Viola Chavez
Sep 5, 2012
Chavez, Viola Loving wife, mother, sister, aunt passed away, September 5, 2012, after a brief illness. Viola was one of twelve children born to Edward and Luz Hovey. She attended St. Mary's School and graduated from AHS. She married David Lee Chavez and they had one daughter, Valerie. Viola had a long career with APS working in the cafeteria at...

Virginia Vargas
Sep 5, 2012
VARGAS, VIRGINIA Age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2012 with her family around her. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She offered her services to many charities, her favorite of which were transcribing books to Braille for the blind, and with her husband, caring for children of Mexico needing a home after undergoing...

Dona L. Boyden
Sep 5, 2012
BOYDEN, DONA LAWHEAD, 91, was the epitome of elegance and grace - always a lady. Yet, on the tennis court, golf course or ski hill she was a real competitor. Raised in Denver, Colo. and resident of Albuquerque since 1955, Dona passed away peacefully on Sept. 5, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband George M. Boyden, sister...

Donald L. Morton
Sep 5, 2012
MORTON ��?? Donald L. Morton, age 77, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, passed away September 5, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Yvonne Bailey Morton. Don is survived by his four children; Letha Ayn Morton, Leah Johnson, Devonna Phillips, Derrick Morton, nine grandchildren; Kara Jenkins, Harleigh Howell, Daniel and Laurel Johnson, Alexa, Brittany, and...

William W. Taylor
Sep 4, 2012
Taylor, William W. IIIAge 61, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

Ada Mata
Sep 4, 2012
Mata, Ada Age 88, a long time former resident of Alameda, currently residing in Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully the evening Tuesday, September 4, 2012 with family at her side. Her spirit and soul have transported into the hands of God. Ada had a zest for life and lived each day to the fullest. In her life she enjoyed fishing...
Edward McConnell
Sep 3, 2012
McConnell, Edward (Ed) R. Age 78, passed away Monday, September 3, 2012. He was born in Tulsa, OK on November 1, 1933. He spent 13 years in the Army Reserves as a Sgt. 1st class, E7. Mr. McConnell retired from Roadway Express after 30 years and was a member of the Teamsters Local 492. He was a over-the-road driver, where...

Eva Candelaria de Velarde
Sep 3, 2012
Age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 3, 2012. She is one of the founding families of Albuquerque. She was a graduate of University of New Mexico and was the best wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband Vidal Velarde, her children Loretta and Michael Velarde. Eva is survived by...

Abran Apodaca
Sep 3, 2012
Age 82, a resident of Albuquerque left us to join the Lord on Monday, September 3, 2012 at 3:50am surrounded by his loving family. Abran was preceded in death by his parents Miguel and Dometilia Apodaca, his brother Leandro and his wife Chona Apodaca, sister Mary Gabaldon, brother Miguel Apodaca and his wife Evangie Apodaca, sister-in-law Mary Apodaca. Abran is...

Dorothy Eileen Flora
Sep 2, 2012
Flora, Dorothy Eileen Age 80, passed away, Sunday, September 2, 2012. She was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England on March 20, 1932 to Frank and Ellen (Townsend) Houldsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Arthur Flora; son, Carl Howard Flora; 2 grandsons, Joshua Michael Jablonski Flora, Kenneth Frank Flora. Eileen is survived by her...

Edwin P. Baragiola
Sep 2, 2012
Baragiola, Edwin P. Age 89, slipped away peacefully at home with his wife, Linda and his two black labs, Zilla and Grizz at his side. To serve and protect was Eddie's life long calling. He served proudly for ,three and a half years in the United States Army in WWII. Thereafter, he spent 32 years on the New York City...

James C. Harrelson
Sep 1, 2012
Age 88 passed away September 1, 2012. Jim was born in Gunn, Mississippi October 10, 1923, but his family moved to New Mexico to find work during the depression. He graduated from Las Cruces High School and New Mexico State University. As a WWII veteran, he flew in 21 B-17 sorties over Germany. His lifelong admiration of the outdoors was...

Tennie Mae Brooks
Sep 1, 2012
Age 86, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012. She was born in Crosbyton, Texas on May 27, 1926. Tennie was a long time resident of Albuquerque and a past member of Macedonia Baptist Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Lannie Spencer; brother Lee Powdrill and step father Rev. W.W. Williams. Tennie...

John Jack" E." Brennan, Sr.
Aug 31, 2012
Brennan, John E. Sr.Age 83, passed away, Friday, August 31, 2012. Daniels Family Funeral Services4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124505-892-9920

James S. Reed
Aug 31, 2012
Reed, James S. (Jim)Age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Belen, NM. August 31, 2012 after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara J. Reed, formerly Barbara J. Hand, his sons, James S. Reed (Judy) and Timothy A. Reed (Peggy), six grandchildren, four great grandchildren (with another on the way), his sister Mary Hipple...

Felix Trujillo
Aug 31, 2012
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 31, 2012. He was born in Valverde, New Mexico on July 19, 1917 to Luciano Trujillo and Maria Lena Cordova. Felix was preceded in death by his beloved son Rudy Trujillo, an infant daughter Jennie, his parents, three brothers; John J. Trujillo, Joe Trujillo, and Junior Cordova, sister; Lydia Mathews and sisters-in-law...

Jack P. Bailey
Aug 30, 2012
Age 71, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. He was born on July 8, 1941 to Jack B. and Ernestine Bailey who precede him in death. Jack has been a resident of Albuquerque for 65 years. He retired from the City of Albuquerque Traffic Department after 30 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,...
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