Obituaries

Karen N Montoya

Karen N Montoya

Oct 30, 2016

Karen N Montoya Born September 23, 1978, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. CARLISLE CHAPEL3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Fermin Rivera

Fermin Rivera

Oct 29, 2016

Fermin  Rivera Loving husband, father, son, grandfather, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the age of 86. Fermin was very proud of being in the Army in the 2nd Infantry Division. While serving his country he received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star. He loved fishing and hunting. He is preceded in...

Mary S. Vigil

Mary S. Vigil

Oct 28, 2016

Mary Marcella Smith-Vigil, age 84, a longtime resident of Santa Fe, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at Lovelace Downtown Medical Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She was born to Joe P. Smith and Isabel Smith, on September 22, 1932.Mary was fortunate to celebrate her 84th Birthday among her friends and family.She is survived by her beloved husband, Ralph J....

Ambrosio Minero

Ambrosio Minero

Oct 28, 2016

Minero, Ambrosio  Age 92, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Ambrosio enjoyed gardening and doing word searches. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Minero; parents, Ambrosio and Mercedes Minero; siblings, Mike, Henry, Alex and Aurora; grandsons, Jacob Gutierrez, Greg Lucero and nephew, Henry Chavez.Ambrosio is survived by children, Gloria, Mandy, Betty Jo and husband, Alvin, Geri and partner,...

Barbara Platt

Barbara Platt

Oct 28, 2016

Platt, Barbara  Barbara Platt, age 91, passed away October 28, 2016 having spent her final days surrounded by her loving family.Barbara is survived by her four children, Dirk (Jesse) Swanson, Marn Swanson DeLarue, Ward (Michelle) Swanson, and Baird (Meredith) Swanson, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Barbara was born on October 25, 1925 in New Jersey to Dorothea Anderson and Lester Beach...

Clara Duran

Clara Duran

Oct 28, 2016

Duran, ClaraMarch 22, 1931-October 28, 2016Clara Duran of Albuquerque, NM passed away October 28, 2016 surrounded by close family and friends. Clara was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was happiest when surrounded by her family. Clara was preceded in death on October 7, 2016 by her sister-in-law Marylou Duran.Clara is survived by her loving husband of 62 years,...

Stanton G. Needham

Stanton G. Needham

Oct 28, 2016

Stanton G. Needham, age 82 died on Friday, October 28, 2016. Stanton was born on December 13, 1933 to Carl and Merle Needham, in Coleman, OK. Shortly 9 months later, Mr. & Mrs. Needham moved to Fairacres, NM. After a brief stint in California and Arizona, they settled back to Fairacres, NM. Upon graduating from high school, Stanton remained in...

Maurine Peterson

Maurine Peterson

Oct 28, 2016

Peterson, Maurine Luella Maurine Luella Sargent Ollerton Peterson passed away on October 28, 2016 at Good Samaritan Village Nursing Home in Socorro, NM. Maurine was born in Marysvale, UT on March 22, 1931, to Luella Sargent Ollerton and Seth Ollerton. She had four siblings, Kathryn Kimball, Linda Smith (Deceased), Margo Hobbs, and Lee Ollerton. Maurine was married to McKay Peterson...

Zyllah Raelynn Razon

Zyllah Raelynn Razon

Oct 27, 2016

Razon, Zyllah R Age 1, passed away Friday, October 27, 2016. Services to be held on November 10th at 1:00pm at Rio Rancho Seventh Day Adventist Church. Services to be held Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 1:00pmSeventh Day Adventist Church1351 Westside Blvd Rio Rancho NM 87124 CARLISLE CHAPEL3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Patricia "Pat" E. Fletcher

Patricia "Pat" E. Fletcher

Oct 26, 2016

Patricia “Pat” E. FletcherAge 90, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 after a long illness. Pat was born in Oklahoma City on June 21, 1926.  As a child she moved with her family to New York City where she grew up. She graduated from the Catholic Schools Diocese of Brooklyn High School in 1940. Shortly after World War II, Pat moved...

Crucita C Torrez

Crucita C Torrez

Oct 25, 2016

Torrez, Crucita C Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and nana. Crucita was born in Punta de Agua, NM on July 17, 1939 to Marcelino and Predicanda Chavez. Crucita went home to rest on October 25, 2016. She loved being with her family, listening to Spanish music, going camping and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Torrez; parents,...

Louisa Montano

Louisa Montano

Oct 24, 2016

Montano, Louisa  Louisa was born on November 21, 1917 in Tome, NM. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Amalia Lucero. She passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2016. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing crossword puzzles, being with family and praying the rosary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Amalia Lucero; husband, Gregorio...

Esther Cruz Aguilar

Esther Cruz Aguilar

Oct 24, 2016

Aguilar, Esther Cruz September 12, 1935- October 24, 2016Age 81, Beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend to many was called home by the Lord on Monday, October 24, 2016. Esther was born September 12, 1935 in Holman, NM to David & Victoria Cruz. She was the 6th of 7 children. She attended school...

Josephine "JoAnne" Herrera Sears

Josephine "JoAnne" Herrera Sears

Oct 24, 2016

Josephine Ann “JoAnne” Herrera SearsSeptember 15, 1946 - October 24, 2016Our Mother JoAnne was born on September 15, 1946 to Loretto J Herrera (deceased) and Rosemary Herrera. She was the oldest of 4 children. Morris Herrera and wife Diana, Veronica Herrera and Therese Casaus and husband Ernie. As children they had a happy and full life. Mom had a very...

Florence Romero

Florence Romero

Oct 22, 2016

Romero, Florence  Age 79, was born on November 28, 1936 in Albuquerque, NM and passed away on October 22, 2016. Florence was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her family, fishing, camping, playing cards, bingo and going to the casino. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Eutimio Romero; her parents, Jose...

Freeda Galloway

Freeda Galloway

Oct 22, 2016

Freeda Galloway died October 22, 2016. Freeda was born on October 13, 1922, at Tahoka, Texas.  At 6 months old, her parents brought her into New Mexico.  Her father had filed on property after World War I located 30 miles north of Quemado, known as Truchado, NM, where they received their mail. They had church in the schoolhouses as well as being...

Arthur Toppston

Arthur Toppston

Oct 22, 2016

Arthur Toppston Passed away on October 22,2016. Mr. Toppston's services will be on Tuesday October 25, 2016 at 12:00pm at Fairview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations sent to Temple Albert at 3800 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, Jewish War Veterans, or Charity of ones choice.http://www.congregationalbert.org/

Felix M. Cordova

Felix M. Cordova

Oct 21, 2016

Cordova, Felix M Felix M. Cordova, age 88, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. Melaquias Felix was born April 22, 1928 in Magdalena, NM to Polinario and Aurora (Silva) Cordova. Upon completion of high school, Felix entered the Army and served during WWII. Felix became a master carpenter working in construction and furniture making. He...

Dorothy Mae Gonzales

Dorothy Mae Gonzales

Oct 21, 2016

Gonzales, Dorothy Mae Age 76, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 20, 1940.She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joseph Daniel Lopez. Dorothy is survived by her siblings, Agatha Perea, Bessie Strickland. Mike Perea; children, Daniel V. Lopez, Vincent P. Lopez, Kenneth C. Lopez, Christina Stewart; four grandchildren, six great grandchildren...

Ralph C. Pike

Ralph C. Pike

Oct 21, 2016

Pike, Ralph C.Ralph C. Pike passed away peacefully early Friday morning, October 21, 2016, after a long illness. Ralph was born on August 21, 1934 in Shelby County, AL to Clyde and Maxie Pike. After high school he served with pride in the United States Navy and Air Force. He married his beloved wife Barbara Maples in Cadiz, TX in...