Obituaries

Sep 21, 2009

JURKAS - Zora A. Jurkas passed away on September 21, 2009. She was the beloved wife of Peter J. Jurkas for 66 years, and loving mother of Sharon A. Young and husband Franklin, and Peter M. Jurkas and wife Linda. Zora is also survived by three grandchildren, Bradley D. Austin, Anna L. Hogberg and husband Corey, and Sara S. Geist...

Sep 20, 2009

CHAVEZ- Manuel "Mannie" Chavez, 79, was called home to our Lord on September 20, 2009. Mannie was born January 1, 1930 to Enrique and Isabel Chavez and grew up in the small ranching community of La Palma, New Mexico. After his honorable service in the United States Army, he returned home and married his sweetheart, Magdalena "Maida" Chavez nee Leyba....

Sep 20, 2009

Sep 19, 2009

Herman Markowitz Graveside services were held in Philadelphia PA on September 21, 2009 for Herman Markowitz, 87, who departed this life on September 19, 2009 surrounded by his family. Rabbi Melinda Levinson Zalma officiated, with Janna Wallen serving as cantorial soloist. Pallbearers were Jason Janet, Shana Kerey, Arlen Janet, Caasi Janet, Ed Levinson, and Fruma Markowitz. Honorary pallbearers were Ray...

Sep 19, 2009

Sep 19, 2009

JINZO- Ruth S. Jinzo, 76, a longtime resident of San Antonio (Cedar Crest), NM, died September 19, 2009. She is preceded in death by her husband, Delfinio Jinzo; parents, Flaviano and Dulcinea (Armenta) Sanchez; brothers, Julian Garcia, Flaviano Sanchez, Jr., Billy Sanchez, and Cecil Sanchez; and sister, Atocha Hays. She is survived by her children, Linda Padilla and husband, Dennis,...

Sep 18, 2009

Sep 18, 2009

Janey (McCarty) Noble,Janey was born April 30, 1952 in Colorado City, TX and passed away September 18, 2009 in Farmington, NM. She was a beloved Wife and Mother of four. She lived life to the fullest and brought a smile to everyone that she came in contact with. She attended San Juan College and earned her Associate's in Applied Science...

Sep 18, 2009

Robert Wesley Schroeder October 5, 1921 - September 11, 2009 Robert Wesley Schroeder of Farmington passed away at his home in the early hours of Friday morning. Bob was born in Wiley, Colorado to Albert Gustav and Savola Iola (Cole) Schroeder. His family later moved to Las Animas, Colorado where he attended Bent County High School, graduating in 1939. Bob served as a...

Sep 17, 2009

Ruben Padilla, 65, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Farmington. He was born March 21, 1944 in La Jara, New Mexico to Felix and Herminia Padilla. Ruben graduated from Aztec High School and was employed for 33 years with UPS. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, daughter, Adrienne Griego, Son, Rick Vallejos, Brother Joe, Sisters, Mary,...

Sep 17, 2009

Loretta Kay Jones age 56 of Aztec, passes away unexpectedly on September 17, 2009. Loretta was born July 26, 1953 in Lincoln, Illinois to Luther C, and Barbara Lou Montgomery. Loretta was preceded in death by her father, one sister and one brother. She is survived by four sisters, her beloved husband James Pat Jones of the family home daughter...

Sep 17, 2009

CHAVEZ-Maria (Della) Chavez, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to heaven by our heavenly father to be reunited with her beloved husband on Thursday, September 17, 2009. Della devoted her life to her family and God, this was evident to all who knew her. Her spirit will live on through everyone she touched throughout her special life. Della was...

Sep 16, 2009

Sep 16, 2009

Bill Ray Selman March 17, 1936 - September 16, 2009 Our beloved Bill, 73, left this earth into the waiting arms of our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 16, after he fulfilled God's plans for him here on earth. He was born in Artesia, N.M., to Grover and Irene Selman. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Dolores Hartley, and...

Sep 16, 2009

TABAKA- Emma Tabaka, age 87, a resident of Albuquerque since 1960, passed away on September 16, 2009. Mrs. Tabaka was born on December 9, 1921 to Forrest and Jessie (Seever) Beauchamp of Chicago, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, one brother, and her parents. She is survived by her children, Irene (Richard) Reimbold, of MI,...

Sep 14, 2009

PADILLA, Rita Mary, 87, of Farmington, passed peacefully into eternal glory, Monday, September 14, 2009. Rita was born March 16, 1922, in San Luis, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alejandro Archibeque and Eloisa Trujillo; 2 sons, Timmy Padilla and Robert Lucero; and brother, Alex Archibeque. She is survived by Tim Padilla; 3 daughters, Ruby Daube, Judy...

Sep 14, 2009

REID - M. Arleene Reid, born January 19, 1922, peacefully went home to the Lord on September 14, 2009 surrounded by her loved ones. Arleene will be remembered and missed by husband and constant companion of 62 years, Glynn; brother Orville; sons Steve and Travis; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; as well as extended family and many friends. Arleene was...

Sep 14, 2009

William D. (Bill) Hickman, 83, of Aztec, passed away Monday, September 14, 2009, in Aztec. He was born March 16, 1926, in Farmington, NM. Bill attended Aztec High School and Fort Lewis College for two years. He served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific. Bill married Alice Sullivan in 1948 in Aztec. They were married for 61 years. He...

Sep 13, 2009

Bob Stewart, 85, of Farmington, passed away at home with his family, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. Bob was born to Clifford and Irene Stewart December 7, 1923 in Safford AZ. Bob met and married Shirley in Safford and shortly after they were off to work on the pipeline El Paso Natural Gas Co. was building to California. They moved to Farmington...

Sep 13, 2009

GARCIA_Adolph Garcia, 75, a resident of Rio Rancho, was called home to his eternal resting place on Sunday, September 13, 2009. Adolph was born November 9, 1933 the son of Alberto and Inez Garcia in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alberto and Inez; and his brother Joe. Adolph is survived by his loving...