Obituaries

Aug 12, 2013

Korngiebel, John Robert John, age 79, left this world to begin his new life on August 12, 2013. He was born in Danville, IL, on April 24, 1934, to the late Jack and Connie Korngiebel. He retired to Rio Rancho in 1999 and was a member of High Desert United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 49...

Aug 12, 2013

Mary Theresa Vigil Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, August 12, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico to Juan and Teresa Garcia-Vigil. Mary adored her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed football, the casino, painting, drawing and reading; she...

Aug 12, 2013

Hetmer, Michael B. Age 39, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2013. He was born in Dallas, TX on July 13, 1974, to Albert and Gloria Hetmer. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Hetmer. He is survived by his wife, Christina Hetmer; son; Kory Hetmer; mother, Gloria Hetmer; brother, Matthew Hetmer and...

Aug 11, 2013

Martin, Rebecca Caroline Age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was born in Ft. Sumner, NM and was a resident of Paradise Hills, where she was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Rebecca looked forward to getting together with her friends for lunch at the Paradise Hills Senior Center. She was...

Aug 11, 2013

Riegel , Vivian "Vi" E. Age 90, has been taken home to be with her Lord to celebrate her new life on Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1923, to Henry and Margie Bennett. Vivian truly depicted the verse from Corinthians 13:4-7 " Love is patient, love is kind..." as she leaves behind...

Aug 11, 2013

Durkin, Larry Stephen Age 61, of Lemitar, NM passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Armed with ibuprofen and antacids, he had unknowingly been battling cancer for a least a couple of years. On June 12, 2013, with intolerable pain winning over a stubborn determination to wait it out, CT scans revealed end...

Aug 10, 2013

Dr. Jane Robinson McGoldrick Age 64, slipped away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, August 10, 2013. She was born in Monongahela, PA on September 3, 1948, to William H. and Margaret T. Robinson and graduated from its high school 1966. Jane attended Agnes Scott College graduating with a BA in English in 1970 then continued on at the University...

Aug 10, 2013

McGowan, Doris Madeline 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 30, 1919 to Archibald Cornelius and Mary Agnes (Haley) DeGraw. Doris has been a resident of Socorro for the past two years. She resided in Denver, Colorado for most of her life. Doris was a...

Aug 10, 2013

Sandoval, Adeline Olivas Adeline Sandoval, beloved wife of the late Charles Sandoval, went to heaven August 10, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Charlene Espinoza and Diane Kerschen; son in law Tom Kerschen; grandsons Bobby and Matt Kerschen; granddaughter Kristen Espinoza; great granddaughter Reese; and great grandsons Brett and Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie;...

Aug 9, 2013

Bernabe( Bernie) Paul Garcia was born June 11, 1929, to Benito and Marie Refugio Garcia in Emmett, Kansas. He was one of 12 children. He attended high school in Emmett where he excelled in several sports, especially track.He loved to run across the prairie. In his teens he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He also harvested wheat in central...

Aug 8, 2013

Caudill, Charles Bryan Age 33, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was raised in Albuquerque, but currently resided in Farmington, NM. One of his may pleasures as a young boy was BMX. Charles tried all sports activities but continued BMX for many years. He always had it in his heart to help others. Charles is survived by his...

Aug 7, 2013

Garrett, Kelly Kelly Garrett, 69, went to be with our Lord on August 7, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Sabina C de Baca; brother, John Boulton; sisters, Georgia Pearson, Anita DuPree, Marty Boulton, Mary Kay Boulton, Rita Wolfe, Frances Boulton and Mary Jo Carrion; numerous nieces and nephews. Kelly was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, and was raised in...

Aug 7, 2013

Valdez, Gavina Age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born in Cuba, NM on February 17, 1922 to Samuel and Josefa Gurule (Aragon). She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Valdez. Gavina is survived by her children, Tony Valdez, Joann Sanchez and husband Ernesto, Virginia Trujillo; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Gurule and wife...

Aug 6, 2013

Aug 6, 2013

Conway, Wayne F. Age 85, was received into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013 at his home in Rio Rancho. He was born to the late James and Ida Conway on July 21, 1928 in Winchester, KS. Wayne was a Veteran of the United States Army and served his country during the Korean...

Aug 6, 2013

Tammy Jo Guinnee Age 42, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. She is survived by her mother Trudy Bledsoe, Her daughters Alex Guinnee and Amber Oliver, Her brothers Kris Kueffle and Kurt Kueffler, and sister Lee Ann Drake. Services will be held at a later date.

Aug 5, 2013

Encinias, Estrella Guadalupe Age 6, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. She was born on September 15, 2006 in Las Vegas, NM. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Jose Vigil. Estrella is survived by mother, Hope Vigil of Cimarron, NM; father, Eddie Encinias of Bernalillo, NM; sister, Mariva Encinias of Cimarron, NM; great-grandmother, Lupe Vigil; grandmother, Josephine Vigil;...

Aug 5, 2013

Martinez, Rogerio Age 90, our loving father, grandfather, brother and friend went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 5, 2013, at his home in Santa Fe, NM. He was born June 5, 1923 in Llano Largo, NM to Elias and Aurora Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elias and Aurora Martinez; wife, Priscilla Martinez;...

Aug 5, 2013

Brasher, Lester J. Sr. Age 91, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. He was born in Santa Rosa, NM on February 15, 1922. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Margaret Brasher; 2nd wife, Bea Rose Brasher; parents; brothers, C.J. Brasher, and Richard Brasher. Lester is survived by his brothers, Jerry Brasher, Eugene Brasher and wife...

Aug 5, 2013

Coleman, Helen M. Age 81, passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. She was born in Cameron, TX on May 14, 1932. She was preceded in death by her son Howard (Fella) Coleman Jr., mother, father, aunts and uncles. Helen is survived by her daughters, Donna Johnson, and Gwen (Woody) Wallace and her husband Leroy; grandchildren Nicole L. Johnson, Latoya Wallace,...