Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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),...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

May 5, 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,...

May 4, 2013

Toya, Johnny Age 67, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and companion, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 4, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Jemez Pueblo,NM, currently of Albuquerque. Johnny was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during the Vietnam War. Johnny is survived by his loving companion, Regina Jaramillo; his children, John Michael Toya...

May 4, 2013

Age 56, a resident of Albuquerque since 1957, passed away May 4, 2013. He is survived by his two daughters, Jessica Minero and Jennice Minero; grandchildren, Manuel Minero and Mariah Olivarez; his siblings, Alex Minero, Dorothy Lucero, Joey Minero, Rosemary Ortega, and Linda Minero. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Mary Minero. A Memorial Mass will...

May 4, 2013

Kaminski, Michael "Ski" Age 70, passed away May 4, 2013. He was born a devout Packers fan on May 7, 1942, to Joseph and Rosa in Oshkosh, WI. He is survived by his dearest Ms. Jo Cito and her children Michael, Marc and Joseph Cito; his children, Michelle, Kimberly and David Kaminski; sister, Karen Lee; brother, Richard Kaminski; nephew, Christopher...

May 3, 2013

Gallegos, Juan Age 96, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. He was born in Las Vegas, NM on December 24, 1916 to Erenio and Malcolfa Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Max Gallegos. Juan is survived by daughter, Sylvia Salazar; grandchildren: Johnny Salazar, Theresa Silva, Adolph (Mary) Salazar, Leon Salazar, Cindy (Curtis) Quintana, and...

May 3, 2013

Garcia, Angelina "Angie" Age 91, Passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

May 3, 2013

May 3, 2013

Gonzales, Maurice Maurice passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2013. He was born to Maurice and Velva Gonzales on July 28, 1961. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Amarante Trujillo of Taos, Alejandro Gonzales; grandmother Felicita Gonzales of Questa; uncles, G. Daniel Trujillo and Alonzo Trujillo of Taos, Alex Gonzales of Las Vegas, NV and Rickey Gonzales of...

May 3, 2013

Aguilar Cardona, Mardoqueo Eleazar Age 69, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2013. He joins his wife, Mirna Aguilar Angel, in Heaven. He is survived by his children, Edwin Aguilar of San Diego, CA, Eleazar Aguilar of Whittier, CA, Christian Aguilar and wife, Rachel, of Las Vegas, NV, and Myrna Phillips and husband, Tracy, of Rio Rancho, NM. He will...