Obituaries

Feb 4, 2010

Randall (Randy) Lee Rich, 50, resident of Albuquerque, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010. He was born on Aug. 15, 1959, Alamogordo. Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents Mary and Angelo Sr. Rich; Noma Lee and Cecil Ganzhon. Randy is survived by his parents; Charmayne Davis, of Alamogordo and Angelo Rich Jr., of Albuquerque; his sister, Paula...

Feb 4, 2010

MARTIN - Sara Catherine Marin, our beloved Mum passed on Thursday morning February 4, 2010 following a prolonged illness, holding her daughter Sarah’s hand and embraced by her grandson John. She was predeceased by her loving steadfast husband of 68 years, John Xavior Martin, and their dear son Thomas Edward Martin. She survived her mother Anna E. Overly, her father...

Feb 4, 2010

O'DONNELL-Angelina F. O'Donnell, 90, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Thursday, February 4, 2010. She is survived by her daughter Maureen Nunez and son-in-law Porfirio Nunez of Rio Rancho, NM; son Richard O'Donnell of Yadkinville, NC; four grandsons, Richard O'Donnell, Griffith O'Donnell, Michael Reeves and Porfirio Nunez, Jr; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Bartholomew Ficarra of Toms River, NJ....

Feb 4, 2010

MILLER- Rudy B. Miller, 82, of Rio Rancho, passed away February 4th 2010. Rudy was born in Windfall, Indiana. He received his Bachelors degree from Canterbury College in Danville, Indiana. Rudy taught High School Mathematics in Indiana until 1957, when he moved his family to Albuquerque, where he again taught High School Mathematics at Highland, Sandia, West Mesa and Eldorado...

Feb 4, 2010

Feb 4, 2010

Dina M. Walker, of Farmington, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Farmington. She was born Jan. 10, 1958, in Farmington, to Dollie P. Dobbs and Benny J. Valencia. She is survived by her husband, Clifford W. Walker; her parents; two brothers, Laddie Valencia and Joseph Valencia; and four children, Terrence Valencia, Tristan Andrew Wilson, Dina Terran Wilson and Hannah Hopper....

Feb 4, 2010

DECARO, Thomas A., 85, of Rio Rancho NM., passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Born in Buffalo NY, but he had been a long time local resident. Mr. DeCaro proudly served his country during WW II, and was a member of the American Legion and Voiture 40 et 8, for more than fifty years. Thomas survived by his loving...

Feb 3, 2010

GARCIA, Ruben, 76, an Albuquerque area Horseman and longtime restaurateur, passed away from a sudden heart attack on Wednesday morning, February 3, 2010. He was born December 23, 1933 to Islavio and Isabel Garcia. Ruben is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lucy Garcia, his three children; son, Alonzo Garcia and wife Hilary Butler of Des Moines, IA, son,...

Feb 3, 2010

SHEAHAN - Katherine (Kitty) House Sheahan, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 after a brief illness. A devoted wife, mother and enthusiastic volunteer for many organizations and charities, including Lovelace Westside Hospital for over 20 years. Kitty was a past officer and a lifetime member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha philanthropic sorority. She...

Feb 2, 2010

FRISCH-Willard Harry Frisch, 90, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2002, formerly of Elgin, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2010. He was born in Cary, IL to Charles and Mabel Alice Victoria Anderson Frisch where he resided most of his life. He is survived by his wife Patricia; three daughters, Diane Frisch of Cary, IL, Margaret Frisch of Cary,...

Feb 2, 2010

Bess Marie (Myers) Hutchins June 14, 1924 - February 2, 2010 Bess Hutchins passed from this life on February 2, 2010, with her son Tim at her side. She was born June 14, 1924 in Fruitland, New Mexico to Chet and Jeanetta Myers. She attended Kirtland schools and graduated in 1941. She moved to Albuquerque where she attended Beauty College. She...

Feb 2, 2010

PATTERSON-Myrtle Payne Patterson - April 4, 1919 to February 2, 2010. Myrtle was born in Houston, Missouri and as the daughter of a Methodist minister, lived in numerous towns throughout Missouri during her childhood. She attended Central Methodist University for two years until the great depression forced her into employment. She married Ken Patterson in 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri,...

Feb 2, 2010

DuBoise died Feb. 2, 2010, in Jones Ranch. She was born Aug. 15, 1922, in Jones Ranch, into the Sleeping Rock People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan. DuBoise was a resident of Jones Ranch. She was a rancher, silversmith and rug weaver. She did storm pattern designs and diamond designs. DuBoise was an active member of...

Feb 2, 2010

MACINNES - Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Mabel L. MacInnes, 97, passed away on February 2, 2010. Mabel's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Feb 2, 2010

Joseph A. Haag, 84, longtime resident of Farmington, NM, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the San Juan Regional Medical Center. He was born January 27, 1926 at Danbury, NE, the son of John and Nellie May (Thomas) Haag. He attended school at Danbury. He was drafted into the military during WWII and served in the 8th Army Air Corp,...

Feb 1, 2010

“Sometimes the magic works - sometimes it doesn’t” SMITH - Marvin Henry Smith, RN, CCRN, RRT, lost his valiant battle with renal cell cancer on February 1, 2010, at his mountain-view home warmly encircled by his family. He was born in the District of Columbia on April 20, 1952. He traveled the military life with his family and it landed...

Feb 1, 2010

James G. Yeager, Jr., 50, of Aztec, NM, passed away on Feb. 1, 2010. He was born Nov. 2, 1959 in Altus, OK. James attended Annunciation GS and Deptford HS in Altus, OK. He was in the Air Force Guard. In 1999, James married Donna Hollenbach in Albuquerque. His hobbies were bowling, billiards, fishing, dancing and sports. He was employed...

Feb 1, 2010

CHAVEZ, Grandpa Joe E., passed away on February 1, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico was very well known for serving the community with his famous frito pie. Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Chavez, his children; Deborah Sanchez and husband Robert, Yvonne Padilla and husband Fred, Diane Ramos and husband Javier all of Albuquerque, Joe E....

Jan 31, 2010

LIGAMMARI - Santina Ligammari's life came to a peaceful end January 31, 2010 at the age of 101. Born in Sicily, Italy on February 2, 1908 has been a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2003. She was a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many. She raised 5 children with her husband Pappa: Nick, Michael, Vincent, Rosie,...

Jan 31, 2010

LUCERO - Luciano Lucero, Sr., age 95, a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2010 after a short illness. He retired from the New Mexico Timber in Bernalillo after 32 years of service. He was a member of the Sandoval County Sheriffs Posse all his life, which gave him the opportunity of do what he...