Obituaries

Jun 11, 2011

Jun 10, 2011

SMITH- Ruby Earnestine Smith, resident of Rio Rancho,NM passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Mrs. Smith’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Chapel 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Jun 10, 2011

CHESER- Harold Cheser, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin. Harold is survived by his wife, Ann who was the the love of his life; son, Mark and wife Donna; and step daughters Grace, Rita and Kellie. We'll miss your great sense of humor! Mr. Cheser's...

Jun 10, 2011

Moustafa M. Moustafa, age 32, passed away on June 10, 2011. Cemetery arrangements have been entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Jun 9, 2011

KOONTZ- Jasper F. Koontz, lifelong rancher and cowboy, age 96, died at his home in Corrales on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born in Inez, Texas, on March 25, 1915. He was orphaned at the age of 7 and was reared by several aunts and uncles in south Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1938 and served...

Jun 9, 2011

James died June 9, 2011, in Window Rock. He was born June 7, 1989, in Fort Defiance. James was born into the Red Running Into Water People Clan and born for the Reed People Clan. James graduated from Project Challenge in Queen Creek, Ariz. He was employed as a laborer with All Indian Environmental. Survivors include his parents, Edison and...

Jun 9, 2011

LEE- William T. Lee, Jr. age 75, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 35 years, passed away on Thursday, June 09, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, William T Lee, Sr. and Ruth M. Lee, one son, Juan Lee and four brothers, Carroll G. Lee, Grant R. Lee, Elvin T. Lee and James A. Lee. He...

Jun 9, 2011

HADZELLIS- Nicholas Emmanuel Hadzellis, 64, passed away June 9, 2011. He is survived by and will be loved and missed by his wife, Mary Lee Hadzellis; daughter, Danielle Garcia and husband Bear; son, Mark Smith and wife Carrie; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Elijah, Gavin and Isabelle Garcia, Tanner and Joshua Smith, nieces and nephews, Jennifer Sayles and husband Scott, Paul Hadzellis, Jessica...

Jun 9, 2011

Lucille M. Jordan, 101, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Aztec. She was born June 3, 1910, in Aztec. Lucille was a resident of Aztec for the majority of her life, where she and her husband Guy owned and ran a garage and laundry mat for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 9, 2011

STEVENS, Donnell T. Stevens passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico unexpectedly on June 9, 2011. Born in 1934 in Altoona, PA, he was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War and proudly served on board the attack carrier U.S. S. Bennington. He was on board...

Jun 9, 2011

KIRTLAND Richard S. Begay Oct. 21, 1934 - June 9, 2011 Richard S. Begay, 76, of Kirtland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Tocito, to Teeshorty Begay and Roselive Cohoe Begay. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Begay; his parents,...

Jun 9, 2011

MARTINEZ- Isabel Martinez, Our beautiful and loving mother and grandmother, Isabel went home to be with our Lord Thursday, June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Perfecto; parents, Eologio and Carolina Mora; sister, Rose Bachicha and brother, Celso Mora. Isabel is survived by her only living brother, Augustine Mora and wife Alice;...

Jun 9, 2011

RADER - William H. Rader, 77, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2011. He was born in Hopewell, Virginia and a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1968. William served 23 years in the USAF, MSgt, EOD and 20 years at Sandia National Labs. He was survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia A. Rader; his children,...

Jun 8, 2011

FRANCIS - Auttie Oval Francis , 68, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Auttie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM, 87109 505-821-0010

Jun 8, 2011

SHIPROCK Charline J. Jones Nov. 1, 1970 - June 8, 2010 Charline J. Jones, 40, of Shiprock, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 8, 2010, in Farmington. She was born Nov. 1, 1970, in Cortez. Colo., to Charlie T. Jones Sr. Her clans were Hashk'aahadzohí and Táchii'nii. Charline graduated from Navajo Academy (Navajo Prep) in 1990. She was employed as a caretaker....

Jun 8, 2011

RAY - Doris P. "Penny" Ray, 89, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She was born in Swedesboro, NJ, on November 15, 1921. Penny relocated from Westport , CT six years ago to be near her family in Albuquerque, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Linton G. Ray; parents, Elsie and Alfred Pfennig; two brothers, Ralph...

Jun 8, 2011

TWITTY, Shavon E. 33, passed away June 8, 2011. Shavon was born February 17, 1978 to Edward E. Martin and Linda K. Twitty in San Jose, California. She is preceded in death by her mother, Linda K. Wilson. She is survived by her grandparents, Reverend Alonzo Twitty, Sr and Edna Twitty. One brother, Lewis Wilson and two sisters; Deeann Hopkins...

Jun 8, 2011

MADRID - Jennie S. Madrid, 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at her home in Socorro, NM surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born on June 24, 1919 in Escondida, NM to Rogerio and Ciprianita (Naranjo) Salazar. She is survived by her loving daughters, Helen Chavez and husband, Rumaldo; and Elizabeth Patterson; her step daughter in law,...

Jun 8, 2011

Phil A. Vigil, Jr., 72 of Farmington passed away on June 8, 2011. He was born May 24, 1939 to Filomeno Vigil and Susan (Mossman) Vigil in Molly/Questa, NM. He attended school in Molly through the 10th grade. Phil later worked as a construction apprentice as well as a Funeral Director’s Assistant. Phil is survived by his sons; John Vigil...

Jun 8, 2011

Jose Cris Prespentt, 81, of Blanco, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Farmington. He was born May 18, 1930, in Blanco, to Patricio Prespentt and Regina Chavez Masters. Cris attended Old Blanco Schools in Blanco. He served his county in the U.S. Army, where he made life long friendships that flourished to this day. Cis had many passions during his life, such...