Obituaries

John Marvin McSmith

John Marvin McSmith

May 5, 2011

McSMITH - John Marvin McSmith, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2011 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 6, 1928 in Freeport, TX to John Robert and Annie (Johnson) McSmith. He is survived by his loving wife, Clifford Faye McSmith of Las Cruces; his devoted daughters, Barbara McSmith of Farmington; Kim...

Margaret H. Mahoney

Margaret H. Mahoney

May 5, 2011

MAHONEY- Margaret Helen Mahoney, passed away on May 5, 2011 after a brief illness. She was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on August 15, 1930. After high school she moved to Beverly Hills California and there she met William (Bill) Mahoney who was stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. They were married in New York City in June...

Kathryn Diane Lucero

Kathryn Diane Lucero

May 5, 2011

LUCERO- Kathryn Diane Lucero passed away on May 5, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Osage, Iowa on December 20, 1956. Kathryn was preceded in death by her father Albert G. Dunkelberg and her mother-in-law Genevieve Lucero. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Rudohph A. Lucero, daughter Elizabeth, and son Michael. Her dear...

John Patrick Duffy

John Patrick Duffy

May 5, 2011

DUFFY - John Patrick Duffy, 66, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011. John was born on January 23, 1945 in Taunton, Mass. to William and Mary Duffy. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was also a member of the DAV Chapter 24 in Socorro. John was an avid golfer and organizer of the DAV Golf Tournament...

Irene Cox

Irene Cox

May 5, 2011

COX- Irene Cox, 91, died peacefully on May 5, 2011. She was born on Jan. 15, 1920 and spent her early years in Plainville, Ohio, a town close to Cincinnati. Irene was the only daughter of Truman and Elsie Cox and grew up with three brothers, Kenneth, Gayle and Roland. She received a scholarship to attend Ohio State University. She...

Francisco Paco"" Gonzalez

Francisco Paco"" Gonzalez

May 5, 2011

GONZALEZ- Francisco “Paco” Gonzalez, loving father, husband, grandfather and mentor, 74, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 5, 2011. Mr. Gonzalez was born on April 1, 1937 to Servando Rafael and Maria Luisa Gonzalez of El Paso, TX. He graduated in 1966 with a degree in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University. He began his...

Nicholas Nick" Tom" Barbone

Nicholas Nick" Tom" Barbone

May 5, 2011

BARBONE - Nicholas "Nick" Tom Barbone, age 29, beloved son, brother, and grandson, passed away as a result of an accident, Thursday, May 5, 2011. He was a life long resident of Canoncito, NM. Nick loved to pull jokes on everyone he could. He was funny, and enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family, who he loved so very...

James T. Goodis

James T. Goodis

May 5, 2011

Goodis, James T. Aug. 16, 1922 - May 5, 2011 James T. Goodis, 88, of Sarasota, formerly of Redford, Mich. died May 5, 2011. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Sarasota. Interment will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery. Arrangements are by Jennings Funeral Home & Crematory. Survivors include his wife, Betty L. of...

Teddy F. Robinson

Teddy F. Robinson

May 5, 2011

ROBINSON-Teddy F. Robinson, age 78, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Thursday, April 5, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Teddy's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Helen Eileen Hogan

Helen Eileen Hogan

May 4, 2011

HOGAN- Helen Eileen Hogan, 90, passed away May 3, 2011. She was born July 26, 1920, in Hubbard, Ohio, to Clara and Frank Fleming. Helen is survived by her sons, Richard Hogan, Joseph Hogan, and his wife Rebecca, and Kevin Hogan and his wife Elizabeth. She was preceded in death by Joseph, her husband of 65 years. Helen will be...

Francis James Freely

Francis James Freely

May 4, 2011

FREELY- Francis James Freely, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1968, was called home to our Lord and Savior on May 4, 2011. He was born on December 14, 1921 to Martin and Anna (Doris) Freely of New York City, NY. He served our country in the United States Navy and is a World War II veteran. He...

Alvina Arellanes Blea

Alvina Arellanes Blea

May 4, 2011

Alvina Arellanes Blea of Bernalillo, New Mexico passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 4, 2011. She was 88. She was born in Grants, New Mexico on March 7, 1923. Ms. Blea was a former resident of Grants, where she was a devoted member of St. Teresa Catholic Church serving in the choir and along with...

Charlie A. Lucero

Charlie A. Lucero

May 4, 2011

LUCERO - Charlie A. Lucero, age 64, beloved father and brother, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. Charlie was a kind, loving and generous man, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Some may recall seeing Charlie picking up pennies; he’d say “pennies add up”. Charlie...

Robert D. Arnold

Robert D. Arnold

May 4, 2011

ARNOLD - Robert D. Arnold, 63, passed away May 4, 2011. He is survived by his mother Barbara S. Arnold; his children Hearther M. Tomlin and husband Randy; Trent E. Arnold and wife Claire; Summer S. Arnold, Robert D. Arnold, Jr. and wife Holland, and Melissa J. Mares and husband Mike; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Carole Lovett and husband Ray;...

Beatrice Muniz

Beatrice Muniz

May 3, 2011

Beatrice Muniz, 101, of Blanco, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was born Oct. 21, 1909, to Sesario and Senaida Sandoval. She was a hard working woman. She made the most wonderful tasting bread and made beautiful afghans. She loved to garden and her strawberry patch. She was a person of strong Christian beliefs and...

Denton Maria, Sr.

Denton Maria, Sr.

May 3, 2011

Denton Maria, Sr., 91, of Dulce, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Dulce. He was born October 23, 1919 in Dulce to Ojo Blanco and Nael-Toya Giron Maria. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688

James D. Garcia

James D. Garcia

May 3, 2011

GARCIA - James D. Garcia, 82, passed away May 3, 2011. James’ care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Lena G. Sanchez

Lena G. Sanchez

May 3, 2011

SANCHEZ - Lena G. Sanchez, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Socorro, NM surrounded by her loving family. Lena was born on May 2, 1926 in Belen, NM to Ruperto and Sylvia (Cordova) Gallegos. She is survived by her loving son, Anthony Sanchez and wife, Annie; her devoted daughters, Angie Ochoa and husband, Guillermo; Dolores Czosnek and...

Martha M Washburn

Martha M Washburn

May 3, 2011

WASHBURN, Martha M. 87, passed away in Belen, NM on May 3, 2011. Martha was born Cimarron, Kansas on August 22, 1923. Services will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. Martha’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110...

Emma S. Begay

Emma S. Begay

May 3, 2011

DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE Emma S. Begay, 79, of Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Bloomfield. She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Blanco Canyon. She was preceded in death by sons, Gilbert Begay and Harold Begay Jr.; parents, Jim and Katie Setzer; and brother, Leo Setzer Sr. She is survived by sons, Clarence Begay, Leroy Begay, Monte Begay,...