Rev. Donald Gordon
Feb 8, 2014
Reverend Donald L. Gordon, age 73, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, February 8, 2014. He was born in Detroit, MI and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was the Pastor of Exalting Jesus fellowship and Word of Faith Outreach Center. Pastor Gordon has been a minister in Albuquerque for 39 Years, and has been with the Pentecostal...
Bette Jane Mallegni
Feb 7, 2014
Mallegni, Bette Jane Age 90, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully Friday, February 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by husbands, Tobey Evans and Emil Mallegni. Bette is survived by her daughter, Julia Rach, and husband Pete and children, Katie and Michael; daughter, Nancy Wingo, and husband Roy Summers; son, David Adams; son, Mark Evans, and wife...
Jane Johnson
Feb 6, 2014
Johnson, Jane E. Jane Elizabeth (Gunderson) (Williams) Johnson, 93, passed away February 6, 2014, after an extended illness. Born in Eagle Grove, Iowa on April 20, 1920, she was the only child of Elmer C. and Mildred (Stultz) Gunderson. Throughout her life Jane loved music, singing her first solo performance at the age of two. She sang soprano in the...
Ralph J. Tarpley
Feb 6, 2014
Tarpley, Elder Ralph J. Entered his rest Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 96 years of age. Elder Tarpley was a retired barber and locksmith. He and his loving wife, Hattie, operated a family owned, neighborhood friendly barber shop. They operated their business for twenty years in Westbury, NY. Subsequently opening Ralph's Barber Lock and Key Shop in Rio Rancho and...
Walter B. Murfin
Feb 6, 2014
Murfin, Walter B. Walter Bishop Murfin was born on March 28, 1925 in Fargo, North Dakota, the son of Walter Henry Murfin and Nelle Bishop Murfin. He was educated in the Fargo Public Schools and received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Coast Guard Academy. After graduation, he was on active duty, serving on several vessels, and...
Vera Torres
Feb 6, 2014
Torres, Vera Age 86, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born March 6, 1927 in Santa Rita, NM to Cruz Ponce and Elisa Rael-Gonzales. Vera dearly loved her family; her favorite pastime was crocheting. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Juan J. Torres. She is survived by her children: Theresa Miranda and husband,...
Antonia M. Lucero
Feb 5, 2014
Lucero, Antonia M "Toni" Age 77, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Cresencia Silva; two sisters, Pauline Alderete, Cecilia Montalvo and one brother Bernie Molina. Antonia is survived by her husband of 56 years, "Joe" Mariano Lucero; three children, Dennis Lucero and wife, Tina, Cathleen...
Richard R. Tafoya
Feb 5, 2014
Tafoya, Richard R. Age 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Siggi Tafoya; three daughters, Carmela Tafoya and her partner Sharon Au, Lisa Tafoya and Debbie Loftin; one grandson, Miles Loftin; niece Rosie Marujo; family in Germany, brother-in-law Gerth Ackermann and two nephews Jason and...
James Gerald Purdy
Feb 4, 2014
Born in Roanoke, VA in 1934, into a family of eight boys and 2 girls who in 1949 moved to Albuquerque after their father died. Jerry attended St. Mary high school and received a degree from the University of Albuquerque in Business Management. After serving in the army during the Korean War period, he joined ACF Industries, where he began...
Eugene "Gene" Valdez
Feb 4, 2014
Eugene "Gene" Valdez, age 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal Rest, Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born in Fort Collins, CO and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike Sr. and Elvira Valdez; and a brother, Mike Valdez, Jr. Gene is...
Nancy Konkol
Feb 4, 2014
Konkol, Nancy C Age 79, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. She was born in Waukesha, WI on September 29, 1934, to Edward and Emma Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, John Konkol. Nancy is survived by son, Michael Konkol; sisters, Lynn Brickle, and Joyce Plhen. She has been a residence of New Mexico since...
Eloisa S Montoya
Feb 4, 2014
Montoya, Eloisa S. 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lemitar, NM on September 23, 1920 to Severo and Lugardita (Silva) Santillanes. She was a lifelong resident of Lemitar and the surrounding area. She was an assistant cook at Socorro Good Samaritan Village for many years. She loved to...
Fermin O. Martinez
Feb 4, 2014
Martinez, Fermin O. Age 78, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2014. A Rosary will be recited Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM....
Sister Mary Estelle Waclawczyk
Feb 3, 2014
Sister Mary Estelle Waclawczyk May 20, 1929 - February 3, 2014 During a rare and beautiful snowfall, Sister Mary Estelle Waclawczyk passes away on Monday, February 3, 2014, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent in Rio Rancho, NM. She was born on May 20, 1929, to William (Willy) and Mary Lee (Dzuik) Waclawczyk of Cestohowa, TX, and...
Maria Mercedes Swick
Feb 3, 2014
Swick, Maria Age 58, a resident of Rio Rancho for 22 years, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. Maria was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras on September 24, 1955, to Rosario and Elia (Barrientos) Funez. She became a U.S. Citizen in 1995. She was preceded in death by her father, Rosario Funez. Maria is survived by her husband of...
Jared Moroni Perez
Feb 3, 2014
Perez, Jared Moroni Age 21, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. Jared is survived by his parents, Francisco and Angelina Perez. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , 8130 Sage Rd. with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Interment to be...
Mia Kelsey
Feb 3, 2014
Kelsey, Maria (Mia) Age 87, a resident of Rio Rancho since 2006 and previously of Overgaard, AZ, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. She was born in Guls, Germany on March 28, 1926, to Balthazar Sackenheim and Christina Beppel. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Kelsey. Maria is survived by her son, Robert L. Kelsey and wife...
John McGurn
Feb 3, 2014
Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2014. Butch is survived by his former spouse Judy; his son Craig and daughter-in-law Rhonda of Albuquerque; sisters Aileen Stults and husband Floyd of Albuquerque; Jil McGurn of Santa Fe, Julie Crook and husband Randy of Jemez Springs; grandchildren Matthew, Michael, Sebastian, Jace, and Madyson; and many nieces and nephews. Butch served in...
Johnny Joe Barrientes
Feb 3, 2014
Barrientes, Juan Jose "Yogi" Age 75, a resident of Albuquerque for over 60 years, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014. Juan loved baseball and was a NY Yankees fan, he coached baseball all the way from little league to semi pro. He liked to play cards, loved westerns, music, art, singing, and visiting with friends and family. Juan was a...
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