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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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