Obituaries

Victor Alejando "Alex" Nunez

Victor Alejando "Alex" Nunez

Dec 26, 2013

Age 29, born March 29, 1984 in El Paso, Texas resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed December 26, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Victor M.P. Nunez of Juarez, Mexico and Kathryn A. Nunez (Luna) of Albuquerque, New Mexico; sisters Norma and Lupe Nunez, sons Felipe and Frankie and daughter Sienna and companion Antoinette Barela. Other survivors include Ambrosha...

Donald L Lewis

Donald L Lewis

Dec 26, 2013

Lewis, Donald L 53, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his home in Socorro. He was born in Socorro, NM on October 15, 1960 to Willie and Mary Ella (Johnson) Lewis. He was a lifelong resident of Socorro. He was a jack of all trades and held many different jobs in the community. He was a very hard...

Grace G. Rehren

Grace G. Rehren

Dec 25, 2013

Rehren, Grace G. Age 88, passed away December 25, 2013. She is survived by her two sons, Bob Rehren of Albuquerque, NM; William Rehren of New York, NY; six grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Services will be held at Long Island National Cemetery. Grace�s care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services Wyoming Chapel.

Joe Mondragon

Joe Mondragon

Dec 24, 2013

Mondragon, "Raider Joe" Odocio Age 75, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Joe was an avid Oakland Raiders fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Remigio and Toni Mondragon; siblings, Joe, Arthur, Johnny, Rose and Margaret. Joe is survived by his two sons, Jesse Mondragon and Joe Mondragon; six grandchildren, Danny, Cecily, Ariel, Jasmine,...

Bartolo Carlos Vallejos

Bartolo Carlos Vallejos

Dec 24, 2013

Vallejos, Bartolo Carlos Bart (Bartolo) Carlos Vallejos passed away in his home on December 24, 2013. He was born in Watrous, NM on April 25, 1936. After serving in the Army, he spent over 25 years as an Albuquerque firefighter. He then retired to live his dream in the mountains of Holman, NM with his beloved wife Stella. He was...

Joel R. Ramirez

Joel R. Ramirez

Dec 24, 2013

Passed into peace from this earth on December 24, 2013, after a long-fought illness. Joel is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carmen (Varela); three children, Robert Joel (Joan), Eugene (Sequoia) and JoAnne Mathews; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Noelan, Brian, Eric and Celina; six great-grandchildren. He is survived by his only living brother, Fortunato Ramirez, 93 years old as well...

Sharon K. Novak

Sharon K. Novak

Dec 23, 2013

Sharon K. Novak, age 68, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. No services are scheduled at this time.

Richard M. McMahon

Richard M. McMahon

Dec 23, 2013

McMahon, Richard W. Age 84, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013. In lieu of flowers it is requested that donations be made to your choice of any veterans organization. Private services to be held at a later date. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Daniel Patrick Martinez

Daniel Patrick Martinez

Dec 23, 2013

Martinez, Daniel Patrick Loving son, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, December 23, 2013 at the age of 40. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Daniel adored his family and loved spending time with them. He was an active member of Ascension Church; enjoyed watching football, a true fan of the...

Curtis J. Sollohub

Curtis J. Sollohub

Dec 23, 2013

Sollohub, Curtis J. Organizer succumbs to cancer By Martin Salazar Las Vegas Optic Thursday, December 26, 2013 at 6:19 pm (Updated December 27, 2:59 pm) Curtis John Sollohub, a retired New Mexico Highlands University professor who was instrumental in unionizing Highlands faculty and who in later years was battling the city over acequia rights, died Monday. He was 66. Sollohub...

Ramon Ochoa

Ramon Ochoa

Dec 23, 2013

Ochoa, Ramon Age 80, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, was taken away by the Angels to Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2013. Ramon loved all the children and was everybody�s grandpa, he was very nurturing, enjoyed gardening and loved to laugh. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death...

Julia Montoya

Julia Montoya

Dec 22, 2013

Age 88, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 after a brief illness. She is preceded in death by her husband, George; sons, George and John; great-grandchild, Halley; her parents; brothers, Silviano and Thomas; sisters, Josephine and Alcarita and her friend and partner Karl. Julia is survived by her children, Gerry (Rey) Sandoval, Loretta Steward, Mary (Bruce Allen) Montoya, Louise (David)...

John Beehler

John Beehler

Dec 22, 2013

Age 90, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013.

Fermin C. Jinzo

Fermin C. Jinzo

Dec 20, 2013

Jinzo, Fermin C. Age 88, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 20, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in San Antonio, NM on October 22, 1925, and was a resident of Albuquerque, NM. Fermin retired from the Albuquerque Public School System, and was well known as a hard worker. He enjoyed caring...

Roberta J Lauer

Roberta J Lauer

Dec 20, 2013

Lauer, Roberta Age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since April 1992, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born on September 16, 1927 to Lester V. and Anne G. (Mullis) Shirey of Lincoln, NE. She was a personnel secretary for Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL. Roberta was a loving wife,...

Frances Wright

Frances Wright

Dec 20, 2013

Wright, Frances M. Age 90, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013. She was born in Republic, MI on December 21, 1923. Frances loved children, sewing, crafts, reading, crocheting, taking pictures and the Balloon Fiesta. She enjoyed attending her children, grand and great grandchildren's activities and her house was open to all. She was preceded...

Doris E. Vander Putten

Doris E. Vander Putten

Dec 18, 2013

Vander Putten, Doris Elizabeth Age 81, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born April 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to Frederick and Elizabeth Zwirz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Vander Putten. Before retiring to Rio Rancho in 1994, Doris and Bob called San Francisco and San Jose, CA home for 41 years. Doris...

Josephine M Santillanes

Josephine M Santillanes

Dec 18, 2013

Santillanes, Josephine M. Our "Christmas Angel", 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in White Oaks, NM on January 11, 1930 to Gregorio and Sofia (Mes) Montoya. Josie and her former husband, Joe began their family in Alameda, NM before moving to Socorro in 1962 where they established a successful...

Robert F. Housh

Robert F. Housh

Dec 17, 2013

Housh, Robert F. Age 96, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013. No public services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Walter V. Carpenter

Walter V. Carpenter

Dec 17, 2013

Age 77, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2013.