Obituaries

May 19, 2009

Therese Meyer Rutledge, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. Therese was born March 3, 1932 the daughter of Jesse and Carmen Meyer in Albuquerque. She attended St. Mary's Catholic School, graduating in the class of 1951. Therese went on to get her degree in nursing from Hotel Dieu in El Paso, TX. She spent 34...

May 19, 2009

Donald D. James, 87, of Aztec passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, after a lengthy illness at his home. Don was born in Artesia, NM to Frank L. and Gladys James on May 12, 1922. He graduated from Littlefield High School in Littlefield, TX and joined the U.S Marine Corps on Sept. 17, 1942. He was certified for B-25 service...

May 18, 2009

Aurora L. Martinez passed away on May 18, 2009 at her home in Grants, she was 92. She was born on April 10, 1917 in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico to Adolfo Lopez and Vidalita Maestas Lopez. Ms. Martinez was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. She is survived by six sons; Joe Martinez and his wife Maria of Albuquerque,...

May 18, 2009

JACKSON- James Lee Jackson, age 55, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2009. He is survived by his three children, Jimmy Jackson, Penny Jackson and James Feldon Jackson; two brothers, Joe Butler and wife Etta, and Feldon Jackson; three sisters Mary Jackson, Martha Grier and husband Henry and Mary Liz Jackson; seven nieces; seven nephews;...

May 17, 2009

LOVATO - Tony L. Lovato, 84, passed away May 17, 2009. He was a charter member of the Elk's Club and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus of Rio Rancho, NM. Tony touched many lives as an educator and was loved by many. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM...

May 17, 2009

Dolores G. Swann, 82, of Farmington, died Sunday, May 17, 2009. She was born Sept. 29, 1926, in Chicago, IL, to Ted and Tillie Dunn Keihn. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James T. Swann; son, James T. Swann, Jr.; daughters, Mary T. and Jerry A.; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are with Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington Farmington, NM (505)327-5142

May 17, 2009

MONTOYA- Lynn J. Montoya, age 51, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Sunday, May 17, 2009. Lynn was born on October 21, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY, and was a resident of Bernalillo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 28 years, Gary D. Montoya on May 13, 2009; two brothers,...

May 17, 2009

May was born Feb. 13, 1918 near the little town of Acres, KS, Township of Englewood. She was the eighth child of Clarence Wright and Nellie Mildred (Cook) Wright. As luck would have it she was already blessed with two sisters and five older brothers and then one younger sister and five more brothers. At two years of age May...

May 16, 2009

Leon Leroy Romero age 58, of Farmington, NM passed away May 16, 2009. Leon was born October 19, 1950 in Durango, CO. to Elias Romero, Jr. and Corina Rivas Romero. Leon was a quiet gentle soul who loved the Lord and attending church. He had a great love for animals especially dogs and riding his bike. Leon was a general...

May 16, 2009

George Hoskie, 77, of Upper Fruitland, went home to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 16, 2009. He was born September 6, 1931 to Candy and Alice Jim. He is survived by his wife Annie Hoskie; seven children, Maxine Hoskie of Fruitland, Andrew Hoskie of Kirtland, Barbara Hoskie, Irene Wagner and husband Michael, Arlene Hoskie, Brenda Hoskie and Benjamin Hoskie,...

May 16, 2009

AUSTIN- Don E. Austin, age 76, of Albuquerque passed away on Saturday May 16, 2009. He was born April 01, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts to Henry W. and Eva Nickerson Austin. Don served in the United States Navy as a Seabee 1951-1955 during the Korean Conflict. He served as a Police Officer for the City Of Albuquerque from 1956-1980. Don...

May 16, 2009

MORRISON -- Pauline A. Morrison, 84, died May 16, 2009 in Albuquerque. She was born June 28, 1924 in Portia, Arkansas, to Jake and Bertha Gay Turnbow, one of nine children. Her beloved husband of 58 years, Charles W. Morrison, died in 1998. Her sister Helen Parrish and brothers Harold, Billy Joe, and David, also predeceased her. Pauline is survived...

May 16, 2009

MICO - Carmela Mico, 81, was called to her maker on May 16, 2009, following a short illness. She was born in Dennison, Ohio on January 17, 1928. She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Mossa and father Antonio Mico. As a model single woman, she spent her professional nursing career initially in Ohio, having graduated September 2,...

May 16, 2009

LA PLATA Betty A. Long Nov. 2, 1935 - May 16, 2009 Betty A. Long, 73, of La Plata, went home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She was born Nov. 2, 1935, in Haskell, Texas, to Floyd M. and Nellie Rogers. We will miss our beloved bride, sister, mom, granny, great-granny, friend and inspirational leader. She...

May 15, 2009

May 15, 2009

Schoeppner - Janet Montoya Schoeppner. Janet was the best-the best wife, daughter, sister, friend, nina, teacher and mentor. Janet was incomparable in life and irreplaceable for us all. The quiet wisdom that Janet modeled for us all is only one of the many things everyone loved about her. She had a way of making our lives seem doable, understandable and...

May 15, 2009

ATKINSON - Eerin Atkinson, age 38, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 15, 2009. He was the son of Sharon Engel of Albuquerque and F. Richard Atkinson of Las Cruces, New Mexico. A resident of Albuquerque, Eerin is survived by his parents, his step-father Bill Weissman, his step-mother Linda Fredrickson; his son, Azure; his sister Edye Cowan of...

May 14, 2009

LUCERO - Fedelina Lucero, 75, passed away on May 14, 2009. Fedelina's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

May 14, 2009

Ruby A. Hicks, 90, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 14th in Farmington. She was born August 8, 1918 in Farmington to Albert and Amanda Blake. Ruby is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688

May 14, 2009

LUCERO - Samuel R. Lucero, 73, a life time resident of Albuquerque, NM, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 14, 2009. Samuel was born to Andoquio and Carmelita Lucero on May 17, 1935. He is survived by his sister Charlene Nuanes and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by his loving family. Pallbearers...