Obituaries

Oct 7, 2020

Oct 6, 2020

Baca, Juan "Bobby" Bautista Jr.

Age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born January 12, 1943 in San Fidel, NM to Bob and Mary Baca.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Crusie Murietta and Pauline Chavez. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Ellen Baca; his daughters: Susanne Baca of Albuquerque, NM,...

Oct 5, 2020

We said goodbye to Daddy this morning. He was ready to join Mother and Jeff. Our hearts are heavy, but we were so blessed to have him in our homes these 7 1/2 years. He was so proud of his family. He had a distinguished career as a USAF Lt. Colonel intelligence officer, decorated veteran of both Korean and Vietnam...

Oct 5, 2020

Mulhern, Stephen R.

Steve Mulhern, longtime resident of Albuquerque and formerly of Maine, passed away on October 5, 2020. He was born on July 15, 1949 in Portland, ME, the son of Raymond and Harriet Mulhern.

Steve moved to Albuquerque in 1985 where he met Kathy, to whom he was married to for 29 years, initially working in banking. Steve...

Oct 4, 2020

John Dennis Luna, age 51, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on March 29, 1969, to Dennis and Carmen Luna. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Dennis D. Luna.

John is survived by daughter, Daniell Luna (Tim Urtiaga) of Eagles Nest, NM; son, Sterling Luna of San Diego, CA; mother, Carmen  Luna...

Oct 4, 2020

Gregory Dale Rule of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 comfortably surrounded by family, after a two-year fight against stage 4 colon cancer.

Greg was born on February 3, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Coming from a military family, he was raised in numerous places from Tucumcari to Turkey. He graduated from Tucumcari High School...

Oct 3, 2020

Hudson, Frederic E.

Our beloved Fred went home to be with God on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born in Evansville, IN on December 8, 1947. Fred is survived by his wife, JoAnn, they were married 52 years; also survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Louie, Terri and Joe Piccirilli; granddaughters: Tessa Louie, Anela Louie, Jennessa Piccirilli, Gabrielle and Christopher...

Oct 3, 2020

Lee A. Larson, 81, passed peacefully in his home of 35 years in Rio Rancho, NM, on October 3, 2020 after a brief illness.  Lee was born March 2, 1939 in Ellsworth County, KS, the first child of Kermit and Mildred (Smith) Larson.  He grew up and attended school in Marquette, KS, graduating from Marquette High School in 1957.  He...

Oct 2, 2020

Oct 1, 2020

Pedro Avalos, age 76, peacefully entered into eternal rest at his brother's home in Socorro, New Mexico on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Pedro's care has been entrusted to:

Daniels Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel

309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico 87801

Sep 30, 2020

Sep 28, 2020

Martha (Marty) Ellen Davis was born in Columbus, OH on November 4, 1930.  Twenty days later on November 24, 1930 Barry Jerome Georgia was born in Detroit, MI.  It was soon apparent to Marty’s mom that Marty had perfect pitch.  One day she heard her singing, so she marched her over to the piano and each note she played, Marty...

Sep 28, 2020

Life well lived!  Well loved by many.

Dennis L. Mangan (Denny) began his life’s journey in Joliet, Illinois January 18, 1939 and crossed the finish line on September 28, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Kathleen Butterfield, and parents George and Marion Mangan.  He is survived by wife Diana Mangan, daughter Leslie Anyanonu (Stephen), son...

Sep 28, 2020

Sep 27, 2020

Barbara Eaton Gatzweiler passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, at the age of 96. She was born in Manchester, NH, on August 23, 1924 to William R. and Celia B. Eaton and grew up working on her family's dairy farm and apple orchard. After graduating from the local high school Barbara spent the next...

Sep 26, 2020

Calvin Earl Guymon was born on October 17, 1942 in Alamosa, Colorado.  He lived in La Jara, Colorado for the first seven years of his life, and the family then moved to a new house on their 250 acre ranch south of La Jara.  On this ranch he was able to hunt, fish, and had the run of the property. ...

Sep 25, 2020

Zacarias Salazar died peacefully early Friday September 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on August 21, 1929 to Eliseo and Agueda Salazar in Ortiz, CO .  As a child, Zac began working as a cowboy in surrounding ranches in southern CO . He continued ranching until he married Tootsie in 1952. Soon after he began his work...

Sep 24, 2020

Shirley M. Ross, age 80, of Rio Rancho passed away Thursday, September 24th, 2020. She was born August 18th, 1940 to Richard and Jennie Scott of Sheep Springs, NM.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Jennie Scott, former late spouse, Richard Parker; spouse, Gerald H. Ross; Siblings, Tony Scott; Bennie Scott; Rose Chischilly; Aunt, Esther Denetclaw;...

Sep 23, 2020

Sep 23, 2020

A talented musical angel was sent to heaven on Tuesday, September 22 and is truly now a ‘Free Bird’.  William Anthony Baros Jr. will now be singing and rejoicing with Jesus and our other family members that entered a life with Jesus prior. Bill was survived by his beautiful and precious daughter, Tamara O’Neill and her husband Richard O’Neill, as...