Obituaries

Sep 6, 2013

Richard F. Muenzer, age 85, passed away on September 6, 2013.

Sep 6, 2013

Norvell, John Craig John C. Norvell, 79, died peacefully at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque on Friday evening, September 6, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer. Born in Shady Grove, Kentucky on August 29, 1934 and nicknamed �J.C.�, John graduated from Princeton (Ky.) High School in 1953. Touting himself as a �Princeton man,� John began...

Sep 6, 2013

Thurgood, Lou Ann Larsen Age 79, born May 26, 1934, passed away on September 6, 2013, only from mortality, but not from eternity. Heaven has gained a noble spirit. She was a mother of four sons and one daughter, a grandmother of sixteen, and a great-grandmother of four. She left a beautiful and loyal legacy. She and her husband, Dr....

Sep 5, 2013

Martinez, Fred Jr. Age 64, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born in Longmont, CO on October 6, 1948, to Fred and Vangie Martinez. Fred is survived by his parents Fred and Vangie Martinez; sisters Suzy Stake and husband Randy, Sandy Martinez, Sally Clayton; brothers Ron Martinez, Steve Martinez and wife Wendy, brother Mark Martinez and wife Britta....

Sep 5, 2013

Mills, Glenn M. Glenn Michael Mills, 64, passed away September 5, 2013. He was born on August 1, 1949 in IN, to Mary and Glenn Mills. Glenn is survived by his parents; his sister Pam Green (David); his wife Kathy; his two daughters Tressa Rapp (Christopher) and Mary Mills; his grandson Trevor Rapp. Glenn was preceded in death by his...

Sep 4, 2013

Cordova, Angelina Angelina Cordova, was born on July 8th, 1939, went to be with our Lord on September 4th, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emma C. Garcia, Jose P. Garcia; sister-Irene Rodriguez; Brother-Joe Max Garcia, and nephew, Johnny Tafoya. She is survived by her five daughters, Cindy Martinez, Cathy Cordova, Jeanette Cordova, Antoinette Cordova, and Babette...

Sep 3, 2013

Tanaka, Akira Age 86, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was born in San Diego, CA on August 18, 1927, to Kotaro and Masuye Tanaka (Kinoshita). He was a tool and die engineer and worked several years in the Chicago area prior to moving to the west coast, initially in the LA area and later to Olympia, WA before...

Sep 2, 2013

Finnen, Cornelius James Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho for 40 years, passed away Monday, September 2, 2013. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Finnen. Cornelius is survived by his sons, Neil P. Finnen and wife Nancy, Matthew Finnen; grandchildren, Nina Finnen and Nerissa Finnen. He was a veteran who served is country...

Sep 2, 2013

Jones, Wilbur Dale 96, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, died peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 2, 2013. Dale was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Kitty. He is survived by his three daughters, Patricia, Marilyn and Barbara, and by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dale was an inventor and a rocket scientist whose career spanned five decades and...

Sep 2, 2013

Welch, Stephen "Steve" Lee Age 66, passed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 2, 2013 in Socorro, NM with his loving family by his side. He was born in San Antonio, TX on August 1, 1947, to Fred and Polly (Jackson) Welch. Steve's father was a career military man and the family lived in places such as England...

Sep 2, 2013

Santillanes, Moises David "Dave" Age 85, a lifelong resident, community leader, and businessman, died at his home September 2, 2013, embraced by the love of his family. Dave was born April 13, 1928, in Albuquerque. His parents, Moises and Faustina Santillanes, his brother Joe, and his son Randy preceded him in death. Dave moved to Alameda when he was just...

Sep 1, 2013

Rodgers, Michelle Age 105, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. In her time on this earth she touched many lives with her generous personality. She had an amazing gift for engaging everyone she met. In minutes she would have a total stranger's life story and have them feeling good about themselves by the end of the conversation. She had a...

Sep 1, 2013

Tatum, Larry W. Age 65, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was born in Waycross, GA on November 18, 1947, to Davis and Susie Tatum. Larry is survived by wife, Leona Stoffer-Tatum of Rio Rancho, NM; children, Ryan, Melissa, John and fianc�e Becky Fox; grandchildren, Kayleen, Nathan, Tyler, Natalie and Evan; mother-in-law Dorothea Stoffer; sisters-in-law Mary Tatum, Kathy Guthrie...

Sep 1, 2013

Carriaga, Adrian Ray Age 21, beloved and devoted son, brother and grandson, was embraced by the Lord and taken to eternal rest, Sunday, September 1, 2013. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Adrian was a 2010 graduate of West Mesa High School. He enjoyed long boarding, bowling, going to concerts, and truly was an avid outdoorsman. Adrian will...

Aug 31, 2013

Manuel Muller, 76, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Aug 31, 2013

Aug 30, 2013

Mascarenas, Matushka Marilyn Age 55, reposed in the Lord on Friday, August 30, 2013. She was born on January 23, 1958. Marilyn loved sewing, quilting and hand crafts. She was a Special Ed Teacher for APS. Marilyn attended New Mexico State and UNM. She was an avid baseball fan, loved the Mets and the Isotopes. Marilyn was a drummer in...

Aug 30, 2013

Our beautiful Holly Hayden, 73, took her first steps in Heaven on August 30, 2013. Holly, a dedicated wife, devoted mother and loving grandmother, was a kind and intelligent woman who, even up until her final ailing days, kept up with Facebook and played games with her great grandson on her Kindle. She joins her parents, Erminio C. De Baca...

Aug 30, 2013

Clara Lopez, born July 5, 1940 in San Antonio, NM passed away on August 30, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Lopez and her parents Marillita and Antonio Chavez. Remaining to cherish her memory is sister Lilly Lopez; her children Debbie Tausch and her husband Jake; Robert Lopez, Jr. and his wife Irma; Roxane Leger and...

Aug 30, 2013

Garcia, Anna Maria (Lujan) Age 76, passed on Friday, August 30, 2013 at her home. Anna is now at peace after a long illness. She was born in Tierra Amarilla, NM, July 26, 1937, and moved to Albuquerque with her family when she was five years old. She attended San Felipe Catholic Grade School and graduated from St. Mary�s Catholic...