Obituaries

Sep 9, 2013

William R. Gater Jr., passed away on September 9, 2013. Survivors include a son, Douglas Dean Gater of Albuquerque, NM: daughter, Karen Reed and husband Herbert of Albuquerque; grandson, William Henry Gater of Albuquerque. Private services will be held at a later date.

Sep 9, 2013

Daniel Harrigan, age 52, passed away on September 9, 2013. No local services have been scheduled. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Sep 9, 2013

Aragon, Aurelia Aurelia Aragon (Abby) born October 22, 1926, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, September 9, 2013. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family and leaves behind a devoted brother Manuel Aragon and special friend Mabel Bustos. Also, nieces and nephews Olivia Archibeque, Emily Montes, Mel and Charles David Aragon, Michael, Charles and Rudy Aragon,...

Sep 8, 2013

Sep 8, 2013

Cotinola, Margaret Carmen At age 72, Carmen passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Carmen enjoyed a life filled with family, travel, hunting, fishing, and adventure. She was the daughter of Trinidad and Francis Padilla, and Claude and Margaret Padilla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cotinola Jr....

Sep 8, 2013

Wood, Dave Martin 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Truth or Consequences, NM. He was born in Vigo Park, TX on July 23, 1918 to Walter and Lena Davis Wood. Dave served his country in the US Army during WWII. He served in Africa and Italy. After the war, he was a cook at the Amarillo,...

Sep 8, 2013

Infant K. Gardner passed away September 8, 2013. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192

Sep 7, 2013

Vencell R. May II Age 78, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

Sep 7, 2013

Leeper, Edwin Harold Age 82, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. He was born in Hays, KS on April 12, 1931, to Luther and Vilora Leeper. Edwin was a proud Navy Veteran served from 1949-1953 and he was also an Educator in Illinois, Arizona and New Mexico. Edwin is survived by his children Karen Veach and Jerry, Peggy Ryder and...

Sep 7, 2013

Villescas, Maria G. Age 90, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born in Chihuahua, Mexico on February 23, 1923, to Francisco and Maria Gonzalez. She was preceded in death by her husband David Villescas. Maria is survived by her children, David Villescas, Jr. and wife Tina, Gloria Aguilar and husband Felix, Lou Villescas and wife Patty, Robert Villescas...

Sep 6, 2013

Brokaw, Barbara Age 61, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL on October 4, 1951 to Andrew and Shirley Demos. Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Randy J. Brokaw their children Jami Jordan Brokaw and Andrea Lee Brokaw; grandchildren Amelia and Payton Brokaw, her brother Martin Christ Demos, and her father Andrew Christ Demos....

Sep 6, 2013

Adams, Captain Token Mark Age 41, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013. He was born in Oakhurst, CA on September 19, 1971, to Kenneth Adams and Hendrika Anderson. Captain Adams will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father who cherished every moment with his family. He had an infectious and uplifting personality, a contagious smile, a sense...

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...