Obituaries

Lt. Col John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret)

Lt. Col John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret)

May 3, 2011

LYLE- Lt. Col. John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret.), died peacefully in his Albuquerque home on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 attended by his daughter Mary Elizabeth. John Robert was a devoted Catholic, and long time member of Our Lady of Annunciation Parish. He loved and served his family, church and his nation for ninety six years. John was born on...

Sylvia Helen Bonaguidi

Sylvia Helen Bonaguidi

May 3, 2011

Bonaguidi died in Grants, New Mexico and she was born in Flora Vista, Colorado. Bonaguidi was a lifetime resident of Gallup, New Mexico, and she was a co-owner of City Electric. She was active with the Catholic Church and she was a member of the Italian Womens Auxillary. Bonaguidi was a bowler and she enjoyed bingo. Survivors include her son,...

Winnie Ruth Norsworthy (Busby)

Winnie Ruth Norsworthy (Busby)

May 2, 2011

Winnie Norsworthy, 94, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, in Farmington. She was born July 15, 1916, in Waynesboro, Miss., the daughter of Judge Arthur Busby and Winnie George Busby. Rejoicing at her arrival in Heaven are her parents; her beloved husband of 63, years, Olyer Norsworthy; her two brothers, Arthur and Paul; her granddaughter, Kelly Stagen;...

Harold Leithead

Harold Leithead

May 2, 2011

LEITHEAD- Harold J. Leithead, 58, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 2, 2011. Harold is survived by his loving wife Gabby; sister, Deborah Terrell; aunt, Marie Knowles; cousins, Roger Leithead and wife Faith, Kevin Leithead and wife DeAnn, Wayne Knowles and wife Cindy; mother-in-law, Ann Nazeres; sisters-in-law, Katherine Grossmueller and husband Jacob, Eveline Pyles, Faith Kurkewicz; brother-in-law, Arno Nazeres and wife...

Raymond Anthony Murphy

Raymond Anthony Murphy

May 2, 2011

Raymond Anthony Murphy was born in to the Red Running Into the Water People Clan and born for the Salt Water People Clan. Murphy began his primary school in Tse Bonito, New Mexico. When he turned eight years old, he was selected for a placement program in Utah, where he completed his high school education. While attending school in Utah,...

Irving Roth

Irving Roth

May 1, 2011

ROTH- Irving Roth, 92, passed away May 1, 2011 of esophageal cancer at age 92. He is survived by his daughter, Maxine Ficksman; son-in-law, David Ficksman; two grandchildren, Caroline and Eric Ficksman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Roth. Irving was born in Passaic, New Jersey on January 5, 1919 to Max and Anna Roth. The war...

Joseph Fernando Luna

Joseph Fernando Luna

May 1, 2011

Joseph Fernando Luna passed away on May 1, 2011 at the age of 55. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Vista Verde Memorial Park. DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES Vista Verde Menmorial Park 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505)338-1309

Sarah Begay

Sarah Begay

May 1, 2011

Sarah Begay was born into the Towering House Clan and born for the Meadow People Clan. Begay was a homemaker, but she worked in various places. Survivors include her husband, Alson Tom; Sons, Alton Tom and Alonzo Tom; daughters, Shawna Kee, Shawny Tom, and Alexia Tom; brothers, Tom Begay and Daryl Grey; sisters, Alice Delgarito, Virginia Tom, Freda Begay, Laberta...

Henry P. Hesuse

Henry P. Hesuse

May 1, 2011

Henry P. Hesuse, 77, of Nageezi, passed from this life on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Nageezi, to Guerito and Mabel P. Hesuse. His clans are Mexican and Bitterwater. Henry served in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict as well as a member of the peacetime Army. He...

Beverly Ann Padia

Beverly Ann Padia

May 1, 2011

Beverly Ann Padia, 57, of Aztec, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Henderson, Nev., to Priscilla Padilla and Elmer T. Pilon. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Juan and Eloise Padia, who raised her, and Louis and Sara Padilla; father,...

Eunice Marie"" Goodwin

Eunice Marie"" Goodwin

May 1, 2011

Eunice "Marie" Goodwin, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Tell, Texas, to Velmer McKinney and Angeline Beulah Craig McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford "Dig" Goodwin Sr.; sons, Cliff Goodwin Jr. and Jerry Wayne Goodwin; brothers, Johnny McKinney, Cecil McKinney and Don McKinney;...

Lewis L. Moore

Lewis L. Moore

Apr 30, 2011

MOORE- Lewis L. Moore, 89, a resident of New Mexico since 1958, passed away April 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley M. Moore of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Lynn Moore of Rio Rancho, NM. He was preceded in death by his son, Stuart S. Moore. Lewis was a veteran of WWII where he was...

Ruth Jean Smith (Schram) Purcell

Ruth Jean Smith (Schram) Purcell

Apr 30, 2011

PURCELL- Mrs. Ruth Jean Smith (Schram), 93, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday April 30, 2011 at the home of her loving daughter Debby and son in law Charles Joerg. Per her wishes there will be no funeral. There will be a Celebration of Life at the funeral home on Friday, May 6, 2011.at 1:00 pm....

Gerald Edward Nix

Gerald Edward Nix

Apr 30, 2011

Gerald Edward Nix, 73, of Farmington, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at his home. Jerry was born October 1, 1937, in Nucla, Colorado, to Ammon and Cleo Nix. Jerry completed his BS and Master's degrees at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He and Roberta Irene Phelan were married on August 13, 1960. In the course of his 41...

James (Jim) S. Hendrix

James (Jim) S. Hendrix

Apr 30, 2011

HENDRIX- James (Jim) S. Hendrix passed away April 30, 2011, after a one-month illness. He is survived by his wife Jeanne. Jim said she was his best friend and the most important person in his life. His sister, Elinor Dayley, lives with her son in Stafford, Virginia. Jim was born in 1925 in Lane, Kansas. He moved often during the...

Anita Cherb

Anita Cherb

Apr 29, 2011

Anita Cherb, age 81, passed away on April 29, 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

Judy Silva

Judy Silva

Apr 29, 2011

SILVA - Judy Silva, 66, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Judy was born on November 13, 1944 to Ramon T. and Petrita Montoya in Socorro, NM. She is survived by her loving husband and friend, Valentin Silva; her devoted children, Debbie Silva and companion, Flo Sedillo; Demecio Silva; Jenny Crespin and husband, Shannon; Tommy Silva...

Jay Huff

Jay Huff

Apr 29, 2011

HUFF- Jay Huff, of Rio Rancho, NM died Friday, April 29, 2011 after a brief illness. Dr. Huff was born January 16, 1926 in Lubbock, TX, and grew up in Clovis NM. After serving in the Army during World War II, he attended the University of Colorado, where he earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in music, and married his first...

Lawrence Larry" P." Schneiter

Lawrence Larry" P." Schneiter

Apr 29, 2011

Lawrence “Larry” P. Schneiter, 65, of Farmington passed from this life early Friday, April 29, 2011 with his family by his side. Larry was born October 22, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Eldon Policy and Geraldine Schneiter. Larry was a hardworking father, husband and grandfather. He loved his family dearly and had a tender heart. Larry was very lively and...

Marcos Ochoa

Marcos Ochoa

Apr 29, 2011

OCHOA- Marcos Ochoa, 60, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, April 29, 2011. A Rosary to be recited at Garcia Mortuary, Chapel of Angels, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 10:30 a.m.; Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Marcos's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222