Obituaries

Jul 8, 2014

Massaro, Elizabeth G. Age 88, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 after a brief illness. She was born March 29, 1926 to Frederick and Elizabeth LaZar in Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack Massaro; son, John Scott. She is survived by her five daughters; Jacque Boothe (Mike), and Betty Vargas (Henry) of...

Jul 8, 2014

Cordova, Seby E. Age 77, a life long resident of Alameda, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. She was born in Torreon, NM on August 20, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Lucianita (Baca) Vigil; husband, Orlando Cordova; daughter, Lucy Ann Cordova; brother, Michael Vigil. Seby is survived by her...

Jul 7, 2014

Lopez, Josephine P. Josephine P. Lopez, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on July 7, 2014. Josephine was born in Cecchini, Italy in 1935. In 1960, she met and married her husband, Leandro Lopez, an American Airman stationed in Aviano Italy. Josephine moved to Albuquerque in 1962, where she lived and raised her family. Her family was her life....

Jul 7, 2014

Duffy-Villagomez, Sandra Age 70, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. No public services at this time. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Jul 7, 2014

Cortez , Jennie C Age 103, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born in Golden, NM on March 25, 1911, to Carlos and Maria (Maestas) Chavez. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Henry Ramirez; four brothers; two sisters. Jennie is survived by her sons, Joe Ramirez and wife Nonie, Ernest Ramirez and wife Linda; daughters,...

Jul 7, 2014

Tokoph, Gary Daniel Age 36, a resident of New Mexico for most of his life, died Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 23, 1978 to Gary Allen Tokoph and Diantha Tokoph. Gary was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mary and Clancey Ortega and Richard and Margaret Tokoph; uncles, Albert Ortega, Dana Tokoph, Dennis...

Jul 7, 2014

Gesiakowski, Frank (Duke) Raymond Age 77, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014 at his home in Rio Rancho. He is survived by his beloved children, Bryan, Duane, Sharon and her husband, Tony, Randy and his wife, Cassie, Dawn; grandchildren, April, Michelle, Chris, Nicole, Cody, Andrene, Ryan, Brandon, Nacayla and great-grandchild, Ryland, including his Beloved Angel, Bonnie Gesiakowski and her brother,...

Jul 6, 2014

Gallegos , Leroy Fred was born and raised in Las Vegas, NM. He's preceded in death by his parents Isidro and Manuelita Gallegos; his brothers, Ben and Arthur Gallegos. Leroy is survived by his loving wife, Frances Gallegos, they had just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; his two daughters, whom he adored, Anita Lee Gallegos her husband Greg Griego, Christine...

Jul 6, 2014

Brennan, Margaret G. Age 72, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. Possible services are pending. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Jul 5, 2014

Baker, Virginia H. Age 96, passed peacefully from this world on July 5, 2014. She was born September 24, 1917 near Mount Pleasant, IA to Warren and Verna (Westfall) Hall. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Mary Jane and Carolyn. She is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 72 years, Chester B. Baker, with whom she...

Jul 5, 2014

Hostetler, Dolores "Dee" Age 79, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 5, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

Jul 5, 2014

Turrietta, Celestino Joe Celestino Joe Turrietta left this world on Saturday, July 5, 2014 after a short illness at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He left us all with wonderful memories. He was CJ to friends and neighbors, Tino to close friends and family members and Celestino to businesses and professionals. He always had a quick step and a smile....

Jul 5, 2014

Anderson, Ruth K. Ruth Anderson passed away July 5, 2014. She was born Ruth Elizabeth Knust September 5, 1917 in Gleichen, Alberta Canada to Henry Lewis Knust and Luella Maude Ogden Knust. At the approximate age of 11 her family moved to Spearfish, SD, USA. Ruth married James Franklin Anderson in 1934 and together they had one son, Leslie Wayne...

Jul 4, 2014

Reyes, Richard Age 67, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, July 18, 2014 at 9:45 a.m., Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Jul 4, 2014

Miller, Charlotte A Charlotte A. Smith-Miller passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side Friday the 4th of July. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert Miller, Sr.; her three children, Robert Miller, Jr. and his wife, Carol, Cindy Aguilar and her husband, Vinnie, Tammy Culp and her husband, Todd; her six grandchildren...

Jul 3, 2014

Edwin E. Tilgner, 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, died Thursday, July 3, 2014. He is survived by his two children, Linda Morton and husband, Monty and Mike Tilgner; and one granddaughter, Amy Morton. Mr. Tilgner was born May 13, 1927 in Evanston, WY. He was a longtime employee of Albuquerque Seismic Lab. After retirement, Mr. Tilgner volunteered at...

Jul 3, 2014

Jul 3, 2014

JoAnna "JoAnn" L. Montano, age 76, entered into Eternal peace on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her home while surrounded by her loving family and friends. JoAnn was born on September 21, 1937and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edna Lovato of Bernalillo, NM, (owners of the Lovato's Drug Store)....

Jul 3, 2014

Vernon J. (Steve) Stephens died suddenly of a heart attack on July 3, 2014. He is survived by his wife Judith Reynolds; his four children Sherri Stephens-Carter (Galen), Sue Taylor (Roger), Catherine Stephens Creamer (Will), Kevin Stephens (Mary Eastman); sisters Dona Hahn and Janet Grudzinski; brother Richard Stephens (Janice); ten grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Vern was born in Selah, Washington...

Jul 2, 2014

Age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 2, 1973, to Joseph Anthony Martin and Mary Frances Martin. Alphonso is survived by his two sons Naythan Paul Martin and Ryan Anthony Martin; mother, Mary Frances Martin of Las Vegas, NM; two siblings sister Lisa Roseann Martin-Johnson and Gina Sadie Mae...