Obituaries

Nov 4, 2014

Jensen, JacquelineJacqueline Jensen, 89, passed away November 4, 2014. She was born on August 13, 1925, in Cambridge, MA to Dr. Frank and Rose Lapidus. Jackie is survived by her daughters, Sari Jensen of Rio Rancho, and Donna Thomas and husband, Leslie Thomas of Alachua, FL; her sister, Babette and husband, Morton Gelles of Newton, MA; two grandchildren, Clinton and...

Nov 3, 2014

Chavez, Dave B. Age 44, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 22, 1970, to Ben Chavez and Emilie Chavez. He was a beloved father, son and brother.  Dave Chavez was a renowned musician also a graduate from (MI) Music Institute in California, he was a  teacher of music but also to some a hero,...

Nov 3, 2014

Saunders, Thomas Loren Age 63, passed away Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Cortez, CO on July 3, 1951, to Eugene and Freeda (Church) Saunders. Thomas is survived by his wife of 38 years, Gretchen Saunders; their two daughters, Jennifer English and husband Steve, Veronica Saunders and husband Craig McCune; daughter, Monica Becker; his mother, Freeda Saunders; siblings;...

Nov 3, 2014

Jaramillo Jr. , Leroy B.30, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2014. He was born in Socorro, NM on March 19, 1984. "Lil Lee", as he was affectionately known, was a life long resident of Socorro. He was a very loving person and always had  a way with his words. He enjoyed drawing and he was good at writing poetry. More...

Nov 2, 2014

Smith, Emily Christine Age 25, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho passed away peacefully in her Rio Rancho home on November 2, 2014.  Emily is a 2007 graduate of Rio Rancho High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (magna cum laude) from the University of New Mexico in May of 2013.  Despite battling serious medical issues for many...

Nov 1, 2014

Trujillo, Mary Jean Age 86, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014. She was born in Riverdale, CA on March 7, 1928, to Eliseo and Ameilia Yanes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Trujillo. Mary is survived by her children, Glenda Simpson and husband Richard of Burleson, TX, Peter Trujillo and wife Tonya, Pamela Langford Richard both of...

Oct 30, 2014

Baker, Dr. Chester B. Age 96, passed peacefully from this world on Thursday, October 30, 2014. Chet was born in 1918 the eldest child of Florence Heston Bird Baker and Herbert Victor Baker and grew up on a farm near the small town of Mt. Pleasant, IA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of nearly 72 years,...

Oct 30, 2014

Busching, Rebecca Lee Age 64, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born in Memphis, TN on March 17, 1950, to Beasley and Herma Lee Anderson. She attended and graduated with a bachelor degree in Graphic Design from Mississippi State Women College. Rebecca was employed as a graphic designer for advertising agencies followed by Creation of "Becky B's", Children's...

Oct 30, 2014

Villanueva, Isabel Cristina Age 54, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2014 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 26, 1960. Raised in Albuquerque, Cristina attended Rio Grande High School. She moved to California after school and then settled in Socorro in the early 90's. Cristina enjoyed cooking and loved to dance. She especially...

Oct 30, 2014

Gotzel, Guy  Age 76, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2014. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 4, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at...

Oct 29, 2014

Roberta Elaine Springer (Robbie) born January 25, 1950 passed away in her home on October 28, 2014. She is survived by her son, Robert E. Springer (Tiger); granddaughter, Skylar I. Griego; nieces, Valerie Arenett, Judy Watts and Tamera Tymchyshyn. Robbie was an active member with The Muscular Dystrophy Association and with ACRE Realty. She had a passion for life that...

Oct 29, 2014

Esequiel J. Garcia ”Zeke” age 89 passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014.  He is survived by his loving wife Rafaelita of 67 years, daughter Patricia Romo (Lee), 4 sons Larry (Connie), †Eric Garcia (Cyndi), Wayne (Roberta), and Russell (Jeani), sister Julia Fernando, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents Frank & Carmen Garcia and sister...

Oct 28, 2014

"Life lends us only feet, Death gives us wings."Haines, Laura Sue joined the angels in her flight to Heaven on Tuesday, October 28, 2014.  She was born in Las Cruces, NM on September 13, 1962 and attended Las Cruces Public Schools and New Mexico State University. Her career in life was as diversified as were the people that she touched in...

Oct 28, 2014

Jue, Gin Ah Age 90, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2014.  Gin was born on May 13, 1924 in Kai Ping Xian Mao Gang Guanghan Li, Guanghan Province, China to Hoy don Jue and Lai Foon Wong Jue. He had a long and prosperous life, and was blessed by a marriage to Josehine Navakuku Jue for  sixty-five years. He was a proud...

Oct 28, 2014

Tilden, Robert  Age 90, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was embraced by the Lord Thursday, October 28, 2014.   He was born in Nashua, NH and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1962, where he was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church.  Robert was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and Air Force, who served his country during World War...

Oct 27, 2014

Age 99, passed away on October 27, 2014.  Mary was born on June 25, 1915 in Socorro, New Mexico to Herminio and Josefita (Torres) Aragon. She was the oldest child of 11 and the last survivor.  She married Candido S. Romero on December 30, 1935 in Socorro, NM, they were married for 54 years and Mary was widow for the past 24...

Oct 26, 2014

Dampmann, Frances "Fran" E. our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, was called home to our Heavenly Father. At the age of 77 she passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2014 with her family by her side. She was born on March 4, 1937 in Coraoplis, PA to Oliver Othello and Elizabeth Ann (Fielding) King. She was a longtime resident...

Oct 26, 2014

Haase, Anthony  Phillip Age 24, a Rio Rancho Police Officer passed away in the line of duty on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He was born in Gilroy, CA on March 1, 1990 to Phil and Cheri (Dustin) Haase. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Beatrice Dustin; grandfather, Bob Haase. Anthony  is survived by his wife, Nichole Haase of Rio Rancho,...

Oct 26, 2014

Oct 26, 2014

Calcagno, Salvatore   Age 96, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed from his life on Sunday, October 26, 2014. He came to Rio Rancho from Deer Park, NY in April of 1975. He is preceded in passing by his wife of 61 years, Mary. He is survived by his three children, Constance DiCerbo of Kings Park, NY, Tom Chappell of...