hugh and Katherine Horne. He graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor�s Degree in University Studies in 1970, a MA in Public Administration in...
Martha ReJune Hatch
Jul 26, 2014
HATCH - Martha ReJune Stewart Hatch, 80, passed away Saturday, July 26 2014, in Socorro. Martha was born Feb. 15 1934, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Robert Murray Stewart and Emily Smith Stewart. She grew up in Salt Lake City and attended the University of Utah, where she held the position of President of Associated Women Students...
Consuelo Jaramillo
Jul 26, 2014
Jaramillo, Consuelo T Danced into God's eternal love on Saturday, July 26th. Born on July 20, 1924 to Guadalupe Montano and Anastacio Trujillo. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Arturo and earlier by her parents. Our fiesty and full of life mother leaves behind five feisty and loved children to rejoice in her 90...
Rose Marie Britt
Jul 25, 2014
Britt, Rose Marie 78, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2014. She will be remembered for her deep love for her family to whom she dedicated her life. Mrs. Britt was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Britt, in 2003. She is survived by her five children: Cindy Phalen and...
Mary A. Lockwood
Jul 25, 2014
Lockwood, Mary Aileen Age 79, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Palermo, CA on February 12, 1935, to John A. and Hazel Graham Tucker. Mary has been a resident of Socorro for the last 10 years. She had a great sense of humor and loved animals and children. Mary...
Ronald G. Smith
Jul 25, 2014
Smith, Ronald G. Age 67, a resident of Socorro for the past 20 years, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elyria, OH on September 5, 1946, to Cecil R. and Julia M. Heath Smith. Ron grew up in Streetsboro, OH and after high school he served in the...
Robert F. May
Jul 25, 2014
May, BTCM(r) Robert Franklin Age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Phyllis Jeanne May, RN; parents, Charles and Clara Belle May; siblings, Vivian Taylor, Miriam Sandt and Charles May; children, Lynn May Gallo and Paul Charles May, BSM3. He is survived...
Domenico Mancini
Jul 25, 2014
Mancini, Domenico Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, formerly of West Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 25, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 52 years of the former Rose Marie Angotti of Rio Rancho, NM. Loving father of Juliet Mancini Tross and husband Mark of Rio Rancho, NM, Dr. Domenico “Nick” Mancini and wife Brittnye...
Patricio "Pat" Pargas
Jul 24, 2014
Patricio "Pat" Pargas, age 79, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, July 24, 2014, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque; a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pat was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy; he was a member...
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