Obituaries

Apr 19, 2019

Apr 19, 2019

The original jokester, Michael J. Lilla passed away at home on April 19th, 2019 shortly after celebrating his 98th birthday. He was a well loved character in his community and always willing to depart helpful advice on what vitamins to take, how to make a buck or growing awesome tomatoes. He was a proud Seabee veteran of WWII and a...

Apr 18, 2019

Majeski, Mary "Sissy"

Age 87, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. She was born in Peekskill, NY on April 28, 1931 to Ed and Mary Petrocine.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Robert Majeski.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Debbie Phillips and Wendy Chavez; son, Scott Welsh; grandson, Deo Nevarez; granddaughter, Lindsay Welsh.

Mary...

Apr 18, 2019

 

Barbara Jane Yeaman has returned to her Heavenly Father, on April 18, 2019, peacefully reposed in her enduring faith and surrounded by her family.  Barbara was a devoted wife, loving mother, beloved grandmother and great grandmother, and selfless friend to many.  Her life was symbolic of faith, sacrifice, kindness and meaning. 

 

Barbara was born to loving parents Robert...

Apr 18, 2019

Apr 17, 2019

Martin (Marty) Petrova, 83, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2019. He was surrounded by his loved ones: wife, Helaine of 62 years; daughters, Janice Petrova and Sandra Park (Greg); son, Al Petrova (Yvonne); grandchildren, Elizabeth Park, Michael Park, and Caytlin Petrova; step-grandchildren, Alex Steiniger and Jessika Steiniger. Martin retired from PNM as a Senior Quality Control Engineer, was a...

Apr 16, 2019

Apr 15, 2019

Mehrun, age 76, peacefully entered her eternal rest on April 15, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a city that has been her home since 1977. 

Mehrun married the love of her life, and they had three children.    

Throughout her life, she was a loving daughter to her mother and father, and a caring sister to her two brothers and...

Apr 15, 2019

Stephen (Steve) C. Smith, 61, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on April 15, 2019. Steve graduated from Highland High School in 1976 and attended The University of New Mexico. He is survived by his father, Jack A. Smith of Albuquerque, sister, Kathleen Smith of West Palm Beach, FL, brother Roger (Jennifer) I. Smith of Albuquerque, half-sister, Karen...

Apr 15, 2019

Yvette Marie Bittner (LeMieux) was born August 12, 1943 to parents Heliodore and Mary (Evans) LeMieux at Swedish Covenant hospital in Cook County, Illinois.  She attended La Crosse University in Wisconsin and graduated in 1965 with an undergraduate degree in Physical Education with a minor in Health Education.  After teaching for a few years, she went back to La Crosse...

Apr 14, 2019

Ray Padilla, age 65, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 14, 2019 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Ray's care has been entrusted to: Daniel's Family Funeral Services

309 Garfield, Socorro,  New Mexico 87801

575-835-1530

Apr 14, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Apr 13, 2019

Kevin Patrick Hardin was 24 when God called him home. He was always a hard worker and was soon to attend CNM. He was known by many as Big Boi, Kev, Kev Money, AFU Fastlane,and Moneybaggs. Kevin was very well loved and outspoken. Everyone knew him for his beautiful smile and gigantic heart. His charisma and love for life touched...

Apr 12, 2019

Our Heavenly father, we commend to your

Keeping our infant son, 

Kasey Wade Holt 

Love and nurture him, as his mother would have, Teach and protect him, as his father would have. Cherish him, as his grandparents would have. And please, Dear God, play with him as his sisters would have.

Apr 12, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Jerry Robert Oldenettel, 76, of Socorro, NM, passed away on  April 11, 2019.  Jerry, a Navy veteran, fantastic nature photographer, Author and Beloved family member will be memorialized on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 309 Garfield Street, Socorro, NM.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Jerry’s honor to: Friends of the Bosque...

Apr 10, 2019

Efren C. Pino was born in Trementina, New Mexico, June 6th, 1918.

She is survived by three sons; Steve Pino Jr., (Bertha),  Andrew Pino (Jeanne), and  Alfred Pino.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Estevan Pino Sr.) and youngest son Eugene Pino.

A rosary will be held on April 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Ghost church, 833...

Apr 9, 2019

Maria Garcia was born to Maria and Konrad Goebl on November 23, 1925  in Augsburg, Germany.

She passed away peacefully on April 9, 2019 after 93 years of a very healthy and fulfilled life.

When she was twenty-three years old she met Federico Garcia and married on July 22, 1950 in a cathedral in Augsburg, Germany.  Soon after they moved to...

Apr 9, 2019

“So, Mother, my Love, let me take your dear hand,

And Away through the starlight we’ll wander,

Away through the mist to the beautiful land, 

The Dreamland that’s waiting out yonder.”

 

Long-time resident of Los Alamos and recent resident of Albuquerque, Jean S. Jones, passed away peacefully in the wee hours of April 9, 2019, one month after her...