Obituaries

Hester "Bit" Mitchell

Hester "Bit" Mitchell

Jan 21, 2020

Hester "Bit" Mitchell, 86, went on home to glory on January 21, 2020. Our beloved Hester, born an identical twin on November 11, 1933 to the late Ike and Addie Wilson in Rockford, Alabama.

Hester married Charles in 1954, and traveled the world as an Army wife, before settling in Albuquerque in the late 1960's. During their union, she mothered...

Shafie Hindi

Shafie Hindi

Jan 20, 2020

Shafie Hindi,age 94, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born in Duran, NM on March 13, 1925. His father, Alex Hindi was born in Lebanon.  He came to New Mexico in the early 1900s, where he met and married Clarita Duran. The town of Duran was named after Shafie's grandfather, Ventura  and great uncles, Blas and Espiridion.  Both...

Teodorita Pino

Teodorita Pino

Jan 20, 2020

Teodorita Pino, 95, of Socorro, New Mexico parted this world peacefully on January 20, 2020 at her home in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Mrs. Pino was born on April 15, 1924 in San Marcial, New Mexico to Edwardo and Carlota Chavez. Teodorita Pino was preceded in death by her husband, Elfego S. Pino; sons, Robert Valenzuela and Benito Valenzuela; her parents,...

Roy J. Amis

Roy J. Amis

Jan 20, 2020

Roy J. Amis, age 95, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. He was born in Buckhorn, KY on February 1, 1924 to and Luther Amis and Martha Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris Miller. Roy is survived by son Roy Amis and daughter-in-law Deloyes Amis; grandchildren Cynthia Tessman and Robert Burre; nieces Paula Brown, Roxanne Day...

Desiree Frances Aguilar

Desiree Frances Aguilar

Jan 19, 2020

Desiree Frances Aguilar, age 36, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister was embraced by our Lord Jesus Sunday, January 19, 2020 and taken to her heavenly home . The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all relatives and friends who were so kind and supportive during this time. Your kindness will always be remembered.

Steven Benjamin

Steven Benjamin

Jan 17, 2020

Steven Benjamin, age 72, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Steven's care has been entrusted to:

Daniels Family Funeral Services ~ Socorro Chapel

309 Garfield Socorro, New Mexico 87801

575-835-1530

Jacqueline Powers

Jacqueline Powers

Jan 17, 2020

Jacqueline Powers, an only child, was born to the union of the late Mahan Washington and Dolly Brown on November 22, 1936 in Birmingham, Alabama. 

She moved to Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 10 and attended Empire Elementary School and graduated from Glenville High School. 

Bae, Jackie, Mommy, Ma, Mom, Grandma as she was affectionately called by family, worked...

Sally Ann Frew

Sally Ann Frew

Jan 16, 2020

Sally Ann Frew, 84, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away January 16, 2020, at home surrounded by family.  She was born on August 12, 1935, in Taos, NM, to James and Sarah Gililland as the 4th of 7 children. 

A New Mexico native, Sally and her family lived in many towns around the state, including Tres Piedras, Velarde, Santa Fe, Chaco...

Lloyd Bert Garcia

Lloyd Bert Garcia

Jan 16, 2020

 On January 16th, 2020, Lloyd Bert Garcia lost a 10-month battle with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer.

Lloyd Bert was born on October 28th, 1957 in Greeley CO. He was raised in Los Alamos NM and spent many summers in Ft. Collins CO working at the El Burrito Restaurant and Tortilla Factory. He graduated from UNM with a BA in Business...

Bruce Charles Beckington

Bruce Charles Beckington

Jan 16, 2020

Bruce Charles Beckington, WWII Veteran, departed this life on January 16, 2020 in Albuquerque, at the age of 98. He was born on January 28, 1921 in Washington, DC, the son of Boyd Sheppard Beckington and Nell Elizabeth Brown. He is survived by three children and one grandchild. Daughter Rebekah Fleury and her husband Chet of Mechanicsville, VA; daughter Debra...

Celia Manley

Celia Manley

Jan 15, 2020

MANLEY, Celia, 86, of Albuquerque, passed away at home on Wednesday , January 15, 2020 . Mrs.  Manley was a Life time New Mexico resident , and a long time

Member of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Celia was preceded in death by her husband, Henton H. Manleyparents , Albert and Cleo Salas , sisters ,...

Matthew Emmett Gonzales

Matthew Emmett Gonzales

Jan 14, 2020

Matthew Emmett Gonzales, age 46, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 28, 1973, to Edward and Maryann  Gonzales. He graduated from Los Lunas High School, class of 1991.  He began his career in law enforcement with Bernalillo County Sheriff's department and retired at the rank of Under-sheriff.   He was a loving husband,...