Obituaries

Aug 27, 2016

Stenzel, Helen J. Age 88, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Graveside Service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 2:15 p.m. at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501...

Aug 26, 2016

Green, Carl E.   On August 26th, 2016, beloved husband, son, father and brother, Mr. Carl E. Green, 46, resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle of five years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jasie Green and Marilyn Green and daughter, Raelynne Green. He is survived by his wife Michelle Green; his children, Daniel Hueston,...

Aug 25, 2016

Toshiko McDermott, age 75, passed away on August 25, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born August 11, 1941 in Tosa, Japan. Toshiko is survived by her children and loved ones, Bill McDermott (Shauntell) of Lafayette, LA, Susan Oldfield (Ron) of Albuquerque, NM, and Joseph McDermott (Beth) of Albuquerque, NM; her 8 grandchildren, Matthew, Savannah, David, Andrew, Megan, Emily, Olivia,...

Aug 25, 2016

Lydia Martinez Gatan passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was seventy six years old. We lost a mom, grandma, wife and so much more to so many others. In her last days she was comforted and cared for by family who loved her dearly. “Aunty Lee” or “Lyds” graduated from Valley High School in...

Aug 24, 2016

Wade-Raymond, Melissa A. Age 41, born on May 12, 1975 to William O. Wade Jr. and Debra A. Wade. Melissa was called to be with Her savior on August 24, 2016.Melissa is survived by her husband, Gary Raymond; sister-in-law, Lynda Ashton; mother, Debra A. Wade; grandmother, Rose N. Riley; numerous of aunts, uncles, cosines, and friends. She is preceded in...

Aug 22, 2016

Jean Marie Springer August 2, 1928 - August 22, 2016  Jean (Matthew) Springer was born August 2, 1928 in Tacoma, Washington and passed away August 22nd after a long illness. She graduated from Stadium High School and Washington State College, where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority.  Jean was married to Ed Springer for 63 years, before his death...

Aug 22, 2016

Cenicola, Leonard "Lenny"  Age 71, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 22, 2016 after a long illness.Lenny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joanne Groux; his sons, John Cenicola, his wife Katy and Lenny Cenicola Jr., his wife Delfina; grandchildren, Meagan, Mychal, Zachary, Harvest, Haven, Stormie, Irish; great-grandchildren, Makayla and Mya; brother, John...

Aug 22, 2016

Martha Sue Kurts, age 81, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Pensacola, FL on September 20, 1934, to Lewe John and Elizabeth Frances (Dorr) Pierson. Martha attended Hunington College in Montgomery, Alabama where she obtained her bachelor's degree in biology and minor in history and chemistry. She married Major George T....

Aug 21, 2016

Scheflow, Oliver "Ollie"The world has lost a gentleman. Oliver W. Scheflow passed away at age 90 on August 21, 2016 at his home in Corrales, New Mexico. Born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, the only son of Oscar and Clara is survived by his wife of 65 years MaryAlice and daughters Lynn, Elizabeth (Tibi), Alice Kenny, as well as his...

Aug 21, 2016

Lucia A. Chavez, age 91, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born in Chilili, New Mexico on August 17, 1925, to Ignacio and Filomena (Montoya) Apodaca. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Chavez; son, Pete Chavez, and parents; Ignacio and Filomena Apodaca. Lucia is survived by her daughter, Katherine T. Torres; son, Art Chavez; brothers,...

Aug 21, 2016

Riewe, Charlotte A. Age 89, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016. She was born in Sussex, WI on February 20, 1927. She moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 1971. She worked for AMREP, Inc. then the State of New Mexico. After retiring in 1990 she did some traveling. Charlotte also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, completing one with 8000 pieces which...

Aug 18, 2016

Aug 18, 2016

Age 78, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. Claire is survived by her children, Charlyn Michelle Rinard and husband Ray; Rodney Stevens Jonas and wife Tina and two grandchildren; Dustin and Jordan; two cats, Binx and Stuart Little; she was preceded in death by son, Derek Hayden Jonas and her husband, Rudolph Clifford Jonas. Claire loved watching her grandson performing...

Aug 17, 2016

Peralta, Virginia T. Age 85, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 in Socorro, NM with her loving family at her side. She was born in Escondida, NM on September 3, 1930, to Vicente and Anna Maria Olguin Torres. Virginia was a woman who was strong in her faith and loved her family. She always loved  having people around her and she...

Aug 16, 2016

Patricia A PargasLoving wife, mother,daughter, grandmother, sister,  aunt, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the age of 62. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to George Garcia and Nena Garcia . Patricia adored her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed cooking for everyone, she was very forgiving....

Aug 15, 2016

Mihalik, Stephen E Sr.Age 90, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. Widower of Adele -  daughter Michele and son in law Joseph Galante of Rio Rancho.Sons Stephen - wife Luisa;  Philip - wife Cheryl  and daughter Maryellen - husband Bill of  New Jersey.   Grandchildren - Jesse - Stephen III - Kelly and Christopher who blessed him with many great grandchildren. A fitting reading best...

Aug 14, 2016

Jaramillo, Joseph Alfonso Devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born in Peteca, NM on March 27, 1932.  He went to school in Alamosa, Colorado prior to enlisting in the Army in 1951.  He was a Green Beret in the Special Forces until 1976 and served in both the Korean and...

Aug 13, 2016

Roy Lightfoot McClendonbeloved 17 year old son of John McClendon and Tyla Graves died August 13, 2016 in a tragic accident. Roy was a special needs student at Magdalena Schools where he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  His life will be celebrated at his favorite place, the "big gym" at the school on August 18, 2016 at...

Aug 12, 2016

David Maurice Baca went home to be with our Lord on August 12, 2016.  David was born on Jan. 19, 1938 to Robert B. Baca and Teresita (Torres) Baca in Socorro, NM:David is preceded in death by his first wife Margaret (Romero-Baca) Thomas and his second wife Marie Garcia Baca; two older brothers and an older sister whom went home with...

Aug 12, 2016

Orndorff, Flo Dean Age 88, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016. She was born in Chico, TX on April 23, 1928, to Arthur and Lois (Payton) Stafford. Flo attended Texas State College for Woman where she received her Degree in teaching and was a member of the Zeta Sorority.  She taught grade school in Isleta, Texas from 1950 thru 1952. In...