Obituaries

Feb 26, 2010

Blackgoat died Feb. 26, 2010, in Flagstaff. He was born May 14, 1922, in Lupton, into the Black Sheep People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Blackgoat worked for the railroad and did farm work in Idaho. He loved carpentry. Survivors include his sons, Elvin Blackgoat of Lupton, Freddy Blackgoat of Phoenix, Roy Gene Blackgoat of Allentown, Sammy Blackgoat,...

Feb 26, 2010

William H. “Bill” Walker, 77, of Kirtland, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 in Farmington. He was born January 11, 1933 in Blooming Grove, Texas to William and Irene Walker Bill attended Miami High School in Miami, AZ and ICS Apprenticeship Program, Miami Copper Co. in Miami, AZ. In 1953 he married Ellen Culver in Miami, Arizona. They were married...

Feb 26, 2010

TORO - Sebastian Radames Toro, 89, resident of Albuquerque passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Feb 26, 2010

WELCH - Leota Elizabeth Lork Samuel Welch, 91, a resident of Los Lunas and former resident of Rio Rancho for 32 years, passed away with her loving and thankful family around her on February 26, 2010. Leota was born to Karl John Lork (from Germany) and Adeline Emily Scales-Lork (from Nebraska) on April 29, 1918 in Danville, IN. Growing up,...

Feb 26, 2010

Yazzie-Green died Feb. 26, 2010, in Tucson. She was born Oct. 29, 1963, in Crownpoint, into the Towering House People Clan for the Black Streak of Forest People Clan. Yazzie-Green attended Crownpoint Elementary, Albuquerque Indian School, Santa Fe Indian School and graduated from Thoreau High School. She was employed with Giant Travel Center over 17 years and was a volunteer...

Feb 25, 2010

HOWARD " Sandra J. Howard, 62, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 after a prolonged illness. She was predeceased by her husband Orville Howard; son Gregory Mannix; daughter Michelle Slack, and brother Robert Uransky. She is survived by her parents Ralph and LaVerne Uransky; brother Dennis Uransky and wife Juanita; sister Debbie Stallings and husband Jack; brother Bill Uransky...

Feb 25, 2010

WOODWORTH - Megan Ann Woodworth, 51, died Thursday, February 25, 2010. She was born August 30, 1958 in Malone, NY, the daughter of (Charles) Joseph and Florilda (Boyer) McGuire. Megan is survived by her devoted husband of 16 years, Gary of Edgewood, NM; her parents of Malone, NY, brother, Terrance M. McGuire and wife Marianne of West Seneca, NY and...

Feb 25, 2010

HARKNESS - Maria "Tonie" Antonia Harkness, age 93, beloved mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, February 25, 2010. She was born on June 13, 1916 in Nambe, NM and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Harkness; a son, Willie Romero and a granddaughter,...

Feb 25, 2010

FUENTES, Albert D., beloved son, father, grandfather, and brother passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Albert is survived by his “Babe”, Judith Gonzales, his parents Richards L. Sr. and Frances (Olguin) Fuentes, his children; Monica Herrera and husband Eddie, Albert Fuentes, Jr., Andy Ray Fuentes and wife Yvonne, Felicia Dominguez and husband Raul, Katrina Fuentes, Kyla Fuentes and Marissa...

Feb 25, 2010

Rhonda S. Garcia (Gagnebin) March 13, 1958 - February 25, 2010 God put his arms around Rhonda and whispered, "Come home with me." Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Donald Lyle Dennison. She leaves behind her only child, D. Austin McDaniel; her soul mate and love of her life, Robert W. Gagnebin; best friend forever and sister, Denise Serrano and husband Favian;...

Feb 25, 2010

MONTE- Melvin Monte, age 38, beloved husband, father, son and brother, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010. He was born on August 30, 1971 in Albuquerque, NM and was a resident of Tohajiilee, NM. Melvin was a Silversmith which was also a hobby, along with softball. He was very lucky when it came to gambling at the casino. He was...

Feb 25, 2010

NEWLON- Richard Newlon, 55, passed away February 25, 2010. He was born July 17, 1954, in Dalhart, Texas, to Mattie and Herbert Newlon. Richard is survived by his mother, Mattie Newlon; three siblings, Nancy Rickerman and her husband Steve, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Evan Newlon and his wife Kathy, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Jill Thompson and her husband Neil,...

Feb 24, 2010

SULLIVAN - William H. Sullivan, 93, resident of Rio Rancho passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505- 892-9920

Feb 24, 2010

Lydia Katherine Andes, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was born on March 22, 1928 in Sonora, Texas to James and Ellis Caldwell. On January 19, 1949 she married Robert “Bob” Andes in Sonora, Texas. They spent several years in West Texas and southeastern New Mexico before finally settling in Farmington in 1957. Katherine was a homemaker who...

Feb 24, 2010

STOUT- June Stout, 85, passed away February 24, 2010. June's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Feb 24, 2010

Feb 24, 2010

PAYNE -James H. (Jim) Payne, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1992 passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2010. Jim was a proud Veteran of the United States Army and a dedicated member of the Board of Directors of the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). During that time he was known for his tireless commitment to the Z-Act Computer Assisted...

Feb 24, 2010

AGUIRRE - Ventura "Ben" Aguirre, age 78, went to be with The Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. He was born on October 27, 1931 in Grand Junction, Colorado. He served his country during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Corporal and receiving The Bronze Star for meritorious Service. He worked as a machinist until his retirement. He is...

Feb 23, 2010

Nancy L. Belcher, 80, of Aztec, formerly of Greeneville, Tenn., and New Martinsville, W.V., died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Aztec. She was born in Alcoa, Tenn., on Dec. 18, 1929, the daughter of John G. and Blanche V. Lewallen of Maryville, Tenn. Nancy attended Alcoa High School. In 1947, Nancy married Gordon “Bud” L. Belcher of Alcoa, the day...

Feb 23, 2010

Maria De Los Angeles Hernandez, Age 30, passed away on February 23, 2010. 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