Obituaries

Sharon K. Novak

Sharon K. Novak

Dec 23, 2013

Sharon K. Novak, age 68, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. No services are scheduled at this time.

Richard M. McMahon

Richard M. McMahon

Dec 23, 2013

McMahon, Richard W. Age 84, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to your choice of any veterans organization. Private services to be held at a later date. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Daniel Patrick Martinez

Daniel Patrick Martinez

Dec 23, 2013

Martinez, Daniel Patrick Loving son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 23, 2013 at the age of 40. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Daniel adored his family and loved spending time with them. He was an active member of Ascension Church; enjoyed watching football, a true fan of the...

Curtis J. Sollohub

Curtis J. Sollohub

Dec 23, 2013

Sollohub, Curtis J. Organizer succumbs to cancer By Martin Salazar Las Vegas Optic Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 6:19 pm (Updated December 27, 2:59 pm) Curtis John Sollohub, a retired New Mexico Highlands University professor who was instrumental in unionizing Highlands faculty and who in later years was battling the city over acequia rights, died Monday. He was 66. Sollohub...

Ramon Ochoa

Ramon Ochoa

Dec 23, 2013

Ochoa, Ramon Age 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was taken away by the Angels to Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2013. Ramon loved all the children and was everybody�s grandpa, he was very nurturing, enjoyed gardening and loved to laugh. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death...

Julia Montoya

Julia Montoya

Dec 22, 2013

Age 88, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; sons, George and John; great-grandchild, Halley; her parents; brothers, Silviano and Thomas; sisters, Josephine and Alcarita and her friend and partner Karl. Julia is survived by her children, Gerry (Rey) Sandoval, Loretta Steward, Mary (Bruce Allen) Montoya, Louise (David)...

John Beehler

John Beehler

Dec 22, 2013

Age 90, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013.

Fermin C. Jinzo

Fermin C. Jinzo

Dec 20, 2013

Jinzo, Fermin C. Age 88, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 20, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Antonio, NM on October 22, 1925, and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Fermin retired from the Albuquerque Public School System, and was well known as a hard worker. He enjoyed caring...

Roberta J Lauer

Roberta J Lauer

Dec 20, 2013

Lauer, Roberta Age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since April 1992, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1927 to Lester V. and Anne G. (Mullis) Shirey of Lincoln, NE. She was a personnel secretary for Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Roberta was a loving wife,...

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...