Obituaries

Sammy Brewer

Sammy Brewer

Feb 27, 2015

Brewer, Sammy L Sammy (Sam) L. Brewer passed away on February 27, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty. He is also survived by his mother, LaVern and four daughters, Dorinda S. Brewer, Stephanie Rodriguez of Denver, CO, Amanda L. Cuccio and husband Anthony, Jessica Roush and husband KC. He has ten grandchildren...

Cora L Crompton

Cora L Crompton

Feb 27, 2015

CORA LORRAINE HANSON CROMPTONCora H Crompton was born on January 11, 1923, and returned home to Heavenly Father on February 27, 2015. Cora was 92 years old. Cora was born in Leamington, Utah, to Loreta Dutson and Lowell Allison Hanson. She was the fourth of six siblings and had many great memories of life in a small farming community. After...

Elaine L. Haik

Elaine L. Haik

Feb 26, 2015

Elaine Louise Haik, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away on February 26, 2015 at the age of 54. She was a bright and beautiful woman with a generous spirit and a loving nature. Although she will be dearly missed by her family and friends, she is now at peace and will live forever in their hearts. Elaine graduated with...

Esther M. Ford

Esther M. Ford

Feb 25, 2015

Ford, Esther M. Age 96, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Services will be held in Ely, NV.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Jimmie Vallejos

Jimmie Vallejos

Feb 25, 2015

Vallejos, Jimmie    82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at his home in Socorro. Santiago Carlos Vallejos Sr., or affectionately known as "Jimmie" was born in Polvadera, New Mexico on August 23, 1932 to Andres and Vivianita (Padilla)Vallejos, the seventh of ten children. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. As a young man, Jimmie worked on a farm...

Jack Partridge

Jack Partridge

Feb 25, 2015

Partridge, Jack  Age 90, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at his home in Socorro, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dickens, TX on June 27, 1924, to  Jack and Ruth A. ( Kennedy) Partridge. Jack was raised in Dickens and graduated from Dickens High School and served in the US Army Air Corp during WW II. Jack...

Rebecca Jean Ayles

Rebecca Jean Ayles

Feb 24, 2015

Ayles, Rebecca Jean Age 42, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 11 years, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. She was born in Lansing, MI, on April 12, 1972, to Richard and Sandra (Hare) Cook. Rebecca is survived by her husband, Christopher Ayles of Rio Rancho, NM; father, Rick Cook of West Palm Beach, FL; mother, Sandra Dean of...

Geneva Trujillo

Geneva Trujillo

Feb 24, 2015

Geneva Ernestine TrujilloOn February 24, 2015, Geneva Trujillo, age 86 years, peacefully surrendered her life to God.Geneva was born in El Rito, New Mexico on July 12, 1928.  She and her husband, Seferino Trujillo, were married for 57 years and were long-time residents of Los Alamos, New Mexico and members of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She supported and...

Jon M. Rowland

Jon M. Rowland

Feb 24, 2015

Rowland, Jon Mark Age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015. He was born in Anaheim, CA on March 29, 1946, to Danny Rowland and Verlee (Heying) Rowland. Jon is survived by wife, Cynthia J. Rowland; son, Benjamin Rowland; and brother, Scott Carlton and his wife Karen. Interment was held at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. To view...

Scott Llewelyn

Scott Llewelyn

Feb 23, 2015

Scott Llewelyn, living his 96th year, passed away on February 23, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Valerie. He served in world War II as a First Lt. in the Army Airborne and owned Cardinal Fence Co. for many years.  Bahia Kino, Mexico was his home for the last decade and he has left many friends...

Nirmal K. Verma

Nirmal K. Verma

Feb 23, 2015

Verma, Nirmal K. Age 71, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015. A Service will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 12:30pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com  Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Benito A. Aguirre

Benito A. Aguirre

Feb 23, 2015

Benito A. Aguirre, age 87, beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 23, 2015.   He was born in Durango, Mexico and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM.Benito is survived by his loving children, Ramon Aguirre (Rosa), Bacilia Gutierrez (Hipolito), Genoveva Ochoa (Alberto), Paula Valdez (IIsmael), Concepcion Aguirre (Manuela), Cornelio Aguirre (Martha), Lucy Stone (David), Silvano Aguirre (Norma), and...

Thomas Bruce Benton

Thomas Bruce Benton

Feb 22, 2015

Bruce Benton passed away on February 22, 2015.  He was 94 years old.  He was predeceased by his wife, Tina Benton.  He is survived by his five children, James Benton of Seattle, WA, Peggy Benton of Charleston, SC, Barbara Ellis of Santa Fe, NM, Sylvia Livingston of Washington, DC, and Teresa Benton of Los Angeles, CA. He is also survived by six grandchildren...

Charles E. Cooper

Charles E. Cooper

Feb 22, 2015

Charles E. Cooper (Buddy)Age 68, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 after a long illness. He was born in Albuquerque, NM and graduated from Highland High School. Charles was a retired veteran having served 20 years in the US Navy. He was preceded in death by brother, Anthony Cooper; father, Charles H. Cooper; grandfather, Antonio Gonzales; grandmother, Concepcion Gonzales. He...

Jim V Romero

Jim V Romero

Feb 21, 2015

Romero , Jim  V 72, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 22, 1942. His parents are Santiago and Margarita (Vigil) Romero. Jim graduated from Socorro High School and then joined the United States Marines. He proudly served for four years during the Vietnam Conflict. After his Honorable discharge,...

Richard Norman Dunn

Richard Norman Dunn

Feb 21, 2015

Dunn, Richard Norman Richard Norman Dunn, age 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on 21 Feb 2015.Richard is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Dunn, his children and their families, Richard, Claudia, Howard, David, brother Howard, sisters Peggy and Evelyn and their families, his step daughters, Patti and Robin and their families.  He...

Andrea B. Giron

Andrea B. Giron

Feb 21, 2015

Giron, Andrea B. Age 95, beloved mother of 14 children, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully  Saturday, February 21, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Acacia, NM on September 2, 1919 and lived most of her life in Albuquerque. Andrea will be remembered for her delicious cooking, especially her homemade bread and red chile. Her...

Hilda G. Cruz

Hilda G. Cruz

Feb 21, 2015

Cruz, Hilda G. Cruz, Hilda G. On February 21, 2015, the Lord peacefully took Hilda G. Cruz from this earth. She was greeted with open arms into Heaven by her loving husband, Paul J. Cruz, her parents Jose and Isabel Gutierrez, grandson Aaron Acevedo, son-in-law Douglas Kawcak and many other relatives and friends who preceded her in death.  Hilda’s journey began...

Francis T. Smith

Francis T. Smith

Feb 20, 2015

Smith, Francis  Age 85, passed away Friday, February 20, 2015 with his granddaughter Cambria by his side. Francis was retired from the Navy and the post office. Francis was a master woodworker and leathersmith and loved to med fences, doing yard work and he built beautiful corrals. was a wonderful husband to his wife, Gloria and was very active in the...

Michael Lee "Mike" Vallejos

Michael Lee "Mike" Vallejos

Feb 19, 2015

Vallejos, Michael  Lee 59, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was born in Socorro, NM on April 30, 1955 to Andres and Orfelita (Sedillo) Vallejos Jr. Michael, also loving and jokingly  known as "Mad Mike", was a lifelong resident of Socorro and graduated from Socorro High, class of 1973. He was a hardworking man and an especially skilled and talented  Mechanic....