Jan 12, 2013

Born February 24, 1949, in Almendralejo, Badajoz Spain, the son of the late Diego & Teresa Arencé�n, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 12, 2013 at age 63, surrounded by his family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A prominent gypsy flamenco singer, José, "Pelete", was known for his compelling voice. He began singing as a child, and became a professional singer as...

Jan 12, 2013

Age 79, a life-long resident of Albuquerque, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2013, surrounded by her loving husband of 59 years and her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, John Sisneros; their nine children, John, (Long Beach, CA), Joseph (Phoenix, AZ), Phillip and wife Jeanne (Memphis, TN), Lisa Brow and husband Phillip (Albuquerque, NM), Andrew...

Jan 12, 2013

Age 56, passed on Saturday, January 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Marylouise "Pinky" Salvo; children, Julia M. and Liam J. Salvo, Robert L., Michael A., Christopher E., Matthew J., and Bryan P. Rubio; granddaughter, Michelle G Rubio; mother, Ann B. Salvo; sisters, Ann Marie Lujan, Becki Salvo and husband, Sam, and Susy Salvo and husband, Mark; brother,...

Jan 12, 2013

TEMPLETON, MAXINE GAULTBorn February 11, 1928, died on Saturday, January 12, 2013. She was the wife of Jim Templeton for 58 years. Maxine is survived by her husband, Jim Templeton; son, Carson Templeton with Lourdes Herrera, and children; daughter, Valerie Templeton and Melinda; granddaughters, Sara Tafoya and husband, Miguel, Selene Padilla and Andres and Candace Cooper; two great-grandchildren, Darren and...

Jan 12, 2013

CAIN, RAY LEEAge 87, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013. He is survived by his spouse, Theoleta and Care Giver, Geri Stanford of Albuquerque, NM; sister, Una Esther Cain; nieces, Shara and Alyse; and many other friends and family members. Ray was preceded in death by his father, O.O. Cain; and mother, Faye. Ray was a...

Jan 12, 2013

TOMASKOVIC, EMIL JOHNAge 79, a resident of Rio Rancho, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 12, 2013. He was born on September 6, 1933 in Passaic, NJ to Michael and Katherine Tomaskovic. He is survived by wife, Dorothy Tomaskovic; daughter, Nancy Nelson; son, Mike Tomaskovic; sisters, Claire (Bob) Fraser and Kathleen (Joe) Coverdale; step-daughter, Becky McFarland; step-sons, Jacky...

Jan 11, 2013

Born September 9, 1919 in Las Cruces, NM (actually Hill, NM) Preceded in death by his son, Rick Lee Hurt and his brothers Alvin Duncan and Everett Cecil Hurt; his parents, Lloyd Lee and Elizabeth Stewart Hurt. His father was nine out ten children came to NM from Memphis, TN to help build the railroad. It was there that he...

Jan 11, 2013

Age 89, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2013. Willie was born August 6, 1923 in Hale Center, TX to Lessie Lela and William Henry Brewer. He married Anna Nita James on December 8, 1942; they were married for 68 loving years. Willie was preceded in death by his wife, Nita; his sister, Lona...

Jan 11, 2013

Stanley Back, loved by so many, went to be with his Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013. Born June 25, 1933 in Oswego, Kansas, he was the youngest of 7 siblings born to Sanford & Bessie Back. After his high school graduation he met and married the love of his life, LaTrell Lucas. They were married December 10, 1951 in...

Jan 11, 2013

COL. CLAUDE C. (PHIL) PHILLIPS, JR. US ARMY (RET.)Born July 12, 1920 in Knoxville, TN and passed away on January 11, 2013 at the age of 92. Claude grew up in Knoxville, and after graduating high school, attended military training camp for two summers, completed an ROTC program, and then joined the Army. His first assignment was in a horse...

Jan 11, 2013

SMITH, ROGER HOLLIS age 76, of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013, after a long battle with lung cancer. A longtime homebuilder and developer, he was the older of two brothers born to Walter and Lucille Smith. After graduation from Highland High School where he was a standout basketball player, he attended UNM's ROTC program and played briefly...

Jan 10, 2013

Jan 10, 2013

SMITH, PATSY D.Age 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, peacefully passed away at home after a lengthy illness on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She is survived by husband, Kenneth D. Smith, Sr. of Rio Rancho, NM; their children: one son, Kenneth D. Smith, Jr., and wife, Mary of Rio Rancho, NM, and one daughter, Kay Bridges and husband, Ty of...

Jan 10, 2013

GRIER, MARIE D.Marie D. Grier passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013, at her home in Rio Rancho, N.M. She was 90. She was born in Raton, N.M., on June 11, 1922. Her father was a shoemaker and her mother a housewife. Growing up during the Great Depression, Marie was instilled with a great sense of perseverance and understood the...

Jan 10, 2013

79, a resident of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Los Alamos, passed away on January 10, 2013. She is survived by her son, Roger Mitchell, his spouse, Linda; two grandchildren; sister, Gia Jason of New York; and former husband, Ken Mitchell of Santa Fe. She was preceded in death by her son, David; sisters, Franny, Rosie; and brother, George. Irene was...

Jan 10, 2013

Age 87, beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away on January 10, 2013. She was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia in 1925. She resided in New Mexico since 1976. Mona is survived by her husband of 16 years, Damacio Salazar; her daughter, Adelle Yost and husband Jim of Ohio; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday, January...

Jan 10, 2013

ROMERO, MARY C.Age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013. She was born in Las Vegas, NM on August 1, 1915. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Romero; son, Ray Romero; and daughter-in-law, Suzanne Romero. She is survived by her son, Gerald Romero of Rio Rancho; daughter, Carolyn Romero of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Steven Gutierrez of Albuquerque,...

Jan 9, 2013

Edward Martin Hartman, age 94, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, died on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born to John Frederick Christian Hartman and Anna Laura Malinda Waterman Hartman in New Bremen, Ohio on February 13, 1918. The second youngest of eight children, he helped his family survive the depression by making wooden boxes for the local...

Jan 9, 2013

Jan 9, 2013

Age 81, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, went home to her Lord on January 9, 2013. Mary Lou was born on August 27, 1931 in Nowata, OK. She was the beloved wife of Donald Tipton for 61 years. She and Donald have four children, Patricia Hodges and husband, Dave of Bremerton, WA, Susan Griswold and husband, Ted of Gainesville,...