Obituaries

MARGARITO ELISANDRO BACA Margarito Elisandro Baca, 97, passed away in Santa Fe, NM in Saturday, May 14, 2016 after a short illness. Margarito was born on January 31, 1919 in Maes, NM to Locadio and Fedelia Baca. Margarito was a Journeyman plumber pipefitter and was employed by Zia Company and Johnson Control until his retirement. ...

Dennis Jack Reynolds 1933 – 2015 SHERMAN – Dennis Jack Reynolds, 81, passed from this life early Friday, December 4, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday, December 7th, at Dannel Funeral Home in Sherman. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 8th, in ...

Dale Hunt (1932 – 2016) Dale Hunt was born on July 20, 1932, in Madison, S. D., and passed away on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, after battling cancer for several years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rinelda (Randy) Hunt of Flora Vista; sons, Steven Hunt and wife Janet, of Longview, Texas, Doug ...

Schanwald, John Mark 10-18-1959 – 12-25-15 Our intelligent, strong, funny, compassionate, wonderful, caring Husband and Daddy went to heaven on Christmas Day. “What is Love” There are in the end three things that last: faith, hope, and love, and the greatest of these is love: Viewing will be held January 2, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. ...

Winfred “Wimp” Moon, 77, a resident of Silver City, New Mexico, entered eternal rest Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, at Fort Bayard Medical Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1938, in Elmore City, Oklahoma, to WJB Moon and Mardi Moon. He married Virginia “Gena” Moon on Dec. 1, 1961, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Wimp and Gena ...

David Bunt passed away on October 8, in Lahaina, Maui, after a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Pensauken, New Jersey, where he married and had his four children, David, Jeannie, Deborah, and Dean. He moved to Albuquerque to be with his brother Joe, and became a union plumber and pipefitter for ...

Manuel “Mannie” Martinez, Jr. of Espanola, NM passed away unexpectedly in Santa Fe, NM on September 13th, 2015 at the age of 75. Manuel is survived by his daughter Liz Martinez of Espanola, NM; granddaughter Kyanna Martinez of Espanola, NM; grandson Travis Martinez and his wife Britney Martinez of Espanola, NM; & close family friend Linda ...

GILBERT VELARDE GILBERT VELARDE, life long resident of Santa Fe, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born in Santa Fe the son of Guadalupe and Vicente Velarde. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eloy Velarde and Joe Muller. Gilbert is survived by his sister, Connie Duran (Tony); nieces, ...

Arthur J. Garcia Sr., long time member of Local 412, passed away on August 19, 2015. He was born June 23, 1947. He is survived by his wife Diane.

Jose R. Puga, 100, born on August 28, 1914 passed away on July 7, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Elena Molina Puga and son LeRoy Puga. He is survived by sons, Jose F. Puga, Edmundo Puga, and David Puga; daughters, Rose Mary Alvarado and Mary E. Concha; 27 Grandchildren, 47 ...

Ruben Beavers Jr., age 81, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015. Ruben was born on March 10, 1934 in Jerusalem, Arkansas. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben and Florence Beavers; and 10 brothers and sisters. Ruben was a member of the Pipefitters UA local 412 for 55 ...

Richard Patrick Rotunno born on June 10, 1937 (78) of Santa Fe was called to God on Friday, July 17, 2015 and passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Patrick was born to Angelo and Flossie Rotunno in the Agua Fria Village of Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 1944, his immediate family moved to Detroit, Michigan. ...

 1955 – 2015 David Chavez, the Los Lunas Chile Farmer, went to be with his Boss, Jesus Christ, in the early morning of Wednesday, April 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. David was a hardworking man with a passion for farming and ranching. He took great joy in growing his tasty green chile and raising his ...

Phillip A. Valverde, Jr., age 37, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 15, 1976, and was a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, NM. Phillip’s hobbies included attending classic car shows and showing his 1960 El Camino, playing video games, listening to ...

1920 – 2015 Arthur J. Hammel, Sr., 94 years old, passed away peacefully in El Paso, TX on February 1, 2015. He was born in New Orleans, LA, September 28, 1920. He is a WWII veteran. He is also a member the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and the local American Legion. He was preceded in death by his ...

Preston Q Collins passed away on December 28, 2014. He was born on July 12, 1957 in Las Cruces, NM. He was a lifetime member of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 412. He is survived by his wife Cindy Short; three children, Chantelle Collins and her husband Justin, Dillon Burns and ...

In Loving Memory of Larry Padilla Born December 27, 1956 Albuquerque, New Mexico Died December 10, 2014 Albuquerque, New Mexico Memorial Service Calvary Chapel East 12820 Indian School Rd. NE. Albuquerque, New Mexico Thursday, December 18, 2014 6:00 pm Officiating Pastor Adam Cowan

(March 1, 1926 – September 8, 2014) Lowell Brockmeier, 88, of Clovis, NM died Monday, September 8, 2014 at Plains Regional Medical Center. Services will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at St. James Episcopal Church with Father Alan Brockmeier officiating. Lowell was born March 1, 1926 to Elmer and Marie (Abels) Brockmeier ...

Age 65, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014. He was born in Paonia, CO on April 5, 1949, to Albert Clay and Phyllis Norma (Howard) Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother. Roy is survived by 3 sons; 1 daughter; eleven grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters. Roy proudly served ...

EDWARD LINDBERGH WILSON Edward Lindbergh Wilson age 85, of Raton, passed away Sunday May 11, 2014 in Raton. He was born in Mt. Airy, N.C. the son of Earl J. and Linda Moore-Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a Veteran of the United States Navy and was a Pipe Fitter and a member of the Local Union 412 ...