Obituaries

Javier N. Gomez

Javier N. Gomez

Dec 28, 2015

Gomez, Javier Najera Age 65, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015.  There are no services scheduled. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

David Richard Miller

David Richard Miller

Dec 27, 2015

Miller, David Richard   8/14/50-12/27/2015Dave really loved his cats.  He talked about them all the time and was a great pet owner.  David Richard Miller of Albuquerque, 65, died suddenly at his home in Albuquerque on Sunday, December 27th, 2015.   He was a native of Oakland, California, and lived and grew up in Sacramento, California, Colorado Springs, Colorado and Falls Church, Virginia.  He lived...

Angela Strempek

Angela Strempek

Dec 27, 2015

Angela Granatino Strempek was born in New York City, NY July 16. Preceded in death by her  husband Ralph J. Strempek, survived by her children: Woody Shank and his wife Shirley of Abilene, TX; Deborah Sanderson and her husband Gary of Grandview, TX, Lyn Lamanna of Syracuse NY, and Gina Monteith and her husband Wayne of Melbourne, FL; her grandchildren: Alice...

Madeleine L. Altamira

Madeleine L. Altamira

Dec 27, 2015

Sister Madeleine L. Altamira, 93, a Catholic nun of Sisters for Christian Community, was called home by her Lord on December 27, 2015. Sister Madeleine was born on April 17, 1922 in Tientsin, China to Matthias Altamira and the former Cecilia Isse Tsu. She was predeceased by her parents, brother, Anthony Altamira and her sister, Cecilia Altamira. She is survived...

Anka Rogelj

Anka Rogelj

Dec 26, 2015

Rogelj, Anka  Age 90, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born in Brezje pri Dobrovi, Slovenia  on August 24, 1925, to  Aloijz and Marija (Suhadolc) Podobnikar. In 1954 Anka married Peter Rogelj and practiced as a pediatric nurse before the family immigrated to Columbus, OH in 1970.  Anka moved to Socorro in 2012 to be close...

Genevieve Paytiamo

Genevieve Paytiamo

Dec 26, 2015

Age 65, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015

Billie Delores Algire

Billie Delores Algire

Dec 25, 2015

Algire, Billie D Age 87, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Bernard Espinoza

Bernard Espinoza

Dec 24, 2015

Espinoza, Bernard R. Age 60, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2015. He was born in Belen, NM on July 27, 1955, to Placido and Aurelia Espinoza. Bernard served in the United States Marine Corp.He was preceded in death by his parents Placido and Aurelia Espinoza and brother Leroy Espinoza.Bernard is survived by his brothers Patrick Espinoza and wife Carmen; Carl...

Jaime Trujillo

Jaime Trujillo

Dec 23, 2015

Trujillo, Jaime  Age 40, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born in Belen, NM on May 24, 1975. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, the punk rock scene and classic Chevrolet automobiles. Jamie is survived by brother, Ramon Trujillo and wife, Charlene; nephew Diego Trujillo and his dog Churcha. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at...

Jose L DeHerrera

Jose L DeHerrera

Dec 23, 2015

DeHerrera, Jose L Age 74, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was born in Pueblo, CO on March 28, 1941, to Gomicindo DeHerrera & Rose Montoya. Jose worked in the auto parts field for over 35 years, and was recognized as a lead for the last 10 years. His special interests and hobbies include bowling; spending time with his...

Margaret J (Peg) Purtell

Margaret J (Peg) Purtell

Dec 22, 2015

Purtell, Margaret  J. Margaret J. (Peg) Purtell, age 91, went home to her Lord on December 22, 2015.  She was born March 10, 1924, to Howard and Rose (Bohan) Van Eweyk, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the eldest of two daughters.  On September 20, 1945, she married the love of her life, Gene Purtell.  After his graduation from dental school, she and Gene moved their growing...

Jose M. Olguin

Jose M. Olguin

Dec 21, 2015

Olguin, Jose M. Age 71, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife JoAnn Olguin; his daughters Bernadette Olguin, Brenda Garcia and husband, Daniel Garcia; five grandchildren, Danielle Garcia, Sierra Garcia, Sebastian Garcia, Celeste Garcia, and Devin Chacon. The family is proud of Mr. Olguin's military service in Vietnam as well as his apparent love for...

Natalie E. Cunningham

Natalie E. Cunningham

Dec 20, 2015

Natalie Louise (Ensign) Cunningham was born in Battle Creek, MI, on September 13, 1938, the first child of Winfield Scott and Gretchen McKinstry Ensign.  She died on December 20, 2015, due to Alzheimer’s disease, passing peacefully in the comfort of her own bed.  Her parents, her brother Tod Ensign, and her ex-husband Charles Cunningham all preceded her in death.  She is survived by...

Alisandro "Tiger" Chavez

Alisandro "Tiger" Chavez

Dec 19, 2015

Chavez, Alisandro "Tiger" Age 92, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Lemitar, NM on February 13, 1923, to Evangal and Isabel Marquez Chavez. Tiger was a life long resident of Socorro County. He enjoyed deer hunting with his brothers and enjoyed life to the fullest. Tiger served his country in the US Army...

Josie Pino

Josie Pino

Dec 18, 2015

Pino, Josie  Age 53, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at her home in Socorro, NM with her family at her side. She was born in Socorro, NM on April 14, 1962. Josie was very loving and caring person. She enjoyed cooking and she was an avid Dallas Cowboys' fan. Josie worked as a caregiver in the health care industry for...

Wayne D. Beckes

Wayne D. Beckes

Dec 17, 2015

Beckes, Wayne D Age 60, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. He was born in Saint Louis, MO on December 12, 1955, to Deane and Anna Lou Beckes. Wayne is survived by: his wife, Jennifer; his stepson, Chris, daughter-in-law, Melissa and granddaughter, Analeese; his brothers, Dale and Bob; sister, Debbie.A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at...

Betty Jane Shaffer

Betty Jane Shaffer

Dec 16, 2015

Shaffer, Betty Jane SHAFFER- Betty Jane Shaffer, age 96, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.  Betty was born August 13, 1919 in Canton, Ohio to Chandos Loree and Gladys Eulalu (Wadsworth) Bailey. Betty grew up in Canton where she finished high school, met and married John William Shaffer and reared her family. She was a homemaker...

Anna May Cardon

Anna May Cardon

Dec 16, 2015

Cardon, Anna May Passed away peacefully at her residence in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on December 16th 2015. Anna May was born the third of four children on May 2nd 1924 in Tiffany Colorado. She lived most of her life with her family and Husband Udell in Ignacio Colorado. On retirement, they lived in Victorville, California for many years.Anna May...

Mary Elizabeth Mead

Mary Elizabeth Mead

Dec 15, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Mead went home to the Lord on December 15, 2015. She was born in Pratt, Kansas on April 18, 1939 to Nira and Dr. Lee Hamilton.  Her husband of 51 years, Dr. Richard W. Mead survives her. They had two sons;  Robert and wife Liese of Rio Rancho, NM, and Michael and wife Donicia of Farmington, NM. There are seven...

Virginia Hope Newton

Virginia Hope Newton

Dec 14, 2015

Newton, Virginia HopeAge 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday afternoon at her residence in Rio Rancho.  Virginia was born February 1, 1935 in Woodlawn, Virginia and married Earl Newton on June 20, 1952 in Norfolk. Known as "Jenny", she worked for many years as a campus aide at Cibola High School and retired in July of 1994. She was...