Obituaries

Jan 26, 2011

DROZDJIBOB- John “Johnnie Droz” Drozdjibob, 80, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1979, passed away January 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie T. Drozdjibob; sister-in-law, Chris Bauer and husband Randy of Oshkosh, WI; niece, MaryJane Espina and husband John of Sterling Heights, MI; special friends, Tom and Barbara Madrid, Tom and Fawn Stansberry,...

Jan 25, 2011

Velma Delgarito was a homemaker, rug weaver, silversmith and sheep herder. She loved going to church and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Ned Delgarito of Prewitt; sons, Bennie Loretto Sr., of Thoreau, Dennis Loretto of Grants, Steven Delgarito of Thoreau; daughters, Etta L. Johnson of Prewitt, Marita L. Abeita Los Angeles, California, Leta L. Lewis of Haystack, Nora A. Louis...

Jan 25, 2011

Norman Eugene Abney, Sr., 92, of Farmington passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Farmington. Norman was born December 13, 1918 in Pottsville, Arkansas the son of John Melvin Abney and Florence Eunice (Garren) Abney. Norman worked as a machinist for many years and after retiring loved gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Norman is...

Jan 25, 2011

Billy Don Johnson, 78, of Aztec, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born April 1, 1932, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Billy attended Fort Lewis College until he left to serve in the military during the Korean War. He retired from Hobbs Fire Department with the rank of lieutenant after 22 years of service. Billy Don loved the...

Jan 25, 2011

FARMINGTON Betty Jo Allen July 13, 1928 - Jan. 25, 2011 Betty Jo Allen, 82, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, in Farmington. She was born July 13, 1928, in Fort Bayard, to Herman and Gussie Chapman. She was a homemaker and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alvin Chapman. She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2011

Vivian Sanchez, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2011. She is survived by one daughter; Candy (Lala) Chavez and three sons; Alex Sanchez and wife Margie, Gerard Baumgarden, Robert Baumgarden and wife Diana. Vivian has nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Vivian was preceded in death by her eldest son and...

Jan 24, 2011

Robert O. "Bob" Ricketts, 87, of Farmington, passed away Monday, January 24, in Farmington. He was born April 23, 1923, in Farmington, to Orval and Bertha Ricketts. Bob graduated with the Farmington High School Class of 1940, and earned a degree in agronomy from New Mexico State University in 1948. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army, fighting in...

Jan 24, 2011

RANK - Lailah Jean Rank, went home to be an angel with our lord and savior on January 24, 2011. Baby Lailah is survived by her loving parents, Berna Jean Griego and John Joseph Rank of Socorro; her maternal grandparents, Mary Helen Griego and Jimmy Jo Griego; and her paternal grandparents, Eustolia Rank and James Sanchez. Lailah is preceded in...

Jan 24, 2011

FRUITLAND Murphy Trahan Dec. 24, 1924 - Jan. 24, 2011 Murphy Trahan, 86, of Fruitland, died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Loreauville, La., to Evaltur and Mathilde Trahan. Murphy was the son of a sugar cane farmer. He served his county for four years in the U.S. Army, and then met and married his...

Jan 24, 2011

Maxine H. Wade passed away on January 24, 2011 at the age of 80. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Sandia Memory Gardens. Daniels Family Funeral Services Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505)338-1309

Jan 24, 2011

GARCIA- Beatrice Garcia, age 48, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011. Beatrice was a former employee of Ethicon Endo Surgery and Quell Industries. Beatrice was a two time survivor of breast cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Larry Shain. She is survived by her mother, Rachel Shain; daughter, Vanessa S. Garcia;...

Jan 24, 2011

OTERO-Porfirio Otero, 86, loving father, brother, grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 24, 2011. Porfirio was born in El Cerro, NM on May 24, 1924. Porfirio was a proud member of the Grandfathers Program at Dolores Gonzales Elementary School. He was also very active within his church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Jan 23, 2011

ALLEY - Louie F. Alley, 68, passed away January 23rd, 2011. He was born January 20th, 1943 in Chico, California. Louie is survived by his wife, Linda, and his daughter, Diana. A brief Memorial Service will be held in his memory on Thursday, January 27th, at 10:00 a.m., at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. In lieu of flowers, please...

Jan 23, 2011

Jan 23, 2011

HOLLINGSWORTH - Joe P. Hollingsworth, Lt. Col. Ret., 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on January 23, 2011. He was born in Mississippi in 1931, attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated from the University of Massachusetts. He was in the Air Force for 24 years, serving in Viet Nam, and lastly at Kirtland Air Force...

Jan 23, 2011

Green-Jasie L. Green, 70, beloved husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on January 23, 2011. He was a fighter, protector, provider and role model. He has always led, even in death. He has led us to a better understanding of compassion, self worth, family unity, faith, love and God. He was...

Jan 23, 2011

SCHOBEY-LIMON- Jennie Schobey-Limon, 65, loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Sunday, January 23, 2011. Jennie was born to Erineo and Rebecca Otero in Albuquerque, NM on December 4, 1945. Jennie was a faithful member of the Saint Edwin’s Catholic Church and the American Legion Lady Auxiliary Unit-13. Jennie enjoyed spending...

Jan 23, 2011

Robert Burel Branson, 77, of Farmington, died Sunday, January 23, 2011, in Farmington. He was born January 9. 1934, in Sommersville, MO. to Dewitt and Ocie Branson. He attended high school in Ruidoso and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1951. He served in the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1954. He moved to Farmington in 1957 and worked as...

Jan 22, 2011

Hasbah Silago was born into the Salt People Clan for the Black Streak People Clan. Silago was a homemaker and rancher. She was well known for making Navajo cake. She loved cooking, herding sheep and enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters, Grace Becenti of Fremont, Calif., Mary Jean John of Mariano Lake; eight grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; five...

Jan 22, 2011

SANDOVAL-Betty M. Sandoval, 88, loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday January 22, 2011. Betty was born May 1, 1922 in Del Norte, CO. Betty was a devoted Catholic and donated most of her time helping others in several different organizations. Betty was a very strong, independent, and a dedicated mother...