Obituaries

Oct 10, 2009

PETERS - James Dean Peters, 67, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2009. He was born on September 23, 1942, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joyce I. Grady and Leslie E.S. Peters. He is survived by his loving wife, Susanne F. Peters; son, James S. Peters of Tuscan, AZ; step-sons Michael Gorman and wife,...

Oct 9, 2009

TOLEDO - Pastor Harrison Toledo, age 70, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born on May 10, 1939 in Torreon, NM, and was a resident of Ojo Encino, NM. He was a Pastor 48 years at the Jesus Mission in Torreon, NM. Pastor Harrison enjoyed Playing guitar, singing and playing basketball with his...

Oct 9, 2009

Oct 9, 2009

Blake Edward Steward, 9, of Aztec, New Mexico passed away Friday, October 9, 2009 in Aztec. He was born February 4, 2000 in Grand Junction, Colorado to David and Rene Steward. Blake attended Park Avenue Elementary School in Aztec. He was a Season Points Champion IKF Region 4a in 2006 and 2007 Kart Racing, and he received the Terrific Kid...

Oct 9, 2009

Wilma Jean Pickard, 76, of Kirtland, NM; passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Fri., Oct. 9, 2009. She was bornOct.20, 1933 to Cecil and Pearl West in Thatcher, AZ, and was raised on a cattle ranch near Safford, AZ. Mrs. Pickard was surrounded by horses, cattle, and a wonderful grandfather, her mother and many aunts, uncles, and as...

Oct 8, 2009

Annette Rosemary Brown age 56 of Aztec passed away at her home following a lengthy illness, on October 8, 2009. Annette was born on June 10, 1953 in Aberdeen, Scotland to Alfi and Margaret Hawkins. She is survived by her husband Douglas Brown of the family home and six children, Kelly Mellis, Duane Addison and wife Shelly Addison, Steven and...

Oct 8, 2009

Cameron Mark Smith, 30, of Durango passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 in Durango. Cameron was born May 14, 1979 in Provo, Utah the son of Mark Smith and Lisa Webb Rogers. He attended Farmington High School and later attended and graduated from Walkersville High School in Walkersville, Maryland in 1997. Cameron loved music, his dog "Onika", traveling, swimming and...

Oct 8, 2009

Oct 8, 2009

Rex L. Mickey, 86, of Flora Vista, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 8, 2009. He was born on May 27, 1923, in Acumen, Colorado, the son of Charlie and Madge Mickey.Rex was a man of God, serving as a minister in the Church of Christ for more than 55 years. He served his...

Oct 7, 2009

SHEA_Bernard E. Shea, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in Espanola, New Mexico. Bernard was born February 17, 1925 the son of Charles and Sarah Baisione Shea in Alton, Illinois. He moved to Albuquerque from St. Louis, Missouri in 1952. Bernard had worked for the Sandia Laboratories before he retired. He was a...

Oct 7, 2009

Monty Lope, Jr., 69, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in Salt Lake City. He was born February 17, 1940 in Kimbito, New Mexico. He was Bitterwater Clan, born for the Under the Covers Clan. Monty was retired as a Lab Technician in Chemical Measurements Department from Arizona Public Service. He attended the Navajo Methodist Mission and graduated...

Oct 7, 2009

ANNA PAULETTE GWINN, 51 a lifelong resident of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at her home. Anna was born July 6, 1958 in Cortez, Colorado the daughter of Kayo Saiz and Caroline Lee (Shay) Saiz. Anna met and married Terry Gwinn in 1977 in Farmington and they were married for 32 years. She was employed by the City...

Oct 7, 2009

Troy Bible, 76, former Deputy Sheriff, a long time resident of Aztec, passed away in his home in Farmington surrounded by his family, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 from a bout with Cancer. He was born November 26, 1932 in Brownfield, TX to Dalton and Hazel Bible. Troy was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Leroy and Donald...

Oct 7, 2009

TORRES- Santiago "Jimmy" D. Torres, Jr., 82, was called home to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, with his loving family and friends by his side. Mr. Torres was born on October 15, 1926 to Santiago and Gertrude (Gonzales) Torres, Sr. of Chacon, NM. He enlisted into the US Army in 1945 and served as a Military Policeman...

Oct 7, 2009

With heavy hearts we will celebrate the life of SFC Kenneth Warren Westbrook on Oct. 16, 2009 at 10 a.m. at the Farmington Civic Center. He faithfully dedicated 22 years of service in the United States Army. Kenneth was born on Aug. 13, 1968 in Fort Riley, Kansas. He graduated from Shiprock High School in 1987 and entered the military...

Oct 7, 2009

McNAMARA - Ricky R. McNamara, 57, passed away on October 7, 2009. Ricky's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Oct 6, 2009

PRANGLEY - Kathy A. Prangley, 52, a resident of Placitas, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 with her family at her bedside. Kathy was born May 14, 1957 the daughter of Melvin and Theresa Brest in Allegan, Michigan. Kathy married her husband Jim in 1979 and to escape the cold Michigan winters moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico...

Oct 6, 2009

HELDENBRAND - Lois Marie Heldenbrand, 73, went to be with her Lord on October 6, 2009. She was born in Hoisington Kansas to Eva and Gale Bickle. She married her husband Carl in 1950 in Great Bend, Kansas. She and Carl were blessed with two sons whom they loved very much. The awesome two some went on to devote their...

Oct 6, 2009

FANNIE LOU "PENNY" (BREWER) RODOLPH, 80, a resident of Farmington since 2007 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Beehive Homes in Farmington. Penny was born February 6, 1929 in Roswell, NM the daughter of Robert Owen Brewer and Irene (Sparks) Brewer. She attended Carlsbad High School where she later graduated. Penny met and married Bob Rodolph in...

Oct 6, 2009