Obituaries

Mar 31, 2014

Oatman, Jane Age 72, passed away Monday, March 31, 2014. She was born in St. Louis, MO on May 15, 1941, to John and Stella Langenbacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Oatman; Parents, John and Stella Langenbacher. Jane is survived by daughter, Alison Oatman of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Kay Simpson of Saint Louis, MO; cousins, Jerry...

Mar 31, 2014

Castillo, William Our beloved brother William Castillo, age 64 went home to be with the Lord. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque and on Monday, March 31, 2014, he passed away. William served his country and was a proud Marine. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and the recipient of the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism...

Mar 30, 2014

James H. Spratley Sr. was born May 13, 1950, in Phoenix, Mississippi, to the union of Murielene and Charles Spratley Sr. He was raised in Los Angeles, California, and attended the local public schools. He graduated from (Fremont High), and Watts Skill Center where he got a degree in body and fender. He continued his education at Los Angeles Trade...

Mar 30, 2014

Gumbs, Wentworth Elliot Age 94, a resident of Rio Rancho for 29 years and previously of Pasadena, CA and Brooklyn, NY, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 20, 1920, to Peter and Mureeze (Cuevela) Gumbs. Wentworth is survived by his wife of 68 years, Bertha T. Gumbs of Rio Rancho, NM; children,...

Mar 30, 2014

Age 29, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 7, 1984, to Robert and Yvonne Garcia. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers Sebastian Troncoso and Robert N. Garcia. Stephanie is survived by her parents Robert and Yvonne Garcia; brother Miguel wife Sonya, nephew Tobias, nieces Lorelei and Angelina; grandmothers Marie...

Mar 30, 2014

Cross, Granville J. passed away Sunday, March 30th and is survived by Charlotte, his wife of 57 years, sons Michael and Paul and daughter Tammy, grandchildren Christopher, Dominique and Alexis and a host of great grandchildren. Granville grew up in Chicago, Illinois and played the trombone in the Chicago Symphony Youth Orchestra thereby acquiring a love of music. He attended...

Mar 29, 2014

Derico , Irene R 65, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born in Delicias Chihuahua, Mexico on May 10, 1948 to Jose and Ramona (Nieto) Reyes. She has been a resident of Socorro for about 42 years. Irene enjoyed cooking and the outdoors. She loved her birds. She was a very outgoing person. More than anything else,...

Mar 29, 2014

Boscon, Daniel Thomas Age 46, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. He was born on November 23, 1967 in Long Beach, CA. He was preceded in death by his father, James Boscon. Daniel is survived by his mother, Eva Polansky-Decker of Las Vegas, NV; step-father, Joe Polansky; son, Skylor Boscon of La Mesilla, NM; sister, Petra Boscon of Albuquerque, NM;...

Mar 29, 2014

Alvarez, Dorothy I. Dorothy Ilene Valdez known as "Dickie" to everyone was born on April 19, 1927, in a small town called La Isla Colorado in Conejos County. Her parents, Max and Margaret Valdez had two other children: big brother, Adalberto (Bert) Adonize and older sister, Placida Mercedes (Merci). She was so small that she had to be put in...

Mar 28, 2014

Was born April 29, 1937 and went to be with our Lord peacefully on March 28, 2014. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Vicenta Martinez; father, Paul Griego; mother, Eliza Griego; and brother, Leopoldo (Sonny) Griego. She is survived by her two children, Valerie Chrane, and Steve Chrane. She is also survived by Aunts, Uncles, and cousins on...

Mar 27, 2014

Martinez, Margaret 94 years old, went to her eternal home in heaven on March 27, 2014 at 6:03 a.m. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Tucson, AZ. Margaret was born on September 19, 1919 in Dyke, CO. She was the daughter of Aurora and Toribio Romero who preceded her in death. She married Rosenaldo Martinez in...

Mar 27, 2014

Dzek, Dmytro Age 92, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1970, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2014. He was born in Jaseniw, Ukarine, on March 17, 1922, to Wasyl and Maria (Buhaj) Dzek. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dmytro is survived by his wife of 60 years, Helga E. Dzek; children, Annemarie Brezowski, Michael Dzek and...

Mar 27, 2014

Antonio "Tony" Gurule, age 90, passed away peacefully at his home, Thursday, March 27, 2014. He was born in Pena Blanca, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Tony was a proud World War II Veteran, who served his country in the United States Navy as a Pharmacists Mate 3rd Class. He was a life member of the VFW...

Mar 27, 2014

MILLER, DELORES (DEE) BROKEY Delores, 80, passed away Thursday March 27, 2014 in to the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her husband of more than 60 years, Gary Miller held her hand as her spirit departed her for Heaven. Delores leaves behind her sister, Juanita Brokey, children Mark Miller, Dana Miller-Mackie and Mike Miller, grand-daughter, Adrienne...

Mar 27, 2014

MONTMAN, Elizabeth (Betty) Rose, born on August 23, 1922 in Steubenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014 with family members by her side. She was the daughter of the late Henry E. and Mary Punke Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her brothers Walter E. Schaefer and Henry E. Schaefer; sister Mary Margaret Schaefer Price; and her...

Mar 26, 2014

Madrid, Ellen Age 70, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Sarah Milligan; two brothers Bruce and Larry Milligan. Ellen is survived by her husband of 50 years, Alberto Madrid; three children, Raymond Madrid, Rhonda Baca and husband, Alex, Albert Madrid and wife, Jennifer; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Pat Silva and...

Mar 26, 2014

Stephen D. (Steve) Dempsey passed away peacefully with his sons Ben and Nick, and wife Jane, by his side from a disease that took him out of the workforce and away from his Harley Davidson and fishing holes. Steve is a Vietnam era veteran of the United States Navy, father of six and grandfather to thirteen. With family across the...

Mar 26, 2014

Miera, Angelina Age 77, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. She was born in Santa Maria Del Oro, Mexico on June 8, 1936, to Pablo Falcon and Juana Ibarra. Angelina is survived by children Pedro Quezada, Guadalupe Quezada, Yolando Ortega, Susana Gallardo, and David Quezada; Sister Licha Luna, and 30 grandchildren. A beautiful lady known as Angelina, Nina, Angie...To us,...

Mar 26, 2014

Aragon, Lorraine H. Age 77, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at her home in Socorro, NM. She was born in Hillsboro, NM on April 15, 1936, to Vicente and Clorinda Duran Hidalgo. Lorraine grew up in Southwestern New Mexico and came to Socorro in 1979. She enjoyed dancing and loved to quilt. Lorraine made many pieces for both her...

Mar 25, 2014