Obituaries

Juanita Celina Rutledge

Juanita Celina Rutledge

May 12, 2013

Rutledge, Juanita Celina Juanita Celina Rutledge, 89, was born on February 1924 in Espanola, NM to Damian Garcia and Sofia Herrera de Garcia. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Juanita is survived by her son, Ronnie Rutledge (Leticia) of Santa Fe, NM; and one granddaughter, Shanti Cartmell (Travis) of Rifle, CO. She is also...

Kenneth Silva

Kenneth Silva

May 11, 2013

Silva, Kenneth 29, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born in Socorro, NM on September 10, 1983 to Lawrence Silva and Veronica Gonzales. Kenneth was a life long resident of Socorro. He graduated from Socorro High in 2002 and enlisted into the United States Army for four years. He served in...

Gloria M. Montoya

Gloria M. Montoya

May 11, 2013

Montoya, Gloria M. A lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM; beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and niece, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013 to unite with her family in heaven. She was 66. Gloria enjoyed working on her yard, embroidering, walking around the Bosque and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Filia...

Ramon Leroy Santillanes

Ramon Leroy Santillanes

May 11, 2013

Santillanes, Ramon Leroy "Mono" Ramon "Mono" Santillanes, age 30, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning , May 11, 2013. He was born on March 30, 1983 in Albuquerque, NM. Mono loved the gym, motorcycles, cars and his Orange County Choppers. Ramon is survived by his wife, Catherine; son, Noah and step-daughter Bailey; parents, Patricia Rose, Leroy Santillanes; step-father, Mike Ankner...

Patrocinio G Zamora

Patrocinio G Zamora

May 11, 2013

Zamora, Patrocinio G. 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 11, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Magdalena, NM on May 17, 1937 to Nazario and Lupe (Garcia) Zamora. Patrocinio was a lifelong resident of Luis Lopez. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed the outdoors and was very fond...

Lucy R. Martinez

Lucy R. Martinez

May 11, 2013

Valdez y Martinez, Lucy R. Born on April 27, 1927 to Manuel and Ramoncita (Valdez) in Ensenada, NM. A resident of Cuba, NM, age 86, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Clovis O. Martinez. Lucy is survived by seven children, Gene Valdez, Dora Romero, Nora Rivera, Donna Martinez, Darlene Gurule, Clovis Martinez,...

Bennie V. Trujillo

Bennie V. Trujillo

May 11, 2013

Trujillo, Bennie V. Age 80, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 29, 1932, to Santiago and Matianita Trujillo. He served in the US Army, loved baseball, dancing and most of all spending time with his family. Bennie is survived by loving wife of 58 years, Cory M. Trujillo; daughter Joyce Apodaca and...

Lewis Jefferson Overton

Lewis Jefferson Overton

May 11, 2013

Overton, Lewis Jefferson Lew, Lewis, �L.J.� was born on April 17, 1939, to George and Mabel Estina Overton in Austin, TX. Three days after his birth, his mother died due to complications of childbirth. He made no secret of the Prostate cancer that metastasized to his entire spinal column, other bones, and his brain, before detection. Immodestly, he preferred that...

Richard Jerry Baca

Richard Jerry Baca

May 11, 2013

Richard J. Baca Loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the age of 28. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jerry and Myra. Richard adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed admired classic cars but most of all being with...

Charles Faulkner Heitzler

Charles Faulkner Heitzler

May 11, 2013

Heitzler, Charles F. Age 97, a resident of New Mexico since 1949, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. He was born in Danville, Virginia, son of Ernest and Emma Heitzler. Charles was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Medical Corps as M/Sgt. He was retired from Butler Paper Company and a member of St. Joseph's...

Dorothy Sue Winston

Dorothy Sue Winston

May 10, 2013

Winston, Dorothy 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Magdalena, NM on November 5, 1932 to Victor and Sadie (Strozzi) Papa. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Magdalena. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother, mentor and friend. Dorothy enjoyed working in her garden and growing her...

Francisco Weule

Francisco Weule

May 10, 2013

Harms, Willie Age 67, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday,...

Erma Fajardo

Erma Fajardo

May 10, 2013

Fajardo, Erma 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013 in Socorro, NM. She was born in La Joya, NM on July 6, 1937, to Juan T. and Cecilia (Armijo) Peralta. Erma grew up in La Joya and graduated from La Joya High School in 1956. She moved to Socorro in the late 1950's and has been a resident...

Michael G. Orgel

Michael G. Orgel

May 8, 2013

Michael G. Orgel, MD aged 73, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 after a long illness. As a talented physician and renowned sculptor, Michael worked tirelessly and left a legacy of healing and beauty that truly made a difference to everything and everyone he touched. He was dearly loved. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons Joshua (Kneale),...

David D. White

David D. White

May 8, 2013

White, David D. Born July 1, 1930 passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. His parents, Clayton and Myrtle White, and five siblings preceded him in death. A graduate of Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico, David was a teacher and administrator with the Albuquerque Public Schools for thirty-four years. He is survived by his...

Arthur David Hickerson

Arthur David Hickerson

May 8, 2013

Hickerson, Arthur "Arturo" David Age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born in Brainard, MN on November 23, 1954, to Frank and Margire. Arthur is survived by his loving daughter Crystal Hickerson and extended family members. Arturo will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Service will be held on Friday, May, 31, 2013...

Nellie M. Johnson

Nellie M. Johnson

May 8, 2013

Johnson, Nellie M. Age 94, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. She was born in Raton, NM on April 23, 1919. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ben Johnson; son Vincent Rubio and daughter in law Betty Johnson. Nellie is survived by her son, Michael Johnson, Sr.; grandchildren Kathy Sisneros, Sherise and husband Dickie Garcia, Judy and...

Richard W. Hoggins

Richard W. Hoggins

May 8, 2013

Hoggins, Richard W. Age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, May 20, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Dan V. Tran

Dan V. Tran

May 7, 2013

Tran, Dan Age 61, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He was born in Nha Trang City, Viet Nam on July 31, 1951 to Nhon Van Tran and Thao Thi Ha. Dan attended the College of Law at Saigon University, Saigon, Viet Nam. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in Electrical Engineering. He proudly served as a 2nd...

William I. Sauter

William I. Sauter

May 5, 2013

Sauter, William Age 84, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013. Mr. Sauter was a member of the American Federation of Musicians and played a Wurlitzer pipe organ for various theatrical organizations. A service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013, 1:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. Interment to follow at Sunset...