Obituaries

Daniel Mallak

Daniel Mallak

Mar 16, 2013

Mallak, Daniel Edward Sr. Age 90, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010

Bernice Blanks

Bernice Blanks

Mar 16, 2013

Bernice Griffin Blanks was born July 27, 1928 to the late Silvester Griffin and Susie Griffin Woods. She was the oldest child of this union. Bernice united in holy matrimony with Rodgers W. Blanks, and to this union six children were born. Bernice accepted Christ at an early age. She joined the East Jerusalem Baptist Church under the leadership of...

Mike Sanchez

Mike Sanchez

Mar 16, 2013

Sanchez, Mike 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2013 with his loving family at his side. He was born in Socorro, NM on April 8, 1954 to Andrew and Julia (Martinez) Sanchez. Mike was a life long resident of Socorro. He retired after 30 years of devoted service as a Mechanic and Maintenance worker for the Socorro Consolidated...

Betty Schilling

Betty Schilling

Mar 16, 2013

Schilling, Betty Alice (Kiner) 82, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her. Betty was born on March 4, 1931 in Greene County, IA, to Roscoe (Bud) and Ruby Kiner, both of whom preceded her in death. Betty married Robert J. Schilling on June...

Daniel "Don" Edward

Daniel "Don" Edward

Mar 16, 2013

Mallak, "Don" Daniel Edward Sr. Age, 90, passed away Saturday March 16, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Silver Lake, MN, in 1922. Don was a WWII veteran and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals. After his time in the service, he came to Albuquerque in 1949 and established Mallak Construction. After he...

Ronald J. Nelson

Ronald J. Nelson

Mar 16, 2013

Nelson, Ronald J., USAF Major, (Ret.) Age 80, passed away suddenly from pancreatic cancer, Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July 13, 1932, to Andrew Eugene and Mae Florence Nelson (DeFazio). Ronald is survived by his wife, Dolores Power-Nelson of Rio Rancho, NM; his seven children, Ronald G. Nelson, of El Paso, TX; Bryan M....

Daniel "Don" Edward Mallak, Sr.

Daniel "Don" Edward Mallak, Sr.

Mar 16, 2013

Mallak, "Don" Daniel Edward Sr. Age, 90, passed away Saturday March 16, 2013 after a long illness. He was born in Silver Lake, MN, in 1922. Don was a WWII veteran and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals. After his time in the service, he came to Albuquerque in 1949 and established Mallak Construction. After he...

Justin L. Montanti

Justin L. Montanti

Mar 15, 2013

Montanti, Justin Justin, age 37, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2013. Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Helen Boland; paternal grandparents, Carmelo and Thelma Montanti and his uncle, Joseph Boland. He is survived by his parents, Betty A. Homan and Louis Montanti II; and beloved sister, Kim and husband...

Diane Martinez

Diane Martinez

Mar 15, 2013

Martinez, Diane Lorraine Age 70, passed away Friday, March 15, 2013. Diane was born in Detroit, MI to Peter and Alice Reichert. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Alice Reichert; husband, Jose P. Martinez, Sr.; sons, Vince Zimlich, Ron Zimlich. She is survived by her sons, Christopher Zimlich, Michael Zimlich, Jose P. Martinez, II and wife...

Willie Griego

Willie Griego

Mar 15, 2013

Willie Griego, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2013 in Rio Rancho. He was born on June 2, 1936 to Manuel, Sr. and Eugenia Griego in Socorro, NM. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Manuel Griego, Jr., and his son, William Billy Griego. Willie is survived by his wife, Emily, of Rio Rancho, his...

Thelma Hargrove

Thelma Hargrove

Mar 15, 2013

Thelma Hargrove went to be with our Lord on March 15, 2013 at the age of 98. She was born on October 14, 1914 in Palestine, Arkansas to William Irby Rodgers and Ida Jane Howton Rodgers. Thelma was an avid gardener. She could put a stick in the ground and soon would have the most beautiful rose bush. She also...

Tommie Luna

Tommie Luna

Mar 15, 2013

Luna, Tommie Age 73, born Maria Tomasita Gonzales, returned to her Heavenly Home on Friday, March 15, 2013. She passed peacefully, in Rio Rancho, NM, with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by both parents; her brother, Andy Gonzales; granddaughter, Jessica Gonzales. She is survived by her husband, James; three children; sister, Jennie Jaramillo; five grandchildren;...

Jane A. Madsen

Jane A. Madsen

Mar 14, 2013

Jane A. Madsen January 8, 1947 to March 14, 2013 Jane was born in Kellogg, ID on January 8, 1947. Her parents were Elaine and Harold Vivian and she is survived by one brother, John H Vivian. Jane deeply loved her family which included Fred Madsen, her husband, four children; Aaron, Alissa, Adrienne, and Andrew and her six grandchildren; Alexis,...

Marcella Nadine Justinich

Marcella Nadine Justinich

Mar 14, 2013

Justinich, Marcella Nadine Age 53, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013. She was born in Scottsbluff, NE on December 2, 1959, to Manuel and Adela Rivera. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister. Marcella is survived by daughter, Kimberly Justinich of Rio Rancho, NM; close friends, Penelope Gonzales-Saiz, Angel Gonzales, Cindy Garcia-Saiz, Ben and Edna Thompson; many treasured...

William J. Ferdinand

William J. Ferdinand

Mar 14, 2013

Ferdinand, William J. Age 89, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2013. Funeral Service Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 am at Legacy Church (Central Campus) please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Barbara Taborelli

Barbara Taborelli

Mar 13, 2013

Taborelli, Barbara Age 91, of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Barbara was born on November 20, 1921 to Fred and Clara Graves in Baldwinville, MA. She is survived by her sister, Janet Ramspott (Gordon) and brother, Robert (Phyllis), stepdaughters, Sylvia Taborelli and companion, Clifford Miller and Barbara Handal and husband, Ron Baird; and granddaughters, Doralice Handal...

Susie Salazar

Susie Salazar

Mar 13, 2013

Salazar, Susie Age 78, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 14 years and formerly of Aztec, NM passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2013. She was born in Coyote, NM on January 2, 1935, to Jose Ignacio Chacon and Rosaura Valdez. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Salazar; son, Gary Salazar; parents, Joe and Rose Chacon; brother,...

Jeanette L. Ward

Jeanette L. Ward

Mar 13, 2013

Ward, Jeanette (Jeanie) L. Jeanette (Jeanie) L. Ward passed away at home on March 13, 2013 at the age of 73 years old. Jeanie was born October 27, 1939 in Walters, Oklahoma to Charles W. and Helen Louise Cox. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Helen Cox; brothers, Charles Ray Cox, Donald Cox, and Frank Cox....

Jose A. Vallejos

Jose A. Vallejos

Mar 13, 2013

Vallejos, Jose A. Jose �Papa Joe� Vallejos, age 66, a resident of Albuquerque, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Jose was born on March 30, 1946 in Adelino, New Mexico to Maximiliano and Emilia Vallejos. Jose was preceded in death by his father Maximiliano Vallejos,...

Melanie A. Griego

Melanie A. Griego

Mar 12, 2013

Griego, Melanie A. Age 24, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. A Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, 2013 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm with the Funeral Service at 12:00 pm at Destiny Center, 4401 Norhtern Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Daniels Family...