Obituaries

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...

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