Obituaries

Delma M. Petrullo

Delma M. Petrullo

Jun 3, 2009

PETRULLO-Delma M. Petrullo, 60, died peacefully in Albuquerque on June 3, 2009. Delma was born September 24, 1948 in New York City. She was the daughter of Henry and Lillian (Burger) Karl. Delma showed a passion for art from her earliest years. Throughout her life, Delma expressed her internal beauty, externally, by her many tangible pieces of art in several...

Jacob Jake" Ryan" Festa

Jacob Jake" Ryan" Festa

Jun 3, 2009

FESTA -- Jacob "Jake" Ryan Festa, age 20, beloved son, brother,and father went home to his heavenly Father, Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Jake was born and lived his entire life in Albuquerque, NM. He was always so full of life, so vibrant and full of energy, and although his life was short, he lived it in such a way that...

Samuel L. Hart

Samuel L. Hart

Jun 3, 2009

HART - Samuel L. Hart, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009. He was born in Friona, Texas on August 26, 1956. He was a high school graduate from McKinney, Texas and obtained his bachelors degree from Eastern New Mexico University. Sam resided in Rio Rancho, New Mexico with his wife, Donna, and their four children,...

Wesley Smith

Wesley Smith

Jun 3, 2009

Wesley Smith, 80, of Sheridan, WY passed away on June 3, 2009 in Aztec, NM. Wesley was born November 27, 1928 in Dickinson, ND. Wesley is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel Aztec 405 S. Main Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-9332

Rita Duran

Rita Duran

Jun 3, 2009

Rita Duran of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, June 3rd in Bloomfield. She was born in Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua, Mexico on May 22, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother. She is survived by her three children, Luis, Sergio and Cristina Duran; sisters, Petra Martinez Maria Rios; Manuela Flores; Francisca Garcia; Gloria Cadena; Yolanda...

Robert Ross Slough

Robert Ross Slough

Jun 2, 2009

SLOUGH_Robert Ross Slough, 59, a resident of Jemez Springs for the past seven years, and formerly of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Robert was born April 10, 1950 the son of Raymond Robert and Dorothy Peltier Slough in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He had been a self employed carpenter, and took pride in his work. He enjoyed fishing...

Reese Young Nelson

Reese Young Nelson

Jun 2, 2009

Reese Young Nelson, 68, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Farmington. He was born July 29, 1940 in Corsicana, Texas. Reese attended Monterrey High School in Lubbock, Texas and joined the U.S. Navy on January 15, 1959. He was honorably discharged May 13, 1966. He was employed as a Proof Reader with The Daily Times in Farmington...

Margaret Isabella Bomber

Margaret Isabella Bomber

Jun 2, 2009

BOMBER- Margaret Isabella Bomber passed away peacefully on June 2, 2009. Margaret was born on March 22, 1941 in Detroit Michigan to James and Annie Taylor. Margaret married Thomas Bomber on June 21, 1962. They had three children Cheryl Agosto of Mesa, Arizona, Mark Bomber of Denver, Colorado and Karen Bomber of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Margaret is survived by; her...

Polly Ann Rogers

Polly Ann Rogers

Jun 2, 2009

ROGERS - Polly Ann Rogers, age 55, was released from her suffering on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. She was born November 12, 1953, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Polly developed pancreatic cancer in the summer of 2008. She was a wife, mother, teacher, coach and runner. Polly has inspired many athletes, students, and fellow runners. Her dedication, drive, and love will...

Lloyd Don"" R. Quinton

Lloyd Don"" R. Quinton

Jun 1, 2009

QUINTON- Lloyd R. "Don" Quinton, age 78, a resident of Albuquerque since 1965, passed away on June 1, 2009. Lloyd graduated from ADA High School on 1948. Played lap steel on various recordings for Doc Bryant, at Jim Beck studios 1951. Recorded and released a 45 phonograph record in 1970, "Street of Broken Dreams," and "Lights of Albuquerque." His band...

Jim van Belle

Jim van Belle

Jun 1, 2009

Jim van Belle passed from this life on Monday, June 1, 2009 at the age of 66. He was born December 18, 1942 in Central City, NE and raised by Johnny and Alta (Oswalt) van Belle. Jim graduated from Sunnyside High School. He met Tyra Harris and was wed in 1975. Jim enjoyed fly fishing and golf. When remembering Jim,...

Harold Tennyson

Harold Tennyson

Jun 1, 2009

TENNYSON- Harold Tennyson, 83, passed away on June 1, 2009. Mr. Tennyson was born on January 29, 1926 to Charles E. and Nancy (McPherson) Tennyson of Denoya, OK. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces before moving to Albuquerque in 1961 and was an insurance adjustor prior to his retirement. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years;...

Dorothy Ann Jennings

Dorothy Ann Jennings

May 31, 2009

Dorothy Ann Jennings, 82, of La Plata passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2009 at her home. Dorothy was born on September 21, 1926, the oldest daughter of Worth and Margaret Odom in Ozona, Texas. Three years later, Dorothy was joined by identical twin sisters, Helen and Jean. They were raised on a ranch outside of Iraan,...

Edward A. Blair

Edward A. Blair

May 31, 2009

BLAIR- Edward A. Blair, 85, passed away May 31, 2009. Edward's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Martha Marti"" Ann (Sturdivant) Wilden

Martha Marti"" Ann (Sturdivant) Wilden

May 31, 2009

MARTHA "MARTI" ANN (STURDIVANT) WILDEN, 64, of Farmington passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 31, 2009 in Fairfield, California. Marti was born December 7, 1944 in Gallup, NM the daughter of Otis Sturdivant, Sr. and Eileen Sturdivant. She attended Gallup High school where she later graduated. Marti moved to San Juan County in 1981 and married Jack R. Wilden in...

David James Martinez

David James Martinez

May 30, 2009

MARTINEZ_David James Martinez, 47, died peacefully in his sleep sometime in the morning hours of May 30, 2009. His faithful dog, Luna was at his side. David was born March 21, 1962 the son of John B. and Margaret Aguilar Martinez in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He graduated from Alamogordo High School, and attended some college here in New Mexico. His...