Obituaries

May 14, 2009

ESCOBEDO - Gilbert Escobedo, age 26, beloved son and grandson, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 14, 2009. He was born on August 6, 1982 in Albuquerque and was raised in Bernalillo, NM. He was preceded in death by his mother, JoAnn Escobedo. Gilbert is survived by his father Gilberto Escobedo of Albuquerque; his paternal grandparents, Guadalupe Escobedo...

May 14, 2009

CHRISTMAN - Andrew J. Christman, 62, passed away on May 14, 2009. Andrew's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

May 14, 2009

SANCHEZ - Bernice G. Sanchez, 96, a life time resident of New Mexico passed away peacefully on May 14 with her children by her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Eugenio; sons Lorenzo and Willie; daughter Julia; and a grandson Duane Carlson Jr. She is survived by her two sons Ubaldo "Mike" Sanchez and Eugene "Gene" Sanchez...

May 13, 2009

MONTOYA- Gary D. Montoya, age 65, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was called by the Lord, Wednesday, May 13, 2009. He was born on December 27, 1943, and was a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. Gary retired after 40 years as a Meat Cutter for various food stores. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

May 13, 2009

Kenneth "Ken" Leroy Ellis, Sr., 76, of Aztec, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13, 2009, after a long battle with cancer. Ken was born May 8, 1933 in Montebello, California, the youngest of five children of Clarence Edward Ellis and Elizabeth May Judkins Ellis. In addition to owning Oliver's Restaurant in his later life, Ken's earlier life revolved around racing,...

May 13, 2009

Naomi L. Ashcraft, 64, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, May 13th in Farmington. She was born June 2, 1944 in Nashville, Kansas to Frederick and Ava Burnett. Naomi is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688

May 13, 2009

PURTELL, Brian John, 55, a trim carpenter, small business owner, entrepreneur, son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away Sunday, May 13th, 2009. Brian was born in Albuquerque, NM to Dr Eugene Purtell (deceased) and Margaret Van Eweyk Purtell on May 20th, 1953. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of...

May 13, 2009

May 12, 2009

May 12, 2009

Drake Rexster Tuff Dedios, 1 month and 9 days old, of Dulce, passed away in Albuquerque on Tuesday, May 12, 2009. He was born April 3, 2009 in Albuquerque to Dexter Dedios and Melissa Largo. Drake is in the care of: Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM(505) 325-8688

May 12, 2009

ANDERSON- Robert (Bob) Eskridge Anderson was born in Hobart, Oklahoma July 14, 1922. At age twelve, Bob delivered newspapers to earn money during the depression years. During high school he played on the basketball team and worked as a "swamper", delivering farm produce to town. Bob completed two years of college at Oklahoma University before being drafted into the army...

May 12, 2009

Melvin Johnson Sept. 9, 1930 - May 12, 2009 Melvin Johnson 78, of Kirtland, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009 in Farmington. He was born September 9, 1930, in Woodward, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Mary (Dunn) Johnson. Cremation has taken place. Melvin is in the care of: Alternative Choice Cremation and funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington (505)326-3671

May 11, 2009

GONZALEZ, Margaret - A journey across the ocean and two continents has ended. Margaret Gonzalez, 71, of Rio Rancho passed away May 11, 2009. She passed as the stoic warrior she had lived. She was born October 12, 1937 in Esslingen Germany to Alfred and Hildegard Pitteroff. Those who try to define her life by illness never knew the depth...

May 11, 2009

STOCKTON - Margoree M. Stockton, age 85, passed away on May 11, 2009. Margoree's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

May 11, 2009

MADRID- Juan Isidro Madrid, 88, a lifetime resident of New Mexico, born May 15, 1920 in Cebolla, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 11, 2009. He is predeceased by his parents, Genaro and Francisquita Madrid and his beloved wife Maxine who passed away on December 12, 1992. Juan is survived by his children; Johnny Madrid,...

May 11, 2009

QUINTANA - Dennis "Denny" E. Quintana, age 38, beloved son, father, and friend, has gone to be with the Lord, Monday, May 11, 2009. He was born on December 8, 1970 in Santa Rosa, NM, and was a resident of Bernalillo. Dennis served his country in the Army National Guard and the United States Army. He enjoyed fishing, river rafting,...

May 10, 2009

STINSON- Opal Stinson Aug. 20, 1926 - May 10, 2009 Opal Stinson 82, of Farmington, died Sunday May 10, 2009, at Life Care Center of Farmington. She was born Opal Maxine Anderson on August 20, 1926, in Philip SD, where she grew up and attended high school. After a few years in California, Opal returned to Philip, where she met and married...

May 10, 2009

LINCOLN-Myron Leverne Lincoln, 63, of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009 in Albuquerque. He was born March 25, 1946 in Tucumcari, the second child of L.H. (Abe) Lincoln and Cecelia Lincoln. Myron was a bright and physically gifted child. He was a three-sport letterman and valedictorian at Weslaco High School in Weslaco, Texas. He began studies...

May 10, 2009

MADRID QUINTANA - Frances G. Madrid Quintana, age 102, passed away on May 10, 2009 surrounded by the love and care of her family, in her son, Nick, and his wife, Loretta's, home. Frances was born in Corazon, NM on June 6, 1906, to Conferina and Margarito Gonzales. She married Vicente Madrid on September 19, 1925 in Tremintina, NM and...

May 10, 2009