Obituaries

Nov 26, 2020

On November 26, 2020, Manuel Tenorio (Junior), age 85, departed this earth for his next big historic adventure. He is survived by his wife Evangeline Tenorio, the love of his life, his son, daughters and their extended families. Manuel is also survived by his siblings, spouses, and many other family and friends. Manuel joined the United States Military during the...

Nov 25, 2020

Felice “Phil” Pizzo died peacefully in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on November 25, 2020 at the age of 98.

Phil was born on February 6, 1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Giuseppe & Rosina (Nappo) Pizzo. He married the love of his life, Lena Auriemma on April 27, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. They were married for 74 beautiful years.

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Nov 25, 2020

 

Pastor, Superintendent Claude Bell - Joylight Church of God In Christ, Inc.

Claude Bell, Pastor of Joylight Church of God in Christ for 38 years, was born May 13, 1944, in Louise, Mississippi, to parents Annie and Edmond Bell who relocated the family to Chicago, Illinois when he was three months old.  Claude had seven brothers and sisters. 

He...

Nov 24, 2020

Dr. Steve Duran Ledesma, 62, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 after fighting health complications caused by COVID-19. He was born on August 1, 1958 to Manuel and Elena Ledesma in Los Angeles, California. His early passion to become a doctor led him to an Internal Medicine Residency at Wycoff Heights Hospital in Brooklyn, NY from 1984 - 1986....

Nov 24, 2020

Susanne Giesela Gallaghan passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 after a relatively brief illness and subsequent hospitalization.  She was born on March, 26th, 1961 in Germany and adopted by Ben and Estelle Emmett at the age of two.  When she was five years old, her family brought her to New Mexico, where her Father, Ben Emmett, was born...

Nov 23, 2020

Harold A. "Hal" Bennett of Albuquerque, age 89, passed from this life to eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 23, 2020. He was born in New York City on July 11, 1931 to Arthur and Anna Bennett. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Hal joined the Army during the Korean War,...

Nov 22, 2020

Martin Duran, 59 recibió su alas de angel el 22 de Noviembre del 2020. El nació el 11 de Noviembre del 1961 en El Porvenir de Bachíniva, Chihuahua, Mexico. Él se vino al los Estados Unidos desde joven donde puso sus raíces y construyo una vida  con su esposa Blanca Duran. Empezó desde abajo y se convirtió en un contratista....

Nov 22, 2020

Jerold Nelson Cole

 

Was born in August 1937 to Joseph Truman Cole and Bertha Johanna Nelson Cole in Preston Idaho. Jerry was the 13th child of a ‘yours mine and ours’ family.  Many of them were much older than he was, and he was an Uncle before he was born. His Father passed away when Jerry was only 11....

Nov 21, 2020

Mark Joseph Hill, age 49, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020.

Mark is survived by his daughters, Ashley Peden (Joe), Tiffany Hill, and Krystal Landgrave (Oscar); five grandchildren Siara, Dani, Gabriella, Aliyah and Sebastian; his parents Reece and Carmela Hill, and his brother Arthur Hill (Tara), niece Isabella Hill, nephew Jayden Hill; Uncles and Aunts Carlos “Tudy” Sanchez (Camille),...

Nov 21, 2020

Graves, Oletta Joyce Age 81, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born in Iron City, TN on July 25, 1939, to Carthel and Velma Lovelace.   She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Jack Gilbert Graves, her parents, and brothers, Noah and Joel Lovelace.   Joyce is survived by her daughter, Deborah Barreras and...

Nov 20, 2020

Margaret Louise [Miller] Buscemi, 93, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2020.

Also known as Peg, Peggy, Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma, she was born in Decatur, Illinois to Charlene [Hallock] Miller and Earl Miller on March 12, 1927.  

Preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Dorothy (Miller) Munther, and Philip A. Buscemi, she is...

Nov 20, 2020

Beverley Edna Allred was born June 4th, 1974 at Cooley Memorial Hospital in Brigham City, UT., to Edward (Ted) and ALeda Mitchell. She lost her four-year battle with breast cancer on November 20,2020 in Albuquerque, NM at age 46, with her husband by her side.

Beverley graduated from Box Elder High School and LDS Seminary in 1992. After graduation she...

Nov 20, 2020

Nov 18, 2020

Robert (Bob) Leopoldo Trujillo, affectionately known to family as “the baby-whisperer,” died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 after a lifetime spent nurturing the people he loved most, his family.  

In his 79-year life, Bob’s brand of family-nurturing often took the form of caretaker to the sick, dying, and distressed. Bob selflessly took it upon himself to comfort his family in the...

Nov 17, 2020

 

Celebration of life

Gary T. Aniello

September 15th, 1950 - November 17th 2020

 

Gary and his wife Janet and two boys, Gary & Chris relocated from Long Island, New York to Rio Rancho in 1988.

Gary loved all of his family dearly and he will be sorely missed.

Gary enjoyed coaching both the boys in little league for...

Nov 17, 2020

Manuela Barrientos, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. She was born in Durango, MX on March 9, 1949, to Ezequiel Barrientos and Maria De Santiago. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Ezequiel Barrientos; mother, Maria De Santiago; son, Jose Cruz Valenzuela Barrientos.

Manuela is survived by daughters, Guadalupe Lozoya, Elizabeth De Santiago; sons, Daniel Valenzuela, Jose...

Nov 17, 2020

Nov 17, 2020

Alexander James "A.J." Single, 39, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020. He was born in Evanston, IL on September 2, 1981. A.J. is survived by his loving wife, Jasmine Rene (Morris) Single; parents, Marie and John Buttitta; and his beloved Golden-Retrievers, Berkley and Charger. 

A.J. was an Alum of New Mexico Highlands University, where he graduated...

Nov 17, 2020

Beatrice Lopez, age 76, entered into eternal rest at her home in Socorro, New Mexico on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 surrounded by her adoring family. Full obituary to follow. Beatrice's care has been entrusted to:

Daniels Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel 

309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico 87801

575-835-1530

Nov 17, 2020

Gertrude (Trudy) Lucas, 92, retired Registered Nurse and resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away November 17th  2020.

 

Gertrude was born in Newago, MI, to Lloyd W. Randall and Vivian (Holton) Randall on December 4th 1927.  She was a Cadet Corp Nurse and graduated from Saginaw General Hospital School of Nursing in 1948.  She married Daniel in 1949.  In...