All Obituaries

Lucille B. Van Horn, 94, a resident of Las Vegas, passed away on July 21, 2018.  She was residing at the Meadows Long Term Facility.             She was born on October 1, 1923 in Rockaway, New Jersey, the eldest of three children.  She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, after 58 years of marriage.  Her life was long and fruitful.  In addition to a Bachelor’s degree from Tusculum College in Tennessee,...

            Susie C. Alcon, 77, a lifelong resident of Wagon Mound, NM, passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her loving family on Monday following a lengthy illness.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Celina Sandoval Chavez; her husband Esequiel Alcon, and a son, Jason Alcon.             She is survived by five daughters:  Clara Urquijo and...

            George Sanchez, 76, a long rime resident of Las Vegas, anm passed away peacefully at his home of Tuesday following an unexpected illness.  He was preceded in death by his parents Eusebio and Mariquita Gonzales Sanchez; a grandson, Jerry David Encinias; brothers and sisters: Berenabe Sanchez, Sofia Dimas, CharlieSanchez, and Juanita Sanchez.             He is survived by his wife Mary...

Mauricio Tapia Jr., a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on June 16, 2018.  He was born to his parents Mauricio Tapia and Adela Alemand Tapia on November 03, 1941 in La Liendre, NM. A catholic and a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, NM.  He proudly served in the United States Marines from 10/1960 to 10/1964.  He was a plumber and gas serviceman for the City of Las Vegas and Self-Employed.  He enjoyed baseball, coaching and...

Anacleto Ruben Aragon, 90, a life long resident of Ilfeld, NM passed away suddenly at Friday, April 27, 2018.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Gregorio and Cesaria Aragon; his step-mother, Frances Aragon; a sister, Cecilia Aragon, a brother, Florian Aragon, and a daughter-in-law, Margie Aragon             He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Pita S. Aragon of the family home; five daughters:  Yvonne Vigil...

Shirley A. Bennett, 89, a lifelong resident of Montezuma, NM passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  Dell and Freda Wells Bresett, her husband, Robert George Bennett, and a sister, Jeanne Latson.  She is survived by two sons:  David Bennett of Las Vegas, NM, and Eric Bennett and wife Irene of Edgewood, NM; a daughter, Roxanne Sanchez and husband Carl of Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren:  Mark Bennett of Seattle WA,...

Magdeline M. Garbarino, 71, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Vida Encantada Nursing & Rehab Center.  She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Petrita Garbarino and her two brothers, Johnny and Jacob Anthony Garbarino.  She is survived by a sister, Jermain Leishman and husband Ron of Centennial, CO and other distant relatives.             A graveside committal service will be...

Lois Louise Gamel, 57, a resident of Las Vegas, NM passed away on Friday.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Shirley Berkheimer.  She is survived by her husband, Tim Gamel of Las Vegas, NM; three daughters:  Tabatha Packett and children Tyler, Brandon,and Timmy of Pawnee City, NE, Tanya Griego and husband Derrick and their children Mia, Isabella, and Aspen of Guadalupita, NM, and Samantha Gamel and partner Samuel of Albuquerque, NM; two sons:  Michael...

Jose Cresenciano “Chano” Lopez, 77, a lifelong resident of Gonzales Ranch, NM passed away at his home on Monday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Delfido and Guadalupe Gonzales Lopez; two sisters:  Polly and Magdalena; a brother Ernesto Lopez, and two grandchildren:  Jose Nieto and Augustine D. Sena.             He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Dolores Parsen Lopez of the family home; a son...

      Angelica Lucia Baca, 38, a longtime resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  She was born on November 12, 1979 to Helen Gonzales Baca and Leroy Baca in Las Vegas, NM.  She is preceded in death by her grandparents, David and Eloisa Gonzales, Leroy and Stella Baca;  stepfather,Ermie Garcia Jr., aunt Theresa Bengson (Chip); uncles Fermin Gonzales, Frank Gonzales, and Juan...