Obituaries

Jan 9, 2011

FOSTER, Charles E. Foster, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2011. Mr. Foster moved to Albuquerque in 1960, working for the USAF as an airplane mechanic and also in the motor pool. Charles is survived by his children; Teri A. Stamps, Jill M. Foster, Charlotte Renee Wilson, Charles Bernard Foster, Tanya Benita Foster, Kyla E-Faye Foster and Kevin Eason...

Jan 9, 2011

Todd Wesley Offerle,55, of Bloomfield passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Centerof an infection that went to his heart. He was born October 26, 1955, in Meeker, Colorado, to Bob and Vonnie Offerle. Todd had many enjoyments in his life, the movie Christmas Story (You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!), starting projects, so that others can...

Jan 9, 2011

LEFTWICH- Dalton L. “Lefty” Leftwich, LTCOL USAF (RET), passed away peacefully at his home in Corrales, New Mexico on January 9, 2011. LTCOL Leftwich was born in Nocona, TX on January 10, 1928. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. After attending SMU he resumed his military career in 1951, but in the United States...

Jan 8, 2011

John Wesley Kinney, Sr., 52, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born June 1, 1958 in Durango, CO., to John F. and Norma M. Kinney. John was employed at several car dealerships in the area for many years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. John also loved to cook for his...

Jan 8, 2011

MAURER - Shirley J. Maurer, 64, passed away January 8, 2011. She is survived by her children, Carl W. Cherryholmes and wife Debra, Timothy M. Cherryholmes, and Marshall G. Arnold; grandchildren, Carl Cherryholmes, Angel Cherryholmes, and Robert Cherryholmes; great grandchild, Cadence Cherryhomes, and brother, Robert Marshall and wife Susan. A Visitation will be held Friday, January 14, 2011 from 10:00...

Jan 8, 2011

HOLMES - Michael T. was born August 7, 1988 in Cleburne, TX; he grew up in Cleburne and moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 2001. Michael went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his Papa Chuck Carroll and paternal grandfather Tom Holmes. He is survived by his mother and dad, Glenda...

Jan 8, 2011

Mary Lou Perez, age 55, passed away on January 08, 2011. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Jan 8, 2011

SIMMONS- Stephen L. Simmons (Master Chief- Retired USN) crossed his final finish line January 8, 2011 at the age of 62 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM. Preceded on the path he will reunite with his father, Delbert Eli Simmons; mother, Virginia Adams; grandparents, George and Hazel Hobbs. Master Chief Stephen...

Jan 8, 2011

Jan 8, 2011

Leif William Hansen Hald July 6, 1928 - January 8, 2011 Leif William Hansen Hald, 82, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away January 8, 2011 in Durango Colorado. He was born July 6, 1928 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Leander and Rosa (Hansen) Hald. Leif was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved to build anything and everything including six family homes...

Jan 8, 2011

PADEN- Jonathan Mark Paden, 40, passed away on January 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife and daughter. A memorial service will be Thursday, January 13, 2011, at 1 PM at Christ the King Anglican Church, 5300 2nd Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: CTK Sunday School fund 5300 2nd Street, Albuquerque,...

Jan 8, 2011

Williams- Juanita Williams age 87, a resident of Clarksville, TX passed away on January 8, 2011. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Fairview Memorial Park. Juanita's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800

Jan 8, 2011

TORRES, Frances, 88 passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 in Albuquerque after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her son; Johnny Torres and husband; Cipriano Torres. She is survived by daughters; Beatrice Flores and Isabelle Madrid and son in law; Dennis, five grandchildren, many great grandchildren, sisters; Romelia Garcia and Rachel Almaraz, many brothers in law, sisters...

Jan 8, 2011

SOTO - Alejandro Oscar Soto, 83, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011 in Socorro, NM surrounded by his loving family. Oscar was born on May 23, 1927 in Tokay, NM to Genaro and Angela (Quintero)Soto. He is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Mary (Lucero) Soto; his loving children, Arleen (Soto) Valles and husband Randy; and Michael Oscar...

Jan 7, 2011

VASSAW- Margaret Vassaw, 87, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend was called home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2011. Margaret was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania to Michael and Susan Bigar on August 28, 1923. Margaret moved to Albuquerque, NM in July of 1953, and has been a resident since. She attended Calvary Church for over 20...

Jan 7, 2011

PEEVER- Michael Patrick Pever, 47, passed away January 7, 2011. A Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 12, 2011, Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124...

Jan 7, 2011

VIGIL " Venancio “Ben” Vigil 85, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 7, 2011. Venancio was born on November 9, 1925 in Roswell, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents Mr. Meliton and Mrs. Maria Vigil, sister Mrs. Carmelita Chavez, and brother Mr. Santiago Vigil. He leaves behind his beloved wife...

Jan 7, 2011

James Wolter Black, 80, of Farmington, passed away Friday, January 7, 2011, in Farmington He was born December 15, 1930, in Minneapolis, MN. to Cecil and Olivia Black. No public services are scheduled. Arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jan 7, 2011

Filia Chacon, 81, went home to be with Jesus on January 7, 2011. She was born October 1, 1929, in La Joya, New Mexico, to Miguel and Emma Griego. Filia is survived by her husband, Meliton Chacon of 58 years; daughter Suzette and husband Alfonso; daughter Deborah and husband Gary; granddaughters JiSan, Noel and Zoe; sisters Delmira Botello and Barbara...

Jan 7, 2011

JUAREZ - Santos Ruiz Juarez, 59 passed away on Friday, January 7, 2011 in Truth or Consequences, NM. Santos was born on September 27, 1951 in El Paso, TX to Guadalupe Nunez and Maria (Ruiz Sanchez) Juarez. He is survived by his children, Michelle Juarez; Nadine Flores; and Santos Juarez Jr.; seven brothers, Salvador; Juventino; Richard; Tony; Willie; Hector; and...