Gina J. Khader
Nov 18, 2014
Khader, Gina J. Age 35, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on August 2, 1979. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Khader. Gina is survived by her mother Johan Khader and Steven Smith, her brother Edward and wife Michelle Khader, her nephew Edward Khader, III, her niece, Ariana Khader, her grandmother,...
Jose Manuel "Joe" Sanchez
Nov 18, 2014
Sanchez, Jose (Joe) Manuel Age 75, passed away Nov 18, 2014 after a lengthy illness. He was born on Sept 6, 1939 in Dixon, NM to Estevan & Frances Sanchez. He was raised in Pecos, NM until his military enlistment. He was an avid sportsman, especially enjoying fishing and hunting ventures. He traveled extensively during his career in the US Air Force, until his...
Juan Pablo Vigil
Nov 18, 2014
Vigil, Juan Pablo Age 88, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014 in Socorro, NM. He was born in San Antonio, NM on November 16, 1926, to Lorenzo and Doloritas (Padilla) Vigil. Juan's father passed away when he was two years old and his mother remarried when he was five. During that time, Juan moved to California with his Aunt Abner and Uncle...

John Patrick O'Hara
Nov 17, 2014
O'Hara, John Patrick Age 87, a resident of Rio Rancho, and later Albuquerque, NM for 23 years, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. He was born in Jamaica, NY on August 21, 1927, to John Patrick and Marion (King) O'Hara. He was preceded in death by his sister, Catherine Sass; brother, Edward O'Hara. John is survived by his wife, Patricia...

Thelma Russell Granger
Nov 17, 2014
Granger, Thelma Russell Age 97, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born in Lubbock, TX on July 22, 1917, to Robert and Ella Russell. Thelma moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1942. She was preceded in death by her daughter Yvonne. Thelma is survived by daughter Sue Converse of Albuquerque, NM; two grand-daughters Debbie Tixier (Mike) and Denise Roberts (Jerry);...

Clare S. Dreesen
Nov 16, 2014
Clare Swayne Dreesen, 95, died on November 16, 2014 after a very long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Clare was born on December 8, 1918 in Albuquerque, the youngest child of William and Florence Edith Swayne. Clare (Clara Alma) graduated from Albuquerque High School and the University of New Mexico (UNM) in 1940. She was a public school teacher in Albuquerque, Fence Lake, and...
Susan Devlahovich
Nov 16, 2014
Devlahovich, Susan Age 67, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920
Richard Guy Spears
Nov 15, 2014
Spears, Richard Guy Age 74, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at his home near Datil, NM. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 20, 1940, to Guy and Birdie (Coupland) Spears. The Spears family moved to Riley, NM from Nogal in 1941. Richard graduated from Magdalena High School in 1960 and worked on the wheat harvest spanning from the mid-west...
Antoinette Lynn Werito
Nov 15, 2014
Werito, Antoinette LynnAge 24, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on February 24, 1990, to Joe G. Werito and Anna Whiteplume. She was a member of Metro Church in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her father Joe G. Werito; two uncles, one aunt, grandfather and one cousin. Antoinette is survived by...
Roy Arthur Rogers
Nov 15, 2014
Rogers, Roy Arthur Age 65, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Paonia, CO on April 5, 1949, to Albert Clay and Phyllis Norma (Howard) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother. Roy is survived by 3 sons; 1 daughter; eleven grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Roy proudly served his country in...
George W Shaw
Nov 15, 2014
Shaw, George W. Age 84, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Bowie, TX on May 17, 1930, to Jewell M. Shaw and Effie O. Whorton. George served his country as a United States Marine from September 16, 1948 to August 15, 1952; United States Navy from November 3, 1954 and was honorably discharged on November 2,...
Jay Kenneth Kinzer
Nov 14, 2014
Kinzer, Jay Kenneth Age 87, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SERio Rancho, New Mexico 87124505-892-9920
Lora M. Garcia
Nov 13, 2014
Garcia, Lora M. Age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Garcia Jr.; mother, Crucita; father, Luis; niece Barbara and Natalia "Tolly" Duran and Pete Gonzales. Lora is survived by husband, Edward A. Garcia; children, Rudy Garcia and wife, Monica, Ron Garcia, Lorraine Bodner and husband, Michael; two brothers, Ruben Martinez...
Mary Ellen Cotter
Nov 13, 2014
Mary Ellen (Cobb) Cotter, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, age 85, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014. She was born in El Paso, Texas.Mary is survived by her son, Jeff Cotter, her daughter, Nicole Casanova and her grandson Creeden Casanova.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 29, 2014, at Hope In The Desert Episcopal...
Evelyn Ann Esquivel
Nov 12, 2014
Esquivel, Evelyn Ann 69, passed away at her home, on Wednesday, November 12, 2014. She was born in Silver City, NM on June 29, 1945 to Leopoldo and Ila Jean (Elgin) Pineda. She was a life long resident of Socorro. She served as Deputy clerk of Socorro County for many many years and also served as the County Clerk from 1989-1992....
Frederick Hunt Gorton Jr.
Nov 12, 2014
Gorton, Frederick Hunt Jr.Age 79, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born in Denver, CO on April 11, 1935. Fred worked for the Albuquerque Publishing Company for 47 years. He was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and was active in the Holy Name Society. Fred is survived by his wife of 55 years...

Willie J Simon
Nov 12, 2014
Simon, Willie J. Age 66, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014. He was born in Garrison, Texas on July 10, 1948, to Willie B Simon and Joy Simon. Willie worked for the FAA for over 40 years. He has been a resident of Albuquerque for over 43 years. He was one of the founding members of Faith Temple Church of God in...
Maria D. "Della" Salazar
Nov 12, 2014
Salazar, Maria Deloypa "Della" Age 99, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at her home in Socorro with her loving family at her side. She was born in Casa Colorada, NM on October 2, 1915, to Samuel and Francisca Olguin Sais. Della attended school in Belen, NM and graduated from Belen High School in the late 30's. She moved to...
Clarence C (Pat) Patten
Nov 11, 2014
Patten, Clarence C (Pat)Born August 31, 1929 in El Reno, OK. His passing came Tuesday November 11, 2014, at home after a long battle with Mesothelioma. He served his country during WWII in the Navy and was honorably discharged. He has been a resident of New Mexico since 1939. Married in 1952 to Veatrice McBee for 41 years until her...
Joyce O'Neill
Nov 11, 2014
O'Neill, Joyce Ann PhoenixAge 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2014. She was born in Cohoes, NY on September 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Ernest J. and Mabel O. (LeClair) Phoenix. She is survived by her eight children, Kathleen, Mike, John, Dan, Diane, Terry, Karen, and Shane; 21 grandchildren; 10...
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