Obituaries

Jul 3, 2009

Becerra - Mr. Geronimo "Jerry" Becerra went home to be with the Lord on Friday at the age of 87. Jerry was a proud Texan and was a big Cowboys fan. He was born in Stafford, Texas near Houston and spoke highly of his upbringing and working hard on the farm. He served in the US Army in World War...

Jul 3, 2009

PEREA- Della Mainetti Perea, 82, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away on July 3, 2009. She is survived by her loving family and friends. She was a lifelong member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and served as the church's first Fiesta Queen. Pallbearers will be Nathan Calloway, Charles Thayer, Allen Thayer, Sr., Allen Thayer, Jr., Ron Cisneros, and...

Jul 2, 2009

LONG_Jesse Colin Long, 18, a lifelong resident of Rio Rancho, passed away tragically on Thursday, July 2, 2009. Jesse was born May 11, 1991 to Donald and Siobhan Long in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from Rio Rancho High School on May 19, 2009. He was awarded an academic scholarship to NMSU where he planned to major in Mechanical Engineering....

Jul 2, 2009

Wayne Reneau 87, passed away peacefully at Beehive Homes in Farmington, on Thursday July 2. He was born January 4, 1922, in Oklahoma City, OK to Clarence Clyde Reneau and Nona Mary Weiser Renueau. Wayne served in the military during WWII and retired from the Naval Reserves in 1982. He attended Oklahoma University where he received his BS and MA...

Jul 1, 2009

Henry F. Pohlmann (Hank) passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2009, in Farmington. He was born March 23, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hank, a long time resident of Farmington, was active in the community and political arena. He belonged to civic groups, served as President of the San Juan Country Club during a major expansion project, was a sought...

Jun 30, 2009

Lora Dee (Tye) Lindley went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. She was born on November 20, 1920 in Bettie, Texas. She graduated from Union Hill High School, East Texas State University (B.S.) and did post-graduate work at the University of Texas. Lora Dee married the love of her life, Kelley Deweese...

Jun 30, 2009

CRUICKSHANK - Doris Cruickshank, 87, passed away on June 30, 2009. She was born December 23, 1922, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, to Ray and Clara Lemasters. Doris is survived by her children, Laura Cruickshank, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Mark Cruickshank and his wife Cindy, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Kevin Cruickshank, of California; three grandchildren, John Cruickshank, Erick and...

Jun 30, 2009

Rivera - Carmel C. Rivera, 86, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Carmel was born in Tererro, New Mexico to Encarnacion and Ignacita (Cortez) Rivera. Carmel served her country proudly in the Women's Army Air Corps, from 1941-1942. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed by all who...

Jun 30, 2009

Jun 30, 2009

LOYD_Clifton O. Loyd, 67, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 30, 2009. Clifton was born February 23, 1942 the son of Odell and Meryl Lou Harris Loyd in Magdelena, New Mexico. He was a Construction Operating Engineer, owned and operated Loyd's Yard Service for 20 years, enjoyed designing and crafting jewelry....

Jun 29, 2009

Petropoulos- Dora Petropoulos, age 72, most beloved wife and mother, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband, George Petropoulos; daughter Helen Petropoulos, two sisters, Kiki Matsika and Toula Matsika, and other family members. She will be missed and loved always. In lieu of flowers please make charitable donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or...

Jun 29, 2009

JOHNSON -- Glendora Johnson, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 died Monday, June 29, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Milton; daughter Sheri Glen Schaefer and husband Mike, son Dean and wife Lynn; and four grandchildren, Sarah Kimberly (Jason), Shaun Schaefer (Meghan), Kelly Johnson, and Kristen Lamonde (Cory). Glendora was preceded in death by...

Jun 29, 2009

Rojas- Betty Marie, 69, was called home to the Lord on Monday June 29, 2009. Betty was born in Chicago, Ill to Oscar and Wilhelmina (Jensen) Kjellin. She was a long time resident of Albuquerque and was a parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Betty was a proud Registered Nurse and served a lifetime in the medical field. She...

Jun 29, 2009

Jun 29, 2009

ALBERT - Lynretha M. Albert, 81, passed away on June 29, 2009. Lynretha's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jun 27, 2009

ORLANDO_Anthony Paul Orlando, 74, passed away on June 27, 2009. Anthony was born January 5, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York to Jerome and Dorothy (Feldman) Orlando. Anthony is survived by his wife, Betty Orlando; daughter Terry Orlando; son Michael Orlando and his wife Theresa; son Christopher Orlando and his wife Christine; son Anthony J. Orlando, all of Rio Rancho, NM;...

Jun 26, 2009

DOLORES LOZADA June 18, 1964 - June 26, 2009 DOLORES LOZADA, 45, of Flora Vista passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Dolores was born June 18, 1964 in Odgen, Utah the daughter of Paulino Lozada and the late Mary (Salazar) Lozada. Dolores is survived by her father Paulino Lozada and wife Genevieve; brothers...

Jun 26, 2009

LOVELY- Our beloved mother and grandmother, Violet Lorraine Lovely, 85, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on June 26, 2009. Violet was born on October 18, 1924, in Alamosa, CO, the daughter of George E. and Lorraine Sorenson. Violet was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She retired from Sandia Laboratory, and also worked for Strong Thorne...

Jun 26, 2009

NICHOLS -- Timothy C. Nichols, beloved father and son, passed away on June 26, 2009. Born on September 16, 1977, he is survived by two sons, Zechariah age 9, Alexander age 7, and a daughter, Ila-Serenity age 5; his mother, Debra (Nichols) Lullie of Kansas City, MO, father James Lullie, grandparents Daniel and Faye Stump of Albuquerque; brothers Ted and...

Jun 26, 2009

CASTILLO - Joan Elizabeth Bento Castillo, 52, passed away on June 26, 2009, in a car accident. She was born in 1957 in Prince George County Community Hospital, Cheverly, MD, to John and Theresa Bento. Joan is survived by her husband, Richard Castillo; her daughters, Emily Rose and Jenna Marie; her father, John Bento, of Tucson, AZ; sisters, Madeleine Bento...