Obituaries

Jan 9, 2015

Smith, Wesley H. Age 81, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015.  Services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Wesley's honor to www.arborday.org. To share memories with the family please visit Wesley's memorial webpage at www.danielsfuneral.com.   Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109505-821-0010

Jan 9, 2015

Martha Helen Gurd, aged 56, died January 6, 2015, peacefully after a long illness at home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, surrounded by her brother, Charles Gurd. Martha Gurd was the daughter of Ruth S. Gurd and Frank R.N. Gurd. She is survived by her brother, Charles Gurd, and her half-brother, Fraser B. Gurd of Madison, WI and her half-sister, Kathleen...

Jan 9, 2015

Silva, Bobby R Age 62, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at his home in Belen, NM surrounded by his all of his family. He was born in Winslow, AZ on November 29, 1952, to Nick and Edith Moya Silva.  Bobby grew up in Socorro where he and his wife Georgia raised their five children. Bobby enjoyed fishing and hunting and...

Jan 8, 2015

Trujillo, Mary Jane Mary Jane Trujillo, a resident of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 at the age of 90. She was born to Alexander and Anna Drozdiak on December 6, 1924 in Shamokin, Pennslyvania. She attended Temple University in Philadelpia where she recevied her RN. She moved out west and worked for Indian Services at Taos Pueblo...

Jan 8, 2015

MSGT McLain, Loren G. Age 79, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loren lived with emphysema and severe COPD for 15 years but tried to get the best out of life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Marie McLain;...

Jan 8, 2015

Ross, Stephen A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, passed away after a long fight with Alzheimer’s January 8, 2014 at age 73. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Linda J. Ross; his sons, Lance Ross and his wife, Elaine; Shane Ross and his wife, Jammie; four grandchildren, Shilah Ross; Lance Ross J.R. and wife, Daniela;...

Jan 7, 2015

Perrault-Bailey, Alice M. Age 94, a resident of Bernalillo, Nm since 1974, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. She was born in Lakeville, MN on August 12, 1920, to William and Hulda (Anderson) Christianson.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Joseph Perrault; siblings, Maurice Christianson, Earl Christianson, Dorothy Gleason, Laura Marie Christianson, Helen Zimmerman, Doris Richardson, Mary Oberle....

Jan 7, 2015

Light, William  S. Age 88, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015 on what would have been his and Lois’ 64th wedding anniversary.  He joins his beloved Loie who passed in September. He is survived by children, Ellen Light and Marc Wunder, Ronni Light, Joel Light and wife Barbara; grandchildren, Samantha Sullivan and husband Steve, Terry Wunder, Sara Greenstein and husband Jonathan, Joseph...

Jan 7, 2015

Hansen, Hans Edward Age 87, passed away January 7, 2015 at his home in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Kellogg, ID to the late Hans and Bonnie Hansen. Ed was a WWII veteran and served in South Korea. Ed graduated from Washington State College with a BSEE degree in 1952. He had a satisfying, interesting and challenging career at...

Jan 7, 2015

Salas, Evelyn  Age 52, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015. A Visitation will be held Friday, January 9, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and a Rosary will be recited at 5:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:30 am at St....

Jan 6, 2015

Lueras, Julia  Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Julia was a very loving person. She was preceded in death by her parents, Avaristo and Tomasita Lueras and brother, Inez Lueras. Julia is survived by her sister, Rose Lueras and many nieces and nephews. A Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, 10:00 am,...

Jan 5, 2015

Szabo, Ernest  Age 91, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. No public services have been scheduled.  Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern BlvdRio Rancho, NM 87124505-891-9192

Jan 5, 2015

Jan 5, 2015

Ortiz, Betty J. (‘Honey’) Aged 67, passed from unto this world on Monday, January 5, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She is survived by her husband, Don; two sons, Gregory and Patrick; cherished grandchildren, Audrey, Riley, Madison and Kyle; siblings, Felix, Sr., Patricia, Rosie, and Cristina; and innumerable friends and acquaintances whose lives are immeasurably improved from the blessed privilege of...

Jan 4, 2015

Grabowski, Thomas "Big T"   Age 60, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was born in Chicago, IL on March 7, 1954. He was a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM and worked as a HVAC Technician for CNM. He was preceded in death by his mother Genevieve Grabowski. Thomas is survived by brother, Mark Grabowski of Albuquerque, NM; aunt Theresa...

Jan 4, 2015

Paxton, David Olaf David Olaf Paxton passed into eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2015 after a brief illness.  He was born November 2, 1927 in Philadelphia, PA.  When Dave was two months old, his father Emery Paxton died.  His mother, Ruth Bursum Paxton returned to New Mexico with Dave. Dave grew up in Socorro, NM. Up until he was fourteen, he spent...

Jan 4, 2015

Stevens, Jerry Lynn Age 73, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015. He was born in Odessa, TX on September 15, 1941, to Jim Hollis and Ruby Inez (Thompson) Stevens. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Inez Stevens. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Shriver of Corpus Christi, TX; granddaughter, Cassie; great-grandson, Christian; brothers, Jack Stevens...

Jan 3, 2015

Figueroa, Inez  Passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was born in New York, NY on September 17, 1955, to Ramon and Ines (Rodriguez) Ramos. She was preceded in death by her two grandmothers, Adela Ramos, and Mariana Mercado; one nephew, Elijah Ray Robles; one Aunt, Antonia Laguillo. Inez is survived by her husband of 28 years, Carlos Figueroa; children, Stacy...

Jan 3, 2015

Alonzo Twitty, Sr., age eighty-five (85) was born February 29, 1929 to the late Mr. Albert Twitty and Mrs. Viola Dixon-Twitty on the Ward Morn farm in Brazos County, better known as Brazos Bottom located ten miles outside of Bryan and College Station, Texas, one of eleven children.  He departed this life at a local hospital on Saturday, January 3, 2015.  He...

Jan 2, 2015

Gilleland, Audrey M. Audrey M. Gilleland of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away January 2, 2015 at the North Ridge Alzheimer’s Special Care Facility following a brief illness. Audrey was born December 28, 1932 in Hibbing, Minnesota to Stanley W. and Myrtle Gilleland.  She graduated from Hibbing High School and continued her education at the University of Minnesota where she graduated with...