Obituaries

Dec 24, 2008

JOHNSON- Ramona Johnson, 52, a 10 year resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Ramona was born November 13, 1956, the daughter of Joe and Frieda (Ligon) Land in Humboldt, Tennessee. She was co-owner of ACE Hardware in Rio Rancho. Ramona was a committed and dedicated volunteer. Long before moving to New Mexico, she and Ray...

Dec 22, 2008

CARLTON- Johnny L. Carlton, age 76, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2008. He is survived by his wife Jane Carlton, one son Robert Carlton and wife Laurie all of Albuquerque, NM and one sister Venita Mooring of Hay Springs, Nebraska. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 842-8800

Dec 22, 2008

HAMIGA - Donna H. Hamiga, 67, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, December 22, 2008. She is the daughter of Charles and Margie Hicks of Carlsbad, NM. She is survived by son John Darin Hamiga currently in San Francisco, CA, and daughter Terri Simpson and husband Jacob with 11 children living in San Diego, CA. She is also...

Dec 22, 2008

Dec 21, 2008

Ramona Harris, 95, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2008 in Farmington, NM. She was born June 5, 1913 in Chilocothe, Texas to Hubert Elonzo Higgins and Alzo Orthelle Evans. Mrs. Harris was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Johnson and sons, Larry Max Harris and Ronnie Rex Harris. Ramona is survived by her husband of 79 years,...

Dec 21, 2008

Dec 20, 2008

PETERSON - John A. Peterson, 73, passed away December 20, 2008. He is survived by his children, James Peterson and Karen Gutierrez (Vincent); grandchildren, Aaron, Corey, Amy, and Vanessa. Also surviving are his children by his marriage to Marni, (deceased), Lisa McCary (Dennis), Nan Becker, and Kevin Peterson (Marie); grandchildren, Lea and Shana. He is also survived by his brother...

Dec 20, 2008

GREENACRE - Marjorie E. Greenacre, 85, passed away December 20, 2008. She was born to Elizabeth and Thomas Delaney on January 19, 1923, in Cobb, WI. Marjorie is survived by her three children, Bob E. Greenacre, (Lauren) of Albuquerque, NM, Roger L. Greenacre, of Truth or Consequences, NM, and Donna M. Frederick, (Dale) of Albuquerque, NM; five grandchildren, Karen, Rebeca,...

Dec 19, 2008

Dec 19, 2008

KINNEY - Harriet Kinney, 88, passed away December 19, 2008. Arrangements have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Dec 19, 2008

McKAY_Dianna Lea McKay, 62, a resident of Rio Rancho, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ December 19, 2008. Dianna was born December 28, 1945 in Davenport, Iowa. Her hobbies were recording her favorite worship programs, dancing, watching movies, and playing games. Although these activities were very enjoyable, her favorite pastime was spending time with her family and friends....

Dec 19, 2008

DeFILLIPPO - James M. DeFillippo, 57, passed away December 19, 2008. He was born March 29, 1951 in Brooklyn, New York to Samuel and Evelyn DeFillippo who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Camille DeFillippo; his children, Denise Root, Dana Dossey and husband, Howard, and Jimmy DeFillippo and wife, Ashley; five (5) grandchildren, Tricia, Vanessa, Jazmin,...

Dec 18, 2008

Cordelia Valdez,78, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2008. She was born December 21, 1929 in Los Pinos, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Benny Valdez; her parents, Daniel and Eloisa Cordova; two sisters, Velma Barclay and Lydia Carson; and two brothers, Eluid and Eddie Cordova. She is...

Dec 17, 2008

****Web Cast of Cathy's Memorial service will be streamed live on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) Simiply click on the "Memorial Video" link to the left and follow the links. Please note that you will need to mute the sound from the obituary page by clicking on the first speaker icon.**** HARMAN - Cathy E....

Dec 17, 2008

LAKNAHOUR - Holly Beth Hickson Laknahour, PhD., died December 17, 2008 after an illness that began in June. Holly graduated from Mount Gilead High School in 1972 and from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1976. She received her Master's and Doctorate degrees in Education and Counseling from American University. Holly spent several years in Memphis, TN in private practice and working...

Dec 17, 2008

GONZALES - Manuel Savino Gonzales, 22, On December 17, 2008 the Lord called our son home. Manuel was born March 28, 1986. His life here on earth has ended, now it has begun with our heavenly Father. Manuel will be deeply missed. He is survived by his mother, Connie Gonzales; father, Leroy (Sara) Gonzales; son, Santos Gonzales; brothers, Joshua, Isaac,...

Dec 16, 2008

JORDAN, Connie, 57, passed away on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008, following a long battle with ovarian cancer. Her bravery, courage, and hope through this enormously tough battle, amazed everyone who knew her. She even touched the lives of those who did not personally know her. She is now at peace, and has joined her Father, Raymond Lawyer, who preceded her...

Dec 16, 2008

PHILLIPS- Myrtle Phillips age 94, a resident of Albuquerque since 1920, passed away on Tuesday December 16, 2008. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Rubin Phillips Sr.; by her six children Cloyd Phillips and wife Marvell, Linda Gonder, Lavonne Harris and husband Robert, Rubin Phillips Jr., and wife Brenda, Larry Phillips and wife Lesa, and Ruenette Mosby...

Dec 16, 2008

Steve R. Armenta, of Aztec, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at his home in Aztec. He was born May 2, 1932, in Blanco, to Romaldo and Emilia Armenta. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 39 1/2 years and retired in 1990. Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a member...

Dec 15, 2008