Obituaries

Aug 15, 2013

Sandelich, Billie M. Age 91, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013. She was born on February 28, 1922 in McPhee, CO to Don and Linda Mae (Humphries) McEwen. She was a resident of the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area for the past 38 years. She will be remembered for the beautiful roses she grew, enjoying the outdoors, always on...

Aug 14, 2013

At age 87, William Burton Pepper, Jr., a former employee of Sandia Laboratories passed away on August 14, 2013 in Albuquerque New Mexico. Bill was predeceased by his wife Doris (2003). He is survived by sons Steven Jacka (Linda), Craig Dell, James Dell, and John Dell (Tamara), as well as, 4 grand daughters and 5 great grandchildren. He will be...

Aug 14, 2013

Sisneros, Gertrude A. Age 83, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born in Bosque, NM on November 17, 1929, to Rafael and Remelia Baca (Pena). She was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael David and Ramelia Baca; brothers, Vidal Baca, Ruben Baca, Abelicio Baca; sisters, Emilia Gabaldon,...

Aug 13, 2013

Ramiro Portillo Loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at the age of 85. He was born in San Salvador, Central America to Alejandro Mena and Rosa Portillo. Ramiro adored his family and loved spending time with them. He is preceded in death by his children...

Aug 13, 2013

Chase, Christopher Alfred II. Age 42, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. As we gather here today still hurt from the tragic death of Christopher, we are shocked, scared, and angered at the unfairness and senselessness that took him from us. We seek to make sense of this, to understand the reason why this happened. What plan could this have...

Aug 12, 2013

Camfield, Zella Lee Johnston Zella Lee Johnston Camfield was the second of two children born to Victor George Johnston and Anna B Groff Johnston. She was born on Nov. 3, 1923 in Miller County, Missouri, a full twelve years after her only sibling and big brother Raymond. As the baby girl, she was certainly the apple of her parents� eyes...

Aug 12, 2013

Korngiebel, John Robert John, age 79, left this world to begin his new life on August 12, 2013. He was born in Danville, IL, on April 24, 1934, to the late Jack and Connie Korngiebel. He retired to Rio Rancho in 1999 and was a member of High Desert United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 49...

Aug 12, 2013

Mary Theresa Vigil Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, August 12, 2013 at the age of 80. She was born in Socorro, New Mexico to Juan and Teresa Garcia-Vigil. Mary adored her family and loved spending time with them. She enjoyed football, the casino, painting, drawing and reading; she...

Aug 12, 2013

Hetmer, Michael B. Age 39, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2013. He was born in Dallas, TX on July 13, 1974, to Albert and Gloria Hetmer. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Hetmer. He is survived by his wife, Christina Hetmer; son; Kory Hetmer; mother, Gloria Hetmer; brother, Matthew Hetmer and...

Aug 11, 2013

Martin, Rebecca Caroline Age 88, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was born in Ft. Sumner, NM and was a resident of Paradise Hills, where she was a member of St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Rebecca looked forward to getting together with her friends for lunch at the Paradise Hills Senior Center. She was...

Aug 11, 2013

Riegel , Vivian "Vi" E. Age 90, has been taken home to be with her Lord to celebrate her new life on Sunday, August 11, 2013. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 14, 1923, to Henry and Margie Bennett. Vivian truly depicted the verse from Corinthians 13:4-7 " Love is patient, love is kind..." as she leaves behind...

Aug 11, 2013

Durkin, Larry Stephen Age 61, of Lemitar, NM passed away Sunday, August 11, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Armed with ibuprofen and antacids, he had unknowingly been battling cancer for a least a couple of years. On June 12, 2013, with intolerable pain winning over a stubborn determination to wait it out, CT scans revealed end...

Aug 10, 2013

Dr. Jane Robinson McGoldrick Age 64, slipped away quietly in her sleep on Saturday, August 10, 2013. She was born in Monongahela, PA on September 3, 1948, to William H. and Margaret T. Robinson and graduated from its high school 1966. Jane attended Agnes Scott College graduating with a BA in English in 1970 then continued on at the University...

Aug 10, 2013

McGowan, Doris Madeline 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago, IL on November 30, 1919 to Archibald Cornelius and Mary Agnes (Haley) DeGraw. Doris has been a resident of Socorro for the past two years. She resided in Denver, Colorado for most of her life. Doris was a...

Aug 10, 2013

Sandoval, Adeline Olivas Adeline Sandoval, beloved wife of the late Charles Sandoval, went to heaven August 10, 2013. She is survived by her daughters Charlene Espinoza and Diane Kerschen; son in law Tom Kerschen; grandsons Bobby and Matt Kerschen; granddaughter Kristen Espinoza; great granddaughter Reese; and great grandsons Brett and Austin. She was preceded in death by her husband Charlie;...

Aug 9, 2013

Bernabe( Bernie) Paul Garcia was born June 11, 1929, to Benito and Marie Refugio Garcia in Emmett, Kansas. He was one of 12 children. He attended high school in Emmett where he excelled in several sports, especially track.He loved to run across the prairie. In his teens he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. He also harvested wheat in central...

Aug 8, 2013

Caudill, Charles Bryan Age 33, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, August 8, 2013. He was raised in Albuquerque, but currently resided in Farmington, NM. One of his may pleasures as a young boy was BMX. Charles tried all sports activities but continued BMX for many years. He always had it in his heart to help others. Charles is survived by his...

Aug 7, 2013

Garrett, Kelly Kelly Garrett, 69, went to be with our Lord on August 7, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Sabina C de Baca; brother, John Boulton; sisters, Georgia Pearson, Anita DuPree, Marty Boulton, Mary Kay Boulton, Rita Wolfe, Frances Boulton and Mary Jo Carrion; numerous nieces and nephews. Kelly was born in Chester, Pennsylvania, and was raised in...

Aug 7, 2013

Valdez, Gavina Age 91, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. She was born in Cuba, NM on February 17, 1922 to Samuel and Josefa Gurule (Aragon). She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Valdez. Gavina is survived by her children, Tony Valdez, Joann Sanchez and husband Ernesto, Virginia Trujillo; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; brother, Joe Gurule and wife...

Aug 6, 2013