Obituaries

Michael "Shorty" Secatero

Michael "Shorty" Secatero

Mar 26, 2015

Secatero, Michael S. "Shorty"Age 80, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Alamo, NM on August 10, 1934, to Miguel and Mary Apachito Secatero. Michael was raised in Alamo and was a very hard working and generous man. He was a very loving and devoted family man who enjoyed hunting and especially enjoyed the...

Sixto Saavedra Jr.

Sixto Saavedra Jr.

Mar 26, 2015

Saavedra, Sixto  Jr.Sixto Saavedra Jr., 96, was called by his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 26, 2015, while surrounded by his family.  He was born to Sixto & Leonor Saavedra on October 8, 1918 in Luis Lopez, NM. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the WWII era and a faithful and loyal member of San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church...

Christine T Buvens

Christine T Buvens

Mar 25, 2015

Buvens, Christine T. Age 87, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on January 7, 1928, to John Parker Templeton and Florence Carlee. Christine attended Clovis and Lordsburg High School and University of New Mexico. Her hobbies were rose gardening, yoga, and tennis. Christine was employed the Federal Court System for 12 years. She...

Cleto A. Gonzales

Cleto A. Gonzales

Mar 25, 2015

Gonzales, Cleto  Age 26, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 11, 1989, to Paul and Laura (Rothrock) Gonzales. Cleto is survived by his parents; siblings, Claudia Lilly Gonzales, Eloyd Lee Gonzales; grandmother, Gertrude Gonzales; twelve Uncles and Aunts, and a loving extended family. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, March 31,...

Toni Garcia

Toni Garcia

Mar 24, 2015

Garcia, Toni  Toni Garcia passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in Albuquerque. She was born in Canyon, New Mexico on January 19,1930. She was born to Roman and Leonella Jaramillo. Toni was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Toni is survived by daughter and son in law, Patsy and Eddie Parraz; granddaughter, Michelle Vallejos; great grandchildren, Tawni Vallejos, Joseph Vallejos...

Alice Y Martinez

Alice Y Martinez

Mar 23, 2015

Age 83, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. She was on born to Luciano Ybarra and Dolores Rosales on August 6, 1931, in Eagle Pass, TX. Alice was a resident of Albuquerque for over 29 years. She is preceded in death by her husband David Trinidad Martinez. Alice is survived by her children Gerry Martinez and wife...

Roslyn Gleen

Roslyn Gleen

Mar 23, 2015

Gleen, RoslynRoslyn Gleen, age 87, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 27, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to either the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 26...

John Almaraz

John Almaraz

Mar 22, 2015

John AlmarazJohn Almaraz, age 92, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at home in Albuquerque following long illnesses.  He is survived by his children, David (wife) Helen Almaraz; Anita A. Chavez and Barbara Almaraz; María Elena (husband )Juan Chavez of Santa Fe, NM; and John (wife) Bella D. Almaraz.  He is also mourned by his brother Felix (wife) Rachael Almaraz, sister-in-law Cecilia...

Oscar Almeida Chavira Sr.

Oscar Almeida Chavira Sr.

Mar 22, 2015

Almeida Chavira, Oscar  Age 60, a resident of Albuquerque for over 30 years, passed away on March 22, 2015. Oscar was a very hard worker and would do anything to help out his friends and family. His four grandchildren were the light of his life. He made his family his top priority and was the rock of the family. He had...

Martha S. Garley

Martha S. Garley

Mar 22, 2015

Garley, Martha S. Martha “Sesaria” Garley, 76, passed peacefully in her sleep on March 22, 2015. Martha was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Jose Angel and Miquelita Garcia. She graduated from Albuquerque High School and went on to the Army. She was a semi-professional wrestler and a “Gogo” dancer. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother and matriarch to this...

Jennifer A. Yardman

Jennifer A. Yardman

Mar 22, 2015

Yardman, Jennifer A. Jennifer Yardman, 36, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday, March 22nd, with her loving family by her side. Jennifer was born on April 28, 1978 to John and Susan Bryl, in Portland Oregon. Growing up with her younger sister, Emily, she enjoyed reading all of the time. They had many summers spent in their parents’ running...

Maria A. "Mary" Silva

Maria A. "Mary" Silva

Mar 21, 2015

Silva, Maria A. "Mary" 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Manzano, NM on March 14, 1939 to  Martin and Clarita Lopez. Mary was a life long resident of Socorro, moving here when she was only 17 years old. She was a wonderful lady who loved everyone. Mary...

Virginia J. Trimble

Virginia J. Trimble

Mar 20, 2015

TRIMBLE, VIRGINIA  J. Virginia Josephine Trimble, 96 passed away peacefully in her sleep March 19, 2015.  She was many things; a devout Catholic, an avid bridge player (she came in first the last time she played), an optimistic golfer, a darn good fisherwoman, a dedicated volunteer, a world traveler and the family matriarch. She went by many names: Ginny, Snooks, Mom, Mother,...

Consuelo S. "Connie" Chavez

Consuelo S. "Connie" Chavez

Mar 20, 2015

Chavez, Consuelo S. Consuelo S. Chavez “Connie”- Entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, March 20, 2015.  Connie was born in Santa Fe, NM on June 9, 1927.  During her time in this life, married in 1954 to Richard S. Chavez for 48 years until his departure into heaven in 2002. Connie lived a full active life and worked in retail...

Miguel J. "Mike" Norero

Miguel J. "Mike" Norero

Mar 18, 2015

Norero, Miguel  "Mike" J Miguel “Mike” J. Norero of Albuquerque was blessed with a long and full life. He died March 18, 2015 at his home in Albuquerque surrounded by his wife, children and other loved ones. He was 91.Family TreeMike was the youngest of 6 children born to Maria (Jimenez) Norero and Alejandro Norero at their family ranch on November...

Gloria Larabe Dufour McTeague

Gloria Larabe Dufour McTeague

Mar 18, 2015

McTeague, Gloria Larabe Dufour Age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Rio Rancho, NM.  She was born on February 10, 1923 in Spot Bay, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands to Marcia Venecia McLaughlin Nee Jervis and Ivan McLaughlin. She is survived by one brother, Vernon McLaughlin; and three sisters, Ursula McLaughlin, Ordinell Ingleton and Azalia Dixon. For the past 14...

Pearl Marie Gray

Pearl Marie Gray

Mar 18, 2015

Gray, Pearl Marie Age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Brownsville, TX on December 4, 1924 to  James A. and America L. (Watkins) McSmith. Marie and her family moved to Albuquerque, NM when she was very young. The family was looking for land to homestead and moved to Polvadera, NM and opened up...

Dolores Yerxa

Dolores Yerxa

Mar 17, 2015

Dolores Isabel Davis Y Sanchez de Yerxa Age 84, Passed away March 17th, 2015 in Albuqurque, New Mexico. Dolores was born in Galisteo, New Mexico on March 7th, 1931 to father, John Sylvester Davis and mother, Tabita Sanchez de Davis.   She graduated from Menaul High School in May of 1948.  From 1953 until 1986 she worked for the Bell System in...

John J. Sikora

John J. Sikora

Mar 17, 2015

John Joseph Sikora was born July 26, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri to Antoni Boleslaus Sikora and Stella Genevieve Szewezyk, Polish immigrants. John was the third of eleven children. He grew up on 17th Street in downtown St. Louis during the Great Depression. As a young boy, he was hit by a passing car while playing in the street which...

Dawn M. Witiuk

Dawn M. Witiuk

Mar 17, 2015

Dawn Maureen Witiuk, age 54 went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on March 17, 2015, leaving behind a legacy of Faith, Family and Friends.   She is survived by her high school sweetheart and constant companion Mike. Together they successfully raised two children.  For 33 years, Mike and Dawn had a wonderful life and a playful and loving relationship and...