Obituaries

May 3, 2015

Montoya, Monica Maria“What the caterpillar perceives as the end; to the butterfly it is just the beginning.” Monica Maria Montoya was called home to heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2015. She was born on August 27, 1983 to Fermin “Goosie” and Michelle Annette Montoya at Kirtland Air Force Base Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Santa Fe High School...

May 2, 2015

May 1, 2015

Niederriter, Rita  Age 65, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015. No local services have been scheduled.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

May 1, 2015

Mary V. Herrera Age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Aldea House.  She is survived by her daughter Geri Agustin and spouse Stan Agustin; granddaughter Elena Agustin and spouse Alexander Vernon, great-grandsons Rex and Alfie; grandson Vincent Agustin and partner Jonathon Pertile.  She was preceded in death by her husband Miguel O. Herrera and sons Anthony Herrera and...

May 1, 2015

Rivera, Javier J. Javier Rivera was a wonderful human being, that loved his family and had a great heart and the desire to help anyone he saw in need. Javier was loved by everybody and touched many lives. He is survived by his parents, Javier and Maricela Rivera; siblings, Martin Rivera, Maria Rivera, Soledad Rivera and Jesus Rivera; his one...

May 1, 2015

                                                         Kenneth E. PhillipsA resident of Sandia Park NM, passed away May 1, 2015. Kenneth was born in Cave Springs, Ky to James & Beulah Phillips on May 30, 1923. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father James Clyde Phillips, mother Beulah Byrd Wells, June E. Phillips, Marjorie "Honey" Phillips,  brother  William Clyde Phillips, daughter Sharon Ann Wood and a grand-daughter...

May 1, 2015

Montano, Lugardita  Lugardita "Luggie" Montano, age 91, went to be with her Father in Heaven on Friday, May 1, 2015. She was born on December 29, 1923 and was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM and an heir to the Atrisco Land Grant. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas Montano; parents, Carlos and Rosalia; daughters,...

Apr 29, 2015

Vergara, Pauline   77, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born in Magdalena, NM on November 4, 1937 to Jose  Saavedra and Rafelita (Turrietta) Ware. Pauline was a lifelong resident of Socorro. She served as a mayordoma of the First Baptist Church and also the Friendship Baptist Church here...

Apr 29, 2015

Mary PalmateerAge 94, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124(505) 892-9920No services are scheduled

Apr 29, 2015

DeLorenzo, Joseph  Age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.  He waged a long and brave fight against cancer. Joe grew up in Nanuet, New York. He moved to Rio Rancho, New Mexico, in 1976. At the age of 22, he married his devoted wife, Louise and later had three children. Joe was a carpenter and worked for the city...

Apr 29, 2015

Findley, Stuart ThomsonStuart Thomson Findley, of Corrales, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, after a long illness.  In his last hours he was surrounded and comforted by his family.Stuart is survived by his parents, Tommie and Jim Findley of Corrales, his sisters Heidi Eleftheriou and her husband Stavros of Corrales, his brother Douglas Findley, and his wife Susanna of Ajijic, Mexico,...

Apr 28, 2015

Maresh, Vernon E. Sr.Passed away peacefully in his home on April 28, 2015 at the age of 90 years old. He was proceeded in death by his son Frank Maresh, mother Mary Maresh, sisters Dolores Hull and Marilyn Bond and his brother Edward Maresh. Vernon is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary; son, Vernon Maresh Jr.; daughter, Margheritte...

Apr 28, 2015

Saavedra, John Vincent Ballejos "Stoner"Born on June 9, 1986, has departed us to be with our beloved Lord on April 28, 2015. Vincent is survived by his parents, Leroy Ballejos and wife, Marcella, Margaret Moya and husband, Augustine; children, Neveah, Antonio and Aubrianna; siblings, Orlando Rambes and wife, Luana, Helen Saavedra, Melissa and Leroy Jr. Ballejos; grandparents, Helen and Edward...

Apr 27, 2015

Dedrich, Isabella Marie Lamarra Resident of Kingwood, Texas, Isabella, 91, went to be with the Lord on April 27, 2015 to join her husband, Robert; mother, Flora; father, Donato; and brothers, Nick and Tony. Isabel "Boots" will be loved and missed by her daughter Margo Lucero and husband Clyde; son Mark Dedrich and wife Barbie; daughter, Barbara Watson, and daughter,...

Apr 26, 2015

Rueda, Rosalina Irene Rosalina Irene Rueda, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd. SE, Rio Rancho, NM.Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Apr 26, 2015

Apr 25, 2015

Villanueva, Leandro "Leo"Age 82, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born and raised in Villanueva, NM. He was drafted in 1952 for combat in Korea. Leo was a people person and a inspirational role model to follow. He enjoyed gardening and going to the rodeo. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Theresa; two children, Jennifer...

Apr 25, 2015

Donaldson, Marlene J. Age 74, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. She was born in Monahans, TX on February 1, 1941.  She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Lillian Jolly. Marlene is survived by her husband, John E. Donaldson of Albuquerque, NM; son Rodney Gnapp of California, and R.V. Gnapp of Texas; daughter, Serena East of Arizona. She...

Apr 25, 2015

Pino, Paul   T. Age 88, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Socorro, NM. He was born in Socorro, NM on December 13, 1926, to  Elauterio and Sofia M. (Torres) Pino.  Paul was a lifelong resident of Socorro County and grew up and attended school in Escondida, NM. Paul was the oldest of seven children and worked on the Harold DeBrine family...

Apr 25, 2015

Johnny  Leroy Vallez  Age 57, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 24, 1957, to Silvester Vallez and Jennie Perez. Johnny graduated form Rio Grande High School in 1976. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents. Johnny Leroy Vallez is survived by wife, Sylvia Vallez; children, Yvonne (Greg), Jolene (Marcos), Veronica Tedrow, Andrea...