
Nellie Espinoza
Aug 6, 2012
Espinoza, Nellie Age 93, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Monday August 6, 2012. Nellie enjoyed bingo, dancing, and working in her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her first husband Modesto Avalos; son, Richard Avalos. Nellie is survived by her daughters, Martha Reese and husband Dennis, Katie Ratajski and husband Frank; four grandchildren, twelve...

James A. Hyde
Aug 5, 2012
James Arthur Hyde, 76, passed away on August 5th, 2012 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on August 9, 1935 in Paton, Iowa to Raymond and Iola (JOHNSON) HYDE. James grew up and received his education in Iowa. He graduated from Lake Center in Iowa in 1955. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy in 1955...

John Peter Ford, Jr.
Aug 5, 2012
Ford, John Peter Jr. Age 88, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012. He was born in El Paso, TX on December 30, 1923 to John Peter and Gertrude Anne (Symons ) Ford. John was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary. He is survived by his children, Colleen Meseroll, Dan Ford, Jerry Ford, Jeff Ford; grandchildren, Molly, Katie, Andrea, Sam,...

Alice Marie Sanchez
Aug 5, 2012
Sanchez, Alice Marie (Suazo) Age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away peacefully Sunday, August 5, 2012 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Pilar, NM on July 11, 1929, to Epemineo and Fedelia (Trujillo) Suazo. Alice enjoyed spending time with her husband in their orchard in Pilar. She also enjoyed painting and crochet. She...

Ramon Xavier Vega
Aug 5, 2012
Vega, Ramon Xavier 22, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012. He was born in Socorro, NM on April 7,1990 to Eugene Vega and Victoria (Pino)Torres. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jose and Maria Vega; his beloved brother, D.J.Torres; and his step-brother, Kevin Torres. Xavier was a graduate of Socorro High School, Class of 2008. He loved...

Betty Irene Porter
Aug 5, 2012
Porter, Betty I. Age 85, resided at the Cottages in Albuquerque, NM for the last 7 years, passed on Sunday, 8/5/2012 around 7:30 pm after suffering from Alzheimer's. Betty was born August 15, 1926 in Buffalo Hart, Il to Shelby Lloyd and Geneva Snider Matthews. Betty was the oldest of nine children. Betty married Arlie E. Porter, June 1944 and...

Laura Chavez
Aug 4, 2012
CHAVEZ, LAURA Laura Chavez "Nanny Noonie to her family, was born on September 7, 1924 in the Village of Corrales, NM and went to be with our Lord August 4, 2012. Laura was a lifelong resident of Corrales. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Cook, widowed; her brothers and sisters, Augustine Chavez and wife Annie, Gusto Chavez and wife...

Genevieve V. Greenbank
Aug 4, 2012
Greenbank, Genevieve V. OUR MOM WAS A BEAUTIFUL LADY!!! She was involved in many organizations throughout her life. Eastern Stars, Linda Lassies, Mary Kay, My Father's LCI Group, just to name a few. All of them involved being with people, she touched so many lives. She nurtured, cared, taught, and showed her godly ways in her walk with life. She...

Sandra M. Yarnell
Aug 3, 2012
Sandra Marlene Yarnell, age 59 passed away August 3, 2012.She was born March 2, 1953, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Jack and Esther Stutesman.Sandra is survived by her children, Adrian Troy Yarnell and Andrea Yarnell of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She is also survived by her father Jack Stutesman of Vancouver, Washington, sisters Terry Clauson of Fort Worth, Texas and Jacqueline...

Celia Nahirny
Aug 3, 2012
Nahirny, Celia Celia Bordonaro Nahirny, 87 years, of Rio Rancho, NM passed away August 3, 2012. Celia was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Theresa Bordonaro, and her husband, Walter Nahirny. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Cathy, Susan, and Amy Nahirny of Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her...

Dr. Alexander L. Sadowski, DDS
Aug 2, 2012
SADOWSKI ��??DR. ALEXANDER L. Age 87, passed away in peace on Thursday, August 2, 2012. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on Sep. 17, 1924 and is survived by his loving wife, Ruth who he had married in 1948 and would have celebrated their 64th anniversary on Aug 7th. He is also survived by his sons��?�Joseph and John;two grandsons, Alex...

Mike A. Sotomayor
Aug 2, 2012
Sotomayor , Mike Angel 94 passed away on August 2, 2012. He was born August 1, 1918 in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico to Jesus and Maclovia Sotomayor. Mike is survived by his wife Mary, daughter, Frances Vasquez, granddaughter, Teresa Herrera and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight bothers and sisters. He was married to his beloved...

Eduardo Horacio Sanchez
Aug 2, 2012
Sanchez, Edward H. Age 74, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012. Edward was born on December 1, 1937 in Manzano, New Mexico to Carmen Valdez and Eduardo Sanchez. He grew up in Manzano and Belen, moving to Albuquerque where he pursued a career in the printing industry. After a number of accolades and a lengthy career in the printing industry,...

Gilbert Quesada
Aug 2, 2012
Quesada, GilbertAge 77, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, August 2, 2012. He was born in Ontario, CA to Ray and Belen. Gilbert adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed reading, all sports and playing golf. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Marie; his daughter, Lisa Schneider and...
Kathryn D. Hunter
Aug 1, 2012
Hunter, Kathryn D. Loving mother, daughter,sister, grandmother and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the age of 48. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to James and Diana. Kathy adored her family and loved spending time with her sons and grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed hosting...

Lyle Dwayne Blanchard
Aug 1, 2012
Blanchard, Lyle Dwayne Lyle Dwayne Blanchard was born December 14, 1929, Manhattan, Kansas to Clarence and Grace Evers Blanchard. In 1947 he graduated from Manhattan High School and was co-captain of the football team. Lyle joined the U.S. Navy in 1949 and served on two aircraft carriers during the Korean War. After his discharge, he enrolled at Kansas State University,...
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