David Allen Shodean
Mar 3, 2016
Shodean, David AllenDavid A. Shodean, age 81, left this world for a better place early in the morning of March 3, 2016 surrounded by family at his Rio Rancho home. He fought a brave battle with lung disease that gradually restricted his life for several years. He will be dearly missed by his large extended family, former customers and Community...
Charles Keith Cottom
Mar 3, 2016
Cottom, Charles Keith Age 79, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Hobbs, NM on February 5, 1937, to Charles R. and Alberta (Pennington) Cottom. Keith had a great sense of humor and great laugh. He enjoyed hunting and loved to play golf. Keith came to Socorro in 1966 and worked at the Eagle Pitcher...
Augusta Lina Hedwig Gutierrez
Mar 3, 2016
Augusta Lina Hedwig Gutierrez February 11, 1928 – March 3, 2016Our mother, Gusty came of age in post WWI Germany – a difficult and challenging time for the German people, which left lasting impressions that shaped her character and instilled wonderful qualities: compassion, honesty, loyalty, discipline, frugality, and pride. Gusty loved to tell stories, she loved dogs – especially German Shepherds, and...
Henry "JJ" Jaramillo Jr.
Mar 3, 2016
Henry “JJ” Jaramillo, Jr Henry “JJ” Jaramillo, Jr., age 73, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM, on March 3, 2016. Henry was a resident of Albuquerque, NM, but was born and raised in Encino, NM, where he attended school in Encino. Henry was an active parishioner at Queen of Heaven in Albuquerque. He was survived by his mother: Tomasita J. Chavez; children:...
Virginia Ruth Shakley
Mar 2, 2016
Shakley, Virginia "Ruth"A resident of Rio Rancho since 1975, went home to the Lord, Wednesday, March 2. Ruth was born on August 25, 1916 in Parker, Pa., the daughter of John Plummer and Eva Calhoun Say. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 50 years, Daniel E. Shakley, her brother John Say and wife Pauline; her...
Cletus Pierre Scharle
Mar 1, 2016
Scharle, Cletus Pierre Age 65, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home in Socorro, NM with his family at his side. He was born in Hamtramck, MI on July 31, 1950, to Cletus H. Scharle and Ida (Mulewicz) Adams-Scharle. Cletus grew up and went to school in Steubenville, OH and attended Ohio University. He served in the US Air Force...
Geronimo Ortiz
Mar 1, 2016
Geronimo “Jerry” OrtizOur beloved Jerry passed away surrounded by his family on March 1, 2016. He was born on June 26, 1938 and raised in Las Vegas, NM took over the family business “ORTIZ ELECTRIC”. After retiring he moved to Rio Rancho in 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents Pita and Alfonso G. Ortiz Sr. and In-laws Leonisia and Moises...
Yatzel Acosta
Feb 28, 2016
Acosta, Yatzel Age 24, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. She attended West Mesa High School and was involved in the moxie and project search and was employed at UNM ENLACE NM.Yatzel is survived by her parents, Maria Goretty Molina and Gerardo Acosta; brother, Luis Gerardo Acosta; sisters, Daisy Yarany, Jazmin Ivette Acosta; grandparents, Maria Dolores Aragon and Paula Acosta; boyfriend,...
David Mitchell McKnight
Feb 28, 2016
David Mitchell McKnight passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 28. David was born on December 3, 1987 in Lewisville, TX. David graduated from Lewisville High. David was a loyal friend and loved his family. He was a friendly and social person who enjoyed beating his Dad at pool, leaving “I Love...
Lucy Chavez Tapia
Feb 27, 2016
Tapia, Lucy Chavez Age 55, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2016. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 26, 1960, to the late Angel and Herlinda Chavez. Lucy loved her grandchildren and always making them smile. She worked for APD Court Services, APD Crime Stoppers and for Pacific Northwest Laboratory. She enjoying being at work, traveling with her co-workers...
Benjamin Gutierrez
Feb 26, 2016
Gutierrez, Benjamin C. Age 81, passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Cruzville, NM on May 2, 1934, to Eulalio and Rebecca (Trujillo) Gutierrez and was a resident of Lemitar, NM. Ben grew up in Collins Park, NM near Reserve and was the oldest of 12 children. He quit school at an early age to...
Sally M. Dyer
Feb 26, 2016
Sally M. Dyer, age 90, died in her home Friday, February 26, 2016. She was born April 15,1925, in Ambridge, PA, one of 12 children born to Ignatius and Mary Grzybowski. Sally, alongwith most of her family, moved to the Pasadena, CA, area in the mid-1940s, where she met and married Richard W. Dyer in 1947. In 1949 Richard and...
Sam S. Hamasaki
Feb 26, 2016
Loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away Friday, February 26, 2016 at the age of 86. He was born in Prince Rupert, Canada on June 22, 1929. Sam is survived by daughter, Kathy Edwards husband Mark; four grandchildren, Elyse husband Mike, Ariel husband Ray, Danielle husband DJ, and Stefani husband Nick; 12 great-grandchildren. Sam will be greatly missed by all...
John "Juan" Valencia
Feb 26, 2016
John (Juan) Michael Valencia, 66, son of the late Manuel and Margaret Valencia of El Rancho, New Mexico, passed away February 26, 2016 following a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his younger sister Charlotte Lindahl.John is survived by his son, Michael Valencia and children, Kaylene and Santiago; daughter Sasha Valencia and daughter Kirstyn. He leaves behind siblings,...
Kenneth Albert Olkon
Feb 25, 2016
Olkon, Kenneth AlbertKenneth Albert Olkon, known to many as “Evil Okie” and “The Taco Bandit” passed away on February 25, 2016, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on October 10, 1941 in Saint Paul, MN. Predeceased by mother, Violette Olkon and father, Ivan “Van” Olkon. Kenny is survived by his dearest and best friend, Sandra “Sandy” Plank; nieces: Lisa...
Susan B. Mullins
Feb 25, 2016
Mullins, Susan B. Age 66, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192
Jolene L. Apodaca
Feb 24, 2016
Jolene Lucinda Brewer Apodaca, Age 32, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Oroville, CA on December 29, 1983. As a child she moved with her family to Albuquerque, NM where she met and fell in love with Arthur Joseph Apodaca, they married in March 27, 2009 in Las...
Laszlo Gyongyosi
Feb 23, 2016
Laszlo (Laci) Gyongyosi, 88 of Albuquerque, NM, died on February 23rd at, Rehabilitation Center of Albuquerque following a brief illness. Devoted husband, father and grandfather, Laci (Les, to his American friends) was born on September 9th, 1927 in Budapest, Hungary to Laszlo Gyongyosi and Irma Bucsek. As a youth he excelled in school and for health reasons, was required to take up...
Billy Jack Cooper
Feb 22, 2016
Billy Jack Cooper, 87, of Albuquerque, passed unexpectedly at his home on February 22. Bill was born December 24, 1928 in Hodgen, Oklahoma. He was a Choctaw tribal member, the son of Lois McAlvain Cooper Pugh and grandson of original enrollee Thomas Jay McAlvain. He was also a devoted grandson to Edna Freeman. He enlisted in the United States Army in...
Bernie Duran Sr.
Feb 22, 2016
Age 86, a life long resident of Placitas, went home to the Lord on Feb 22, 2016 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Eufracio Duran, and Florinda Baldonado Duran, as well as his brother Dan and Aresenio Duran. Bernie is survived by his wife, Viola; and his children, Linda Valencia, Clifford DeLara (wife Judy),...
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