Obituaries

Jan 29, 2009

LAHR - Dorothy M. Lahr, 89, passed away on January 29, 2009. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Jan 29, 2009

BARATTA - Peter M. Baratta, 86, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born March 17, 1922 in Omaha, NE, to his parents Angelo and Donata Baratta who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife, Charlotte Baratta; two brothers, Tony Baratta and Carl Baratta, and three nephews, David Baratta, Joe Baratta,...

Jan 29, 2009

Schulmeister- James William (Bill), of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009. Born in Albuquerque in 1943, he was raised on the family dairy farm. He graduated from NMSU, where he met his wife, Jean Ellen. Bill returned to work on the family farm for 20 years. Bill was active in the Bernalillo County Farm and Livestock Bureau as...

Jan 29, 2009

MILLER_Arthur T. Miller, 80, passed through those eternal gates to be greeted by the love of his life Sarah Lucille on Thursday, January 29, 2009. Art was born November 15, 1928 the son of Arthur John and Minnie Mae Fairy Miller in Gilman, Wisconsin. Art retired from Mountain Bell after 18 ½ years. He is survived by four children, Jessie...

Jan 29, 2009

Mark D. Spore, 54, passed away in his van along with his dog Boots in an accidental fire, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, in Carlsbad, NM. He was born September 21, 1954, in Greensburg, PA., to Arnold and Lavonne Spore. Mark went to Hempfield High School. He was an accomplished artist and musician, painted many murals in Pennsylvania, Florida and New...

Jan 28, 2009

Annie D. Simpson, 81, of Nenahnezad, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Shiprock. She was born July 4, 1927, in Ramsprings, to David and Anna Dixon. Annie married Bob Simpson, in 1956, in Albuquerque, and moved to Fruitland the same year. For 61 years, she was a homemaker. Annie was a member of the LDS Church. She was family oriented...

Jan 28, 2009

OSMUNSON_Donald G. Osmunson, 84, was welcomed into the arms of our glorious Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Donald was born March 9, 1924 the son of Jacob R. and Leta Webley Osmunson in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. He entered into the United States Marine Corp in 1943 where he was a Corporal serving in the South Pacific during World War...

Jan 28, 2009

Aubrianna Leatricia Henry passed from this life into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at the age of 1 year 2 months. She was born November 13, 2007 in Shiprock, NM to Valentina Begay and Henrick Henry. Aubrianna brought joy to everyone that knew her. She loved to dance to music and watch her favorite...

Jan 28, 2009

LOPEZ-Mireya Marisol Lopez, a baby angel was called home by our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 28, 2009. Mireya Marisol is survived by her parents; Marc Lopez and Sarah Alanis, her sister D'Anna LaRae Lopez and her grandparents; Raymond & Elma Alanis and Mike Lopez and Esther Lopez. Services are entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 505-243-5222

Jan 27, 2009

SMITH- Jack R. Smith, 95 husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa, passed away at home January 27, 2009, surrounded by his wife Estela of 53 years and his family. He is survived by one daughter Sarita Villa, and her children; Carmela Naranajo and husband Raul, Santos Villa and wife Amy, of California, Isaac Villa, Luz Villa Joyner and husband David....

Jan 27, 2009

Jan 27, 2009

LOPEZ- Albert "Big Al" Lopez, 30, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009. He was born August 28, 1978 in Silver City, NM. He enjoyed spending time with his children and BBQ'ing. He was a member of Rollerz Only Car Club. He enjoyed football- "Big Al's" favorite team is the Miami Dolphins. He also enjoyed fishing, going to the lake, working...

Jan 27, 2009

VASSAW_Connie C. Vassaw, 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Connie was born March 1, 1946 the daughter of Damiano and Vincenza Manzella. She was preceded in death by her father, Damiano; and one brother, Salvator Manzella. Connie is survived by her husband Ernest Vassaw; children, Vincenza Pearson and Damiano Vassaw; three grandchildren, Angelina Pearson, Mariah Pearson, and Donnie...

Jan 27, 2009

BENAVIDEZ - Julietta Alarcon Benavidez, 79, passed away on January 27, 2009. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jan 27, 2009

GARCIA - Rose M. Garcia, 46, US Postal letter carrier, passed away suddenly on January 27, 2009. She is preceded in death by her step-father, Manuel Tarin. She is survived by her mother, Mary Alice Tarin; father, Robert J. Garcia; fianc�?© Santiago Olivas. She is also survived by one son, John Martinez and wife Elizabeth; one daughter, Christina Martinez; brother,...

Jan 26, 2009

MILLER, Jerry A. - Jerry A Miller of Taos, NM passed away in Albuquerque January 27, 2009 after a brief illness. Jerry was born October 15, 1935 in Wichita, Kansas. The son of Otis and Dortha Miller, attended East High School before falling in love with the state of New Mexico while working on his BA degree at the University...

Jan 26, 2009

Ms. Diane M. Iverson, 63, of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009. She is survived by her son, Rob Iverson and his wife, Jessica, and grandchildren Raven, Abram and Job, all of Albuquerque; a brother, Larry Eno of Evansville, Indiana, his wife, Susan, and nieces, Collette and Celeste; she also retained a good friendship with her ex-husband John Iverson...

Jan 25, 2009

HUTCHINSON_Donald L. Hutchinson, 68, a resident of Corrales since 1982, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Donald was born August 9, 1940 the son of Alfred L. and Catherine Endres Hutchinson in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago in 1958; graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in 1962; he was a fighter...

Jan 25, 2009

Bobby (Guero) C. Marquez passed from this earthly life into his Heavenly life on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at the age of 60, following a lengthy illness, with his loving family by his side. He was born September 7, 1948 in Blanco, NM to Fermin and Mary Ann Marquez. Guero was a talented and accomplished carpenter. He retired from Carpenters...

Jan 25, 2009

GALLANT - Gerald Maurice Gallant, 77, passed away January 25, 2009. Gerald was born February 12, 1931 in New York City to Emanuel and Lilly Gallant. He completed his bachelor's degree in psychology at City College of New York and completed his doctorate in literature at SUNY Binghamton. He lived in Albuquerque for the past 30 years where he taught...