Obituaries

Feb 28, 2014

Modesto Gene �MG� Gutierrez, age 70, of Albuquerque, went to be with the Lord on Friday 2/28/2014. Gene is survived by son Gene Gutierrez Jr (Annette Gallegos), daughter Michelle Gutierrez-Sotelo, sisters Nadine Gutierrez-Abq, Anita Candelaria-Manteca, Ca, Cristella Gutierrez-Santa Clara, Ca and brother in law Nasario Gutierrez-Abq, mother of his children Marcia Furnas, grandchildren Adrian Gutierrez (and mother Jenny Tanny), Merissa...

Feb 27, 2014

Lovato, Benjamin Sr. Age 91, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. He is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Angie Lovato and son Lawrence Lovato. Benjamin is survived by his seven children, Mela Sandoval and husband, Pula, Ben Lovato Jr. and wife, Gail, Edward Lovato, Richard Lovato and wife, Helen, Eleanor Lovato. Pete Lovato and Angelica Lovato;...

Feb 27, 2014

Frances Bakkila, 92, of Tijeras, NM, died February 27, 2014. Services will be held Monday, March 3, 2014, 10:30 a.m., at First Baptist Church, 11820 New Mexico 337, Tijeras, NM 87059. Interment will take place at Vista Verde Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the East Mountain Food Pantry. Addressed at, 11820...

Feb 27, 2014

Percy L. Whitmore Percy L. Whitmore, 87, resident of Los Alamos since 1949, passed away February 27, 2014 with his children at his side. Born in Manhatten, KS September 19, 1926, he was raised in the area until his service in the US Army as PFC marksman in the Pacific. He returned to Kansas to marry Phyllis Maxine Chilcote and...

Feb 27, 2014

Simona Longoria, age 77, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, February 27, 2014. She was born in Vaughn, NM and is a resident of Albuquerque. Simona enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together, keeping her house nice and tidy, and above all she loved her family so much. Simona is survived by her loving children, Ray...

Feb 27, 2014

Evelyn Louise Strawn, age 91, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 27, 2014, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Omaha, NE and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willis Ray and Robert Strawn; and a great-granddaughter. Evelyn is survived by her loving children (and...

Feb 27, 2014

Goshy, Allyn N. Age 83, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. Services will be at a later date in Missouri. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Feb 26, 2014

Daisley, Helen M. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was born in Escanaba, MI on March 14, 1924, to Gothard and Marie (Larson) Arntzen. She and her husband of almost 50 years, Richard J. Daisley moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 1992. They had previously lived in Ontario, CA. She was a member of Community of Joy...

Feb 26, 2014

Donna Jane Martinez of Albuquerque, New Mexico went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2014. Donna was born March 23, 1937 in Wewoka, Oklahoma to her mother, Bernie Parks and father Dick Carder. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Frank Martinez of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Frank and Donna met and married at the University of New Mexico. They...

Feb 25, 2014

Gardner, Matthew C. Age 34, passed away February 25, 2014, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He was the son of Marianne and John Gardner; grandson of Margaret Casey; and grandson of Martha Gardner. Matt was born January 16,1980, in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Cibola High School in 1998 and earned his Associates Degree in Network and Systems...

Feb 25, 2014

Vallejos, Emily Age 77, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014. She was born in Moquino, NM on February 21, 1937, to Carlos Padilla Sr. and Natividad Baca. She was preceded in death by her spouse Jerry Vallejos Sr.; parents Carlos Padilla Sr. and Natividad Padilla; brother Carlos Padilla Jr.; nephew Carlos Padilla III. Emily is survived by her children, Jesse...

Feb 25, 2014

MARLENE G. HARWOOD Albuquerque, NM -- Marlene went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Marlene was born on July 13, 1935 to Charles and Jeanette Giuffra of Brooklyn, NY. Marlene graduated from Oneonta University, NY, with a Degree in Teaching. She taught for many years in the NY public and private school system. She leaves behind...

Feb 25, 2014

CALDWELL, LEW JR. Lew, Age 89, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at his residence in San Acacia, NM. By his side were his wife Mary F. Caldwell of 62 years, his grandson/caretaker Lucky L. Caldwell, and his daughter-in-law Carol Caldwell. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary F. Caldwell; his children Lew M....

Feb 25, 2014

Gilbert A. Garcia, Jr., age 30, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, passed away as a result of an auto accident, Tuesday, February 25, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, and was a resident of Los Lunas,NM. Gilbert was a member of the Plumber's Union. Gilbert is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Joanna Garcia; his precious children,...

Feb 24, 2014

Roy Leyba, age 88, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, February 24, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of Pena Blanca, NM, where Roy was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Society of San Jose in Galisteo. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 24, 2014

Belmore, Edward James Our �gentle spirit�, age 54 of Rio Rancho, NM entered the eternal kingdom surrounded by the love of his family and pastor Michael on Monday, February 24, 2014. He is preceded in death and was loved very much by his father-in-law, Lyle Peterson, of Santa Fe, NM; his grandparents, Edward and Dorothy Belmore, Harry, Vi and Thelma...

Feb 23, 2014

Kahler, Jean (MacLane) 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family and those that loved her, which was her dearest wish. She was born in West Newton, MA on February 20, 1920 to William B. and Natalie Fitch (Allen) MacLane. In 1924 her family moved to California, which was home for most...

Feb 23, 2014

Cook, Robert "Robby" Russell loving son and brother, age 21, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Robby was born on August 25, 1992 to Robert N. and Juanita L. Cook in Albuquerque, NM. He was a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology at the time of his passing. He was also employed...

Feb 23, 2014

Feb 23, 2014

Sparkman, David M. Age 91, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 1:30 pm at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 N. Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192