Obituaries

Jul 27, 2009

Jul 26, 2009

Marcus Todd Canuto "Buba" our beloved "Little Spiderman" passed into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, July 26, 2009 at the age of 3. He was born October 27, 2005 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Marc Canuto and Sherilyn Lee. Buba attended Sunrise Pre-School in Glendale, AZ. He loved swimming with his brother and family. Buba captured your heart when...

Jul 25, 2009

Jul 25, 2009

PELZ__Bill Pelz, age 86, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1981, died in Albuquerque, NM on July 25, 2009. Bill was born May 11, 1923 in La Porte, IN, the son of William Edward and Katherine (Reickel) Pelz. During his highs school years, Bill met Sally Collins. It was "love at first sight". Even though they attended different schools, their...

Jul 25, 2009

RIEDESEL - Edna M. Riedesel, 88, passed away on July 25, 2009. Edna's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jul 25, 2009

Cecil Walker Billie a resident of Kirtland passed from this life on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at the age of 70. He was born October 17, 1938 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Kee and Emma (Benton) Billie. Cecil graduated from Kirtland Central High School in Kirtland, New Mexico and received his BA Degree from Ft. Lewis College in Durango, CO....

Jul 24, 2009

SPRINGER - Max R. Springer 78, rode off into the sunset for the last time on July 24, 2009 after a long illness. He moved to Albuquerque in the early 1950's where he played and taught guitar for 18 years. In the late 1960's he changed careers and became a piano tuner / technician. Twenty years ago he moved to...

Jul 24, 2009

GIBSON- Guadalupe "Lupe" Segura Gibson, a resident at Laurel Skies Health Center in Rio Rancho for the past two years, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, July 24, 2009 at Kaseman Presbyterian Hospice. Lupe was born on May 21, 1930 to Petra Benavidez and Tomas Segura in Las Vegas, NM. She was raised by her grandmother, Silveda...

Jul 24, 2009

JOHNSTON - Marie C. passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2009 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Marie was born August 9, 1921 in Roy, NM and resided in Albuquerque, NM most of her life. She is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years Neil Johnston, son Robert Johnston and daughter Mildred Marie McMullen both of Albuquerque, sister...

Jul 23, 2009

LORENZA D. Patterson, 66, of Waterflow, died Thursday evening, July 23, 2009 at home. Dee was born born Dec. 31, 1942, in Farmington. He was the 12th child of Aclair and Violet Ellsworth Patterson. He was a kind and loving uncle to all. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Sharon Patterson, Marvine Carlton, Jean Adams and...

Jul 23, 2009

SKOLTE-Ronald O. Skolte Sr. passed away on July 23, 2009 in Gallup, NM. He was 52. He was born on July 2, 1957 in Sacramento, California to John Skolte and Yvonne Goudy Skolte. Mr. Skolte was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church, and was the elected Grand Knight of Gallup Knights of Columbus Council #1783; he also had...

Jul 23, 2009

Jul 23, 2009

CHAVEZ- Robert J. Chavez, age 83, a life long resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2009. He was a decorated World War II veteran, he returned to Albuquerque, and worked at Sandia Laboratory as a procurement officer. He retired from Sandia Labs. Mr. Chavez is survived by his loving wife of over 62 years, Della Chavez; children,...

Jul 22, 2009

MINNETTE D. HUNTER, Born July 17, 1917, passed away July 22, 2009, having seen her 92nd birthday. She lived most of her life in St. Louis, Mo., but moved to Albuquerque in 2003 to be closer to her son. She resided at The Cottages MCC, in recent years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 yrs.,...

Jul 22, 2009

EPHLIN- John Troy Ephlin, 81, was born May 13, 1928 in Heloise, TN and took his heavenly ride from his home in Los Lunas, NM on July 22, 2009. He was a retired veteran from the USAF and served during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He retired from his second career as a foreman at the Titanium Metals Corp. in Henderson,...

Jul 22, 2009

CHEROMIAH- Patricia L. Cheromiah, age 48, beloved wife, mother,grandmother and daughter, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She was born on February 28, 1961 in Albuquerque, and was resident of Paguate, NM. Patricia enjoyed baking, riding with her husband on his Harley and going on bike runs, riding her scooter, going to her son's Baseball games, and especially spending time...

Jul 22, 2009

MITCHELL- Alice Mitchell, nee Snyder, born on May 24, 1920 in Albuquerque, NM died at home in her sleep Wednesday, July 22, 2009. She married Charles Z. Mitchell on January 1, 1943 in Albuquerque before he left for overseas during the Second World War. Alice is survived by two sons, Charles Z. Mitchell, Jr. and his wife, Nanci, of Gilmanton,...

Jul 22, 2009

Silviano Talamante, 86, a resident of Blanco since 1974 passed away early Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Silviano was born January 31, 1923 in Edith , Colorado the son of Alfredo Talamante and Maria Angelita (Salazar) Talamante. He was an active and faithful member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church of Blanco. Silviano...

Jul 22, 2009

DUKE_Robert E. Duke, Jr., 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2009. Robert was born September 16, 1947 the son of Robert E. and Kathleen Duke, Sr. in New York. He graduated from St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque, and graduated from the University of New Mexico. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served...

Jul 21, 2009

GORE - Sofie L. Gore, age 79, beloved mother and sister, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2009. She was born on August 28, 1929 in Lochham, Germany, and was a resident of Albuquerque. Sofie is survived by her loving son, Edward "Ed" Gore of Albuquerque; and three sisters, Fini, Nani, and Elizabeth all of Germany. Sofie's wishes were to be...