Obituaries

Jul 30, 2013

Michel, Bernice Mathilda Age 86, left her earthly life on July 30, 2013. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, of over 50 years David E. Michel, Sr.; brothers, Kenneth and Marvin Domres. She is survived by her sister, Mildred Houska, her 4 children, Ronald J. Michel, wife Tammy, Patrick L. Michel, wife Barbara, Sharon K. Parker, husband Richard,...

Jul 30, 2013

Benally, Robert Age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was born in Burnham, NM on September 2, 1951. He was preceded in death by his mother Elenor Benally; first wife Ethleen Charley and his brother Arnold Benally. Robert is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Benally; daughter Shyenne James and husband Parcell; grandchildren Shynaia Benally, Deion Benally, Ashton...

Jul 29, 2013

Baker, Helen Anne Age 82, left this life on Monday, July 29, 2013at her home surrounded by her loving family with the support of Hospice. She was born in Lordsburg, NM on November 21, 1930, to William Leslie and Christina (Mactavish) Blackburn and was raised in Magdalena, NM. She was preceded in death by her Parents; her beloved husband, Wayne...

Jul 29, 2013

Graham, Lee 76, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2013, with his family by his side. He was born in Albuquerque on Oct. 11, 1936, to Claude Reeves and Ruth Ella (Baldwin) Graham. Lee was a rancher of Datil for nearly 60 years. Datil was founded by his great-grandfather Levi Baldwin in 1882. Lee ran the family ranch since he...

Jul 29, 2013

Kramer, Esther (Lerma) 46, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2013. She was born in Orange County, CA on May 11, 1967 to Rudy and Teresa (Montano) Lerma. Esther was a resident of Albuquerque for about the last 20 years. She was a devoted daughter, an amazing sister, and a supportive aunt, but above all she was a loving mother...

Jul 29, 2013

Passed away Monday, July 29, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Lehman, sons; Mike and Mark Gordan, sister; Jan Lehman, brother; Lance Lehman. Services will be announced at a later date.

Jul 29, 2013

Jul 28, 2013

Chiemelu, Obiageli "Oby" Age 46, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. A Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services -...

Jul 28, 2013

Shannon, Sammy Arnell Age 75, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Sammy was born on February 19, 1938 to the late Henry and Memory Shannon in Carter County in Milo, Oklahoma. He graduated from Central High School on May 23, 1956 and later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1959. Sammy worked as a carpenter until he retired in 2000....

Jul 28, 2013

Duran, Leonor Age 87, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, was embraced by the Lord and taken to Eternal life, Sunday, July 28, 2013. She was a resident of Cuba, NM, where she a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Leonor enjoyed embroidering, sewing, cooking, singing, dancing and traveling. She was preceded in death by three children, Dorella Nagel,...

Jul 27, 2013

Espinosa, Christina B. Age 63, passed away to the Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 17, 1949 to Guillermo and Angelita. She is in heaven with her sister Theresa Ofelia Contreras; cousin Johnny; aunt Delfy; father Willie Benavidez and her best cousin Rosa Vigil. Christina is survived by her beloved daughter...

Jul 27, 2013

James Lee Stewart, born May 17, 1929 in Spearville, Kansas passed away Saturday morning, July 27, 2013 at Gentiva Hospice in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James Vivian and Cora Alice Lee Stewart, and a sister Ava Tyrone McClintock. Jim is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Bette Sue Woodward Stewart; son...

Jul 26, 2013

Gomez, Richard Tyrone Age 69, died Friday June 26, 2013 at the Albuquerque VA hospital after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret and father, Raymond Gomez. Richard is survived by and will be dearly missed by his wife, Jean of 42 years; sons, Craig (Lori); 4 grandchildren, of Ixonia, WI, Tim (fianc�e, Jen) of...

Jul 26, 2013

Torres, Theresa L. On May 13, 1961, God granted us a beautiful soul, Theresa Louise Rodarte. Her courageous parents Mike and Clorinda nurtured through life, even after their passing. When Theresa met her soul mate Gregory Torres they found peace and comfort in one other. On July 19, 1980, they started a voyage bonded by marriage. The road of parenthood,...

Jul 26, 2013

Atencio, Josephine Age 90, beloved aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully Friday, July 26, 2013. She was a resident of Bernalillo, NM, where she was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Daughters for over 25 years, a member of the Blue Army and the Eucharistic Ministry; she also a member...

Jul 25, 2013

Garcia, Pete Age 87, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2013. He was born August 16, 1925, in Espanola, New Mexico to Tonita and Liberto Garcia. Pete was a life-long resident of Espanola. He is survived by his children, Patricia Hardy, Pamela Thomas and Paula Sims; sister, Lucia Hamiton; brother, Gilbert Garcia; grandchildren, Deanna Hardy, Christal Jones, Jamie Polaco, Jakob...

Jul 24, 2013

Rovinsky, Saul Age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 10, 1929, to Benjamin and Rebecca Rovinsky. Saul was a member of the German Shepherd Dog Club, Sandia Dog Obedience Club, Free Masons Hiram Lodge 13, Jewish War Veterans and a longtime member of the Rio Rancho Jewish Center. He was preceded...

Jul 24, 2013

Nieto, Matthew James Age 22, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on March 21, 1991, to Richard Nieto and Deanna Maes. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Jimmy Maes, Great-Grandparents Ferna Sanchez, Juan Sanchez, Margaret and Ezekiel Rael. Matthew is survived by his mother Deanna Maes of Edgewood, NM; father Richard Nieto;...

Jul 24, 2013

Dickerson, Elizabeth Ann Age 80, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven Allen Neufeld. Elizabeth is survived by daughter, Victoria Lynn (Randy) Lebin; son, David Michael Neufeld, daughter, Sandy (David) Crespi; daughter Theresa Ann (Joel Anthony) Ray, 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren. A private Service will be held at a later...

Jul 23, 2013

Graham, Magdalena Age 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1975, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, of 56 years, James Graham; sister, Josephine; and four brothers, Arnold, Teddy, Bruce and Frank. Magdalena is survived by her sister, Rudy Tulluck of New York; sons, Tony Graham and Armando...