Obituaries

John Willie Jones Sr.

John Willie Jones Sr.

Sep 16, 2015

Jones, John W. Sr.Rev. John Willie (JW) Jones was born July 2, 1958 in Alamogordo, NM to Ruth and Frederick Douglas Jones. JW passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He is one of seven children. JW graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1976 and served one tour in the Army. JW was called to minister at a...

Mabel Duran

Mabel Duran

Sep 14, 2015

Duran, Mabel  Mabel Garcia Duran, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday September 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  She was a wonderful daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She welcomed everyone with a big warm smile, a twinkle in her eyes, and a loving embrace.  She always made everyone feel welcome in her home.Mabel was born in Carnuel, New Mexico on August...

Alvin Turquette

Alvin Turquette

Sep 12, 2015

Turquette, Alvin Dale 12/6/1919 - 9/12/2015 A.D., or “Turk” Turquette, 95, passed away on Saturday (9/12).  His wife of 68 years preceded his death by 46 days. A geologist with a degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma, he joined the Navy the day after Pearl Harbor, and rose to the rank of Lt. Cmdr.  During WWII Turk served as...

Orlinda Ernestina Keers

Orlinda Ernestina Keers

Sep 12, 2015

Keers, Orlinda Ernestina (Vigil)May 12, 1933- September 12, 2015 Orlinda went to meet her Lord and left a legacy of Love and Color. Her love of her children, grandchildren, husband and extended family had no bounds. Her lifelong desire to put color on canvas or paper left us with many beautiful works of art. She was a charter member of...

Nadine Reh Collins

Nadine Reh Collins

Sep 12, 2015

Collins, Nadine Reh Age 78, of Socorro, NM passed into the care of our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. Her loving daughter Norene Boykin held her right hand and grandson Samuel Reh Boykin held her left hand right up to the point where Jesus took it and lead her into heaven. Nadine was a...

Richard E Ridley

Richard E Ridley

Sep 11, 2015

Ridley, Richard E.Age 78, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He passed away at home surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was a member of the United States Coast Guard and worked as an Air Traffic controller for 27 years before retiring. He then went on to be an instructor for 26 years. He...

Uriel Adam Schold

Uriel Adam Schold

Sep 11, 2015

Schold, Uriel  Age 40, passed away Friday, September 11, 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

Emilio L Gonzales

Emilio L Gonzales

Sep 11, 2015

Gonzales, Emilio  L 67, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in La Joya, NM on April 14, 1948 to Mateo C. and Carmen (Lovato) Gonzales. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. Emilio was a proud Vietnam Veteran and proudly served in the United States Army from 1968 until 1971. During...

Thomas Ray Chall

Thomas Ray Chall

Sep 11, 2015

Chall, Thomas RayThomas died on September 11, 2015 in Phoenix, Az. He was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and moved to Albuquerque, NM at the age of 4. He attended Aztec Elementary, Madison Middle School, El Dorado High School and CNM. He is preceded in death by his mother Veva G. Ford, step-mother Louise Chall and most recently (one month...

Edna T. Vigil-Wilton

Edna T. Vigil-Wilton

Sep 10, 2015

Vigil-Wilton, Edna T. Age 96, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born in Taos, NM on July 14, 1919 to the late Cornelio and Julianito Vigil. Edna is survived by her children, Charlen Taylor, Barbara Wilton, John Wilton and wife, Penny; seven grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren. A Rosary will be recited at 11:30 a.m....

Karl Alexander Thyssen

Karl Alexander Thyssen

Sep 9, 2015

Thyssen, Karl  AlexanderAge 71, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Hohenstein-ersttahl, Germany,  on January 19, 1944, to  Guenter A. and Kathe M. (Krausse) Thyssen.  After World War II Alex and his family came to the United States and settled in Provo, UT where he received his degree in accounting. In 1976, he moved to T or C,...

Nathan Lee Clark

Nathan Lee Clark

Sep 9, 2015

Clark, Nathan Lee Nathan Lee Clark, 51 years old, passed away on Wednesday, September 09, 2015. He was born October 27, 1963 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Pamela and George Clark. Nathan is survived by his wife Blanca Clark; his father, George Clark; his son, Brandon Nicholas Clark; his son, Michael A Fox; two stepsons: Ismael Burciaga, Troy Attwell;...

Lupe Lukesh

Lupe Lukesh

Sep 9, 2015

Lukesh, Lupe  Age 72, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home in Luis Lopez with her loving family by her side. She was born in San Antonio, NM on December 12, 1942, to Pedro and Demetria Garcia Armijo. Lupe enjoyed sewing and loved to work in her yard. She took great pride in her flower garden. Lupe worked for...

Harold James Goforth

Harold James Goforth

Sep 8, 2015

Goforth, Harold  James  51, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. He was born in Socorro, NM on June 23, 1964 to Harold Monroe and Gloria (Torres) Goforth. James was a resident of Socorro for most of his life. He was a five star Master Mechanic and a member and volunteer for the local DAV. He enjoyed reading, doing puzzles and he...

Barbara F. Lyman

Barbara F. Lyman

Sep 8, 2015

Lyman, Barbara F. Age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Barbara's honor to Animal Humane Society, www.animalhumanenm.org

Norman "Norm" Duchon

Norman "Norm" Duchon

Sep 6, 2015

Duchon, Norman   In the early morning hours of September 6, 2015, Norm passed away from natural causes, in the comfort of his home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Norm was 75 years old.  Norman Duchon was born in Mount Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio on November 29, 1939. He was the second of three children, and the only son to Tillie...

John Arthur Moya III

John Arthur Moya III

Sep 4, 2015

Moya, John  Arthur  IIIAge 42, passed away.  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 7:00pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Rd. Chapel. A second service will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 12:00pm at the New Life Baptist Church with a committal to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life service will...

Orlando P. Sanchez

Orlando P. Sanchez

Sep 4, 2015

Sanchez, Orlando P Age 59, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2015.  Service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral, 3113 Carlisle Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Bryan M. Conkling

Bryan M. Conkling

Sep 2, 2015

Conkling, Bryan M.Bryan Michael Conkling, a man who lived with his whole heart, died on September 2nd at the age of 40 while doing what he loved best: adventuring in the mountains. It is rare to find a person that demonstrated excellence in so many categories: intellectual, physical, and ethical. As a rescuer, athlete, teacher, leader, scientist, advocate, satirist, and...

Sylvia P. Johnson

Sylvia P. Johnson

Sep 1, 2015

Johnson, Sylvia P. Beloved wife, mother, sister, and aunt, age 76, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015. She was born in Newfoundland, Canada, on February 13, 1939.  Sylvia is survived by husband William R. Johnson of Albuquerque, NM; daughter Lori N. Johnson; brother David Hawkins of Newfoundland, Canada; sister Peggy Kisner of Albuquerque, NM; brother Walter Hawkins of British Columbia and...