Obituaries

Oct 24, 2010

STRASCINA - John (Jak) Strascina born November 20, 1946 in Buffalo, NY to Vincent & Madalynne Strascina passed away October 24, 2010 of pneumonia. He is survived by his Wife of 35 years, Yvonne Strascina; Son, Ian & wife, Katie; Daughter, Meghan; Grandson, Gavin Strascina; Mother, Madalynne; Brother, Peter & wife, Linda; & many nieces & nephews. He was a...

Oct 24, 2010

MANUEL- Gilbert Manuel age 80, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Octoner 24, 2010. No services will be held. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800

Oct 22, 2010

CORDOVA- Cecilia F. Cordova (Armijo) 78, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010. Cecilia loved puzzles, music, her classic comedy shows and game shows. She adored her family and friends. Cecilia is survived by her loving children Barbara Howard and husband Mark, Steve Cordova and wife Jamie; five grandchildren, Ryan and Noah Howard, Jacob, Andrea and Gabriel Cordova. Cecilia will be...

Oct 22, 2010

WILLIAMS - Leslie Walter Williams was born in Ridgefield, WA in 1925 and grew up in Twin Falls, ID. After high school he entered the Naval ROTC program at UCLA. After a 27 year career in the US Navy, retiring as Lieutenant Commander, he moved his family, wife Rosemary (Pat) and nine children to St. Paul, MN and entered the...

Oct 21, 2010

SALDANA - Gilbert “Santos” Saldana, age 63, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord our Savior on Thursday, October 21, 2010. He was born in Carlsbad, NM and aside from his overseas military service; he was a life long resident of New Mexico. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran...

Oct 21, 2010

Hamad Rashid, age 69, passed away on October 21, 2010. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Oct 21, 2010

MARTINEZ - Michael T. Martinez, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010 at his home in Socorro, NM. Michael was born on October 21, 1947 to Miguel P. and Vivianita (Trujeque) Martinez in Socorro, NM. He is survived by his loving parents; his devoted wife of 45 years, married July 31, 1965, Gloria (Padilla) Martinez; his loving children, Michael...

Oct 21, 2010

GORTZ-John A. Gortz, 87, a resident of New Mexico since 1989 passed away October 21, 2010. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie (“Tippy”) Gortz-King and husband Michael of Houston, TX; cousins, Mimi and Riet of Holland; nephew, Henry; nieces, Christina, Joanne, Monica. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Willy B. Gortz. John was a veteran and POW...

Oct 20, 2010

GREER- Ezra Greer, 87, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on October 20, 2010. Mr. Greer was born on June 4, 1923 to Euland and Leona (Dailey) Greer of Albuquerque, NM. He served in the US Army and was awarded the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the American...

Oct 19, 2010

MACHURA-Joe Machura, 82, passed away on October 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife Thora; son John and family. Joe was originally from West Frankfort, Ill and moved to Albuquerque, NM in the 50’s. He was a Mason for over 50 years and worked for PNM for 30 years. Joe will be remembered for his quick smile and good...

Oct 19, 2010

Oct 19, 2010

JONES-James M. Jones, 83, a resident of Los Lunas, NM passed away October 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Ann; daughter, Janice Tafoya; step-daughter, Sharon A. Shannon; numerous grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Arnold of Albuquerque, NM; step-son, Dr. Robert J. Goldsworthy of Scottsdale, AZ; parents, Willis C. and Edith Jones of Garner,...

Oct 19, 2010

CHAVEZ-Mercedes C. Chavez (Auntie Mercy), 79, a resident of Corrales, NM passed away October 19, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Justo Chavez; children, Katie Chavez-Bessom and husband Steven, Donnie Chavez, Debby Tafoya and husband Tony, Carmen Chavez, Becky Chavez and life partner Darrow Everage; grandchildren, Stephanie Macarenas, Monica Bessom, Brooke Bessom, Sarah Chavez, Melinda Dean,...

Oct 19, 2010

Janice Palanker, age 85, passed away on October 19, 2010. Cemetery arrangements have been entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Oct 19, 2010

MARESMA- Carey Hawk passed away on October 19, 2010. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800

Oct 19, 2010

David Allen "Pancake" Roberts, 62, of Bloomfield, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010, in Farmington. He was born August 25, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, to Lewis and Loretta Fivecoats Roberts, and raised in Carlsbad. He worked in the oilfield in the Four Corners area for 40 years. He loved his animals and the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his parents. He...

Oct 18, 2010

Ophelia Candelaria, 82,of Bloomfield, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, Oct.18, 2010. She was born March 23, 1928, in Rosa, to Amarante and Carlota Quintana. Ophelia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Joe Candelaria. She is survived by her son, Joe Candelaria Jr. and his wife, Sandra; daughter, Irene Candelaria of Bloomfield;...

Oct 18, 2010

Steve Vigil passed away on October 18, 2010, He was 78. He was born in Pecos, New Mexico on September 22, 1932 to Francisco and Eloisa Vigil. Mr. Vigil served in the United States Air Force. He had spent 14 years with Kerr-McGee mines. He and his wife own and operate Grants Restaurant for the past 33 years. He was...

Oct 18, 2010

Teddy Lee Shelton went to meet his angels on October 18, 2010. He was born in Beaver Falls, PA., July 22, 1946, to Hailey Baker and Isaac Shelton. Ted served his country in the United States Marine Corps. While in the marines, Ted received a medal for honor of conduct. He worked in the oilfield in the Farmington area and made many...

Oct 18, 2010

ESPINOSA- Frank A. Espinosa, Sr., 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home to our Heavenly Father on October 18, 2010. Mr. Espinosa was born on March 11, 1922 to Abel and Lucinda (Cisneros) Espinosa of Montrose, CO. He enlisted in the US Army and served in China, Burma and India. He was awarded the America Theater Asiatic...