Obituaries

Jan 14, 2015

Pino , Maria  Lucianita Lucy Pino (Heiss)  April 19, 1934-January 14, 2015Lucy Pino was born and died in the tiny mountain village of Magdalena, New Mexico, the second of five children born to her parents, Lorenzo Pino and Amelia Armijo. Her brother Eddie and sister Dannie have already passed on, and she is survived by her sister, Mary Rose Pino and brother...

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Jean Schmelz, age 90, died on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Dolly Spencer, and by her husband of forty two years, John F. Schmelz. Betty was born in Boise, Idaho on October 17, 1924.  She met her husband, John, in Tacoma, WA and they were married in...

Jan 14, 2015

Dilger, Ruth M. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015.  She was born October 30, 1925, in Lone Tree Iowa, to Frata and Howard Eden. Ruth is survived by her sons, Stephen and Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband Quentin Dilger. Ruth was a resident of Rio Rancho for 8 years. She enjoyed gardening, movies, quilting, reading...

Jan 14, 2015

Basham, William H. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Afton, TX on August 7, 1925, to  Homer and Zelma Barr Basham.  At an early age, Bill and his family moved to California where he graduated from Strathmore High School in Strathmore, CA. He attended Fresno State for a couple of years and then...

Jan 14, 2015

Roripaugh-Kron, Donna  Age 82, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Miles City, MT on April 28, 1932, to Albert A. and Helen (Rodgers) Stoler. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles C. Roripaugh, Jr. Donna is survived by her husband, Henry R. Kron, Jr.; daughters, Tamara Spurlock and Lisa Pidcock; step-daughters, Diane Lynn Kron,...

Jan 14, 2015

McLeod, SheilaAge 51, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. She was born in Aberdeen, Scotland November 16, 1963 to Drumond and Ann Hart. Sheila is survived by her husband Robert; children, Sabrina and Duncan; mother, Ann Hart; sisters: Margaret Brown (Michael), Aileen Woodger (Geoff), and Katherine Andrewes (Tim).Sheila was a resident of Rio Rancho for 12 years. She was married...

Jan 14, 2015

Jan 13, 2015

Eloda Mary Nelson, 91 died recently after a short illness. Widow of Ret. Comdr. Arthur A. Nelson USN, she is survived by her son, John T. Nelson of Rainer, Washington; a daughter, Carolynn Montgomery of Albuquerque, NM; and 4 grandchildren. Mrs. Nelson was a master gardener and a long time participant of several Albuquerque garden clubs. She also volunteered for...

Jan 12, 2015

Cruickshank, Mark G. Age 56, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 2:00 pm, Cathedral of St. John (Episcopal Church), 318 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment will take place a later date.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Jan 12, 2015

Chinn, Herbert“Life is not how many years you live; it’s how much care and love you give!” Herbert ChinnHerbert Chinn passed away January 12, 2015, survived by eldest son Jerry, son Larry and wife Debbie, son Brian and wife JeNee, and nine grandchildren: Emma, Evan, Victoria, David, Jonathon, Isabella, Sarah, Mateo, and Angelo. His wife, Roberta Hall, of thirty five...

Jan 12, 2015

Jue, Josephine NavakukuAge 93, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015. Josephine was born on February 3, 1921 in the Hopi Village of Shungopavy, Second Mesa, AZ to Lois Honwytewa and John Navakuku. She lived a long and fulfilling life and was blessed by a marriage to Gin Ah Jue for 65 years. She was a devoted mother and is...

Jan 12, 2015

Serna, Sandra  little angel, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 in Socorro, NM at the age of 51. She was born in Springerville, AZ on March 20, 1963, to Anastacio and Dora Hill Serna. Sandra grew up in Quemado, NM and at the age of 12 and moved to the facility in Los Lunas, NM where she lived until that facility...

Jan 12, 2015

Rosemary Wallace DelanoOctober 29, 1924 - January 12, 2015Rosemary, or “Rodi” to friends and family, was born of Scotch-Irish decent on Chicago’s Southwest Side to Walter Wallace and Margaret Hassett Wallace.  A gifted artist and dancer, Rodi studied at The American Academy of Arts in Chicago before joining the USO in 1942.  The experiences lead her to enlist in the US Navy...

Jan 12, 2015

Dausses, Richard Alan In his own words:  “I did it! Sailed the seas, Rode the broncos, Fished the rivers and lakes, Had a wonderful life - Kathy, kids and all!”Age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 12, 2015. He was born on June 25, 1938 in Chicago, IL.  He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Katherine of...

Jan 11, 2015

Herron, Prescilla D 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Escondida, NM on July 25, 1931 to Salomon and Aurora (Lopez) Moya. Prescilla was  a lifelong resident of Socorro. She was a Senior Companion for the Senior Citizens Center and also a foster grandmother for the Socorro Aim High. She...

Jan 11, 2015

Silva, Leocadia R. Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Leocadia was born and raised in Belen. She loved dancing, NM music, walking around Barelas, quilting, cooking, thrift shopping, being silly and being involved at the Barelas Senior Center. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Margaret Garcia and...

Jan 11, 2015

Simpson, Shirley  Was born in a small steel mill town of Braddock, Pennsylvania on September 1, 1932. The moment she entered the world, it became a prettier, more peaceful place.Her parents, Edward and Ida Rowland, would have one more child 9 years later and name him Eddie. Shirley loved her little brother, she treated him as if he was her very...

Jan 11, 2015

Martinez, Virginia  Age 87, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Virginia was a member of Legacy Church. Virginia is survived by her 12 children, Jeanette Rangel, Linda Astarita, Christine Avalos, Priscilla Martinez, Benjamin Martinez, Isabel Robles, Loretta Ramirez, Mary Gomez, Naomi Kish, Flora Nicasio,   Eleanor Gonzales and Petrina Alvardo; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Graveside Service will...

Jan 10, 2015

Smail, Anne  C. Anne Candelaria Smail, 83, entered into eternal peace on January 10, 2015. Anne was born on March 10, 1931 to Valentine and Manuelita (Garcia) Candelaria in Manzano NM. She graduated from Mountainair High School in 1949 and moved to Albuquerque to attend business college. She moved to New Jersey in the mid 1950’s and returned to Albuquerque in...

Jan 10, 2015

Hooper, LucyAge 97, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015. No services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral ServicesSouthern Blvd SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-891-9192