Obituaries

Jul 7, 2011

Minnie L. Prange, 100, of Farmington, NM, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Farmington. She was born July 31, 1910 in Vermillon, Illinois to Joe and Mary Reel. Minnie was a Restaurant owner and housewife. She liked doing latch hook, crossword puzzles and playing Canasta. Minnie was predeceased by her husbands, Clair Davis and Walt Prange, a son, James...

Jul 7, 2011

Bessie L. Yazzie was born June 4, 1925, in Dennebito Valley, Ariz.. Yazzie was born into the Jemez People and she was born for the Kiiyaa'aanii (Towering House People) Clan. Her nali is Ma'iideeshgiizhnii and Naakaiidine'e (Mexican People) Clan; chei is Todich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) Clan. She died July 7, 2011, in Payson, Ariz. Bessie was a homemaker, weaver, mother,...

Jul 7, 2011

Wynn, Linda Linda Wynn, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. Linda's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109 505-821-0010

Jul 7, 2011

Marshall Owen Chitwood died July 7, 2011, in Gallup, New Mexico. He was born Oct. 9, 1930. Chitwood attended high school in Eminence, Mo. He joined the Air Force in 1949. He was in business for 50 years, had a full service station on Route 66, Marshalls Texaco. Survivors include his wife, Margaret J. Macias; sons, Gary Chitwood of Gallup,...

Jul 7, 2011

ATCHISON- Joan Atchison, 84, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2011. Joan’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Jul 7, 2011

Sgt. Brandon Thomas McDonald, age 24 of Costa Mesa, CA, left us on July 5, 2011 for his heavenly home. He was born and raised in Farmington, NM. Brandon graduated as an honor student from Farmington High school in May 2005. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps spending time in Okinawa, Japan and one tour in Iraq. During his...

Jul 6, 2011

Jul 6, 2011

Carolyn Neztsosie was born July 25, 1947, in Naschitti. Neztsosie was born into the Kiiyaa'aanii Clan and born for Tsetlani Clan. Her nali is Nooda ' dine'é and her chei is Kinlichiinii. She died July 6, 2011, in Albuquerque. Carolyn attended school in Brigham City, Utah. She worked as a cook at Newcomb High School and moved to Albuquerque in...

Jul 6, 2011

Evangelina (Vangie) Aguilar, age 34, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was born on August 16, 1976 to Tony and Adela Aguilar, in Albuquerque, NM. Evangelina is survived by her sons, Tony Chavez and Shane Aguilar; Aunt, Francis Salazar; niece, Delilah Baca De Aguilar; grandparents Fred and Bertha Salazar; grandfather,...

Jul 6, 2011

GATES- Reverend LeRoy Otto Gates, age 93, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 06, 2011 at 4:00 a.m. Rev. LeRoy Gates built and was the pastor of the Polvadera Assembly of God Church for 41 years. “Roy” as everyone called him, was born January 31, 1918 to William and Sarah (Lyle) Gates in Kearney, Nebraska. He...

Jul 6, 2011

Benny Martin died July 6, 2011, in Gallup. He was born June 1, 1924, in Crownpoint. Martin was born into the Sleeping Rock People Clan and born for the Towering House People Clan. Martin worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, silversmith and chapter PEP. Survivors include his sister, Virginia Sloan of Crownpoint; four grandchildren. Martin was preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2011

COWAN- James “Jim” P. Cowan, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. He is survived by his three sons, Troy Cowan and wife Kelly of Rio Rancho, NM, Travis Cowan and wife Dora of Gilbert, AZ, Trent Cowan and wife Stephanie of Gilbert, AZ; four grandchildren, Dylan, Devin, Joshua and Sophia. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol...

Jul 6, 2011

Crosby, Gerald Gerald Crosby , 93, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Gerald's care has been entrusted to:Daniels Family Funeral Services7601 Wyoming Blvd NEAlbuquerque, New Mexico, 87109505-821-0010

Jul 5, 2011

Darlene L. Simpson, 80, of Aztec, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2011, in Aztec. She was born July 11, 1930, in Durango, Colo., to Helen and Dave Burkett. She leaves behind a legacy of friendships and memories. She will be missed by all. Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Gene Simpson. She is survived by...

Jul 5, 2011

RUZYLA - Annette Alberta Ruzyla, 93, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2011. Annette, a former resident of New York City and Merrick, New York for 68 years, moved to Albuquerque in 1986, and most recently resided at the Rio Rancho Care and Rehabilitation Center, Rio Rancho. Annette was born to Emanuel and Frances Somol on January 8,...

Jul 5, 2011

JARAMILLO - Leonard “Lenny” Ray Jaramillo, age 39, beloved and devoted son, father, and brother, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was a resident of Albuquerque, where he attended and graduated with the Class of 1990 from Eldorado High School. Lenny was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan, and enjoyed basketball and baseball. Lenny is survived...

Jul 5, 2011

Lionel Pinto was born in Shiprock on Dec. 12, 1991 to Lorene Thomas and Danny Pinto. He resided in Nageezi, NM attended high school and loved his music.

Jul 5, 2011

MONTOYA - Sarah L. Montoya, age 96, beloved mother and grandmother, left her life on earth to join the Lord and her family in heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Nestora Lucero; her husband, Louis Montoya; son, James Montoya; brothers, George, Sigfriedo, Jose,...

Jul 5, 2011

REINKE- Renate Reinke joined the Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the presence of family. Renate was born November 14, 1943 in Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia to Johann and Zita Droessler. She is survived by her husband, Guenter; sons, Peter, Thomas and wife Lucille; daughters, Ramona Jenkins and husband Michael Todd, Tanja Jenkins and husband Steven; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mikaela,...

Jul 5, 2011

David Kenneth (D.K.) McDonald, 71, of Bloomfield, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was born October 1, 1939 in Big Lake, Texas to Bennie and Eldeane McDonald. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Melvin and Ted McDonald and a son, Dana McDonald. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lonil,...