Obituaries

Apr 20, 2009

Mattie May Hawes, 91, of Farmington, formerly of Yucaipa, California, passed away Monday, April 20, 2009 in Farmington. She was born March 15, 1918 in Ira, Texas to Fred and May Price. Cremation has taken place. Mattie was in the care of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM (505) 325-8688

Apr 20, 2009

LUCERO- Carlos Lucero Jr, 76, of Bloomfield, NM, passed on to a better life on Monday April, 20 2009. He was born in Chromo, CO on July 29, 1932. He was raised in Dulce and Lumberton NM. He attended parochial school in Lumberton and later graduated from Albuquerque High School. He joined the US Air Force and retired after 20...

Apr 20, 2009

HERNANDEZ - Matilda M. Hernandez, 88, passed away on April 20, 2009. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Apr 20, 2009

Apr 20, 2009

Knowlton - Arthur "Art" Knowlton, 61, passed away April 20, 2009. He was born on September 16, 1947 to Frances and Arthur Knowlton, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Art is survived by his wife of 34 years, Carol Knowlton; mother, Frances Branch, of West Hartford, CT; two children, Sheri and her husband, Dr. Paul Hudak, of Cross Roads, TX, and Tracy...

Apr 19, 2009

SAAVEDRA-Albert, age 83, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Sunday April 19, 2009. Albert was born to Cresencio and Margarita (Zamora) Saavedra on August 29, 1925; He was a loyal member of the American Legion and parishioner of Queen of Heaven Catholic Church. Albert was a devoted husband to Bessie and loving father to Diana Martinez and...

Apr 19, 2009

STEED-Skyler James Steed 19 of Aztec, left us unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2009 in Farmington. Skyler was born March 9, 1990 in Durango, Co. to Darrin J. Steed and Kelly R Hutchens Steed. Skyler was a great son and brother and touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with. He loved cooking, and was studing to be...

Apr 19, 2009

Apr 19, 2009

ROMERO - John Romero, age 74, beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Sunday, April 19, 2009. He was born on January 8, 1935 in Marquez, NM, and was a resident of Algodones, NM. John retired from the Santa Fe Trail Fright Lines as a Truck Driver after 26 years of...

Apr 19, 2009

COCHRAN- Lieutenant Colonel John "Jack" M. Cochran (Ret.), age 75, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009. John was born to the late Benjamin and Eleanor Cochran on August 13, 1933 at Lordsburg, NM. He was an Air Force Veteran of 24 years and served as an F-4 pilot during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Officers...

Apr 19, 2009

CHAVEZ_John O. Chavez, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1991, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009. John was born June 2, 1927 the son of Jose R. and Juanita Chavez in Albuquerque, New Mexico. John was a school teacher for the Department of Defense before retiring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pilar Chavez in 1999....

Apr 18, 2009

VOGEL-Sara Louise Drypolcher Vogel Born in 1923 passed April 18, 2009. Sara lived a full and busy life. She graduated from Santa Fe High in 1941. She went on to complete a degree at UNM in English Literature in 1947. Sally, as her friends called her, had six children and a career. She worked for the Department of Public Welfare...

Apr 18, 2009

Melvin L. Melon Gonzales, age 51, a lifelong resident of Grants passed away on April 18, 2009. Melvin was born to Joe P. Gonzales and Emma Sanchez Gonzales on April 24, 1957 in Grants, New Mexico. He is survived by his parents; Joe P. and Emma Gonzales, one sister; Lucy Torrez, five brothers; Eloy Sanchez and his wife Felipa, John Gonzales,...

Apr 18, 2009

TORREZ- Luis M. Torrez, age 81, beloved father, grandfather and brother, was called to Eternal Life by the Lord, Saturday, April 18, 2009, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1927 in Chilili, NM, and was a resident of Los Duranes, where he was a member of San Jose de Los Duranes Mission. Mr. Torrez...

Apr 17, 2009

LESTER- Patricia Mary Lester, 85, passed away on, April 17, 2009. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Jack Wilkins; and her son, Nicolas Magnum. After 25 years as a dedicated homemaker, she graduated with a BA from California State College, at age 50. She retired from the State of NM after 10 years as a Case...

Apr 17, 2009

Tapia- Louisa E. Tapia, 79, passed away April 17, 2009. She was born in Puerto de Luna to the home of Florentino and Rufina Nieto. She was Preceded in death by three infant children, her parents, brother Evanisto Nieto, and sister Mary Duran. She is survived by husband Juan D. Tapia, two daughters Gloria (Becky) Pearcy and husband Art Sr,...

Apr 17, 2009

Stanley- Our Friend, Richard Stanley, passed away on April 17, at the Veterans Hospital at the age of 81. Richard or Dick as he was known by his friends was born on April 30, 1927, in Beverly, Massachusetts. He is survived by a daughter Leisa La Plante and a son Brian Stanley both of Massachusetts, also three grandchildren, and three...

Apr 17, 2009

VIGIL - Remigio "Ray" Vigil, age 87, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 17, 2009. He was born on October 1, 1921 in Truchas, NM. Ray retired from the Santa Fe Rail Road. He was a Veteran of the United States Army who served his country during World War II. He enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2009

Disch- Albert P. Disch, 76, born on May 9, 1932 in Beaumont Texas was released from his bonds of this world on April 17, 2009, meeting his Savior, Jesus Christ. Albert, the son of Cordelia Giesendorff and William Disch, is survived by his wife of 52 years, Amelia; daughter Cindy and husband Kevin Barr; son Eric and wife Cathy; son...

Apr 17, 2009

MOLINAR_Victor M. Molinar, 55, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009. Victor was born the son of A.J. and Anita Molinar in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad Senior High in 1971. After graduation he joined the Navy where he served on the USS William S. Wood where he was a Communications Specialist. Victor, along with his dad, opened the...