Obituaries

Dec 12, 2012

Naylor, Harry Wilkin Age 90, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Lovelace Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Sugar Tree Ridge, OH, son of Miriam and Roy Naylor, at the age of 20 he joined the Army. On his 21st birthday, he sailed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge on a troop ship headed to the war in the Pacific....

Dec 12, 2012

Wilks, James L. Age 79, a resident of Albuquerque passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Graveside Services with military honors will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 9:45 am at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 505-884-1188

Dec 12, 2012

Chavez, Rebecca C. Age 93, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012. She was born in Albert, NM on August 8, 1919, to Antonio Chavez and Lina Gallegos. Rebecca was a resident of Rio Rancho and formerly of Albuquerque and Santa Fe. She received her bachelors degree from San Diego State, Masters Degree from Catholic University in Washington DC and her...

Dec 11, 2012

Dourte, Helen Margaret Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1949, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012. She was born in Gilman, WI on September 29, 1921 to Alois and Margaret (Fleischman) Bauer. Her father was Mayor of Thorp, WI where he owned a dime store that Helen worked in as a young girl. Helen proudly served her country in...

Dec 11, 2012

Castillo, Jose Andre Jose Andre Castillo, our beloved son and brother, born on September 30, 1984 passed away on the morning of Tuesday, December 11, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Pamela and Guadalupe Castillo. Jose is also survived his brothers Gabriel and Vicente, and sister-in-law Rowena. Rosary to be recited on Monday, December 17, 2012, at 9:00 am...

Dec 11, 2012

Komposch, Felix Age 90 of Rio Rancho, NM peacefully closed his eyes for the final time on the afternoon of December 11, 2012 surrounded by family. Felix is preceded in death by his wife Erna Komposch. He is survived by children Debbie Dench, Ron Komposch and wife Becky Komposch; grandchildren Christie Kelley and husband Ryan Kelley, Tiffany Hamp and husband...

Dec 10, 2012

Bradley, Jewel Age 53, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. She was born in Alamogordo, NM on January 28, 1959, to Lula and Emanuel Bradley. She was preceded in death by her Dad, Emanuel Bradley; her sisters Gwen Miller, Lolita Peoples, Alletra Smith and her brother Larry Joe Bradley. Jewel is survived by her loving husband Arthur Stuart of Hobbs,...

Dec 10, 2012

Armijo, Raymond M. Age 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012 at his home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie Armijo; daughter Ruby Hrubeinski and son Raymond Armijo, Jr. Raymond is survived by two sons James Armijo and wife Denise, Albert Armijo and wife Peggy; three daughters Linda Audelo,...

Dec 10, 2012

Higgins, Daniel T. Age 63, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012. Mr. Higgins was born on August 25, 1949 to Thomas and Audrey (Rubnich) Higgins of Peoria, Illinois. He was employed by Xerox as a Graphic Communication SSE. He was a veteran of the US Army receiving the National Defense Service, Vietnam Service, Vietnam Campaign, Army Commendation, and Good...

Dec 9, 2012

Age 79, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. Services will be scheduled for early spring 2013. Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Dec 9, 2012

NUKIA (Kia) RAY GAKIN On December 9, 2012, the lord was searching for a young man who was caring, kind, loving and hard worker who could walk the journey with him. Nukia was found and said "yes I will walk with you". He walked away in peace carrying his fishing pole, tackle and some tools. Fishing was his passion he...

Dec 9, 2012

Perez Antonio Leo Loving brother, uncle and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, December 9, 2012 at the age of 55. He was born to Camilo and Josefita in Albuquerque, NM. Antonio bravely served in the Army and was a disabled American Veteran and member of the DAV3. Antonio adored his family and loved spending...

Dec 9, 2012

Gallaher, Roy Dale was born on December 16, 1936 in Freer, Texas to Roy Franklin and Lorraine (Bailey) Gallaher. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jack Gallaher, his baby sister Gallaher, and his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Katherine (Breece) Gallaher. He was raised in Albuquerque, NM and attended Albuquerque High. He was the quarterback...

Dec 8, 2012

Ornelas, Rutilo Age 74, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012. He was a beloved husband of 45 years to his wife Ruby. He was also a father to four sons and twelve daughters; a grandfather to fifteen grandsons; fourteen granddaughters; thirty-nine great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. He will surely be missed by his loving family. Visitations for Rutilo...

Dec 8, 2012

Loving, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the age of 54. She was born in Bernalillo, NM on February 13, 1958. Dolores was preceded in death by her father, Eustaquio Salas; grandparents, Gregorio and Bernadita Salas, Abel and Abranita Dominguez. She is survived by mother, Cirilia Salas;...

Dec 7, 2012

Shahen, Timothy Timothy Shahen, surrounded by his loving family, made his transition on December 7, 2012 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Guy and Grace Shahen and was raised in a picture perfect beach village on Long Island. When he met his wife of thirty-nine years, Lori, it was love at first sight. Their adventures...

Dec 7, 2012

Dec 6, 2012

Duncan, Jeanne Age 51, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012. To view information please visit www.jeanneduncanmemorial.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Dec 6, 2012

McWilliams, Oscar Age 91, passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012. Oscar is a true story of struggle and resurrection. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Oscar began working when he was very young- most likely 7 or 8- at a funeral parlor. When asked what he did there, in his own words in a distinct southern accent he replied �I dressed the...

Dec 6, 2012

Giudice, Joseph E Age 91, passed away December 6, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Joe was born March 16, 1921 in Oneonta, NY to Sebastian and Maddalena (Pizza) Giudice, the oldest of ten children. He grew up on a dairy farm (as he thought everybody should), learning the life values that defined him--hard work, responsibility, dependability, honesty, and loyalty. He was...