Obituaries

Jan 30, 2011

GONZALES- Ramon D. Gonzales, 79, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Ramon was born in Delia, NM on August 31, 1931. Ramon was a great cook and enjoyed making beef jerky. He could play the guitar and create beautiful gardens. Ramon enjoyed fishing, family gatherings,...

Jan 30, 2011

COHN- Irving I. Cohn, 90, a recent resident of Fort Worth, TX passed away January 30, 2011. He is survived by his son, Joel Cohn and wife Mary of Seattle, WA; four grandchildren, Debbie Rocha and husband Richard, Aaron Cohn, Eddie Crimer, Sara Riney and husband Jamie; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Milton Cohn; son-in-law, Roy Heidelberger. He was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2011

Ross S. Saiz, Sr. April 6, 1925 - January 30, 2011 Ross S. Saiz, Sr., of Flora Vista, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011, in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1925, in his parents home in Blanco, New Mexico, one of 17 children of Casimiro and Teresa Saiz. Ross lived his entire life in San Juan County,...

Jan 30, 2011

BALDONADO - Guadalupe “Lupe” Baldonado, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Lupe was born on September 17, 1942 in Jarales, NM to Remijio and Avelina (Garcia) Baldonado. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Flor’Ida Baldonado; two sons; seven daughters; three step children; twenty five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; seven brothers; three...

Jan 30, 2011

Marlene Tsosie was born into the Towering House People Clan and born for the Bitter Water Clan. Tsosie attended Window Rock Hish School, Yavapai College and Oklahoma University. She was employed with NTUA, as an administrative coordinator for the General Managers Office for 24 years. She enjoyed traveling and participating in the powwow circuit. Survivors include her husband, Richard K. Donaghey;...

Jan 30, 2011

MONTOYA - Jacob B. “Jake” Montoya Sr., 77, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Jake was born on October 20, 1933 in Socorro, NM to Antonio E. and Sadie (Barela) Montoya. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Toni (Padilla) Montoya; his devoted children, Jake Montoya Jr. and wife, Juanita; Margaret Tafoya; and...

Jan 30, 2011

PEREA, “Eddie” Eduardo Jose Perea, age 91, passed away January 30, 2011. Eddie was born on March 16, 1919 in Albuquerque, NM to Emiliano Perea and Agapita Armenta. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Carmen, sons; Eddie and Michael Perea. His sister; Prisicilla Perea and brother; Joe Perea. A proud veteran of World War II, he served...

Jan 30, 2011

Matthew James McFarland, infant son of Shawn and Elysa McFarland, died Sunday, January 30, 2011. Arrangements for Matthew are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jan 30, 2011

ARMIJO - Precilla O. (Orona) Armijo, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Precilla was born on June 03, 1925 to Francisco and Rumalda (Otero) Orona in Aragon, NM. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rosalie Armijo; and Ernestine Armijo; her devoted sons, Rey L. Armijo and wife, Rose; Manuel N. Armijo and wife, Elaine;...

Jan 30, 2011

Alice Jim was born into the Bitter Water People Clan and born for the Black Streak Wood People Clan. Alice's hobbies included being a homemaker, seamstress, rug weaver and making Navajo Dolls. She also liked spending time with her grandchildren, telling stories about the old days and helping people out with ceremonies. She also like eating at Jerry's, McDonalds and...

Jan 29, 2011

Alvin Stauffer was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Alex Stauffer and Marie Feldman Stauffer. Stauffer was a very active and devoted Minister, spreading the ministry of Jehovah for the past 77 years. Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Ruth Vartanian Stauffer. Stauffer was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Marie Stauffer; two borthers; one sister. Arrangements are...

Jan 29, 2011

NEIL, Katie Mae Neil, age 74, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Katie is preceded in death by her husband; Edgar Neil, her mother and father as well as six brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children; Yolanda Jean Houston (Ricki), Linda Kay Neil, Edgar Neil, Jr. (Reva), Carrie Mae Neil and Mary Ann Neil all...

Jan 29, 2011

Catherine G. Gross, 87, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29, 2011, at Life Care Center in Farmington. Catherine G. (Armstrong) Gross was born in Hebron, Nebraska in 1923 to Dr. and Mrs. Fredric Clinton Armstrong. She received an R.N. degree at Creighton University School of Nursing in 1945. She married Francis "Frank" Charles Gross,...

Jan 29, 2011

SCHNEIDER - Jean Schneider, wife of NAVY Captain Tony F. Schneider for 67 years, passed away on January 29th 2011. She is survived by her son Frederic Ross Schneider and one grand daughter, Kelly Jean Schneider. Jean lived in the Albuquerque Community since 1965 when Capt. Schneider assumed the position of Commanding Officer of the U.N.M NROTC unit. She was...

Jan 29, 2011

Wilbert W. "Bert" Croken Jr., 90, passed from this life on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, to join Mary, his wife of 57 years. Bert was born April 13, 1920, in Schenectady, N.Y. He was honorably discharged after World War II having served as radar man 3rd class on the USS Massachusetts. He then joined General Electric in New York engaged...

Jan 29, 2011

KRELL - Todd A. Krell, 67, passed away January 29, 2011. Todd’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services2400 Southern Blvd SERio Rancho, NM 87124(505) 891-9192

Jan 28, 2011

PERALTA - Emilio Eloy Peralta, 67, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Eloy was born on April 30, 1943 in Cruzville, NM to Emilio Sr. and Felice (Trujillo) Peralta. He is survived by his sister, Connie Peralta Cordova; his brothers, Gilbert Peralta; and David Peralta; many nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. Eloy...

Jan 28, 2011

BACA - Lee Baca, 80, a lifelong resident of New Mexico, passed away on January 28, 2011. He was born on January 24, 1931 in Fort Bayard, NM. Lee was the 3rd of 5 children born to Leo and Margaret Baca. He was preceded in death by his parents; older brother, Salomon; sister, Suzie; and youngest brother Johnnie; one brother...

Jan 28, 2011

WHITAKER - John A. Whitaker, age 54, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord, Friday, January 28, 2011, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Dennison, OH and was a resident of Alameda, where he was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. John enjoyed volunteering...

Jan 28, 2011