Obituaries

Mar 16, 2017

Enrique Gonzalez Avila, passed away on, March 16, 2017. Services will be held at Daniel, Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho NM 87124 on Wednesday March 22nd, at 11:00am. Southern Chapel 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho NM 87124505-891-9192

Mar 16, 2017

GALLEGOS, ROSS  Age 79, passed away March 16, 2017. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 9, 1937, to Johnnie and Ramona Gallegos. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Gallegos, parents; Johnnie and Ramona; brother, Leroy Gallegos; sisters, Mary Lou Lucero and Nancy Sanchez.Ross is survived by his son, Thomas(Rosanne); daughters, Susan (Harold)Anderson, Lucy(Rick) Johnson, Elaine (JV)Martinez...

Mar 15, 2017

Nell  B.  Fiedler, age 101, passed away on March 15, 2017. Nell was born on February 04, 1916 in Topeka, Kansas.She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her dearly.Ms. Fiedler's care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Mar 15, 2017

Turnbough, Matthew S. Age 23, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017.  Matthew is survived by his mother Misty Steward of Rio Rancho, NM; step-father Brad Steward of Rio Rancho, NM; his step-brothers Brad Steward II of Columbia, SC, and Kerwin Lazoya of Rio Rancho, NM.  Matthew is a graduate of V. Sue Cleveland High School.  Matthew worked at Target and enjoyed tattooing.  Mathew loved...

Mar 14, 2017

Benina O. Benavides, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM.Benina was born on July 14, 1932 in Hagerman, NM, to Estanislado and Susana Najar.She attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing, and UNM Behavioral Health, attaining her LPN Degree.  She married Eleazar “Ben” Benavides on June 16, 1951 in Roswell, NM.Benina was employed at Presbyterian Hospital for...

Mar 14, 2017

Patricia Sackett, of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, March 14th after a long fight againstvascular dementia.Born in 1941 to Lawrence and Vera Curtin, she was a survivor of childhood polio and a selfproclaimed military brat. After living in Germany and Japan, she attended Texas Women’sUniversity where she received her teaching degree in 1963. After teaching in Dallas, TX, shedecided to continue...

Mar 14, 2017

Kathleen M. Barnett, age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Kathleen was born on November 30, 1945 in Rochester, New York.Mrs. Barnett is survived by her husband James of Tijeras, NM; her two children Kelly Cosmas of Sunnyvale, CA and Kimberly Cosmas-Goldade of San Jose, CA; and her three grandchildren.Kathleen M. Barnett will be truly...

Mar 13, 2017

King, M. Dolores  Age 75, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. She was born in Manzano, NM on October 15, 1941, to George and Ramona Quintana. She will be fondly remembered by many as she would always say "may the dear Lord Bless you".She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard King and a sister Sara Sanchez.Dolores is...

Mar 13, 2017

Dane Christopher Houghton MunkWith many unfinished adventures, Dane, 22, left this world on March 13, 2017.  Dane was born and raised in New Mexico and graduated from Rio Rancho High School.  He lived with Cerebral Palsy, and contributed every day to those around him through his resiliency, perseverance and optimism.  Dane’s laugh and smile, which reflected his indomitable spirit, would bring love and...

Mar 11, 2017

Living life to the fullest, Jerry Leland Kelly went home to our Lord on March 11, 2017 at the age of 87. Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years, Rita, daughters, Donna Kay and Diane, granddaughter, Amanda (husband Sebastian), and great grandchildren, Charles and Fatima. Born in Lawrenceville, Illinois on August 2, 1929, Jerry was the eldest son...

Mar 11, 2017

Chavez, Benedicta “Bennie”Mrs. Benedicta “Bennie” Chavez at the young age 99 and a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017 to join her beloved husband of 58 years, Richard Chavez. Mrs. Chavez is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Sanchez; grandchildren, Denise Weisheit and husband, Douglas, and Ricardo Zamora and wife, Angela; great-grandchildren: Andrew Martinez, Matthew...

Mar 11, 2017

Myra B. Miller, 84, passed away on March 11, 2017, after a long illness.  Myra was born in Jamestown, Ohio, on September 20, 1932.  She is survived by her former husband, Norman Miller, and her two daughters, Lauren Alsup, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her husband David Alsup, and Kara Moravek, of Boise, Idaho, and her husband Charles Moravek.  Myra is also survived...

Mar 10, 2017

Mar 8, 2017

Trudy Wallace, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Trudy was born in Michigan and has been a resident of New Mexico since 1946. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of Albuquerque with a degree in Nursing. She was a 50 year member of Adah Chapter #5 Order of the Eastern Star, she was a...

Mar 7, 2017

Grady W. Thompson died in his home in Albuquerque, NM on March 7, 2017. He was born September 27, 1925 in La Junta, CO to Richard and Jewel Thompson. He was an extraordinary man who loved his family immensely. Grady proudly served in the US Navy during WW II.  In 1963 he started a successful business, Thompson Heating & Air Conditioning,...

Mar 7, 2017

Kavanaugh, Shirley Jean Age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Mar 7, 2017

DeMaria, Michael Joseph Age 54, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Trenton, NJ on March 24, 1962 to Salvator and Pasqualina Orteca DeMaria. Michael graduated from Steinert High School in Hamilton, NJ.  He was a professional chef specializing in Northern Italian Cuisine. He relocated to Magdalena, NM 8 years ago. Michael loved...

Mar 6, 2017

Vida Marie Schwede, age 91, of Plano, Texas was called home to Heaven on March 6, 2017. She was born on September 4, 1925 in Deering, North Dakota.  On November 27, 1946, Marie married Walter Gustave Schwede in Las Vegas, New Mexico where they made their home and raised their family until Walter’s passing in 1989. Marie is survived by her...

Mar 6, 2017

Lt. Col. Harvey Lloyd Vogue DDS, USAF (ret.), 85, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017, with his children at his bedside in Edgewood, NM.Born in Alameda, California, he attended Chico High School and entered the U.S Air Force after graduation. He served in California and Okinawa, then left the service to attend Marquette University dental school in Wisconsin. After...

Mar 6, 2017

Allen, Arnoel (Chump Allen)  Age 86 , passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. with his family by his side. Visitation Services will be held on Sunday March 12, 2017, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Strong Thorne Funeral Home, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Funeral Service to be held on Monday March 13, 2017 at11:00 am at Huestes De La Fe, 4612...