Obituaries

Raymond Martinez

Raymond Martinez

Jun 18, 2015

Martinez, Raymond   Martinez, Raymond Beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, age 65, passed away June 18, 2015. Survived by wife Irene, daughter Brenda & husband Charles & grand-daughter Emma Gallegos, daughter Annette & husband Michael Chavez. Sisters Gloria & Darlene and brother Joey. Family wishes to thank Albuquerque Grand & VA Hospital for their help and support. Ray-Ray, we love...

Tomas Rey Benavidez

Tomas Rey Benavidez

Jun 17, 2015

Benavidez, Tomas Rey Our Baby Tomas Rey Benavidez was taken early to heaven above on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. Tomas is survived by his parents, Michael Marcel Benavidez and Vickie Hernandez; brothers, Michael Rey and Lawerence Benavidez; great grandparents, Tom Benavidez and wife, Kathy; grandparents, Marie LaJuenesse and Mike Benavidez; several uncles, Aunts and cousins.He was preceded in death by...

Timothy J. Peterson

Timothy J. Peterson

Jun 17, 2015

Peterson, Timothy J. Heaven gained a new angel when Timothy Jay Peterson, age 50, went to be with the Lord on June 17, 2015. Tim is survived by his loving wife of thirty years Rhonda; his children Melanie and Tyler; and his grandson Emilio. He is also survived by his mother Kennye Decker; step-mother Marge Peterson; his brothers Wayne Peterson...

Andrew Bongiorno "POP"

Andrew Bongiorno "POP"

Jun 17, 2015

Bongiorno, Andrew "POP"   (July 17, 1928- June 17, 2015Andrew went to be with the Lord on June 17. He is preceded by his father and mother, Leonardo and Felicia Bongiorno and sister Antonietta. He is survived by his devoted wife, Eva and his adoring children Pat Mastriano, Michele LiRosi and Andrea Jacquin, along with their spouses. His legacy will live...

Ramon Enrique Encarnacion-Bayron "Quique"

Ramon Enrique Encarnacion-Bayron "Quique"

Jun 17, 2015

Encarnacion-Bayron, Ramon Enrique "Quique"Born May 2, 1939 in San Juan, Puerto Rico , passed away June 17, 2015. Since September 2002 Ramon resided at the ARCA South Valley Group Home. He was involved in Special Olympics and received many medals for his participation in swimming, bowling, golf, track and bocce ball. Ramon loved children and many considered him their "Grandpa"...

Wilma Rauber

Wilma Rauber

Jun 17, 2015

Rauber, Wilma   Wilma passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the age of 94 surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Petershagen, Germany on October 12, 1920 to Lena Quest, and came to the US at the age of 4. Her first Christmas in the US was on Ellis Island. Wilma grew up with cousins Herman, Dodie, Millie, Madge,...

M Cecilia Funk

M Cecilia Funk

Jun 16, 2015

M Cecilia FunkAge 97, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Cecilia is survived by her children, Mary Miller (Grant), Patricia A Goodhart (Frank), Daniel Funk (Linda); 12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, nine great great-grandchildren.  Services were held at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. To share memories with family please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Alma Garrison Green

Alma Garrison Green

Jun 16, 2015

Green, Alma Garrison passed away peacefully on the evening of June 16, 2015. She was born in Greenville, SC on July 9, 1933 and was raised in Mallard Creek, NC. She moved to New Mexico in 1954 and eventually became a "flight hostess" for Continental Airlines.  After settling in Socorro, she opened her own small business, Alma's Fashions. While in Socorro...

Linda Turrietta

Linda Turrietta

Jun 16, 2015

Turrietta, Linda  50, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was courageously fighting a battle with pancreatic cancer. Linda was born on April 26, 1965 in Socorro to Florencio and Mary Ascension (Montoya) Turrietta. She was a lifelong resident. Linda enjoyed the outdoors - camping, fishing, hunting, and even going to get...

Betty Quinn

Betty Quinn

Jun 16, 2015

Betty J. QuinnAge 86, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was born in Socorro, NM on August 27, 1928, to Parker and Corrie Quinn. Betty was a remarkable, generous person who was always willing to help friends and family. Throughout her life she volunteered her help in many endeavors, ie; rescuing cats, dogs, and any animal needing help.  Betty’s exceptional...

Raymond Felipe Martinez

Raymond Felipe Martinez

Jun 15, 2015

Martinez, Raymond Felipe Age 40, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on July 10, 1974, to Priscilla Martinez and Juan Gomez. Raymond was born and raised in Socorro and spent his last few years in Los Lunas and Albuquerque, NM. He was the oldest of six children and a dedicated family...

Martha C. Erskine

Martha C. Erskine

Jun 15, 2015

Erskine, Martha  Age 79, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 1, 1936, to Angelo and Margaret (Tortorici) Traina. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leo Erskine Sr. and daughter, Donna Acierno. Martha is survived by her son, Leo Erskine of Rio Rancho, NM; her daughter, Maureen Sawtelle of Wamego,...

Felicia T. Popoola

Felicia T. Popoola

Jun 15, 2015

Popoola, Felicia T. Age 62, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. She was born in Oyo States, Nigeria on October 10, 1952, to Aremode Alabi Olawuwo and Koleosho Omotunde Ayoka. Felicia is survived by children, Mr. & Mrs. Olusegun "Victor" Popoola of Albuquerque, NM, Mr. & Mrs. Olusola Popoola of Germany, Mr. Olayinka Timothy Popoola of Nigeria, Mr. & Mrs....

Alan Anderson

Alan Anderson

Jun 13, 2015

Anderson, Alan D. Age 95, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. Service will be announced at a later time.

Angelo B. Belotti

Angelo B. Belotti

Jun 13, 2015

Belotti, Angelo B. Angelo B Belotti, age 84, passed away June 13, 2015.  He was born March 27, 1931, in Bronx, New York, to Michael and Mary Belotti.  Angelo is survived by his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Zito Belotti, his sons Jerry, Chris, and Ron, his daughters in law Janet and Nicola, and his grandchildren Nicholas, Vincent, Christopher and Amanda. He...

Letha Lavina Knight

Letha Lavina Knight

Jun 12, 2015

Knight, Letha Lavina Age 90, passed away Friday, June 12, 2015. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Wyoming Chapel, 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 11:00 am, at Wyoming Chapel. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. To...

Leonard Garcia

Leonard Garcia

Jun 12, 2015

Garcia, Leonard  Age 58, passed away Friday, June 12, 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

Bruce Sisneros

Bruce Sisneros

Jun 12, 2015

Sisneros , Bruce   39, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on July 22, 1975 to Isidro and Zelma (Apachito) Sisneros. He was a lifelong resident of Magdalena. Bruce enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting and especially fishing. He liked to play and also watch all sports and was an avid Washington...

Joseph Francis Soban III

Joseph Francis Soban III

Jun 11, 2015

Joseph Francis Soban IIIAge 34, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services3113 Carlisle Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87110505-884-1188

Bette Sasmor

Bette Sasmor

Jun 11, 2015

Bette SasmorLong time Albuquerque resident Bette Pianin Sasmor (89) passed away June 11th 2015, in Newburyport Massachusetts.  Bette and her husband of 35 years, Daniel, moved to Albuquerque in 1960, where she worked for several years as a surgical nurse at Lovelace.  In the late 60’s Bette took her expertise in health education to the public school system where she served as...