Obituaries

Manuel D. Gonzales

Manuel D. Gonzales

Jan 24, 2010

GONZALES, Manuel D., 86, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 24, 2010. A longtime resident of Albuquerque, Manuel was born May 12, 1923 in San Rafael, NM to Ramon and Jesusita Gonzales. Manuel and is preceded in death by his parents and his wife Rose L. Gonzales. He is survived by his children; Sandra Barrera and...

Vera (Mickie) Martinez

Vera (Mickie) Martinez

Jan 24, 2010

After a long battle with dementia, Vera (Mickie) Martinez, 83, of Farmington passed away January 24, 2010 in Farmington. She was born June 22, 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut the fourth daughter of Alexander and Lillian Kirkwood. She was the beloved wife of Gilbert Martinez of Farmington, Mom to Lynn Winters and husband Charlie of Seattle, Washington, Grandmother to Meredith Winters...

Caroline M. Morgan

Caroline M. Morgan

Jan 24, 2010

Caroline M. Morgan, 85, born in Vaughn New Mexico on January 5, 1925, passed away January 24, 2010 in Albuquerque. Those who wish to send their condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com Caroline's care has been placed in the hands of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188

Alaina Sam

Alaina Sam

Jan 23, 2010

Sam died Jan. 23, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Jan. 23, 2010, in Albuquerque, into the Salt People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Sam was loved by all and will be missed. Survivors include her mother, Corina L. Sam; brothers, Jyren Sam, Justin Hardy, Ezekiel Sam, Isacc Sam, all of Crownpoint; sisters, Mikaela Hardy, Gabriella Hardy, Diamonique...

Angelina (Angie) A. Aragon

Angelina (Angie) A. Aragon

Jan 23, 2010

ARAGON - Angelina A. Aragon (Angie), 56, born on March 21, 1953 in Bernalillo, NM, passed away January 23, 2010 at home in Rio Rancho, NM. A very special loving daughter, sister, aunt, godmother and friend. Angie was a kid at heart and touched the lives of all those she met and will always be in our hearts. Angie was...

William (Bill) H. Bardebben

William (Bill) H. Bardebben

Jan 23, 2010

William (Bill) Bardebben passed away Saturday morning, Jan. 23, 2010. He was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. At 17, Bill joined the United States Navy and served from 1963 to 1966 on an oil tanker USS Ponchatoula in the South China Seas. Afterwards he joined the I.B.E.W. Union and became a journeyman lineman. He is survived by his wife...

Vesta Lee Harber

Vesta Lee Harber

Jan 23, 2010

Vesta Lee Harber, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. She was born June 9, 1918, in Bradley, Okla., to Fannie Mae (McDaniel) and Floyd Curlee. Vesta enjoyed working with ceramics and was known for her beautiful jeweled Christmas ornaments, having made over 3,000 in her lifetime. She loved her rose garden and spent a great deal of time...

Layla Faith Lopez

Layla Faith Lopez

Jan 23, 2010

LOPEZ, Layla Faith, 10 months, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010. She is survived by her parents; Paul Lopez and Erica Montoya. Layla’s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Billie Tom

Billie Tom

Jan 23, 2010

Mr. Tom died Jan. 23, 2010, in Pinedale, NM. He was born Sept. 25, 1927, also in Pinedale, NM. Mr. Tom worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for over 37 years. He became a rancher after retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mary B. Tom of Timber Ridge; son, Tee Tom of Mariano Lake; daughters, Lorraine Tom Martinez of Timber Ridge;...

Robert Bob"" Sisson

Robert Bob"" Sisson

Jan 23, 2010

Robert "Bob" "Uncle Bob" L. Sisson, 76, of Farmington, passed away January 23, 2010 while on vacation in Laughlin, NV. He was born December 31, 1933 in Jackson, MI. Bob served his country in the Army and was a Veteran of the Korean War. After his military service he went into the construction industry. Bob owned his own construction company...

Doris Hale

Doris Hale

Jan 22, 2010

HALE- Doris Hale, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 22, 2010. She is survived by her children Lorene (Douglas) Smithers, of Clovis, NM, Karen Cooper (Ray Baca), of Albuquerque, NM, and Kenneth (Dawn) Hale, of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Cody, Dustin and Jason Hale; brother, Gordon Airs, of Scotland. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved...

Rose Skeet

Rose Skeet

Jan 22, 2010

Skeet was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Vanderwagen, into the Bitter Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Skeet was a homemaker and member of the Lineage of Faith Chapel in Pine Hill. She loved being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Bob of Pine Hill; son, Jason Bob of Belen; daughters, Belva James, Loretta Bob, both...

Edith Kyse

Edith Kyse

Jan 22, 2010

KYSE - Edith Kyse, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1976, passed away on January 22, 2010. She is survived by five children, Barbara Thompson of Albuquerque, Robert Kyse of Rio Rancho, William Kyse and wife, Diane of Clifton, NJ, Beth Kukowski and husband, Guy of Albuquerque and Bonnie Smith of Rio Rancho; and brother, Clifford Gravel of Albuquerque....

Herman HY"" Mager

Herman HY"" Mager

Jan 22, 2010

Herman "HY" Mager, age 84, passed away on January 22, 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

Mathew Kitts

Mathew Kitts

Jan 22, 2010

KITTS- Matthew B. Kitts, age 32 of Albuquerque, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 22, 2010. He was born on March 13, 1977 in Tucson, Arizona to Nancy and Bruce Kitts. In addition to his parents, Matthew is survived by his son, Justin Kitts, brothers, Christopher Kitts and Nathan Kitts and sister Stacey Johnson. He also leaves behind loving memories...

Winnie Golow

Winnie Golow

Jan 22, 2010

Golow died Jan. 22, 2010, in Gallup. She was born Aug. 1, 1943, in Jones Ranch. Golow attended Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah. Survivors include her husband, Billy J. Golow of Jones Ranch; son, Leonard L. Henderson of Jones Ranch; daughter, Darlene M. Benally of Vanderwagen; brothers, Johnny Duboise, David Duboise, Fred Duboise, James Duboise, all of Jones Ranch;...

Clarence Ray"" Neeley

Clarence Ray"" Neeley

Jan 21, 2010

Clarence Raymond "Ray" Neeley, 90, of Farmington, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, in Bloomfield. Ray was born Aug. 19, 1919, to Charles Brown Neeley and Anna Mae Flesher Neeley, at their home in Mancos, Colo. Ray graduated from Mancos High School. He married Myrtle Neeley on May 4, 1940, in Farmington. To this union were born three children: Karen Nickels,...

Corene (Connie")" Mixon

Corene (Connie")" Mixon

Jan 21, 2010

MIXON_Corene ("Connie") Mixon, 81, resident of Albuquerque, NM, devoted wife and loving mother passed away peacefully at her home on January 21, 2010. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Diane Mixon and partner Mary Schmauss and Deborah Manoogian; two granddaughters, Tracy Masterson and husband Carrick and Valerie Baker; great-grandson Bryant Baker along with loving friends. She was preceded...

Michael Robertson

Michael Robertson

Jan 21, 2010

ROBERTSON- Michael Robertson, 66, passed away on January 21, 2010. He was born February 19, 1943, in Utica, New York, to Elizabeth and Wesley Robertson. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Grophler and brother, James Robertson. Mike is survived by his soul mate and life partner, Frances Kurts; sister, Barbara (Peter) Steciak; daughters, Valerie Minns (Brian Aragon),...

Ruth Alice Harper

Ruth Alice Harper

Jan 21, 2010

Ruth A. Harper, 94, of Farmington, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 31, 2010. Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Loyd Harper and one grandson, Aaron Renfro, two brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her four daughters, Pat Eberhard and husband Bob, Shirley Saavedra, Carol Simpson and husband Richard and Joyce Renfro and...