Obituaries

Geraline B (Apache) Russell

Geraline B (Apache) Russell

Apr 14, 2014

Russell, Geraline B. 49, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born in Socorro, NM on June 11, 1964 to Nelson and Bessie (Apachito) Apache. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Apache; and her sister, Anna Smiley. Geraline is survived by her parents; her husband, Daniel Russell Jr; her son, Jensen Russell; sisters, Lavell Apache;...

Ruth Rubinstein

Ruth Rubinstein

Apr 14, 2014

Rubinstein, Ruth Age 92, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Floretta Winfield

Floretta Winfield

Apr 14, 2014

OBITUARY Floretta Winfield was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 10, 1939 to the late Goulton J. Sr. and Marion Brooks Darby. She was the elder of four siblings and was affectionately known as Flo. The Darbys moved to Oakland, California in 1943. Flo received the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and was baptized on the profession...

William Russell Hestand

William Russell Hestand

Apr 14, 2014

Hestand, William Russell Age 85, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born in Roscoe, TX on November 16, 1928 to William Isaac and Pearl Mae (Ratliff) Hestand. William is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bettie L. Hestand; children, Michael Brown, Ragene Brown, Elaine Carlson, and Kimberly Brown Musser. William joined the Army Air Corps at Colorado...

Nora Ruth Graeme

Nora Ruth Graeme

Apr 14, 2014

Graeme, Nora Ruth Gonzalez Inspired people without knowing or trying, she just did. For this reason her son, Gustavo Gonzalez Jr., and daughter, Natalie Gonzalez, will miss her. Members of the 2nd Presbyterian Church, a church and faith she held close, will always remember her in their prayers. Mom was a graduate of Menaul School like her father, Mardequeo Martinez,...

Leila Rose Lee

Leila Rose Lee

Apr 14, 2014

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, mentor and matriarch, Leila Rose Lee, born February 19, 1943 in Springer, New Mexico, passed unexpectedly April 14, 2014 to join her daughter Donna and brother Dave. She taught us how to live and appreciate this wonderful life as a �present� and to learn from the past. She was a true New Mexico pioneer...

Rosie Lueras

Rosie Lueras

Apr 14, 2014

Age 84, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born in Choles, NM on July 19, 1929, to Fidel Barela and Tomasita Lovato. Rosie is survived by children, Jose I. Lueras, Angie Santos, Barbara Gonzales, Fillie Coss, Ann (LuLu) Baldonado, and Mary H. Dow; several brothers and sisters. She was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild. Rosie...

Essie Siglar

Essie Siglar

Apr 14, 2014

Siglar, Essie Essie Mae Siglar, a wonderful person with a business mind and a devoted spirit, who was always friendly and encouraging to others, died April 14, 2014, at the age of 83. Essie was born July 10, 1930 in Terrell, Texas to Dewey O�Neal and Lula Hall. She was raised in Lubbock, Texas, where she graduated from Dunbar High...

Samuel J. McHenry

Samuel J. McHenry

Apr 14, 2014

McHenry, Samuel John Passed away early Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born on August 20, 1930, in Canon City, CO to Charles and Lena McHenry. John married his loving wife Jean in 1956, who passed in 2009. He is survived by his daughters, Karen Hendricks, Donna Chicago, Roberta Wright of Albuquerque, and Shirley Hammond of Henderson, NV; Five grandchildren;...

Fern T. Powell

Fern T. Powell

Apr 13, 2014

Powell, Fern T. Fern Taylor Powell, age 90, went home with our Savior to His Kingdom, on Sunday April 13, 2014. Fern passed away, surrounded by family, at the home she shared with her daughter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born Lillian Fern Taylor, on August 17, 1923, to Elbert and Beulah Taylor, in Haigler, Nebraska. She was preceded...

Arthur Neal Ryan II

Arthur Neal Ryan II

Apr 13, 2014

Ryan, Arthur N. II Age 59, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. A Visitation will be held Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at 3:00 p.m., Santa Fe National Cemetery,...

Lucinda O. Casaus

Lucinda O. Casaus

Apr 12, 2014

Lucinda O. Casaus, age 92, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 12, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 24, 1921 and was formally of Cuba, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM where she was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic...

Kevin B. Dickinson

Kevin B. Dickinson

Apr 10, 2014

Dickinson, Kevin Bruce Age 56, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on September 30, 1957, to Raul and Gretchen Dickinson. Kevin was a paralegal and was fascinated by the legal process. He served in the US Army. Kevin loved spending time with his family. Nothing was more important to him that his mother and...

Lawrence "Larry" Ortiz

Lawrence "Larry" Ortiz

Apr 10, 2014

If you love something, set it free. If it returns, it is yours. If it doesn�t, then it never really was. We are here on this Earth on borrowed time, knowing the day will come when we must leave and return home. Such is the case with our beloved brother, devoted son, doting uncle, and faithful friend, Lawrence J. Ortiz....

Ralph Chavez

Ralph Chavez

Apr 9, 2014

Chavez, Ralph Age 89, passed away on April 9, 2014. Born in Albuquerque, to Onesimo and Rosalia Chavez, Ralph spent much of his life in the Los Lunas and Albuquerque area. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Lawrence and Onesimo Jr. and sisters Mary and Rosie. Ralph is survived by his brothers, Nano, of Hawaii, and Lolo, of...

Sophie Z Rosas

Sophie Z Rosas

Apr 8, 2014

Rosas, Sophie Z 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born in Socorro, NM on April 3, 1946 to Juan and Florinda (Lopez) Zamora. Sophie was a lifelong resident of Socorro. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, and just simply visiting with family and friends. More than anything, Sophie loved her children and her...

Danny C. Phillips

Danny C. Phillips

Apr 8, 2014

Phillips, Danny C. Age 61, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on November 14, 1952 to Clyde and Viola Phillips. Danny was an Internet Engineer for Cybermesa of Albuquerque for 15 years. He taught theater design and also did lighting design for theater including Ballet at Pope Joy Hall and the Santa Fe...

Richard Padilla

Richard Padilla

Apr 8, 2014

Padilla, Richard M. Our beloved Father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 after he lost his battle with cancer surrounded by family and friends. A lifelong resident of Albuquerque, Richard was born on May 3 to Severo and Manuelita Padilla. Richard loved watching football and was avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He loved spending time with his...

Ismael A. Alarcon

Ismael A. Alarcon

Apr 7, 2014

Alarcon, Ismael A. Age 82, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. Ismael was born on June 17, 1931 in Clinton, Texas to Rito and Maria Alarcon. He loved animals and worked as a horse trainer as well as in construction and as a mechanic. He is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Matilda (Chavez) Alarcon; two sons,...

Peggy Rose Smyers

Peggy Rose Smyers

Apr 7, 2014

Smyers, Peggy Rose Age 72, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. He was born in Fort Worth, TX on May 30, 1941, to Clarence A. and Johnnie E. Pruitt . She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Smyers; son William T. Zachary; mother Johnnie E. Pruitt and father Clarence A. Pruitt. Peggy is survived by her brothers Clarence...