Obituaries

Jun 2, 2012

May 31, 2012

Hanrahan, Ada Age 88, beloved wife of Dan, joins him and her son, her father, mother, sisters, and brother; and all of her ancestors. To be kind, to live a good life--she was known by these virtues, and so loved by her family and friends. You would be wise to follow her example. She was generous, both in time and...

May 31, 2012

Keehan, Edmund Vincent Age 90, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2012 at Sandia Springs Retirement Center in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born in Chicago, IL; Bud was the son of Rose C. and Michael E. Keehan. He was one of nine children. Bud graduated in 1939 from St. Leo High School in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in...

May 30, 2012

Cooley, Lucy Renee Age 79, passed away peacefully in her Rio Rancho, NM home on May, 30, 2012. She was born in Glendale, CA in 1932, and was raised there and in Quines Creek, OR. After graduating from High School she worked as a stewardess for Frontier Airlines and later became a dental assistant. Lucy married in 1953, trading her...

May 30, 2012

Spreng, Maximilian G. Born November 1, 1938 in Munich, Germany, Max, 73, passed away on May 30, 2012 after a serious illness. He was the son of Georg and Johanna (Hieber) Spreng. Max emigrated to the United States in the 1950's. He served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver. He began a long and successful career as a...

May 30, 2012

Devore, Jennie R 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at her home in Socorro. She was born in Socorro, NM on June 17, 1940 to George and Anna (Lopez) Silva. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, Vernon Devore in 2005, and her brother, Gabriel Silva. Jennie was a lifelong resident of Socorro...

May 30, 2012

Leach, Pearl Age 91, of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. She was born in Detroit, MI on December 13, 1920, to the late Charles and Rose Chaifetz. Pearl was a resident of Albuquerque since 1949. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allan S. Leach; son Roger Bruce Leach and her granddaughter Rochelle Lynn Crues. Pearl is...

May 29, 2012

Karnes, James Robert James Robert Karnes, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. Born in Stuttgart, Germany on May 2, 1964, the fifth child of Robert and Esther Karnes. James was a gifted athlete, respected executive in the construction industry, entertaining karaoke singer, and accomplished entrepreneur. He was also a loving husband, father and brother with...

May 28, 2012

DeBrine, Emerlinda G. longtime resident of Socorro County, died peacefully at her home in Lemitar on May 28, 2012 surrounded by her precious grandchildren and family members. She was 80. Emerlinda Griselda Gallegos was born in Socorro, New Mexico on May 26, 1932, the oldest child of Pete and Gloria Gallegos. Her parents and brothers, Raymond, Frankie and Pete Jr....

May 28, 2012

Madrid, John Loving father, grandfather, brother and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, May 28, 2012 at the age of 66. John loved his family and enjoyed collecting and riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles, horse racing and gambling. John is survived by his daughters, Michelle Roche and husband Benny, Jenee Sanchez and Fiance Jason Marquez; son,...

May 28, 2012

Gutierrez, Tranquilino C. Age 95, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home Monday, May 28, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Arrey, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM,where he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #...

May 28, 2012

Ahmed Kassam, age 69, passed away on May 28, 2012. Cemetery arrangements have been entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral ServicesFairview Memorial Park700 Yale Blvd. SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106(505)262-1454

May 27, 2012

Valencia, Connie M. Age 79, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to her heavenly home, Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born in Pecos, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marcos and Cruzita (Martinez) Varela; daughter Ellen June Valencia; and brothers, Florentino...

May 27, 2012

Boston, Bessie Age 86, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2012. She was born in Adell, IA on May 18, 1926, to Bruce and La Vada Mattison. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Boston; parents, Bruce Mattison, La Vada Mae Mattison; two daughter-in-laws and her granddaughter Ashley. Bessie is survived by son, Fred Boston, grandson, Charles Boston....

May 27, 2012

Fagan, Lawrence Neill a longtime resident of Socorro County, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2012. He was born on March 27,1947 in Belen, New Mexico, to Fuzzy and Vera Fagan. Larry worked as a Livestock Inspector for thirty eight years. He loved his job and loved the livestock industry. Larry had many talents, he was a gifted artist, working...

May 26, 2012

Martinez, Jose Pizarro Sr.Age 75, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away peacefully Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrique and Anita Martinez; brother and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Martinez; sons, Jose P. Martinez II and wife Marie, Christopher Zimlich,...

May 26, 2012

Gonzales, Rudy A. Age 63, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. He was born in Jemez Springs, NM on January 24, 1949 to loving parents, Cornelio and Adela (Sandoval) Gonzales. Rudy lived his entire life in New Mexico. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Rudy was a loving husband, wonderful father and brother, a trusted friend, and...

May 26, 2012

Cobb, Vernon L. Age 92, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Vernon is survived by his loving children, Betty Davis, Dan Cobb and wife Irina Tonoyan, Marcia Sedillo and husband Paul, Martha Naru, Vernon (Buddy) Cobb, Jr. and wife Binda; 13 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Vernon will be greatly missed by his loving family and by...

May 26, 2012

Stechmesser, MichaelAge 44, passed away May 26, 2012. He was born November 18, 1967 in East St. Louis, IL to Martha and Michael Stechmesser. He graduated from Las Cruces High School in 1985. Michael worked as an electrician in Chicago, IL, Indiana and New Mexico. He was also a great animal lover. He was preceded in death by his grandmother,...

May 26, 2012

Willoughby, Dawn Leila Age 39, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was born in Waukesha, WI on October 31, 1972. Dawn has been a resident of the Albuquerque area for most of her life. She loved music and art. She would especially express herself in art work. She was preceded in death by her birth mother, Jeanette C. Kraft....