Obituaries

Elizabeth B. Wells

Elizabeth B. Wells

Apr 27, 2013

Wells, Elizabeth Brainerd Age 88, a resident of Bernalillo, NM for the past five years, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. She was born a Valentine's baby in Boston, MA on February 14, 1925 to Doris and Edward Brainerd. Elizabeth was known as "Liz" to all her close friends. Liz was a world traveler, traveling to over 54 counties. She...

Craig Fowler

Craig Fowler

Apr 27, 2013

Fowler, Craig Age 58, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Craig was born August 17, 1954 to Sammie E. Fowler and Bennie M. Young. Craig was the youngest son of four children. Craig dedicated his life to Jesus Christ at an early age of about twelve with Waterloo Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. Continued serving as a chair member at...

Pete G. Acosta, Jr.

Pete G. Acosta, Jr.

Apr 26, 2013

Acosta, Pete G. Jr. Age 83, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home, Friday, April 26, 2013. He was a resident of Albuquerque. Pete enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, ride his bike, taking walks and was very fond of his horses. Pete will be fondly remembered as a kind...

Roger D. Wright

Roger D. Wright

Apr 26, 2013

Wright, Roger D., On November 14th, 1946 at 3:45 PM in East Chicago, Indiana, June and Lawrence Wright welcomed their only son, Roger Duane, into this world. At the age of 5, Roger, his sisters and his mother boarded the Santa Fe Railway Super Chief and left Indiana forever to join Roger�s dad in Albuquerque. It was during this train...

Jason Paul Mattax

Jason Paul Mattax

Apr 24, 2013

Mattax, Jason Paul passed away peacefully on April 24, 2013 in Socorro, NM surrounded by his family and loved ones after his long battle with brain cancer (Glioblastoma multiforme). Jason was born in LaGrande, OR on July 5, 1983. He spent his early years in Concord, CA and the rest of his childhood in Sammamish, WA; graduating from Redmond High...

Dr. Anatoly B. Maizel

Dr. Anatoly B. Maizel

Apr 24, 2013

Maizel, Anatoly B. Professor of Medicine, passed away in his sleep on April 24, 2013, at the age of 96. Anatoly Maizel was born January 21, 1917 in Taganrog (then in the Russian Empire), in the family of a pharmacist. In 1936, he enrolled as a student in the Rostov Medical Institute. During his junior year in college, he married...

William T. Lane

William T. Lane

Apr 23, 2013

Lane, William T. William T. �Buddy� Lane, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 23 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Lane is survived by his daughters Brenda Kai and her husband Robert Kai; Bridget Gilbert and her husband Glenn Gilbert and his son Brian Lane and his wife Pati Lane along with five grandsons and two great grandchildren. He was born...

Anita Hooton

Anita Hooton

Apr 23, 2013

Hooton, Anita A memorial service for Anita Louise Hooton of Albuquerque will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel, 12701 Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque. Mrs. Hooton died April 23, 2013, at the Lovelace Medical Center from complications due to cancer. She was 76 years old. Born August...

George Freeman

George Freeman

Apr 22, 2013

Freeman, George J. "Pete" Age 83, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born in Healdton, OK, on September 14, 1929, to George and Ada Freeman. He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Freeman, daughter Joann Padilla and his grand-daughter Nicole Padilla. George is survived by his loving wife, Wilma Freeman and four loving children Ray,...

Dinie Norero

Dinie Norero

Apr 22, 2013

Norero, Darlene Kay Darlene �Dinie� Norero passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a 10 month courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Albuquerque on May 12, 1957 to Mike and Carrie Norero. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Karen Easley, Carla Hart; brothers, Tom Norero, Mike Norero; seven nieces; three nephews; numerous grand nieces and nephews....

Vinita Morse

Vinita Morse

Apr 22, 2013

Morse, Vinita Age 85, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

Tommy S. Lueras

Tommy S. Lueras

Apr 22, 2013

Lueras, Tommy S Age 55, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born in Carrizozo, New Mexico on September 20, 1957, to Jose Fresquez Lueras and Geneva Salazar. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Alice O. Lueras. He owned and operated Cowboy Family Restaurant in Espanola since 1979. His passion for his family and his love...

Erik Arnold Johnson

Erik Arnold Johnson

Apr 22, 2013

Johnson, Erik Arnold Erik Arnold Johnson, 59, died at his home on April 22, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albuquerque on September 15, 1953 he was the son of Arnold E. and Jane (Gunderson) Johnson. He graduated from West Mesa High School, Class of 1971, where he was an active member of the band, playing several different wind...

Edith D. Kreps

Edith D. Kreps

Apr 21, 2013

Kreps, Edith Dorothy Edith Stamps Kreps, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away April, 21, 2013, at 88 years of age. She was born May 8, 1924, in La Jara, CO, to Charles and Lassie Stamps. Edith leaves behind Bill, her spouse of 67 years, daughters, Linda Downey and Becky Kreps, son-in-law, Lloyd Downey, grandson and...

Leroy Bray

Leroy Bray

Apr 21, 2013

Bray, Leroy Age 82, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. He was born in Great Bend, KS on April 24, 1930. He was preceded in death by his parents Prince and Estella Bray, sister Lorene Marie Perry and Hubert Bray.Leroy is survived by his sister Sylvia Cauley, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Chester William Hale

Chester William Hale

Apr 21, 2013

Hale, Chester William Hale, Chester (Bill) 79 peacefully passed away Sunday April 21,2013 at his home in Peralta, NM. He was born in Dearborn, Michigan on January 25 1954. He was predeceased by his Loving wife Letha (Ree) Hale. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Arp, his son Scott and his wife Cathy Ingram, four grandchildren and six great...

Mary C. Castle

Mary C. Castle

Apr 21, 2013

Castle, Mary Belt Age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 21, 2013. Born in Neon, KY, Mrs. Castle was the daughter of William H. Belt and Lausia Quilby Belt. She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Sam Castle Jr.; her sisters, Anna "Billie" Hood and Rosa Belt; brothers, Charles Belt and George Belt;...

Marlene Toledo

Marlene Toledo

Apr 21, 2013

Toledo, Marlene Age 40, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Silvio "Sal" Russo

Silvio "Sal" Russo

Apr 20, 2013

Russo, Silvio "Sal" Age 91, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2013. Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until the recitation of the Rosary at 6:00 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Sara Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, April...

Ann Marie Hoffman

Ann Marie Hoffman

Apr 20, 2013

Hoffman, Ann Marie 9-4-1923 to 4-20-2013 Beautiful Annie shot straight into heaven Saturday morning. Born Anka Salopek in the rich dark earth of a wheat field at Selo-Salopek, outside of Ogulin, Yugoslavia. At the age of 6, she traveled with her Mama and two older brothers across Europe, the Atlantic, through Ellis Island, and across the US to El Paso,...