Obituaries

Jul 30, 2009

RUSSELL- Michael Lawrence Russell, 20, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 31, 2009. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800

Jul 29, 2009

NGUYEN - Rolando-Michael Nguyen, passed away on July 29, 2009. Rolando-Michael's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jul 29, 2009

William Albertus McPherson, born September 21, 1927, was taken to continue his journey with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 29, 2009. Bill, a professional truck driver, drove cross country 40 years with 5 million accident-free miles. Loving the open road, making friends with everyone he met, Bill always had a smile on his face and was willing to help...

Jul 29, 2009

OTERO-Derrick Otero, Sr., beloved and devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away after an illness, Wednesday, July 29, 2009. He was born on May 25, 1969 in Blanco, NM and was a resident of Torreon, NM. Derrick enjoyed Football, Baseball, Basketball, coaching, cooking, traveling, playing guitar, singing, and being close to his family. He was preceded in death...

Jul 29, 2009

GARCIA__Alfonso I. Garcia, 88, died peacefully at his home on July 29, 2009 while he was surrounded by his loving family. Alfonso was born May 15, 1921 in Wagon Mound, NM, the son of Alfredo and Juanita (Rodriquez) Garcia. He spent his boyhood in the Raton area. During WWII, Alfonso enlisted in the US Army and served with the 804th...

Jul 29, 2009

ZIEGLER - Justine Ziegler, 88, passed away on July 29, 2009. She was born July 5, 1921, in Philadelphia, PA, to James & Mary Hilliard. Justine is survived by her husband of 66 years, Alton Ziegler; her son, Paul Ziegler; three grandchildren, Shawn, Jennifer, and Lori; two great grandchildren, Ryan and Sarah; and one brother, Bill Hilliard. She was a...

Jul 29, 2009

HEIN, Sarah Ellen Smith, 82, of Albuquerque went home to the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was born to Leland Alexander and Leslie Faye Wood Smith, on December 14, 1926 in Sam Fordyce, Texas and was raised in Mission, Texas. Sarah married Carl Richard Hein of Pharr, Texas after stealing his favorite jacket and...

Jul 28, 2009

Jul 28, 2009

CARNES_Cynthia Carnes, 67, of Corrales, NM passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Cindy was born on March 16, 1942 to Sam and Charlotte Bolin Carnes in Victoria, Texas. An artist her entire life, she enjoyed traveling the world with her friends and family, capturing the different landscapes and perspectives, but her true passion was the Southwest. Her greatest true...

Jul 28, 2009

Scott- Memorial for Linda Kane Scott, 61, of Albuquerque will be held at 1PM, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 8100 Eubank NE, Albuquerque, with reception to follow. Linda passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2009. Linda was born May 10, 1948 to James and Eugenia Kane in Stapleton, Staten Island, NY. She married George David Wilkinson Scott...

Jul 27, 2009

GARCIA- Cathy Garcia, age 50, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and companion, passed away after a brief illness, Monday, July 27, 2009, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 25, 1958 and was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Cathy loved family gatherings, cooking, and her dogs. She will be remembered as a great mom, loving...

Jul 27, 2009

Wesley Gale Reiff age 75 of Aztec, left his earthly home July 27, 2009 to begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior. Wesley was born April 21 1934 in Ashby, Nebraska to Edward Leslie Reiff and Wilma Fontella Jones Reiff. He was their only child. Wesley married the love of his life Joan Ellen Freeman, and together they...

Jul 27, 2009

John Hoskins, 53, of Farmington, died Monday, July 27, 2009 in Farmington. He was born Oct. 11, 1955, in Deming, to George and Bonnie Hoskins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, James; and other loving aunts, uncles and cousins. John is survived by his wife, Karen; sons, David Gerald Hoskins, and Jordon Patrick Hoskins; brothers, Steven,(Shawn)...

Jul 27, 2009

Jul 26, 2009

Marcus Todd Canuto "Buba" our beloved "Little Spiderman" passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the age of 3. He was born October 27, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Marc Canuto and Sherilyn Lee. Buba attended Sunrise Pre-School in Glendale, AZ. He loved swimming with his brother and family. Buba captured your heart when...

Jul 25, 2009

Jul 25, 2009

PELZ__Bill Pelz, age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1981, died in Albuquerque, NM on July 25, 2009. Bill was born May 11, 1923 in La Porte, IN, the son of William Edward and Katherine (Reickel) Pelz. During his highs school years, Bill met Sally Collins. It was "love at first sight". Even though they attended different schools, their...

Jul 25, 2009

RIEDESEL - Edna M. Riedesel, 88, passed away on July 25, 2009. Edna's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jul 25, 2009

Cecil Walker Billie a resident of Kirtland passed from this life on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the age of 70. He was born October 17, 1938 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kee and Emma (Benton) Billie. Cecil graduated from Kirtland Central High School in Kirtland, New Mexico and received his BA Degree from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO....

Jul 24, 2009

SPRINGER - Max R. Springer 78, rode off into the sunset for the last time on July 24, 2009 after a long illness. He moved to Albuquerque in the early 1950's where he played and taught guitar for 18 years. In the late 1960's he changed careers and became a piano tuner / technician. Twenty years ago he moved to...