Obituaries

Frances Wright

Frances Wright

Dec 20, 2013

Wright, Frances M. Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. She was born in Republic, MI on December 21, 1923. Frances loved children, sewing, crafts, reading, crocheting, taking pictures and the Balloon Fiesta. She enjoyed attending her children, grand and great grandchildren's activities and her house was open to all. She was preceded...

Doris E. Vander Putten

Doris E. Vander Putten

Dec 18, 2013

Vander Putten, Doris Elizabeth Age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born April 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick and Elizabeth Zwirz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Vander Putten. Before retiring to Rio Rancho in 1994, Doris and Bob called San Francisco and San Jose, CA home for 41 years. Doris...

Josephine M Santillanes

Josephine M Santillanes

Dec 18, 2013

Santillanes, Josephine M. Our "Christmas Angel", 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in White Oaks, NM on January 11, 1930 to Gregorio and Sofia (Mes) Montoya. Josie and her former husband, Joe began their family in Alameda, NM before moving to Socorro in 1962 where they established a successful...

Robert F. Housh

Robert F. Housh

Dec 17, 2013

Housh, Robert F. Age 96, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Walter V. Carpenter

Walter V. Carpenter

Dec 17, 2013

Age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013.

Linda Wright-Armijo

Linda Wright-Armijo

Dec 17, 2013

Linda Wright-Armijo, age 61, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was born in Lubbock, TX on December 17, 1952, to the late Alton Wright and Opal James. Linda loved like no other. She didn't have much but everything she had she gave. She went without so others could have. To make others...

Joe S. Gonzales

Joe S. Gonzales

Dec 17, 2013

Gonzales, Joe S. Age 89, a longtime resident of the Rio Rancho and Corrales area passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. He was born on October 28, 1924 to Ricardo and Bersabe Gonzales of Puerto de Luna, NM. He enjoyed fishing, carpentry and general handy-man duties. His greatest joy was helping the elderly by driving them to their appointments...

Frederic J Scott

Frederic J Scott

Dec 17, 2013

Scott, Frederic J. Age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 at Highland Baptist Church at 1:00 pm

Henrietta Miller

Henrietta Miller

Dec 17, 2013

Miller, Henrietta "Pat" Age 99, a Albuquerque resident since the 1950's passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was born in Sonoma, CA on March 9, 1914, to Maryan and Valeria Rutka. Pat enjoyed motor home traveling with Good Sam Club, sewing, cross-word puzzles, folk dancing with her husband, baking, decorating, and gardening. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She was...

Jerry Padilla

Jerry Padilla

Dec 17, 2013

Jerry Padilla Age 75, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, December 17, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sapello, NM on February 18, 1938 and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, where he was a member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church, served as a majordomo...

Mary Jane Denison

Mary Jane Denison

Dec 17, 2013

Denison, Mary Jane "Jason" Age 90, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. She was born in Denver, CO on March 11, 1923, to Francis James Farley and O'Nita Elizabeth (Hamer) Farley who precede her in death. Jason has been a resident of New Mexico since 1944. She was an employee of Sandia National Labs for 16 years and also worked...

Frank S Castillo

Frank S Castillo

Dec 16, 2013

Castillo , Frank S 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in Socorro, NM on November 16, 1931 to Inacio and Dolores (Sedillo) Castillo. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. He was a very hard working man and jack of all trades. He enjoyed ranching, riding horses, making horse whips...

Mark A. Lopez

Mark A. Lopez

Dec 16, 2013

Age 48, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013.

Emma Rivera

Emma Rivera

Dec 16, 2013

Rivera, Emma Loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 16, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born in Villanueva, New Mexico to Domitilio and Virginia Martinez. Emma loved her family very much and spent all of her time with them. She is preceded in death by...

Florence Helen Gluck

Florence Helen Gluck

Dec 16, 2013

Gluck, Florence Weisberg Age 85, a resident of Albuquerque since 1992, died Monday, 16 December, 2013. She was born Florence Helen Weisberg in Cleveland, OH to parents, Anna Auerbach and William Weisberg. She was preceded in death by her older sister, Selma Weisberg Levy. She is survived by her husband, Donald, son Caleb, daughter-in-law Vicky Vega; grandchildren, Daniel and Anna,...

Charles McKinney, Sr.

Charles McKinney, Sr.

Dec 16, 2013

McKinney, Charles T. Sr. Age 76, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away at his home after a long illness on Monday, December 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by this parents, Oliver & Lucy McKinney; and two younger brothers. Charles is survived by his sons, Charles Jr., Randy, and Eric. He was born September 10, 1937, in Silver...

Theodore E. Workman

Theodore E. Workman

Dec 15, 2013

Theodore Edward Workman, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather slipped the surly bonds of earth and entered his heavenly home on December 15, 2013. He was loved deeply and will be dearly missed. Ted was an adventurous spirit who lived his life with integrity and grace, setting an inspiring example for his family and friends. Ted was born on April...

Paul A. Vigil

Paul A. Vigil

Dec 15, 2013

Vigil, Paul A. Age 50, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico; on November 30, 1963 to Alex Vigil and Lucia Baldonado. He was preceded in death by his son Mario P. Vigil. Paul is survived by his loving wife Lourdes Vigil; his children Adam A. Vigil, Sarah Vigil and Anthony R. Vigil; grandchildren...

Howard Myron Stuart

Howard Myron Stuart

Dec 15, 2013

Howard Myron Stuart, "Stu" of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on December 15, 2013. He was born on May 9, 1927 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertha C. Holman and John Q. Stuart; brother, Gilbert Stuart; sister, Emily Elizabeth Rankin. He is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

Cecil D. Carter

Cecil D. Carter

Dec 15, 2013

Carter, Cecil D. Cecil David Carter, �Dave� passed away from this life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. He was born October 22, 1954 in Bastrop, LA to Cecil and Odessa Carter. He was preceded in death by his father Cecil Earl Carter. Dave is survived by his wife Christine Carter, sons Christopher James and Preston Michael Carter, and daughter Hollie...