Obituaries

Charlotte G. Baratta

Charlotte G. Baratta

Oct 14, 2013

Baratta, Charlotte G. Age, 91, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. She was born January 1, 1922 to Peter and Hannah Paltz in Omaha, NE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Baratta; sons, Walter and Robert; and her parents. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Eklund of Los Angeles, CA; nieces: Debbie Poirier of Martinsville, VA,...

Betty Jean Ruff

Betty Jean Ruff

Oct 14, 2013

Ruff, Betty Jean Age 82, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. She was born in Canyon, TX on December 18, 1930, to William and Elizabeth Charles. Betty was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who loved her family above all else. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray Ruff. Betty is survived by her children;...

Leroy A. Gonzales

Leroy A. Gonzales

Oct 14, 2013

Gonzales, Leroy A. Age 65, beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 14, 2013, while surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Gonzales; and sister, Lorraine Gonzales. Leroy is survived by his loving mother, Estela D. Gonzales; his siblings, Alex and wife Vangie, Johnnie,...

Deacon Kenneth L. Hill

Deacon Kenneth L. Hill

Oct 14, 2013

Hill, Kenneth Leo Passed at the age of 70 in Albuquerque, NM on October 14th, 2013. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with liver cancer. Ken was born on October 16th, 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the son of Robert and Frieda Hill. He was the youngest of four brothers; Keith Hill, Hershel...

William James Clark

William James Clark

Oct 13, 2013

December 23, 1932 - October 13, 2013 Colonel William �Bill� Clark (USAF, retired) passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013, due to complications from pneumonia. He was 80 years old.Born in Detroit, Michigan, Bill attended Marquette University for undergrad and went on to become a dentist, earning his DDS at the same university. He married Leone Kathryn Wambach in 1957 and...

Dorothy Arline Holden

Dorothy Arline Holden

Oct 12, 2013

Holden, Dorothy Arline Age 88, beloved wife, mother, teacher, and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2013. She is survived by her son, John Holden, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dorothy held a Master�s Degree in Special Education and taught in the San Diego, California school system for many years before retiring to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1994. As a...

Clayton Randolph Bush

Clayton Randolph Bush

Oct 12, 2013

Bush, Clayton Randolph "Randy" was born February 25, 1949 and lived all his life in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed from this life on October 12, 2013, after a dignified and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer, which was fought along-side his wife and best friend of 26 years, Leslie Des Georges Bush. Randy was an elegant, gentle spirit, who was...

Lucille "Lucy" Montoya

Lucille "Lucy" Montoya

Oct 12, 2013

Montoya, Lucille "Lucy" Age 73, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, was embraced by the Lord and taken to her heavenly home, Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM. Lucy's pride and joy were her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved family gatherings and enjoyed going to the casino to relax. Lucy was...

George Lucero

George Lucero

Oct 12, 2013

Lucero, George George Lucero, age 77, lost his battle to lung cancer on October 12, 2013 at his home. George was born September 17, 1936 in Chico, New Mexico. George was preceded in death by his son, George Louis, his parents, Jim and Lena Lucero, brother, Don Lucero & two nephews. George is survived by his wife of 50 years,...

Catalina T. Baca

Catalina T. Baca

Oct 12, 2013

Baca, Catalina T. Age 99, of Socorro, NM, known to her many friends and family as "Kate" or "Katie", passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was born in Meste�o, Torrance County, NM, about six miles north of Mountainair, to sheep ranchers Francisco Antonio Torres and Maria Eloisa Sanchez on March 26, 1914. Before Catalina was born, her parents had...

Gary Ralph Bettes

Gary Ralph Bettes

Oct 12, 2013

Bettes, Gary R. Age 74, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013. No public services have been scheduled at this time. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Anita Lopez Contreras

Anita Lopez Contreras

Oct 11, 2013

Contreras, Annie Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, October 11, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born in Los Padillas, New Mexico to Ventura and Teodorita Lopez. She was preceded in death by her husband Juan Contreras and brother Arsenio Lopez. Annie was a very religious...

Steven Raymond Sanchez

Steven Raymond Sanchez

Oct 11, 2013

Sanchez, Steven Raymond STEVEN RAYMOND SANCHEZ ~ Age 58 died after a courageous battle with cancer. He is a child of God, a beloved son, brother, friend and cherished by many. He was always kind, courteous and never spoke badly about anyone or anything. He was a very loving, respectful, gentle man. He is survived by his loving mother and...

Juan Jose Fernandez

Juan Jose Fernandez

Oct 11, 2013

Fernandez, Juan Jose Age 71, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Myra P. Gorman

Myra P. Gorman

Oct 11, 2013

Gorman, Myra P. born on October 4, 1915 to Bailey and Pauline Cauble in Clarksville, Texas, passed away on October 11, 2013 after 98 years of sharing happiness and support with all who knew her. She was employed in her younger years in Albuquerque as a Dental Assistant and also by the Albuquerque Motion Pictures Theaters. She was married for...

Bruce Arthur Magoon

Bruce Arthur Magoon

Oct 10, 2013

Magoon, Bruce Arthur Age, 71, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born in Omaha, NE on April 12, 1942 to Jack and Mae Magoon. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Dane Magoon. Bruce is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Magoon; his daughter, Michelle (Samuel) Purvis; stepdaughter, Jacqueline (Scott) McLain, five grandchildren; two...

Cleo A. Martinez

Cleo A. Martinez

Oct 10, 2013

Martinez, Cleo A. Martinez, Cleo A - Age 80, passed away after suffering with cancer on Thursday, October 10, 2013. She was born in Wagon Mound, NM on July 20, 1933 to Felix and Febronia �Effie� Archuleta. She lived in Roy, NM with her husband Freddie. She will be remembered as wife, loving mother, loving grandmother, great grandmother, sister who...

Joe Anthony Hernandez, Jr.

Joe Anthony Hernandez, Jr.

Oct 10, 2013

Hernandez, Jr., Joe A. Loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the age of 54. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Joe and Angie Hernandez. Joe adored his family and loved spending time with them. He enjoyed football a true fan of...

Billy Z. Jones

Billy Z. Jones

Oct 10, 2013

Jones, Billy Z. Age 83, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013. He was born in Mountain Park, OK on September 8, 1930, to John Hardy Jones and Georgia Elena Hall Jones. Billy had 10 brothers and sisters. Billy left home at the age of 17 to join the Air Force. He served in Germany during the Berlin Airlift and was...

Katheryn M. McIntosh

Katheryn M. McIntosh

Oct 9, 2013

McIntosh, Katheryn M. Katheryn (Kay) M. McIntosh was born in New Kensington, PA in 1926. She lived in Albuquerque since 1950 and passed away too soon on October 9, 2013. She worked for Alcoa Corporation and then Sandia Corporation. She was an active member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority for the past 45 years. She also enjoyed arts & crafts...