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TRUSCIO, LOUISE M. Age 92, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born September 16, 1921 in East Hampton, CT to Louis K. and Marie J. (Nelson) Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Truscio; her sisters and brothers. Louise is survived by her son, James Truscio, Jr. and wife Felicie of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Robert Reinchuck of Lakewood, CO; former spouse, Maggie Apodaca of Albuquerque, NM, Christine Mills and husband Mark of Albuquerque, NM; great- grandchildren, Dominique, Alyssa and Delilah Reinchuck, Ryan Falabella all of Albuquerque, NM; son, Bob Truscio and wife Paula of Bloomington, MN; grandchildren, Brandon Truscio and wife Sonja of Iron Mountain, MI, David Truscio of St. Louis Park, MN; great-grandchildren, Izabella and Mercede Truscio of St. Louis Park, MN; son, Bill Truscio of East Elliot, MN; former daughter-in-law, Francine Pisani of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Cindy and David Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM; great-grandchild, Adam Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM; brother-in-law, Eddie Raczkowski of Del Ray, FL; nieces and nephews, Angi Kroehnke of Hazlet, NJ, Luci DeCrescenzo of Rio Rancho, NM, Barbara McLaughlin of Pomona, NY, Tom Truscio of Palisades Park, NJ, Ed Truscio of Rumson, NJ, Michael Truscio of Rutherford, NJ, Glenn Truscio, Irene Truscio, both of Richfield, NJ, Alice Truscio Massimi of River Edge, NJ, and Katherine Kerns of Toms River, NJ. She married her husband, James, on November 9, 1941, living most of her life in Bronx, NY not only as a housewife but was also President of the PTA at Clark Junior High School. Louise later moved to Long Island City, NY in 1982, then to Albuquerque in 1994 and her final move was to Rio Rancho, NM in 1998. Louise enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, and the games Scrabble and Up Word. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am with the Memorial Mass following at 10:30 am, Monday, June 9, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at 3:00 pm, at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Louise's honor to St. Thomas Aquinas School - Scholarship Fund, 1100 Hood Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, or any charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence please visit
www.danielsfuneral.com Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920
VERDERAME, BALDASSARE &Quot;BENNY&Quot; Age 89, resident of Albuquerque since 1974, died on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. He is survived by his spouse, Giovanna "Jenny" of Albuquerque; children, Richard, Angela, and Michael Verderame; and grandchildren, Jennifer Kaz and Nicholas and Nicole Verderame. Mr. Verderame was preceded in death by his mother, Angela; father, Onofrio; brother, Nino; and sister, Rosa. Benny Verderame was a kind, loyal, and devoted man to his family and everyone he knew. He came to America from Italy, started from nothing and built an amazing life, meeting the love of his life along the way and creating a beautiful family. He worked hard every day of his life being a business man. When he became ill, he fought until the very last moment of his life. Mr. Verderame was a part of the Italian American Club located in Rio Rancho, being a member there for over 20 years. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, June 6, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Shrine of St. Bernadette, 11509 Indian School Rd. NE, with Rosary being recited at 8:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Please visit our online guestbook for Benny at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
PEARL, ELLOUISE Age 91, a resident of Albuquerque since 1953, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014. She is survived by her son, Carl Pearl and partner, Greg Dumas; brother, Arthur Rodgers Jr. and wife, Margaret; several nieces, nephews, and their spouses; and Catie Skidmore, who was like her daughter. Mrs. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, L.C. Pearl. A Graveside Service will be held Monday, June 9, 2014, 11:30 a.m., at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Friends may visit FRENCH - University on Sunday, June 8, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, 87108. Please visit the online guestbook for Ellouise at 
MOZEY, DWAYNE L. Age 88, a resident of Albuquerque since 1954, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born July 26, 1925 in Iowa City, IA to Florence and John Mozey. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Margaret; two children, Marcia Garcia and husband Robert of Napa, CA and Carol Johnson and husband Tom of Albuquerque; two granddaughters, Sarah Garcia and Melissa Mozey. He was preceded in death by his son, David. Mr. Mozey served in the Navy during WWII. Dwayne graduated from the University of Iowa with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Sandia Labs until his retirement in 1986, and was a member of Professional Engineers. He was a longtime member and Elder of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Dwayne and Margaret were lifelong ballroom dancers and Dwayne was an avid reader, loved gardening and enjoyed word puzzles. Mr. and Mrs. Mozey spent most of their summers enjoying the home they built near Angel Fire, NM. Dwayne was a wonderful husband and father and a kind and generous man. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014, 1:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Lomas. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Humane NM, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guestbook for Dwayne at 
IPIOTIS, MARK ALLEN JOSEPH Sept. 23, 1957 ~ June 6, 1994 Time passes Grief strikes Reality bites, meanwhile you remain strong in spirit, memories of a lifetime reminding us of the love, laughter, the goodness, everything that makes us miss you.
HOFFLAND, CAROLYN M. Age 64, a resident of Albuquerque, NM and formally of Alexandria, MN passed away on Saturday May 31, 2014 with her family by her side after a long courageous battle with cancer. Carolyn was born to Leona and John Wright on April 23, 1950 in Wheaton, MN. Carolyn enjoyed spending time with, and entertaining, her family. She took pride in planting and growing her flowers. Carolyn found great joy in her trips to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, and the Fuss Cabin in Chama, NM, as well as many trips back home to MN. Carolyn was an inspiration to the many people she met through online communities who also experienced similar health issues, as well as many others. She was a huge Lobo basketball fan, as well as supporting her grandchildren in all of their sports and activities. Carolyn is survived by husband, Harland Hoffland of forty-four years; daughters, Melissa (Dennis) Ullmann of Sauk Rapids, MN and Sara (JC) McQuarie of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren, Josh and Taylor Ullmann, Nolan and Alix Smith, Chase, Andrew and Mason McQuarie. She is also survived by one sister, Janell Larson of Alexandria, MN. A memorial services will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 9:30a.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church 10000 Spain NE, Albuquerque, NM 87196. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials can be made to Faith Lutheran Church (write Carolyn Hoffland in the memo line,) or New Mexico Cancer Care Alliance PO Box 4428 Albuquerque, NM 87196. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
DORAN, ODELIA VIRGINIA It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, aunt, cousin and friend, Odelia Virginia Garcia Doran, at age 93 in her own home. She left with peace and grace her worldly surroundings to be with our Heavenly Father. She was born in Clayton, NM on March 19, 1921. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosita Mares Garcia and Manuel Garcia, her three sisters, Bertha Simpson, Stella Trip, Leola Mae Ware; as well as her husband, Robert L. Doran. She is survived by her daughter, Chemilla DeCasaus; her nephews, John and Jim Hanners and their families. March 19, 1921, her birthday, is when a yearly migration of swallows are said to return to the Catholic Mission of Capistrano. She felt that this image somehow had given her a life of listening to the sounds of nature. Also, that the Lord had brought her and her family over and through serious obstacles, trials and weather extremes. The enormous blackout wind storms and bitter winters in the Dust Bowl region in Clayton, NM and contrast that to the balmy ocean breezes as she drove through miles and miles of sweet smelling orange groves while living in Los Angeles, CA. She graduated from Santa Fe High School and then married her high school sweetheart and they moved to Los Angeles, CA so he could work in his family's food import and export business. She worked as a secretary in downtown Los Angeles at the California Western Insurance Company. After a few enjoyable and exciting years her husband, now an Air Force Airplane Gunner, was shot down during World War II over Germany and was pronounced by the military as being MIA (Missing In Action). Her beloved mother-in-law also died during this time so she moved back to live with her family and eventually married again to a wonderful man. After passing the Civil Service exam in 1942 and began working on the Manhattan District Project in Los Alamos, NM. She also worked in Santa Fe, NM at Recruiting and Induction. In 1950 the family moved to Albuquerque where she worked for the Corps of Engineers and Air Force Special Weapons, first starting at Sandia Army Base and moving to Kirtland Air Force Base until she retired from government service to spend time with her friends, family and her flower and vegetable garden. She appreciated and enjoyed her many years of service and continued after retirement to keep in touch with some of her best friends, service men and officers that she had worked with. Her and her husband had been members of the VFW Post 401 and the MOCA since 1977. She was frequently cooking her favorite foods for their many various programs and received rave reviews, as well as, numerous awards of recognition for her service. She still cherished her many friendships which have endured throughout all of these years. Her legacy to these worthy groups of great people has been service for others, a generous spirit, and the desire to have fun and create memories. May her generous spirit be with us all in the sunshine she spread on this Earth. She'll be remembered for her love of laughter, nature, life and a big heart. She will be deeply missed and her memory will be greatly cherished. She left an unfillable void in the hearts of her family and friends who adored her. Her legacy will always be the smile her name brings to the people who knew her. Her passing serves as a reminder of the blessing she was to those of us who loved her - there were many! More than anything, she never met a stranger and she touched the lives of everyone she knew through her delicious cooking, beautiful flowers, and her loving personality. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
BROOKS, ALICE went home to be with Our Heavenly Father on June 4, 2014. She was ready to embrace the Lord and reunite with those that preceded her in death: her husband, Vinner Brooks, Sr., her parents, Ellis and Jessie McKenzie-Hutchinson, her brothers, JW and William, and sister, Ruth. She was born August 24, 1928 in Tulsa, OK to Ellis and Jessie Hutchinson who were entrepreneurs in the syrup and sugar cane industry. She was the youngest of four siblings from this union. Alice graduated Green Bay High School in Tucker, TX; she also attended Prairie View College. Alice was united in marriage to Vinner Brooks, Sr. in South Haven, OK where he was owner of a popular cafe. After their first child was born they made their home in Albuquerque, NM. Alice worked for the Department of Labor for 28 years before retiring. She enjoyed embroidery, canning fruits and vegetables, playing the piano and singing gospel songs. Alice was a very good cook and will be remembered by her family and friends as a loving, forgiving, kindhearted and caring person, who often put others ahead of herself. Alice received Christ as her personal Savior at a very early age at Green Bay Church in Texas. Alice was a member of New Life Baptist Church and deeply trusted the Lord. Left behind to cherish fond memories are her sons, Vinner (Ann), Harold (Martine), John (Betty), Jesse (Opal), Rohn and Aaron; daughters, Mamie, Vernell, Gloria, Diane (Ernest), and Vivian, all of Albuquerque; one sister, Shirley; one brother, Ellis, Jr.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Strong-Thorne Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 9, 2014 at New Life Baptist Church, 6900 Los Volcanes Rd NW, Albuquerque. Interment will follow at Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque. To view information or leave a condolence, please visit 
BARRERAS, HENRY L. JR. Age 87, a resident of La Bajada Village, NM, and formerly of Los Angeles, CA, passed away Friday, May 23 , 2014. He was born on June 30, 1926, in Madrid, NM to Henry L. Barreras, Sr., and Flora (Lucero). Mr. Barreras is survived by his children, Robert A. Barreras and wife, Karen of Sparks, NV, Carol S. McMillan and husband, Thomas of Los Angeles, CA, and Bruce G. Barreras and wife, Connie of Glendale Heights, IL; six grandchildren, Julie (Barreras) Wise, Rob Barreras, Christine (McMillan) Honeybone, Michael McMillan, Brad Barreras, and Vicki Barreras; great-grandchildren, Mariah, Anthony and Kylie; niece, Evangeline Tinajero. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:30 am with the Memorial Mass following at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 14, 2014, at San Miguel Church in La Bajada, NM, with Reverend Terrance Brennan as the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, it has been suggested that memorial contributions be made to the San Miguel Church via Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, P. O. Box 1270, Pena Blanca, NM 87041 or to the National Association for Senior Veterans (NASV), 5000-18 Hwy. 17, 3231, Fleming Island, FL 32003 (or go to 
BACA, PAULETTE age 49, went to heaven on Sunday, June 1st 2014. She is survived by her daughters: Tanya Baca and Tamara Olenyik, son-in-law Chris Olenyik, her mother Viola Leyba Wintersberger, and her sisters and their spouses: Carolyn and Eric Hall, Patricia and Eugene Aragon, Donna and Danny Aragon and Dewan and Thomas Jones, beloved nieces and nephews, as well as many other family members and friends. Paulette loved life and lived it to the fullest and brought joy to every life she touched. Her love and dedication to her family, friends and her job as a Delta flight attendant reflected this love daily. Her daughters were the joy of her life. Paulette's Life Celebration will begin in Albuquerque NM, with a viewing at 9am and service at 10am at Sagebrush Community Church. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park after the service and a reception will follow at Olive Tree Fellowship. Please email your condolences to: 
ZAMBRANO, FRANK Treasured Memories On your birthday Frank Zambrano June 7, 1946 - May 19, 2014 We thought of you today But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday And will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence And make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy We do it everyday, It's just the heartache of losing you That will never go away. Thank you everyone who attended Frank's service. Thank you Jesus for giving us our brother Frank Zambrano...his memories in his children...Frank Jr., Michael and Valerie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. You leave behind beautiful memories in their eyes. Thank You Mom, brothers and sisters for making this happen for our brother Frank. Happy Birthday brother...from Tony Alvarez and Mary Alvarez. Thank You Nina and Steve Martinez for being there when we needed you also Therese and Leon Zambrano. Brother Ben and Rose thank you for staying the nights with our brother. We want to thank Victoria Strahl for being there with Frank day and night, showing him love, putting a puzzle together for him, our hearts go out to you. Love you my niece Victoria. Happy birthday again brother...Love you always, you will never be forgotten. Thank your for the service to your country.
WEINBRECHT, NANCY Nancy Weinbrecht passed from this life on May 29, 2014 at the age of 86. Born in San Antonio, Texas to John and Lyde Maher, she was a proud alumni of Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School. Nancy grew up in military families, first as the daughter of a career Army officer, then marrying Capt. John F. Weinbrecht in 1949. Nancy and John moved to Los Alamos in 1953 where they lived happily for over 30 years. She was very involved in church, community, and raising her family. Nancy later joined Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as a computer programmer, supporting research at the Meson facility. After John's retirement from LANL in 1983, they moved to Albuquerque becoming active members of St. John's and later St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Nancy enjoyed traveling, grand-mothering, and mastering many different crafts. She is survived by son John Jr. and his wife Paulette of Oklahoma City, son Ed and his wife Kathleen of Edgewood; and grandchildren Eden, Eve, and Chelsey Weinbrecht, Shannon McCulloch, Rachelle Young, and Brent Blount. She was preceded in death by husband John after 60 wonderful years together, brother John E. Maher, and grandson Jeff Foster. A Memorial Service will take place Friday June 13, 2014 at 11:00 at St. Mark's-on-the-Mesa Episcopal Church, 431 Richmond Place NE in Albuquerque. Nancy will be buried at the Santa Fe National Cemetery with John. A wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be sorely missed, but leaves a legacy of love, caring, and giving of herself. In lieu of flowers, Nancy's family requests donations be made to either St. Mark's Memorial Fund or to a charity of your choosing. Visit our online guestbook for Nancy at 
TRUSCIO, LOUISE M. Age 92, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. She was born September 16, 1921 in East Hampton, CT to Louis K. and Marie J. (Nelson) Jones. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Truscio; her sisters and brothers. Louise is survived by her son, James Truscio, Jr. and wife Felicie of Rio Rancho, NM; grandchildren, Robert Reinchuck of Lakewood, CO; former spouse, Maggie Apodaca of Albuquerque, NM, Christine Mills and husband Mark of Albuquerque, NM; great- grandchildren, Dominique, Alyssa and Delilah Reinchuck, Ryan Falabella all of Albuquerque, NM; son, Bob Truscio and wife Paula of Bloomington, MN; grandchildren, Brandon Truscio and wife Sonja of Iron Mountain, MI, David Truscio of St. Louis Park, MN; great-grandchildren, Izabella and Mercede Truscio of St. Louis Park, MN; son, Bill Truscio of East Elliot, MN; former daughter-in-law, Francine Pisani of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren, Cindy and David Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM; great-grandchild, Adam Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM; brother-in-law, Eddie Raczkowski of Del Ray, FL; nieces and nephews, Angi Kroehnke of Hazlet, NJ, Luci DeCrescenzo of Rio Rancho, NM, Barbara McLaughlin of Pomona, NY, Tom Truscio of Palisades Park, NJ, Ed Truscio of Rumson, NJ, Michael Truscio of Rutherford, NJ, Glenn Truscio, Irene Truscio, both of Richfield, NJ, Alice Truscio Massimi of River Edge, NJ, and Katherine Kerns of Toms River, NJ. She married her husband, James, on November 9, 1941, living most of her life in Bronx, NY not only as a housewife but was also President of the PTA at Clark Junior High School. Louise later moved to Long Island City, NY in 1982, then to Albuquerque in 1994 and her final move was to Rio Rancho, NM in 1998. Louise enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading, and the games Scrabble and Up Word. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 am with the Memorial Mass following at 10:30 am, Monday, June 9, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Road SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment to follow at 3:00 pm, at Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in Louise's honor to St. Thomas Aquinas School - Scholarship Fund, 1100 Hood Road, Rio Rancho, NM 87124, or any charity of your choice. To view information or leave a condolence please visit 
