Obituaries

Elisabeth "Liz" Gresham

Elisabeth "Liz" Gresham

Dec 25, 2016

Gresham, Elisabeth  "Liz"Age 68, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016.  There are no services scheduled at this time. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Beverly Jo Lewis

Beverly Jo Lewis

Dec 25, 2016

Beverly Jo Lewis  Beverly passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. A memorial service will take place at the Southern Chapel at 10:00AM on December the 30th 2016.   SOUTHERN CHAPEL2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

James Dennis Gallagher

James Dennis Gallagher

Dec 25, 2016

On Christmas Day we lost the most wonderful dad and best husband, James Dennis Gallagher (August 22, 1938 to December 25, 2016).  As the oldest of Frank and Ruth Gallagher's nine children Dennis attended Holy Cross Catholic School in Santa Cruz, California.  Dennis honed his basketball and golf skills while holding a myriad of jobs in high school, including selling watermelons from...

Danny M. Armijo

Danny M. Armijo

Dec 25, 2016

Armijo, Danny M. Age 67, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 16, 1949, to James and Lily Armijo. Danny was in the automotive business for many years.He was preceded in death by his father James Armijo.Danny is survived by his mother, Lily Armijo; sister, Judy Montanes; niece, Judy Gutierrez and nephew, Matthew...

Dennis Dale Lynn

Dennis Dale Lynn

Dec 25, 2016

Lynn, Dennis DaleDennis Dale Lynn, 68, passed away on December 25, 2016, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on October 14, 1948, in Columbus, Ohio, to Lloyd and Ellen Lynn. Dennis is survived by his sister Norma Pierce; daughter Heather Bundrant and husband, Bryan; and his son Timothy Lynn and wife, Barbara; as well as four grandchildren, Garret and...

Marilyn Lynette Dacey

Marilyn Lynette Dacey

Dec 22, 2016

Marilyn Dacey … a beautiful spirit with a giving heart. She knew no strangers and touched the lives of so many. She will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her and even those who only knew her briefly. Marilyn was truly an inspiration, an angel on earth. She was selfless in her quest to help others...

Patrick Joel Nunns

Patrick Joel Nunns

Dec 22, 2016

Nunns, Patrick JoelAge 62, called by many “Mr. Pat” passed away on December 22, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Edgar and Kathryn Nunns July 7, 1954 in Albuquerque and was a lifelong resident. Pat is survived by his wife Carolyn and seven siblings. Pat spent a lifetime caring for others; his devotion to his wife...

Martin S. Padilla Jr.

Martin S. Padilla Jr.

Dec 21, 2016

Martin S. Padilla Jr, Age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin Padilla Sr. and Agueda Serna; sisters, Mary McBride and Irene Gurule.Martin is survived by his wife, Sofie Padilla; children, Alex Padilla and wife, Paula, Dolores Gallegos and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Alicia Espinosa and husband, Daniel, Robby Gallegos and wife,...

Wynona Jean Willis

Wynona Jean Willis

Dec 21, 2016

Willis, Wynona J. Age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. She was born in Amarillo, TX on September 25, 1933, to Nick Burton and Mabel Howard.  Wynona and her husband resided in Marina Del Ray, CA for 2 years, walking the beach and lunch watching the boats sail by at the channel. She loved attending operas, stage shows and musicians...

Nigel S. Hey

Nigel S. Hey

Dec 21, 2016

Nigel S. Hey, science writer, journalist, author and public relations specialist for Sandia National Laboratories, died December 21, 2016 in a local hospital of a severe respiratory infection. He was 80. Nigel was born in northern England on June 23, 1936. His parents, Margery Kershaw and Aaron Hey, left their strong Yorkshire roots and emigrated to the American west in...

Joseph F. "Wally" Witczak Jr.

Joseph F. "Wally" Witczak Jr.

Dec 19, 2016

Joseph F. "Wally" Witczak Jr.Age 55, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. He was born on October 27, 1961, in Long Beach, CA. Joseph was a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force serving for over 10 years.  Joseph is survived by his mother, brother and sister. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, January 03, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Daniels...

Melanie Renee Martinez

Melanie Renee Martinez

Dec 19, 2016

Martinez, Melanie ReneeMelanie Renee Martinez, age 34, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2016.  She was born on December 22, 1981 to Dolores Sanchez-Molina and David Martinez. Surviving in addition to her mother and father are: step-father Jose Molina; Nana Dahlia Tapia; brother, Nathan Armijo his wife Leslie and their two children, Shay and Adam; brother, Daniel Martinez;...

Chester Holmes Brown

Chester Holmes Brown

Dec 17, 2016

Chester “Chet” Holmes Brown, 38, passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, December 17th with his family and close friends at his side.He is survived by his parents, Ron Brown and Susan Holmes; his son Daniel and Daniel’s mother Anna “Sam”; brother Caton and wife Stephanie and their children Owen and Elaina "Lainey"; aunt Annelle and uncle Gary along with...

Erwin "Erv" Wiest

Erwin "Erv" Wiest

Dec 17, 2016

Wiest, Erwin  L. Erv was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Herreid, SD; of Grace Lutheran Church in Washington, DC; of South Canyon Lutheran Church in Rapid City, SD; of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, SD; and finally the First Baptist Church at Socorro, NM.He was born on a family farm in Campbell County, SD, on September 26,...

Isabelle L. Vigil

Isabelle L. Vigil

Dec 16, 2016

Isabelle L. Vigil Age 74, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. She was born in Los Pinos, NM on April 3, 1942, to  Lee J. Lucero and Celia O. Lucero. Isabelle is survived by husband, Leonard Vigil of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Delbert Vigil and wife, Debbie of Rio Rancho, NM and Lenny Vigil and wife, Keri of Arvanda, CO; grandchildren, Lenny...

Marliss Foutz Monette

Marliss Foutz Monette

Dec 16, 2016

Monette, Marliss Foutz Marliss Foutz Monette passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. She was born in Gallup, NM on July 3, 1965, to Arliss and Bette (Jonas) Foutz. She graduated from Gallup High School and went on to attend New Mexico State University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in business. She was employed at New Mexico Tech for 16...

Mary Louise Brooks

Mary Louise Brooks

Dec 15, 2016

Mary Louise (Winkle) Sherman Brooks, went home, to be with her heavenly family on December 15, 2016, in Albuquerque, NM. She was residing with her daughter, Janie Owens, at the time of her death. She was born to Lucille Amador on May 2, 1925, in Las Cruces, NM. Her stepfather was Hiram Pickard. She was the grand-daughter of Francisca (Lucero)...

Roman G. Cortez

Roman G. Cortez

Dec 15, 2016

                                                                     Cortez, Roman G. Age 65, went home to be with The Lord Thursday, December 15, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Juarez, Mexico on June 16, 1951 to Jesus and Elena (Gonzalez) Cortez. Roman attended Las Cruces High School in Las Cruces, NM where he met his high school sweetheart Sofie. Roman worked for the St. Genevieve's...

R. Denise Reed

R. Denise Reed

Dec 15, 2016

Life-long resident of Albuquerque, R. Denise Reed, born October 2, 1950 passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday December 15, 2016 at the age of 66. She will long be remembered for her kind, generous, and caring heart. She was loyal to and adored by her many friends and family members. She worked for many years as a Registered...

Janice Reed

Janice Reed

Dec 14, 2016

Reed, Janice Joanne Age 84, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Jackson, WY on December 12, 1932. Janice graduated from Ball State University in Muncie, ID with a degree in Education. She was a resident of Socorro, NM for 70 years. Janice was  a well-known, admired and dedicated school teacher in the...