Obituaries

Jun 21, 2009

Anselmo 'Winky' Montoya, 70, of Aztec, died Sunday, June 21, 2009, in Farmington. He was born April 21, 1939, in Blanco, NM. He loved spending time with family and friends and enjoyed gardening. Winky was preceded in death by his sons, Larry Montoya and Daniel Montoya. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Anna Montoya; daughter, Isabel...

Jun 20, 2009

WATSON -- Vernell "Skillet" Watson was called home on June 20, 2009. Skillet was born on March 31, 1933 in Tyler, Texas to Woody Mae Hall. He was a long time resident of Albuquerque, NM and retired from G.E. after 45 years of service. He is survived by his loving children Darnell Watson of Albuquerque, NM, Carolyn Watson-Dove of Sierra...

Jun 19, 2009

John Norman Franks, 77, passed away peacefully in the night on June 19, 2009. Born in 1931, the youngest of 5 children of John and Mary Franks of Missouri . John served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a medic during the Korean War. After an honorable discharge he began his life long career as an optician it...

Jun 19, 2009

LUCERO - Tana L. Lucero, age 60, passed away June 19, 2009 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her devoted husband of 31 years, Roy Lucero; her son, Shawn Harkins and wife, Temperance; daughters, Melissa Oldall and partner, Jeannene Sparks, Angela Lucero, and Christina Taylor; 14 grandchildren; and 3 brothers, Bill Gorton and wife Kay,...

Jun 19, 2009

MASON- James "Jim" Ernest Mason, age 77, beloved and devoted husband, father and grandfather, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord, Friday, June 19, 2009, after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. He was born in Denver, CO on October 27, 1931 to the late Clarence Mason and Viola Lingo. Jim was a member of the Grove Masonic...

Jun 19, 2009

Deana Vancille Orr-Rue June 4, 1952 - June 19, 2009 Deana Vancille Orr-Rue, 75, of Bloomfield, died Friday June 19, 2009, in Durango, Colorado. she was born June 4, 1952, in Hobbs. Cremation has taken place. Deana's care has been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation Service 804 N. Dustin Avenue Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jun 19, 2009

BURTON - Francis C. "Frank" Burton, age 90 of Albuquerque, passed away on June 19, 2009. He is survived by his loving wife Anne of 25 years. He was born in Bethany WV on March 4, 1919 to William N. and Florence Burton. Frank graduated from the University of New Mexico, received a certificate from the Bureau of Highway Traffic...

Jun 18, 2009

Jun 18, 2009

Ornelas Maldonado, Felipe de Jesus, joined Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 18, 2009. Felipe's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.243.5222

Jun 18, 2009

Robert Perez Barrera, 57, of Bloomfield, died Thursday June, 18, 2009. He was born Feb. 4, 1952, in Wellington, Texas. Robert's care has been entrusted to: Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation Service 804 N. Dustin Avenue Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jun 18, 2009

Jun 17, 2009

SCHLAFFER - Ellen M. Schlaffer, 89, passed away on June 17, 2009. Ellen's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 17, 2009

CHUMLEY - Shirley Chumley, 75, passed away on June 17, 2009. Shirley's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jun 17, 2009

CONDIT_Nancy Arleen Bernard Condit, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Nancy was born June 20, 1939 the daughter of Sunny and Clara Bernard in Raton, New Mexico. Nancy loved music. She was a Music Major at ENMU. She sang, played the piano, and directed the choir at the Paradise Hills United Methodist Church. She...

Jun 17, 2009

COPPOLA - Earl V. Coppola, 91, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Arrangements are entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 892-9920

Jun 17, 2009

Mary "Helen" Spencer, 83, of Farmington, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. She was born December 4, 1925 in Mobile, Alabama to William and Lemos (Mathis) Bennett. Helen grew up in Birmingham, AL, as a Southern Baptist where she sang in church. She worked as a phone operator for Mountain Bell before marrying Bud Spencer and raised...

Jun 17, 2009

LARRIBAS_Hubert J. Larribas, a lifelong resident of Bernalillo, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at the family home with this wife of forty years, Antonia M. Larribas and his loving family at his side on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Hubert was born December 7, 1928 the son of Nabor and Beatrice Torres-Chavez Larribas in Albuquerque, NM. Hubert was a Korean War...

Jun 17, 2009

ANAYA- Diana Anaya, age 52, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, in Aurora, CO. She was born on November 13, 1956 in Albuquerque, NM, and was a resident of Denver, CO. Diana is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Michael (Mike) Anaya; her...

Jun 16, 2009

Jun 16, 2009

OSTENDORF - Joseph Ostendorf, 23, passed away on June 16, 2009. Joseph's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010