Obituaries

Apr 5, 2011

Maria Eliza Chavez, 35, of Farmington, was called home on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Farmington. She was born June 23, 1975, in Hobbs, to Frank and Patti Chavez. Those blessed to know Maria recognized her kind, gentle heart. She loved to sing and dance and was told in junior high that she had perfect pitch. Some things that made...

Apr 5, 2011

BARRAZA GANDARA- Maria Magdalena Barraza Gandara, edad 48, desaparecida el martes 5 de abril de 2011. A sus padres, Jesús Manuel Barraza, Maria Eleazar Gandara la sobrevive; niños, Jorge Antonio Chacon Barraza, Jr. y Chacon fabiano Barraza; nuera Pricila Ceballos de Chacon; nieta, Georgina Alejandra Chacon Ceballos; hermanos, Santiago Barraza, Olga Barraza, Griselda Barraza, Silvia Barraza, Jesús Alberto Barraza, Maria...

Apr 5, 2011

RODERICK- Gwendolyn L. Roderick, 88, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 30 years passed away April 5, 2011. She is survived by her children, Jeri Newton and husband Steve of Phoenix, AZ, Mark Roderick and wife Kathy of Rio Rancho, NM; six grandchildren, Mark Newton and wife April, Greg Andersen and wife Bonnie, Kalista Andersen, Kirsten Andersen, Kara Lonstad...

Apr 5, 2011

AVALOS - Mary G. Avalos, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Mary was born on October 27, 1943 in Socorro to Lauriano and Martina (Sanchez) Valenzuela. She is survived by her devoted children, Gilbert Avalos and wife, Lori of Lemitar; Karen Scates and husband, Tommy of Socorro; David Avalos and wife, Erica of Socorro; Bridgette...

Apr 5, 2011

Donald M. Brandenburg, 64 of Aztec, NM passed from this life on April 5, 2011. He was born November 3, 1946 in Durango, Colorado to Carl Brandenburg and Olive (Marshall) Brandenburg. Cremation has taken place with a memorial service to be held on June 25, 2011.

Apr 4, 2011

Apr 4, 2011

Per family request, an obituary is not printed. Arrangments are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 1830 Barbara Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-6671

Apr 3, 2011

GUTIERREZ- Frank Angelo Gutierrez, age 30, went home to meet our Lord on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Frank was born to Frank Gutierrez and Yolanda Maestas on April 22, 1980 in Albuquerque, NM. Frank is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Nettie Maestas; paternal grandfather, Ignacio Gutierrez; uncles, George Gutierrez, and Eutimio Chavez Jr.; and cousin, Erik...

Apr 3, 2011

Mary Angela Hampton, 89 of Aztec passed from this life on April 3, 2011 at Crane's Roost Assisted Living. She was born Janury 24, 1922 in Louisville, Kentucky to Joseph A. Harrett and Theresa (Jansing) Harrett. Mrs. Hampton will return to Louisville, Kentucky to be interred at the Calvary Cemetery.

Apr 3, 2011

ENDRES- Carl Endres, 99, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2011. He is survived by his daughters, Marjorie Tapia, Dianne Endres, and Fay Pullen; his son-in-law, Celestino Tapia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Marjorie. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Carl graduated from the...

Apr 3, 2011

Carl Eugene Maitlen, 83, of Aztec, departed this world on Sunday, April 3, 2011. He was born February 12, 1928, in Elk City, Oklahoma. Carl enlisted in the United States Army in 1946, where he served our great nation for two years. Upon fulfilling his duty to his country, he was joined in matrimony to Mary Allee, by whose side he...

Apr 3, 2011

Janneth L. “Sis” King, 72, of Aztec, passed away peacefully in Farmington, on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Sis was born August 11, 1938, in Bayfield, CO, to Dick and Frances Baird. After two weeks of courtship, Janneth married the love of her life, Tommy King, on October 7, 1955, in Aztec. They lived and raised their three daughters in Ignacio,...

Apr 2, 2011

JOHNSON - Jess W. Johnson, 48, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Jess was born December 2, 1962 to James H. and Jean (Terry) Johnson in Raton, NM. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Darlene (Langstaff) Johnson of Lemitar, NM; his adored daughters, Jazmine Johnson of Lemitar; Rosa Otero of Albuquerque; and...

Apr 2, 2011

Per family request, the obituary for Mr. Nelson is not to be printed. Arragements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 1830 Barbara Gallup, New Mexico 87301 (505) 722-6671

Apr 2, 2011

Raymond Fletcher "Jack" Gwinn, 87, of Farmington, died on Saturday, April 2, 2011, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 3, 1923, in Jacksboro, Texas, to Opal Bottoms and Raymond Gwinn. Jack served in the U.S. Army from February 1943 to January 1946. He worked for 39 years, most of his life, in the oil field. Jack loved fishing, watching football, traveling...

Apr 2, 2011

Stephanie Lynn Howes known to friends as "Jodi" was born in Gallup, New Mexico October 25, 1950. She passed away on April 2, 2011 in Denver, Colorado at age 60. She graduated from Gallup High School class of 1969. She relocated to California and then Tucson, Az where she was a resident most of her life. She enjoyed her family and many fun times...

Apr 1, 2011

RICCON- John C. Riccon, 94, passed away April 1, 2011. John’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

Apr 1, 2011

AYERS- Margaret (Gitto) Ayers, 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 1, 2011. She is survived by her children, Stephen Gitto and wife Kathy of Minnesota, Sheryl Baca and husband Edward, Christopher Gitto, Anthony Gitto and wife Michelle; grandchildren, Susan Torres, April Weaver, daughter Aria and husband Curtis, Amber, Giovanna and Anthony Gitto; beloved...

Apr 1, 2011

Jenna Ann Miller, 6, of Aztec, died on Friday, April 1, 2011, in Aztec. She was born March 23, 2005, the daughter of Michael and Katie Miller. Jenna loved life to the fullest and enjoyed playing in the sun, collecting rocks, riding her bike, reading books, attending CCD, camping, swimming and kitty cats. Her journey touched many and she'll be...

Mar 31, 2011

Moussa Toure, age 58, passed away on March 31, 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