Obituaries

Sep 7, 2013

Villescas, Maria G. Age 90, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on February 23, 1923, to Francisco and Maria Gonzalez. She was preceded in death by her husband David Villescas. Maria is survived by her children, David Villescas, Jr. and wife Tina, Gloria Aguilar and husband Felix, Lou Villescas and wife Patty, Robert Villescas...

Sep 6, 2013

Brokaw, Barbara Age 61, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 4, 1951 to Andrew and Shirley Demos. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Randy J. Brokaw their children Jami Jordan Brokaw and Andrea Lee Brokaw; grandchildren Amelia and Payton Brokaw, her brother Martin Christ Demos, and her father Andrew Christ Demos....

Sep 6, 2013

Adams, Captain Token Mark Age 41, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. He was born in Oakhurst, CA on September 19, 1971, to Kenneth Adams and Hendrika Anderson. Captain Adams will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father who cherished every moment with his family. He had an infectious and uplifting personality, a contagious smile, a sense...

Sep 6, 2013

Richard F. Muenzer, age 85, passed away on September 6, 2013.

Sep 6, 2013

Norvell, John Craig John C. Norvell, 79, died peacefully at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque on Friday evening, September 6, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer. Born in Shady Grove, Kentucky on August 29, 1934 and nicknamed �J.C.�, John graduated from Princeton (Ky.) High School in 1953. Touting himself as a �Princeton man,� John began...

Sep 6, 2013

Thurgood, Lou Ann Larsen Age 79, born May 26, 1934, passed away on September 6, 2013, only from mortality, but not from eternity. Heaven has gained a noble spirit. She was a mother of four sons and one daughter, a grandmother of sixteen, and a great-grandmother of four. She left a beautiful and loyal legacy. She and her husband, Dr....

Sep 5, 2013

Martinez, Fred Jr. Age 64, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born in Longmont, CO on October 6, 1948, to Fred and Vangie Martinez. Fred is survived by his parents Fred and Vangie Martinez; sisters Suzy Stake and husband Randy, Sandy Martinez, Sally Clayton; brothers Ron Martinez, Steve Martinez and wife Wendy, brother Mark Martinez and wife Britta....

Sep 5, 2013

Mills, Glenn M. Glenn Michael Mills, 64, passed away September 5, 2013. He was born on August 1, 1949 in IN, to Mary and Glenn Mills. Glenn is survived by his parents; his sister Pam Green (David); his wife Kathy; his two daughters Tressa Rapp (Christopher) and Mary Mills; his grandson Trevor Rapp. Glenn was preceded in death by his...

Sep 4, 2013

Cordova, Angelina Angelina Cordova, was born on July 8th, 1939, went to be with our Lord on September 4th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma C. Garcia, Jose P. Garcia; sister-Irene Rodriguez; Brother-Joe Max Garcia, and nephew, Johnny Tafoya. She is survived by her five daughters, Cindy Martinez, Cathy Cordova, Jeanette Cordova, Antoinette Cordova, and Babette...

Sep 3, 2013

Tanaka, Akira Age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was born in San Diego, CA on August 18, 1927, to Kotaro and Masuye Tanaka (Kinoshita). He was a tool and die engineer and worked several years in the Chicago area prior to moving to the west coast, initially in the LA area and later to Olympia, WA before...

Sep 2, 2013

Finnen, Cornelius James Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for 40 years, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Finnen. Cornelius is survived by his sons, Neil P. Finnen and wife Nancy, Matthew Finnen; grandchildren, Nina Finnen and Nerissa Finnen. He was a veteran who served is country...

Sep 2, 2013

Jones, Wilbur Dale 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. Dale was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Kitty. He is survived by his three daughters, Patricia, Marilyn and Barbara, and by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dale was an inventor and a rocket scientist whose career spanned five decades and...

Sep 2, 2013

Welch, Stephen "Steve" Lee Age 66, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 2, 2013 in Socorro, NM with his loving family by his side. He was born in San Antonio, TX on August 1, 1947, to Fred and Polly (Jackson) Welch. Steve's father was a career military man and the family lived in places such as England...

Sep 2, 2013

Santillanes, Moises David "Dave" Age 85, a lifelong resident, community leader, and businessman, died at his home September 2, 2013, embraced by the love of his family. Dave was born April 13, 1928, in Albuquerque. His parents, Moises and Faustina Santillanes, his brother Joe, and his son Randy preceded him in death. Dave moved to Alameda when he was just...

Sep 1, 2013

Rodgers, Michelle Age 105, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. In her time on this earth she touched many lives with her generous personality. She had an amazing gift for engaging everyone she met. In minutes she would have a total stranger's life story and have them feeling good about themselves by the end of the conversation. She had a...

Sep 1, 2013

Tatum, Larry W. Age 65, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was born in Waycross, GA on November 18, 1947, to Davis and Susie Tatum. Larry is survived by wife, Leona Stoffer-Tatum of Rio Rancho, NM; children, Ryan, Melissa, John and fianc�e Becky Fox; grandchildren, Kayleen, Nathan, Tyler, Natalie and Evan; mother-in-law Dorothea Stoffer; sisters-in-law Mary Tatum, Kathy Guthrie...

Sep 1, 2013

Carriaga, Adrian Ray Age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother and grandson, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Adrian was a 2010 graduate of West Mesa High School. He enjoyed long boarding, bowling, going to concerts, and truly was an avid outdoorsman. Adrian will...

Aug 31, 2013

Manuel Muller, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Aug 31, 2013

Aug 30, 2013

Mascarenas, Matushka Marilyn Age 55, reposed in the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was born on January 23, 1958. Marilyn loved sewing, quilting and hand crafts. She was a Special Ed Teacher for APS. Marilyn attended New Mexico State and UNM. She was an avid baseball fan, loved the Mets and the Isotopes. Marilyn was a drummer in...