Obituaries

Feb 3, 2009

TAYLOR- Michael Shane Taylor (Shane), age 33, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Shane was born May 11, 1975, (Mother's Day), at Fort Dix Army Base, NJ, son to Col. Louis Steve Taylor (USAF-retired) of Clearwater, FL, and Sandra Taylor Johnson of Gig Harbor, WA. Shane is survived by his parents; brother, Louis Stuart Taylor (Stuart); stepparents, Roy F....

Feb 3, 2009

MARTINEZ- Mary Martinez, age 81, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went home to our Lord Jesus, Tuesday, February 3, 2009. Mary was born on January 16, 1928, and was a long time resident of Alameda. She was preceded in death by her husband, David (Dave) Martinez; a son, Robert (Bobbie) Martinez; a granddaughter, Tracy Beauchamp. Mary is survived by her...

Feb 2, 2009

BALDONADO-Florenio B. Baldonado, age 86, beloved brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 2, 2009. He was born on March 12, 1922 in Albuquerque, to the late Nativida and Severo R. Baldonado. Florenio was proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country during World War II, in England, France and Germany. He retired from Sandia...

Feb 2, 2009

BYROAD- Leon A. Sr., born May 1, 1948, in Indianapolis, IN to Rose Glazer-Byroad and Melvin Byroad, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2009. Leon was a member of the Catholic Church and was employed by Continental Express as a long haul truck driver. Leon proudly served his country in the US Army and was a "Man's Man", and a...

Feb 2, 2009

SAYLOR- Gilbert Saylor Jr., 84, passed away on Tuesday February 2, 2009, with his loving family by his side. Mr. Saylor was born on July 16, 1924 to Gilbert Sr. and Treva Saylor. After retiring from the Army, Mr. Saylor worked as an Arson Investigator for the County of Bernalillo, for many years. Mr. Saylor is preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2009

MARTINEZ - Paul Anthony Martinez, age 53, beloved son, father, grandfather, and brother, was called home by His Heavenly Father, Monday, February 2, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Paul was born on November 29, 1955 and was a resident of Albuquerque. After graduating from Albuquerque High School in 1973, Paul joined the United States Navy. He retired from...

Feb 2, 2009

CHAVEZ-Wilfred Chavez, a resident of Pittsburg, California for many years, passed away on February 2, 2009. Mr. Chavez was born on November 24, in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents Carmen and Pat Chavez Sr. with whom he is now united along with his loving Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. Chavez is survived by Maria, his loving...

Feb 2, 2009

Feb 2, 2009

Steve N. Baker passed from this earthly life on February 2, 2009 at the age of 62. He was born November 30, 1946 in Ponca City, OK to James and Naomi Baker. Steve was proud to have been in the US Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Steve's post-Vietnam journey involved several bouts with homelessness up until his...

Feb 1, 2009

GOLDSTEIN, Robert Mark, age 54, passed away on Sunday, February 1st, 2009. Robert's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)884-1188

Feb 1, 2009

Quinton "Cotton" Gipson, 81, of Farmington, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Cotton was born Aug. 10, 1927, in Silver Valley, Texas, to James Elbert Gipson and Viva Eloner (Gallaspy) Gipson. Cotton moved to Farmington in 1957, where he was employed in the oil and gas industry, remaining in the industry until his retirement...

Jan 31, 2009

SORROCHE - Joseph J., resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family at his bedside. Joe was born in Throop, PA, but lived most of his life in Albuquerque, NM. Joe was a devout Christian, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, and an inspiration...

Jan 31, 2009

TORRES- Carole Torres 68, passed away on Saturday January 31, 2009, with Tony B. Torres sister in law Maria Torres and good friend Louis Padilla at her bedside. She was born on July 11, 1940 in Ithaca, New York to George and Marjorie Fish. She is survived by her husband Tony B. Torres of 30 years; son Dale Carpenter; daughter...

Jan 31, 2009

THOMAS - Beth Thomas, 53, passed away January 31, 2009. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

Jan 31, 2009

Gurule-Frank B. Gurule, 88, was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday January 31, 2009.He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Bertha Gurule and son Gerald Gurule and Daughter Rebecca Gurule. He is survived by his eleven Children; Arnold Gurule, Eileen Johnson and husband Robert, Frank E. Gurule, Daniel Gurule, John Gurule and wife Blanca, Rosalie Salgado...

Jan 30, 2009

BABECKA- Matthew Babecka 26, passed away on Friday January 30, 2009. Born in Albuquerque, NM on March 26, 1982. He is survived by his wife Ebony and daughter Tayamarie, son Xavier, mother Candy, brother Bill, sister Amber and a large extended family and friends. All that knew Matt are blessed for having him in their lives and will miss his...

Jan 30, 2009

ARAGON - Narciso "Ciso"Aragon, age 81, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called by the Lord to Eternal Life, Friday, January 30, 2009. Ciso was born on February 5, 1927 in San Isidro, NM to the late Antonia and Lorenzo Aragon. Ciso lived in Los Ranchos and was involved in the community as a member of the Alameda Lions...

Jan 30, 2009

Sybil Bingham, 88, of Farmington, passed away Friday, January 30, 2009 in Farmington. She was born in Hubbard, Arizona to William and Lucy Wamsley on June 22, 1920. She was preceded in death by her parents, ten brothers, two sisters, one grandson, and her husband, LaVar A. Bingham. Sybil is survived by her daughters, Kathleen and husband, Wade Spencer of...

Jan 29, 2009

YEZAK- Sister Mary Theresinia Yezak, June 06, 1915 - January 29, 2009. Felician Franciscan, Sister Mary Theresinia Yezak, passed away at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Provincial House, in Rio Rancho, NM, on the morning of January 29, 2009. Born in Bremond, TX, the daughter of Francis and Rosalia (Kubiak) Yezak, she was baptized as Barbara, at St....

Jan 29, 2009

MONTOYA- Salomon Montoya, 89, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 29, 2009. Salomon is survived by his loving wife, Gertrude; and his children, Anna Hernandez and husband, Paul, Arthur Montoya, and Rachel Rivera and husband, Andy; his seven grandchildren, Paul Hernandez and wife, Crystal, Manuel Hernandez, Elizabeth Hernandez, Jacob Rivera, Adam Rivera, Tina Montoya, Jessica...