Obituaries

Mar 5, 2009

OLSON - Mark Jon Olson, 46, passed away March 05, 2009. He was born in Minot, North Dakota to Roy and Helen Anne Olson with an elder brother Michael David. Lived in Albuquerque, NM and Houston, TX where he received his Bachelor of Science from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. He married Kristen Kay Pricer while working...

Mar 5, 2009

Martinez- Michael "AJ" Anthony Martinez, Jr., 22, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2009. AJ will be missed by all. Michael's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 505.884.1188

Mar 5, 2009

HODGES-PATSY LEE HODGES, 79, a resident of Farmington since 1968 passed away Thursday, March 5, 2009 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Patsy was born August 13, 1929 in Roswell, NM the daughter of Sam L. Noling and Mattie (Davis) Noling. She was a special lady and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Patsy...

Mar 5, 2009

ASHCRAFT - Joseph R. Ashcraft, 80, passed away March 05, 2009. He was born March 24, 1928 to Claud Cleveland Ashcraft and Olive Josephine (Gruber) Ashcraft, in Las Animas, Colo. Joe is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan (Jo) Ashcraft, of Albuquerque; son, Evan Ashcraft (Ellen) of Tijeras; daughter, Rachel Hall (Russell) and granddaughter, Kristina Marie Hall, of...

Mar 5, 2009

BEGLEY - Chester Begley Jr., 77, passed away March 05, 2009. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Mar 4, 2009

Mar 4, 2009

MOSS-ERNEST "GLEN" MOSS, 83, a resident of Farmington since 2002 passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at Four Corner's Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Aztec. Glen was born August 5, 1926 in Shawnee, Oklahoma the son of William Claude Moss and Lula (Barry) Moss. Glen is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Katie (White) Moss of Farmington; children...

Mar 4, 2009

COLE - Aaron Dean Cole, 54, passed away on March 4, 2009. Funeral Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Mar 4, 2009

KNOWLES_Donald D. Knowles, 78, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 32 years, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Donald was born August 2, 1930 in Boone, Iowa the son of Frank and Vera Lyndquist Knowles. He served in the United States Navy. He had been an engineering technician for AT&T at the FAA Center for 39 years....

Mar 4, 2009

BURGER Frederick R. Burger, 86, prematurely passed away 4 March 2009. Fred was born on 4 March 1923 in the Bronx, New York City. He served his country during World War II with the 63rd Infantry Division, 245th Battalion, Company I. He joined the Air Force Reserve and was recalled in 1950 in the Air Force and retired in 1971...

Mar 4, 2009

DIENER - Fran Diener, 59, left for her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Frances Cecilia Chavez was born to Ben and Lucy Chavez on October 24, 1949, in Santa Fe, NM. She graduated from Loretto Academy in Santa Fe in 1967. Fran was a beloved and generous mother, sister, and aunt, and a friend to many, many people....

Mar 4, 2009

JAUREGUI, CARMEN, 88, born on February 14, 1921 Gallup, NM was called to heaven on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Carmen is survived by her husband; Esequiel, her godson Felipe Jauregui and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Carmen's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505)884-1188

Mar 3, 2009

FRESQUEZ-Orlando Fresquez, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 after a prolonged illness. Orlando was born August 15, 1924 the son of Porfirio and Maria Fresquez in Picacho, New Mexico. He was the second child of eleven siblings. He joined the United States Air Force at the beginning of World War II, where he...

Mar 2, 2009

Juan Pablo Valdez, Jr., 70, of Aztec, passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 in Farmington after a lengthily illness. He was born January 27, 1939 in Tapacitues, New Mexico to Juan and Adelia Valdez, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, a sister and a grandson. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wynelle...

Mar 2, 2009

JOHNSON - Louie Johnson, 91, passed away Monday evening March 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife Bernita, his son Michael, and his longtime companion Severa. He is survived by his brother Vannie and his sister Hazel. He is also survived by his daughter Judy, his son Glenn and wife Kathy, and his son George and wife...

Mar 2, 2009

Violet May Thomas, 62, of Aztec, passed away in Farmington on Monday, March 2, 2009 of a short illness. She was born in Yukon, OK to Charley and Bessie (Reynolds) Duggan. Violet married Lynn W. Thomas in Aztec in 1961. Violet loved to go to yard sales and gardening. She will be remembered by always putting others first. Violet was...

Mar 1, 2009

SIMMS-Jesse Holmes Simms, 81, died March 1, 2009 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque after a brief illness, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 29, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Lacy and Marcia Holmes Simms, their third and youngest child. He is predeceased by his parents and his brother Robert Lacy Simms. Jesse is survived by his...

Mar 1, 2009

Mar 1, 2009

SILVA -Agustin Silva, age 86, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2009. He was born on April 30, 1922 in Albuquerque, NM to the late Eustaquio and Nestora Silva. Agustin graduated from the New Mexico State University and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, who served his country...

Feb 28, 2009

PADILLA -- Gilbert F. Padilla, 67, was born on December 8, 1941 and raised in Albuquerque. He was called to heaven Saturday, February 28, 2009 surrounded by his loving family and friends at the Presbyterian Hospital. Gil is survived by his wife; Marjorie (Marge), children; Lucinda (Cindy), Holly, Deborah (Debbie), and Dominic, nine grandchildren; his brothers; Arthur, David and wife...