Dean F. Apt
May 18, 2013
Apt, Dean F. Passed away peacefully on May 18, 2013 surrounded by love, family and friends. He was born in South Bend, IN on April 23, 1925 to Stacy Edward and Minnie Florence Apt. Dean married the love of his life, Rita L. Zelmer, on May 28, 1949 in South Bend. They lived and raised their three children there until...

Jack B Bruton
May 18, 2013
Bruton, Jack B. 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at the Bruton Ranch with his family at his side. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Datil Gym with Pastor Dan Bullock officiating. A family interment service will take place at a later time in the...
Cyril D. Ham
May 17, 2013
Cyril D. �Cy� Ham, formerly of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born on August 11, 1919 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Virgil G. and Louella F. Ham. Soon after his birth, his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he lived until his junior year...
Maria Brigida Palacios-Capablanca
May 17, 2013
Palacios Capablanca, Maria Brigida Age 55, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. She was born in Havana, Cuba on May 13, 1958. Maria has been a resident of New Mexico for the past 20 years. She attended and graduated from the University of Berkeley in California. She was preceded in death by her parents Rafael and Gloria Palacios. Maria is...
Joe A. Viselli
May 17, 2013
Viselli, Joe "Chelli" Anthony Age 68, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. He was born in Gallup, NM on March 26, 1945. Joe loved being home- taking care of his plants, turtle and bird. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Jessie Viselli: cousins John Lloyd, Betty Lloyd, Helen Nieto and Veronica Tarango. Joe is survived by...
Robert D. Halsell
May 16, 2013
Command Sergeant Major Robert D. Halsell, US Army - Ret. Robert �Bob� D. Halsell, 52, passed away on May 16, 2013 in Kabul, Afghanistan. He was born on November 3, 1960 in Las Vegas, NM, the son of Thomas �Tom� R. and Shelby K. (Abel) Halsell. Bob grew up in Hatch, NM and graduated from Hatch Valley High School in...
Mary C. Kocina
May 16, 2013
KOCINA, MARY CECELIA Age 105, passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, May 16, 2013. She was born on October 10, 1907, to Anton and Mary Bruckner in Colon, NE. Mary was the second eldest of six children. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Kocina, in Colorado Springs, CO; brothers, Adolph and Louis; sisters, Sophye McKinney and...

Cynthia Xenelle May
May 16, 2013
May, Cynthia Xenelle Age 77, passed away 16 May 2013. Cynthia was born 19 January 1936 in Stillwater, OK to E.X. and Marie (Ames) Burns who have preceded her in death. She was the oldest of three children. Cynthia's father was a civil engineer, and the family lived in several different cities in Oklahoma, as well as Amarillo, TX; where...

Dora Rivera
May 15, 2013
Rivera, Dora 88, passed away peacefully at her home and surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. She was born in Tokay, NM on January 27, 1925 to Carlos and Adela (Avila) Soto. Dora was a life long resident of Socorro. She was a very loving and caring person. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...
Mittie Elizabeth Stansberry
May 15, 2013
Mittie Elizabeth Stansberry, 90, resident of Albuquerque, left us May 15, 2013 to join the �love of her life, Tom�. She was born in Little Rock, AR February 26, 1923. Liz, Bettye, Mittie or Ma, whatever name you knew her by, worked many years as a cashier at Safeway and the commissary at Kirtland. After retirement she enjoyed traveling, working...
Juan A. Romero Jr.
May 14, 2013
Romero, Juan A. Jr. Age 46, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at home. Juan is survived by wife, Nadine; son, Juan III; daughters, Katherine and Amber; parents, Juan and Celina; brothers, Carlos, Miguel (Andrea), Mario (Noel); sister, Theresa (Bob); brothers-in-law, Ares, Bo, Adam; mother-in-law, Kathi; grandmother Theresa Miera; eight nieces and one nephews; five grandchildren, many aunts, uncles,...

Phyllis Lee Lucky
May 14, 2013
Lucky, Phyllis Lee Age 81, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. She was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 14, 1931 and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Phyllis went to UNM and received a bachelors degree in Fine Arts and Dramatic Arts in 1954 and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She traveled around the country with theater...

Nathan Riggins
May 14, 2013
Nathan Riggins departed this life Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born November 28, 1977 in Sweetwater, TX, to Lois Delane Burks of Albuquerque, NM, and Richard McCann, of Kingman, AZ. He is survived by his daughter - Nateiah Nayshawn Hotinkah-Riggins. His mother - Lois Delane Burks of Albuquerque, NM. His father - Richard McCann of Kingman, AZ. His maternal grandmother -...
Daniel Herman Sanchez
May 14, 2013
Daniel (Danny) Herman Sanchez Went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, May 14, 2013; he passed away at his home in Albuquerque. He is proceeded in death by his father and mother Salome and Virginia Sanchez, his sister Martha Jimenez and nephew Chris Sanchez. He is survived by his only son, Daniel H. Sanchez Jr.; daughter-in-law, Sheri Sanchez; grandchildren,...
Phillip Reed Cotter
May 13, 2013
Cotter, Phillip Reed Age 56, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his father R. Hugo C. Cotter; brothers Douglas H. Cotter and wife Sharon, Christopher Cotter and wife Denise, and Gordon Cotter. Interment will take place at Fairview Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW...

Lupe Barbara Sturtcman
May 12, 2013
Services pending; to be announced. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-5222
Lillian Margarita Gelsinger
May 12, 2013
Lillian M. Gelsinger Born in Maxwell, NM on January 25, 1922, passed away May 12, 2013. She was perceeded in death by husband Clarence R. Gelsinger in 1992. She is survived by son, Art Gelsinger; daughter Margaret Woods both from Chambersburg, PA. She is also survived by sisters Louise Sanchez, Florence Moya , Isabel Gelsinger of Albuquerque, NM and Cordelia...
Marvin Chicharello, Jr.
May 12, 2013
Chicharello,Jr, Marvin Age 27, beloved son, father, brother and grandson, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home, Sunday, May 12, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Canoncito, NM. Marvin graduated from To'hajiilee Community High School, attended to Highland University and SIPI; and was employed by Sysco Foods. He enjoyed all sports, music and spending time...

James Van Ryan
May 12, 2013
Ryan, James Van Age 91, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
Joseph Read Martin
May 12, 2013
Martin, Joseph Read Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, age 88, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013. Mr. Martin had lived the past 26 years in Corrales, NM, having moved from Fairfax, VA after living there 30 years. He was born on November 23, 1924 to Irvin and Josephine (Read) Martin of Washington. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from...
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