Obituaries

Marilyn Grose

Marilyn Grose

May 30, 2016

Grose, Marilyn  Marilyn Irene Grose, 87 of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away May 30th, 2016….Born November 29th, 1928. The daughter of Willis and Josesphine Gerken of Highland Park Illinois. She moved to Rio Rancho from Des Plaines Illinois in 1977. Marilyn spent many years as a secretary for the Air Force Association. She retired in Rio Rancho from JC Penny as...

Steven Raymond Griego

Steven Raymond Griego

May 30, 2016

Griego, Stephen Raymond Age 60, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016. He was born in Belen, NM on September 16, 1955 to Andres Griego and Andrellita Tafoya Griego of Socorro, NM. Steve was a Vietnam Veteran, a beloved Dad, and a friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Stephen is survived by Diana...

Benjamin Kenneth Rivera

Benjamin Kenneth Rivera

May 30, 2016

Rivera, Benjamin  Kenneth Age 27, passed away May 30, 2016. He was born in Rio Rancho, NM on May 9, 1989, to Dr. Louis Raul Rivera and Karen Diane Dunbar-Rivera. He graduated from St. Pius X High School and he was a member of the ABQ Youth Symphony. He attended UNM for a degree in mathematics where he was a tutor...

Dennis L. Humphrey Sr

Dennis L. Humphrey Sr

May 29, 2016

Humphrey, Dennis L Sr.Age 56, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral ServicesCARLISLE CHAPEL3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

William Otho Wade

William Otho Wade

May 27, 2016

Wade, William O.William O. Wade age  65, was a Vietnam Vet. and was in the 101st Airborn Division (Helicopters).  He peacefully went to be with the Lord on May 27, 2016, surrounded by his wife Debra Ann Wade, and other family members.William is survived by his wife of 41 years Debra A. Wade; daughter, Melissa A. Wade-Raymond and husband Gary.  He is also...

Dora B. Garza

Dora B. Garza

May 27, 2016

Garza, Dora  Age 92, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016.  Dora is survived by her children Charles Garza of Albuquerque, Tony Garza wife Barbara of Edgewood, Joe Garza wife Joyce of Albuquerque, Carol Garcia husband Hector of Albuquerque, Linda Vasquez husband David of Albuquerque.  Dora has 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Dora is preceded in death by her husband Ismael; sons Ernest, Lawrence, Stephen;...

Barbara Featheringham

Barbara Featheringham

May 26, 2016

Featheringham, Barbara  Age 82, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016.  

Aliyah Savannah Garcia

Aliyah Savannah Garcia

May 26, 2016

Garcia, Aliyah Savannah Age 18,  a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Aliyah enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, four wheeling, spending time with her family, especially her brother Markus and her nieces and nephews. Aliyah is survived by her father, Paul Arellano; mother, Paulene Garcia and husband, Steven Chavez; siblings, Sharlene Garcia and husband, Joseph Moya, Theresa...

Warren Schneider

Warren Schneider

May 26, 2016

Schneider, Warren M Age 71, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on February 1, 1945, to Leonard F. and Luella (Chambers) Schneider. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Dennis Schneider and niece, Tina Schnieder. Warren is survived by sisters, Terry Meier and husband Robert and Penny Maas; brother,...

Oscar G. Garcia

Oscar G. Garcia

May 26, 2016

Garcia, Oscar G.Oscar G. Garcia, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, May25, 2016 at the age of 90.He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 66 years, Helen; son Steve and wife Loretta;daughter Carol and Richard Devaney; grandchildren Vincent Garcia and wife Jenniferand their children Addison and Gabrielle; Jeanette Balderrama and husband David andtheir children David...

Emilio Vallez

Emilio Vallez

May 26, 2016

Vallez, Emilio  Age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Socorro, NM on June 28, 1933, to Desiderio and Andrellita Gonzalez Vallez. Emilio put his height to work for him in middle school and high school playing for the Socorro Warrior basketball teams. He was also on...

James E. Lane

James E. Lane

May 24, 2016

James E. Lane age 73 passed away on May 24, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia in 1943.  His brother Alvin moved him to Albuquerque from Jacksonville, Florida so he could assist with his care.James was a long distance truck driver for most of his life.  He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War.James...

Emily Catherine Thompson

Emily Catherine Thompson

May 24, 2016

Thompson, Emily  Age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. She was born in Bosque, New Mexico on November 11, 1932, the daughter of Melquides and Emilia (Raes) Lovato . Emily is remembered as a spicy, saucy, Spanish woman with a lot of spunk. She was a proud and independent lady. She was the kind of person who would "speak her...

Michael J. Chandler

Michael J. Chandler

May 24, 2016

Chandler, Michael J. Age 47, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Leo C. Pollak

Leo C. Pollak

May 23, 2016

Pollak, LeoLeo Pollak, 94, passed away May 23, 2016. He was born September 24, 1921 in Plattville, IL to Olive and Steven Pollak. Leo is survived by his wife, Bessie; daughter, Marlee (Jose); six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister. He retired from the U.S. Army as a Major; also was retired from the State of New Mexico. He volunteered...

Gary William Bender

Gary William Bender

May 22, 2016

Gary William Bender, age 65, of Corrales, New Mexico, left us May 22, 2016 after a lengthy illness.  Gary was raised in Coxsackie, New York until joining the United States Marine Corps where he spent the next 21 years.  He met his wife, Joneve Losack Bender, while stationed in Yuma, Arizona.  He retired from the Marine Corps in 1991; then he joined his...

Diana Hughes

Diana Hughes

May 22, 2016

Hughes, Diana  Age 63, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016. She was born in Kittery, ME on November 26, 1952, to Giovanni and Beryl (Jones) Mervini. Diana grew up in Albuquerque, graduated from Manzano High School in 1971, and attended UNM. She loved gardening, animals and listening to music. She enjoyed traveling, especially her time in Europe, and was a friend...

Loretta Lucille Demarais

Loretta Lucille Demarais

May 21, 2016

Demarais, Loretta Lucille Age 75, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. She was born September 3, 1940 in Royalton, MN. Loretta married Robert on September 12, 1959; after raising three sons, Loretta drove a school bus for several years; then worked as an Executive Secretary at Honeywell in Minneapolis. Loretta enjoyed many activities such as volunteering her time to knit...

Richard "Dickie" Sisneros

Richard "Dickie" Sisneros

May 21, 2016

Richard "Dickie" Sisneros, 46 died in the early morning of May 21, 2016 at UNMH.  He was the victim of a hanious crime.He is resting now along side his Father Gilbert Sisneros and Mother Sabina Sisneros.  Richard is survived by his partner of 23 years; Angeline Tom, his 3 daughters; Franchesca Sisneros (21), Iris Sisneros (19), Felicia Sisneros (18) and his brothers;...

Martha Joye Amedeo

Martha Joye Amedeo

May 21, 2016

Amedeo, Martha Joye Age 87, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born April 3rd, 1929, in Clovis New Mexico, she was named Martha Joye Whitener. Her middle name was very apt, she was a joy. She had auburn hair and loved to perform. Her parents were Jeremiah Whitener (1901-1960) and Beatrice Eve Colvin (1910-2012)  and she had one brother named Jerry...