Obituaries

Alice M. Garcia

Alice M. Garcia

Feb 8, 2013

Garcia, Alice M. Loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, February 8, 2013 at the age of 81. She was born in Chilili, NM to Jose and Abelina Gutierrez. Alice adored her family and loved spending time with them. She loved animals and enjoyed going to the casinos, watching western movies...

Thomas A. Stiles

Thomas A. Stiles

Feb 8, 2013

Stiles, Thomas (Tony) Age 66, passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him on the morning of Friday, February 8, 2013. Originally from Massachusetts, Tony made New Mexico his home for the last 40 years. Throughout those 40 years he devoted himself entirely to his family, touching the lives of all who knew him. Tony is survived by his...

Stella Elizabeth Leyba

Stella Elizabeth Leyba

Feb 7, 2013

Stella E. Leyba Loving mother, grandmother and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, February 7, 2013 at the age of 82. Stella adored her family and loved spending time with them. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years Art P. Leyba Sr. Stella is survived by her loving children, Art...

Billy K. Buck

Billy K. Buck

Feb 7, 2013

Buck , Billy K. Age 56, passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

Sydney Theodore Roosevelt Best

Sydney Theodore Roosevelt Best

Feb 7, 2013

Best, Sydney Theodore Roosevelt Age 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1990 passed away Thursday, February 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Best, Jr. and Alice Best (Featherstone); brother, Claude Best. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Rothman Vojta-Best; children, Franklyn Best, Michael Best and wife, Glenda, of Austin, TX, Marvyn Best...

Andrew Patrick Chavez

Andrew Patrick Chavez

Feb 6, 2013

Andrew Chavez, 24, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 6, 2013. A Memorial Services will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:00 am. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Virginia Williams

Virginia Williams

Feb 6, 2013

WILLIAMS, VIRGINIA ECKHART, known as Ginny to her family and friends, passed away at home on February 6, 2013, leaving us after struggling with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her final illness, she maintained remarkably good spirits, thanks to her quiet faith in the afterlife, support from her closely-knit family and her many friends, and knowledge that she had led a long...

Ronni G. Goolsby

Ronni G. Goolsby

Feb 6, 2013

Goolsby, Ronni G. 63 years old, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. She is survived by her Husband, Billy J. Goolsby; of 46 years,; Daughter, Cara L. Tulino; husband Joey; Son, Jared S. Goolsby; wife Amanda. Ronni has 3 beautiful grandchildren; Mother, Gloria J. Fletcher; Brothers, Terry Fletcher; wife Karen, Keith Fletcher; wife Kathie, and...

John Joe

John Joe

Feb 6, 2013

Joe, John Age 82, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013. He was born in Gallup, NM on March 15, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife Rose Ann Joe; daughter Roxane Marie Joe; granddaughter Quayla Marie Joe and his son Bobby John Joe. John is survived by his children Rose Marie Weston, Julia Chavez, Melissa Suina, Roselyn Montoya,...

Isabel C. Sanchez

Isabel C. Sanchez

Feb 6, 2013

Sanchez, Isabel C. Loving mother, grandma, and mima, aged 98, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2013. She was born in Los Padillas, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque her entire life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philiberto Sanchez and son-in-law, Al Gallegos. Isabel is survived by her loving daughter, Molly Gallegos; grandchildren, Debbie Schwaner and...

Hugh K. Lambert

Hugh K. Lambert

Feb 5, 2013

Lambert, Hugh K. Age 85, passed away at his home in Rio Rancho, Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was an artist while proudly serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Originally from St. Louis, MO, he moved to Chicago, IL. As his passion had always been art in any form, he became a successful Art Director. A man of varied interests...

Roxanne Maria Long

Roxanne Maria Long

Feb 5, 2013

Villeda Long, Roxanne Maria Age 50, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her husband of 27 years, Patrick Long; her son, Jeremiah Long and wife Ashley and their son, Aden, son, Robert Long; sister, Patricia Gonzalez and husband Manuel; brother,...

Richard Jerome Zulka

Richard Jerome Zulka

Feb 5, 2013

Zulka, Richard Jerome Age 87 a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed peacefully on February 5, 2013. He was preceded by his wife of 56 years, Rita Zulka. Richard is survived by his two daughters, Michele Zulka-King and husband Chris King, Suzanne Berg and husband, Robert Berg; grandchildren, Michael and Maria Berg, all of Albuquerque; numerous nieces and nephews and...

Horace R. Baxman

Horace R. Baxman

Feb 5, 2013

Baxman, Horace R Age 92, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Services are pending at a later date. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Emma A Sedillo

Emma A Sedillo

Feb 5, 2013

Sedillo, Emma A. 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born in Corona, NM on November 25, 1925 to Jauquin and Ysabel (Montoya) Amaya. She was a resident of Socorro for the majority of her life, although she did reside in Oregon and Nevada for a brief time. Many knew Ms. Emma as their favorite waitress...

Naomi Ruth Spicer

Naomi Ruth Spicer

Feb 4, 2013

Spicer, Naomi Ruth 86, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, February 4, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident of Socorro Village since moving to Socorro, NM in 2000. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husbands, Kenneth Roller and Edward Spicer, and her brothers, Kenneth and Max Allen. Naomi is survived by her...

Floyd Latham Gooding

Floyd Latham Gooding

Feb 4, 2013

Gooding, Floyd Latham 87, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Kankakee and Kempton, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at his home. Mr. Gooding retired from Egan Buick after 42 years of service. He was born May 13, 1925, in Kankakee, the son of John Cecil and Frances Julia Latham Gooding. His wife, the former Margaret �Peg� Davis, whom he married...

Emma C. Torres

Emma C. Torres

Feb 4, 2013

Torres, Emma C. Age 92, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013. She was born May 1, 1920 in San Marcial, NM. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, Fransico and Rufina Cordova; son, Benis Torres Jr. sisters, Molly Gaboldon, Virginia Vaughan. She is survived by her daughter, Tersela Kuntzelman and husband Donald; nephew, Rick Vaughan and wife Sherry; grandchildren,...

Grace June Hotovec

Grace June Hotovec

Feb 3, 2013

Hotovec, G. June Age 92 of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday February 3, 2013. June was born on June 7, 1920 in West Bend Iowa to Frank and May Stearns. She married Clarence Hotovec on March 25, 1940. June was proceeded in death by her husband, Daughter Carolyn Hotovec, four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by...

Stella Chavez

Stella Chavez

Feb 3, 2013

Chavez, Stella Age 89, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 15, 1923, to Francesca and Jose Alderete. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Fred (Cowboy) Chavez and her son Richard Chavez and her parents. Stella is survived by her children Josie Chavez, Judy Garcia (John), David Chavez (Lori),...