Obituaries

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...

James  Franklin (Jim) Pullen

James Franklin (Jim) Pullen

Dec 14, 2015

Pullen, James  Franklin (Jim)   83, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015 with his family at his side. He was born in Antlers, OK on January 11, 1932 to James Henry and Lucille (Moyer) Pullen. He grew up on a Navajo Reservation near Gallup. In January of 1951, Jim enlisted with the United States Navy. He proudly served his country...

Rosina May Cook

Rosina May Cook

Dec 14, 2015

Cook, Rosina (Reis) May Age 86, went to Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2015. She was born in Port Angeles, WA. Formerly an Alaska Airline stewardess based in Fairbanks where she met Robert E. Cook whom she was married to for 62 years. They had four children, Robert, Mary, Lilly and Thomas; grandchildren, Jennifer, Katie, Benjamin, Joshua, Rachael, Emily, Luke...

Salvador Ybarra

Salvador Ybarra

Dec 13, 2015

Age 81, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico on March 19, 1934, to Jesus Ybarra and Carlota Napoles. .

Sgt. Jesus Antonio Herrera

Sgt. Jesus Antonio Herrera

Dec 12, 2015

Herrera, Jesus A. Age 57, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015. A Visitation will be held Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Rosary will be recited Friday, December 18, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30...

Nicolas Balderrama

Nicolas Balderrama

Dec 11, 2015

Balderrama B. , NicolasAge 75, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. A Rosary will be recited at Garcia Mortuary Chapel of Angels on the corner of 8th and Iron at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. A Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 17, 2015, 10:00 am, at St. Therese of the Infant Jesus, 300 Mildred Ave NW.  Interment...

Capt John (Jack) Carl Williams

Capt John (Jack) Carl Williams

Dec 10, 2015

Williams, John (Jack) Carl Capt. John (Jack) Carl Williams, 95 of Albuquerque, quietly passed away December 10, 2015 at his home at Manzano Del Sol, and joined his wife Peggy of over 60 years. Jack is survived by his sons Larry, Gary, Andy, Eric, and daughter Deborah and 4 grand children Christine, Stephen, Kelly and Tyler. Jack also  leaves behind many...

Andrew Chavez

Andrew Chavez

Dec 10, 2015

Chavez, Andrew  60, passed away peacefully on  Thursday, December 10, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 29, 1955 to Jose and Adella (Jaramillo) Chavez. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. Andrew was a hardworking man and worked even as a hobby. He was very talented at woodwork. Andrew loved his family...

Anna E. "Tita" Leyba

Anna E. "Tita" Leyba

Dec 10, 2015

Leyba, Anna E "Tita" Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, December 10, 2015. Anna was born May 27, 1937 in Pena Blanca, NM. She enjoyed being with her grandchildren, going to the bingo, and playing her slot machines. She was preceded in death by her husband Virgino Leyba; parents Vincente and Alvina Hurtado;...

Venita Blyth

Venita Blyth

Dec 9, 2015

Age 83, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. She was born in Hasty, AR on November 12, 1932, Venita is survived by her four children, Constance (Ken) Koger, Hubert (Anne) Blythe, Elizabeth (Dean) Doctor, Virginia Blythe; 19 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; three sisters; two brothers.A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 10:00 am at Daniels...

Philip Wethington

Philip Wethington

Dec 9, 2015

Philip Wethington, 50, passed away December 9, 2015.  He was born October 4, 1965 in Farmington, New Mexico to Charles and Vicky Wethington.  Philip is survived by his wife Jamie, son Brett, daughter Courtney, mother Vicky, brother Marc, sister Jennifer and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. He is preceded in death by his father Charles and brother Reo Germaine.  Philip was...

Venita LaVay Stout Brown

Venita LaVay Stout Brown

Dec 8, 2015

Stout Brown, Venita L. Neta passed on December 7, 2015 surrounded by her children.Venita was born on January 16, 1935  to Clair and Ivadell Reams in Folden Township, Minnesota. She graduated from Henning High School in 1953. November 1955 she married Norman Prinzing. From this union came six children.  She later married James Stout in 1971, who had four grown children. In...