Antonio "Nate" N. Pargas
May 31, 2014
Pargas, Antonio Natividad "Nate" Age 82, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in San Antonio, NM on June 13, 1931, to Benito and Emilia Maldonado Pargas. Antonio served his country proudly in the US Army and retired in 1972. He served during the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam. He was a devoted family man...
Louise M. Truscio
May 31, 2014
Truscio, Louise M. Age 92, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born September 16, 1921 in East Hampton, CT to Louis K. and Marie J. (Nelson) Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Truscio; her sisters and brothers. Louise is survived by her son, James Truscio, Jr. and wife Felicie of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren,...
Earl W. Philpot Jr.
May 31, 2014
Philpot, Earl W. Jr. Earl W. Philpot Jr. passed away on May 31, 2014 at University of New Mexico Hospital. Earl was the son of Edna and Earl W. Philpot Sr. and born in Montgomery, Alabama on November 5, 1928. Earl is survived by his three children Edward, Helen and Dana (Dan), from his first marriage to Florence B. Philpot...
Jacqueline Hopson
May 30, 2014
Hopson, Jacqueline Age 73, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
B.K. Myers
May 30, 2014
Myers, Bobby Kent (B.K.) Age 81, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was born in Chico, TX on November 17, 1932, to K.E. and Frankie Myers. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Sherri Atkins. Bobby is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Myers; daughters, Terry Fry...
Kingsley Myers Anderson
May 30, 2014
Kingsley Myers Anderson, formerly of Shaker Heights, OH, died on May 30, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM at the age of 43. Kingsley was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy (�89), Ohio Wesleyan University (BA �93) and Tulane University (MHA �99). He served in the Peace Corps from �94-�96 in West Africa. He was an instructor at the University of New...
Robert Barnes Winterbottom
May 30, 2014
Winterbottom, Robert Barnes Robert Barnes Winterbottom spread his wings peacefully on May 30, 2014. A soldier, Beautician, Father, Husband and a Grandpop, Robert was born May 5 1928 in Norstown, PA... he moved his family to Albuquerque, NM in 1958. He is survived by his brother Happy Jack, four sons Gene, Robert, Daniel and William, daughter Marianne, seven grand-kids and...
Alice Padilla
May 29, 2014
Age 92, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was born in Dawson, NM on September 20, 1921. She graduated from Cimarron High School. Her and her husband lived in Albuquerque, NM and moved to San Diego, CA in 1961. Then returned to Albuquerque in 1989. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Gaspar M. Padilla;...
Alice May Schweninger
May 29, 2014
Alice May Schweninger (nee Hill), beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on May 29, 2014, in Albuquerque, NM. Alice was born in Independence, MO, on January 11, 1930. She and her family moved to Boulder when Alice was a young teenager. She attended Boulder High School and rode her horses in the foothills. Alice met her future husband, Ivan...
Kathyrn J. McDow
May 28, 2014
Kathryn J. McDow, age 69, of Santa Fe, NM, lost her fight with cancer on May 28, 2014 in her home surrounded by her family. Kathryn is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, James G. McDow of Santa Fe, NM; sons, James E. McDow of Glorita, NM, Eric D. McDow and wife Nancy H.; and grandchildren, Sean McDow...
Bette T. Gorton
May 28, 2014
Gorton, Bette T. Age 90, of 1000 Riverview Drive, Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Lovelace Hospital after a short illness. She married Warren A. Gorton, June 18, 1950 in St. Louis, MO. They celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a family cruise to Alaska. Mr. Gorton preceded her in death. She and Warren spent most of...
Minard L. Clayton
May 27, 2014
Clayton, Minard "Clay" L. Age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014. He was born in Dill City, OK on October 19, 1929, to George and Mary Clayton. Clay is survived by wife, Toyo Clayton of 63 years, daughters; Diann O'Neill and Paula Rodriquez and husband Richie, grandchildren Melony Cable and her husband Dalien, Nic Rodriguez and his wife Nina,...
Archie P Dow
May 27, 2014
Archie P. Dow Loving husband and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at the age of 80. He was born in Chilili, New Mexico to Elijah and Claudia. Archie adored his family and loved spending time with them. Archie lived in Albuquerque most of his life. He attended El Rito School was...
Butch Stackpole
May 27, 2014
Butch Stackpole Age 62, passed away on May 27, 2014. Butch was born November 9, 1951 to the late James and Vera Stackpole. He was married to Johanna Boughton Stackpole. Butch is survived by his wife Johanna; and his three children, Katrina Marie, James Robert, and Joseph Noel Stackpole. During his life he attended the University of New Mexico where...
Richard A. Garcia
May 26, 2014
Richard A. Garcia, age 63, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 26, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Richard was a proud Veteran who honorably served his country in the United States Marine Crops. He enjoyed listening to music, making adobe churches, and spending time with his family. Richard is survived by...
Michael "Tony" Garcia
May 26, 2014
Garcia, Michael "Tony" Age 32, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on September 27, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Pamela (Garcia) Apodaca; grandparents, William and Mary Garcia, and Lucy Aragon; siblings, Julian Apodaca, Christopher Apodaca, Michael Apodaca, and Celina Apodaca; aunt, Marissa Sanchez, uncle, Carlos Sanchez; nieces and nephews, Andrew,...
Carol Higgins
May 25, 2014
Higgins, Carol E. HIGGINS, CAROL E., Passed away on Sunday, 25 May, after many years of courageous and erstwhile successful struggle against cancer. Born in December1931 she was her mother�s �Christmas Carol.� It was during the Great Depression and one of our beloved mother�s hardscrabble childhood joys was breeding and training tri-color collies. Her lifelong love of animals, which she...
Placida Griego
May 25, 2014
Griego, Placida Age 88, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Placida is survived by two sisters, Jenny Martinez and Mary B. Garcia and husband Jerry; one brother, Salomon Griego and many family members and friends. Rosary will be recited on Monday, June 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter St. NE. with a mass to...
Eva Maria Lopez
May 25, 2014
Lopez, Eva Maria Age 51, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192
Nancy M. "Hippy" Smith
May 25, 2014
Smith, Nancy M 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born in West Newton , PA on March 19, 1949 to William M. and Jeane (Jacob) Markel. Nancy, "Hippy" as she was affectionately known, was a Socorro resident for about 12 years. She loved animals, especially dogs and horses. Pit Bulls really caught her attention. She...
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