Obituaries

Nov 19, 2013

Lafer, Aaron Age 75, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 34 years, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. He was born on March 24, 1938 to Julius and Jean (Schwartz) Lafer of Brooklyn, NY. He proudly served in the US Army and retired from the Port Authority Police Department of New York and New Jersey in 1979...

Nov 19, 2013

Torres, Arthur F. Age 67, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. A Rosary will be recited Monday, November 25, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM. A Mass will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 10:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment to follow at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe...

Nov 19, 2013

Baca, Lucille Age 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, November 19, 2013, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Dawson, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Efren and Josefina C de Baca; granddaughter, Yolanda Baca; siblings, Arthur and Gilbert C de Baca, Angelina Garcia;...

Nov 18, 2013

Nov 17, 2013

Robert, Christopher Case Age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born on April 15, 1941 to Foster "Fort" and Roberta (Kelly) Robert of Moriches, NY. Chris was a Graphic Artist and Photographer. He also loved the outdoors especially fishing and shooting. An accomplished artist in watercolor and oils, as well as pen and ink, he created...

Nov 17, 2013

Housman, David G. 11/29/28-11-17-13 died peacefully after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Housman (Ms. Hound); sons, Carl (Little-Man) Housman and wife, Amanda, Reese (Brutus) Housman and wife, Pamela, Steve (Shire) Bornfield and wife Karla (Shonemeit), Shiro; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and beloved Llama, Fran Gurule. A celebration of his life will be announced at...

Nov 17, 2013

Turtle, Jessie Lee (Swaim) Born February 15, 1940 passed away on November 17, 2013. Jessie was born in Buchanan Michigan to Lenzy and LeOna (Stowers) Swaim. Jessie was the youngest of 8 children. Jessie married James (Jim) Turtle December 21, 1957. Jim was in the Air Force for 27 years and because of this Jessie was able to see the...

Nov 16, 2013

Garcia, Horacio Horacio O. Garcia Sr. age 83 born on May 22,1930 in Cebolla NM and passed away on November 16, 2013. He was preceded in death by parents Alberto and Eufania Garcia, son Richard Melvin Garcia, grandson Benjamin Garcia, brother Robert Garcia and sister Stella Jaramillo. Horacio is survived by his wife Mary A. Garcia of 57 yrs; children...

Nov 16, 2013

Marilyn Hutchins French On Saturday morning November 16, 2013, surrounded by her loving nurses and caregivers at Good Samaritan Society in Socorro, an �angel unaware� won her wings and sped away totally healed after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer�s. Alzheimer�s can no longer erase your memories, tap dance on your dignity or determine your destiny! Marilyn was born...

Nov 16, 2013

Wilma Ann (Swofford) Deering passed away peacefully Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the age of 75. Wilma was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 21, 1937 to the late James Arnell Swofford and Juanita Swofford. Wilma was preceded in death by two brothers Arnell Swofford and Edward Dean Swofford. She is survived by her sisters Donna Irene Jernigan, Constance...

Nov 15, 2013

Boniello, Angelina, 79, of Rio Rancho, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Born and raised in Italy, she had been a local resident for over 35 years. Angelina predeceased by her beloved son Vincenzo Boniello in 1986. She is survived by her loving husband for more than 55 years, Arturo Boniello; daughter, Irma B. Martinez; grandchildren, Shawn V. Boniello...

Nov 15, 2013

Hernandez, Frances "Fran" T. Age 59, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, was embraced by the Lord, Friday, November 15, 2013. She was born in Torrance , CA and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. Fran was the owner and operator of "Fran's Candy Store" in Bernalillo. She loved...

Nov 15, 2013

Hayenga, Ronald A. born November 24, 1925 passed away on Friday, November 15, 2013. Ronald was 87 years old. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marian, his four children and four siblings. Ronald was retired from Sandia Labs, Albuquerque, NM. At Ronald�s request, there will be no services. Charitable contributions can be made in Ronald�s name to...

Nov 15, 2013

Tafoya, Onofre Loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, November 15, 2013 at the age of 87. He was born in Los Ranchos, New Mexico to Liberato and Amalia Tafoya. Onofre adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed dancing and puzzles. He is preceded in death...

Nov 14, 2013

Deardeuff, Paul Elmer Jr. Age 70, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 from complications of diabetes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Evelyn Deardeuff, Sr.; his sister, Shirley (Deardeuff) Caldwell; grandson, Scott Brandon Horner. Paul is survived by his three daughters, Marletta (Bill) Werner of Pembine, WI, Charlene (David) McDonnough of...

Nov 14, 2013

GARCIA, JESUS T. age 75, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday November 14th, 2013. He was born August 17th, 1938 in Las Vegas, NM to Domingo & Tomasita Garcia. Jesus is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pita Garcia; son, Walter Garcia and wife Melissa; son, James Garcia and wife Amy; daughter, Darlene Garcia; dog, Buddy; grandchildren Noah,...

Nov 12, 2013

Ramberg, Robert J (Bob), age 92, died Tuesday, 11/12/13 after a brief illness. Born John Lewis McGraw, 9/30/1921 in Norway, Michigan, to Gertrude (Charem) McGraw and John T. McGraw. He was adopted in 1922 by Christ and Jennie (Belsvik) Ramberg of Duluth, MN, and was raised in a household full of step-brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. He received his...

Nov 12, 2013

Martinez, Gloria Ann Our beloved mother, daughter and sister of Albuquerque, NM was born May 17, 1963 and went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Epifana and Elisario Marquez; brother Manuel Marquez. She is survived by her boyfriend Richard; children Geri Martinez, Adam Martinez and wife Lisha, Jesse...

Nov 12, 2013

Post, Jim Age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Tuesday, November 12, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gavilan, NM and was a resident of Lindrith, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Myrtle Post. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 54...

Nov 11, 2013

Murphy, Eva Rae Eva Rae Murphy 94, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away November 11, 2013. In Roswell, NM. Eva was born April 16,1919, in Antlers, OK, Marion Buford and Annie Myrtle Thompson. Eva was married to George D. Murphy in June 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Thurman Odell Thompson; her husband, George...