Obituaries

Jun 25, 2009

CATES- Anna Lee Cates was born August 10, 1926, in Pullman, West Virginia to Noah and Lorena (Davis) Riggs. Anna Lee passed away on June 25, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospice in Albuquerque. Anna Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Thayer "Pete" Cates. She is survived by two daughters, Diana Dunbar and Vicki Herrera. Other surviving family members include,...

Jun 25, 2009

ROSENTHAL-Howard Edgar Rosenthal, 91, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25th. He was born in Stockton, CA in 1918. Howard was a World War II Veteran, serving in the European African Middle Eastern Theater. He was a pioneer of early television, working as a Technical Director for WBKB in Chicago for 23 years. Howard...

Jun 24, 2009

FINNEFROCK, Claire Devin Maxwell Finnefrock, born in Pittsburgh, PA, August 8, 1910, was the 9th of 10 children born to Luis and Lucia Devin. She grew up and graduated High School in Pittsburgh. She married George Maxwell in 1942, then The War called and Claire joined the Coast Guard, while George enlisted in the Army. After the war, a daughter;...

Jun 23, 2009

DOMINGUEZ-Serafin Dominguez, 73, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. Serafin was born August 17, 1935 the son of Abel and Abranita Garcia Dominguez in Bernalillo, New Mexico. He served on the Bernalillo City Council for 24 years. Serafin was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Andrew and Abel Dominguez; brother, Joaquin Dominguez;...

Jun 23, 2009

SIMANDY - Judith A. Simandy, 66, passed away on June 23, 2009. Judith's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jun 23, 2009

WARDLOW - Arlene Elizabeth Wardlow, 90, passed away on June 23, 2009. She was born January 28, 1919, in Farmington, Minnesota, daughter of Mabel P. and Andrew W. Schultz, where they lived on a farm until she was 14. They moved to Columbus Junction, Iowa during the depression. She graduated from High School in 1937 in Grandview, Iowa. And then...

Jun 22, 2009

KEEGAN_Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) Robert Emmett Keegan, son of Emmet and Hazel Keegan, and named in the memory of the 17th century Irish nationalist rebel leader, reported for duty in heaven on June 22, 2009. Bob was born the eldest of three sons in Washington, Pennsylvania on December 1, 1921. He grew up in Washington, PA and attended Washington &...

Jun 22, 2009

Lena DeSalle, 93, of Farmington, passed away Monday, June 22nd in Farmington surrounded by her daughters.. She was born December 1, 1915 in Koehler, NM to Dominic and Domenica Gatti. Lena married Joe DeSalle in Raton, New Mexico on August 14, 1929. She worked with her husband at DeSalle Furniture in Raton, NM for many years. They were co-owners of...

Jun 22, 2009

Ginger Lyn (Armenta) Jaquez, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, died early Monday, June 22, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born August 3, 1967 in Farmington the daughter of the late Virgil E. Moore and Betty L. (Allen) Emig. She was a very active and faithful Catholic. Inspired by the Divine Mercy devotion, Ginger...

Jun 22, 2009

LOCKYER, Terrance Earl (Terry) Terrance Earl Lockyer, 51, passed peacefully with his 3 sons at his bedside on September 22, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Terry was born to William and Lois Lockyer on June 26, 1958 in Castro Valley, California, and graduated from Los Alamos High School. He leaves behind his parents, William and Lois Lockyer, 4 siblings, Timothy...

Jun 22, 2009

Jun 22, 2009

REU- Heather Reu, age 42, a resident of Albuquerque since 2003, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 22, 2009, having just had her 42 birthday. Heather was born on June 9, 1967 in Harlan, IA, to Ray and Molly Cramer. She grew up in Bloomington, IN attending public school and Indiana University there, graduating in...

Jun 22, 2009

DANIELS -John W. "Jack" Daniels, 82 passed away on Monday, June 22, 2009 after courageously fighting the complications of a pulmonary embolism. His parents William and Ida Daniels preceded him in death. The family moved to Albuquerque from Vinita, Oklahoma when was only two months old so he considered himself "Albuquerque born and raised". Jack is survived by his loving...

Jun 21, 2009

Chico Hiawatha Bridges Oct. 9, 1942 - June 20, 2009 Chico Hiawatha Bridges, 66, of Farmington, went to meet his Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2009, after a valiant battle fought since January of 2009. He left this life peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. The last voice he heard was his daughter, Angel, reading the 23rd Psalm. Chico is survived...

Jun 21, 2009

Russell D. McCullough of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home Sunday June 21, 2009. Russell was preceded in death by his Parents C.C. "Mac" and Deanna McCullough of Bloomfield. He is survived by his aunt Lanell Wilson of Farmington, and numerous cousins in San Juan County and through out the southwest. Russell graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1968 and...

Jun 21, 2009

LOTITO - Frank Lotito, 89, passed away on June 21, 2009. Frank's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 21, 2009

ENGLER- David Engler, 51, passed away on June 21, 2009. Dave's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 21, 2009

PEYTON - Michael Scott Peyton tragically died in an ATV accident on Father's Day, June 21, 2009. Mike was born on December 17, 1963 in Warner Robins, Georgia to William Henry Peyton and Gail Rice Peyton, who predeceased him. He is survived by a loving family which includes his wife, Angelia, children Brittany Michelle (Lorenzo), Nicholas Adam (Desi), and Sean...

Jun 21, 2009

Beulah Mae Bell Thurston, 93, of Aztec, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Aztec. She was born March 17, 1916, in Ellington, MO. Beulah's care has been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, NM

Jun 21, 2009

BRICKER-Long-time Farmington resident Royce Merton Bricker, passed to the other side of the veil in the early morning hours of June 21, 2009 �?�?� Father's Day, at the age of 85. He was born March 17, 1924 in Leesville, Texas to William Clyde and Beula (Hardin) Bricker. Royce was an avid outdoorsman and fiercely patriotic man who served his country...