Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2014

Jaramillo, Jennie Age 83 , passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. She was born on September 8, 1931 in Albuquerque, NM to Santiago and Barbarita (Marino) Chavez. She enjoyed gardening flowers and volunteering at Presbyterian Hospital. Jennie also was an activist for the Democratic Party. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Jaramillo; brother, Jimmie Chavez; mother,...

Nov 24, 2014

Garley, Stanley M. Age 96, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born on May 3, 1918 to Henry and Leo (Martinez) Garley of Peralta, NM. He proudly served in the US Army during World War II where he earned the rank of Sergeant.  Mr. Garley retired from the Santa Fe Railroad as a gang foreman. He enjoyed gardening...

Nov 23, 2014

Oliver, Elizabeth Ann 07/12/1959 - 11/23/2014 Elizabeth Ann Oliver, 55, passed away Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 in Albuquerque, NM.  She was a resident of Las Cruces, NM.  She was born in Albuquerque, NM on July 12, 1959 to Charles Theodore Oliver and Emma (Aragon) Oliver.  Charles preceded her in death, and she is survived by her mother Emma, brothers Chuck Oliver (wife Jeanette)...

Nov 16, 2014

Salyer, Bernice  V. Age 103. a long time resident of Albuquerque passed away on November 16,2014.  She is survived by her 6 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her husband Donald C. Salyer Sr. and sons Donald C. Salyer Jr. and Lt. Col Robert L. Salyer. Private interment was held at Fairview Cemetery.  Memorial to Presbyterian Church or the...

Nov 8, 2014

Carr, Duane Keith Carr, Duane K. God picked His flower when he was ready on Sat. Nov. 8, 2014. There will be a viewing on Thur. Nov. 20, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. at Strong Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal Ave. SE, with a reception following at 7:30 p.m.  On Fri. Nov. 21, 2014, viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. at God's House...

Nov 6, 2014

Hughes, Pauline C. (Granny) Age 95, passed away peacefully in her home on November 6, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Pauline was born on August 17, 1919 to Raymond and Eva Randall in Albuquerque, NM.   She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Buster Caldwell and Ivan Hughes, daughters, Bertha Mae Bullington and Marilyn Joyce Caldwell,...

Nov 5, 2014

Griego, Joseph Michael “Joe,” age 94, entered into eternal life Wednesday, November 5, 2014. He was born in Primero, Colorado on September 8, 1920, to Miguel and Eloisa Griego who preceded him in death, along with his brothers Eddie and Elmer, and sisters Kathryn, Delia, Jessie, Julia, Ida and Barbara. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years,...

Nov 4, 2014

Benshoof, Lee Robert April 2, 1948 - November 4, 2014.  Loving father of Zachary and Catelyn.  Survived by a brother Arthur (Aida) and sisters Jeanne and Karen.  Well respected Family Law Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Former curator of the New Mexico Natural History Museum of Albuquerque New Mexico.  We will miss Lee very much.  To view information or leave a condolence, please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong...

Nov 2, 2014

Oct 29, 2014

Espinosa, Maria E. Maria Elizabeth "Betty" Espinosa passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2014 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty was proceeded in death by her husband Fiolencio Espinosa, son-in-law Dennis Amos, her parents Justiano and Frances Crespin, and also by 2 brothers and a sister. Betty is survived by her 4 children Eva Amos, Joe Espinosa, Agnes...

Oct 26, 2014

If I had to give my Yiayia, Greek for grandmother, a job title it would definitely be a gardener.  She planted a seed wherever she went. Emilia Kadena left us on October 26, 2014.  She was born Emilia Delagrammatika in, then, Constantinople, Turkey on August 15, 1916, the name day of our Virgin Mary.  Six years later, with the fall of the Ottoman...

Oct 22, 2014

Barrientes, Oralia Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, age 78, was called home to our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was born in Penasco, NM on February 28, 1936, to Cecilio and Lupita (Martinez) Muniz. She retired from Albuquerque Public Schools where she was a cook. Mrs. Barrientes was a very spiritual person...

Oct 18, 2014

Blake, Daniel  David, Sr. Our beloved Daniel Blake, Sr., went home to God and to join his son, John Luis Blake,  on October 18, 2014 after a long bout of pneumonia. He is survived by his loving wife Maryjane Blake; daughter, Anna L. Blake; son, Daniel Blake, Jr; "like-daughters," Nikki Mavrogenis and Michelle Vigil along with sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren,...

Oct 17, 2014

Farino, Louise Louise Farino passed away peacefully on October 17, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn , NY on May 26, 1927. Preceded in death by her husband, Catello Farino, she was a loving mother to son, Anthony Farino, and his wife, Debbie, and daughter, Lisa Nowlin, and her late husband, Mike. She leaves behind four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

Oct 16, 2014

Jerry L. Smith, age 77 died on Thursday, October 16, 2014.  Jerry was a well-respected business man and loved member of the Albuquerque community.  Jerry was a owner of a local Albuquerque business since 1962, a passionate musician, and avid fly fisherman, loving husband, father , grandfather and generous friend to many. Born February 25, 1937 in Weatherford, Texas, he lived in...

Oct 15, 2014

Gutiérrez, Adela Mrs. Adela Gutiérrez was born to Joe M. and Isabel Sanchez on March 14,1924, and passed on into Jesus' glory on October 15, 2014 with daughters Lena Fields and Magdalena Tavasci by her side.  She is also survived by her son Don Gutiérrez.  Grandchildren Daniel Gutiérrez, Zemina Zaferakis, Albert C. Tavasci and Julian D. Tavasci. Great grand children, Alyssa, Francisco...

Oct 10, 2014

Askew, Ladozia Minter On the morning of October 10, 2014, surrounded in love, Ladozia Minter Askew, a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM peacefully passed away.  Born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, the Minter family later moved to New Mexico in the late 1950's. Ladozia would graduate from Albuquerque High in 1964, and continue her education at the University of New Mexico where...

Oct 8, 2014

Perea, Sam B. a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, Age 88, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. He was born on June 15, 1926 to Estevan and Lupita (Baca) Perea of San Marcial, NM. He proudly served our country during World War II in the US Army Air Corps. He was a hardworking plumber and handiman who enjoyed going...

Oct 5, 2014

Oct 3, 2014

Torres, Ismael C Ismael C. Torres, (aka Smiley or Mel) beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend entered the kingdom of heaven on Friday October 3, 2014.  Formerly of Las Cruces, NM, he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971 and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. He retired from Sandia Pueblo as a Waste Water Management...