Obituaries

Aug 14, 2014

Anthony R. Fierro, age 60, beloved father, grandfather and brother, was embraced by the Lord, Thursday, August 14, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM, where he was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Anthony enjoyed watching wrestling on Television, collecting eagles, and was a avid Dallas Cowboy fan. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 13, 2014

Spaeth, Mel Age 90, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2014 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 9, 1924 in Brooten, MN to Johnny and Clara Spaeth. There is so much to be said about Mel, who lived a long, exciting, and wonderful life, that it would take multiple pages to share. This memoriam...

Aug 13, 2014

Smith, Billy D. 80, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away peacefully on August 13, 2014 in his home with his family and loved ones in attendance. Born in Hutton Valley, MO to Flossie and Claude Smith, he lived most of his adult life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Billy was a Korean War Wounded Veteran and after having served his country,...

Aug 13, 2014

Wade, William O. Age 87, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. He was born in Leachville, AR on February 17, 1927. He proudly served in the United States Army in WWII. William married his bride of sixty-one years Mary Nemesia Roybal on February 1, 1945 in Winslow, AZ who has preceded him in death. William is survived by his children,...

Aug 12, 2014

Bernard "Bernie" E. Smith, age 91, beloved and devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, August 12, 2014. He was born in Sutton, West Virginia and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Bernie was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, and The Knights of Columbus, Council #9928. He served his country in the United...

Aug 11, 2014

J.B. Hendrix of Albuquerque passed peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. Born January 19, 1921 in Clovis, NM, J.B. was the 2nd generation of eastern New Mexico homesteaders. A 1939 graduate of Clovis High School, J.B. also attended Eastern New Mexico University where he was on the �Roll of Honor�. By March of 1941, he was...

Aug 11, 2014

Green, Rachael Olivia 90, passed away peacefully and with a gentle smile on Monday, August 11, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Lemitar , NM on September 24, 1923 to Geronimo and Manuelita "Lita" (Jaramillo) Griego. She was a lifelong resident of Socorro. Rachael was a very loving and soft spoken woman who was...

Aug 11, 2014

Thiemer, Dorothy M. Age 84, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Aug 10, 2014

ARTHUR J. KROPP, JR. was born at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on September 14, 1942 to Arthur J. Kropp, Sr. and Alice Marie Dornback Kropp. He passed away at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 10, 2014. Art lived a full life, having traveled the world as a child of a military family and during his own military...

Aug 10, 2014

Emmett, Estelle M. February 16, 1925 - August 10, 2014, has left our earthly realm, on Sunday, and now resides in the Heavens of our Holy Trinity. The eighty nine and a half years of her full life began in Estonia. Then, in 1940/1941, her family were resettled in Germany; while there, over the course of 25 years, Estelle met...

Aug 8, 2014

Aug 7, 2014

Armijo, Marcella Age 79, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. She was born in Corrales, NM on August 12, 1934, to Juan Jose Armijo and Dolores Archibeque. Marcella is survived by her children, Antonette Roybal (John), Larry Archibeque (Monica), Georgia Kidwell (Bill); grandchildren, six; great-grandchildren, seven; sister, Delores Armijo (Cindy); numerous nieces, nephews and relatives, including many beloved friends. Marcella...

Aug 6, 2014

Donna Marie Todd, 74, a resident of Magdalena, NM for the past 20 years, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 in Socorro, NM. She was born on March 31, 1940 in Little Rock, AR to Daniel O. and Chole (Lassiter) Todd. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 10:00 am at the Magdalena Cemetery....

Aug 5, 2014

Trusty, Jan Age 68, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014. She was born in Franklin, KY on July 25, 1946, to Arbie and Opal (West) Bussell. Jan is survived by her husband, Leroy Trusty of Albuquerque, NM; children, Michael Trusty of Leesburg, VA, Paul Trusty of Aledo, TX, Lisa Trusty of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Alex Trusty, Nicholas Trusty both of...

Aug 4, 2014

Stephen "Steve" E. Skinner, age 60, beloved companion, brother, and nephew, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born in Manhattan, KS and was a resident of Alameda, NM. Steve was raised in Winnetka, IL and lived there until he graduated from New Trier High School. He then attended the University of New Mexico and...

Aug 4, 2014

Grayson, Steve Grant 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2014 at his home in Magdalena, NM with his family at his side. He was born in Merrill, OR on July 5, 1950 to Ervin and Mildred (Rector) Grayson. Steve was a hardworking man and dedicated husband and father. He never met a stranger and would brighten up any...

Aug 4, 2014

Smith, Timothy M. Age 53, passed away Monday, August 4, 2014 in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born January 10, 1961 in St. Louis, MO to Carolyn J. St. Gemme and John R. Smith. He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Herschel Whitford; step-brother, Barry Whitford, Sr. Timothy is survived by his mother and step-father, Carolyn and Gary...

Aug 2, 2014

Stoffer, Dorothea Lee Age 82, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 15 years, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on October 16, 1931, to Roscoe and Effie (Oles) Newcomb. She graduated in Tyner, IN and resided for many years in South Bend, IN. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Aug 1, 2014

Kosar, William (Bill) Bill was born in Yonkers, NY, on November 27, 1927 the son of the late Samuel and Teresa Kantor Kosar. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael, John, Andrew, and Peter, and his sisters, Helen Carpenter and Ann Fairhurst, and his very close friend and Bridge buddy, Carol Sanna. Bill was educated in the Yonkers school system....

Aug 1, 2014

Scanlon, Heather Maria age 53 died on Friday, August 1, 2014 peacefully in her home due to the advancement of her cancer. She leaves her husband, Bob, and her daughters, Taylor and Wesley. She was born on June 14, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Don and Ardith Kaiser, both of whom survive her along with all of her brothers...