Obituaries

Dec 8, 2008

Dec 8, 2008

Evelyn Silva Almanza, 8, of Farmington passed away Monday, December 8, 2008 in Albuquerque. She was born April 2, 2000 in Farmington to Ivette and Rigoberto Silva. Evelyn was a third grade student at Esperanza Elementary School in Farmington. She is survived by her parents, grandparents, Blanca and Carlos Almanza and Jose and Ana Silva and all the family who...

Dec 7, 2008

Virginia Marie Sanderson Born May 8, 1927 in Shiprock, New Mexico to parents, Nat Curley, Sr. and Ora Lee Curley. Date of death: December 7, 2008 She is preceded in death by her parents Nat Curley, Sr. and Ora Lee Curley; brother, Robert Roger Curley; and nephews, Jason Curley, David and Jonathon (Pogo) Lomayesva, Jr. Virginia is survived by one...

Dec 7, 2008

On December 7, 2008, our beloved wife and mother, Dorothy L Samora, was peacefully called home by Our Heavenly Father at her home in Aztec, NM. Dorothy, 75, was born January 24, 1933, in Columbus, GA. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Mattie Kate White and Charles Dudley McFarlin, paternal and maternal grandparents, sister; Mable Givens, brother; Charles...

Dec 7, 2008

MADRID- Lizzie Madrid, age 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008. Lizzie was born on September 9, 1925 in Placitas, NM to Eufelia (Baldonado) and Juan Valdez, and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ernie Madrid in February 2008, Gilbert Madrid November 2008; and grandson, Jason...

Dec 7, 2008

HERRERA, Garry, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, December 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Adeline, daughters; Christina and Angela, parents Joe and Fran Herrera, his brother Larry Dean, his sister Pam Bower and nephew Shane, in addition to many aunts, uncles and cousins. Garry proudly served his country in the United States Navy...

Dec 6, 2008

KOCH- Roy James Koch, age 77, died at his home on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was a resident of Rio Rancho for 22 years. Roy was born in Buffalo, NY on November 24, 1931, the son of Lawrence John and Helen Sophia Koch. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member at...

Dec 6, 2008

Dec 6, 2008

ORTIZ_Donaciano A. "Chano" Ortiz, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Donaciano was born June 22, 1937 the son of Frank R. and Bernardina Armijo Ortiz in Pecos, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean, Tony, and Phillip Ortiz; sister, Rose Almanzar; mother-in-law, Geronima Velasquez; sister-in-law, Alice Ortiz...

Dec 6, 2008

BOLES - Howard Douglas Boles, 65, beloved husband, father, and family man, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2008. He was born September 21, 1943 in Knox County, Tennessee to his parents, George and Grace Boles. He proudly served his country with a distinguished military career of 26 years in the U.S. Air Force, and received over 15 commendations including the...

Dec 5, 2008

PADILLA - Josie Padilla, 74, was called home to the Lord on Friday, December 5, 2008. She was born on July 28 1934. She is preceded in death by her parents Johnny and Soila Pena, her husband Louie Padilla and her son Joseph Padilla. Josie is survived by her children; Randy Padilla, Sally Padilla, Christopher Padilla and Orlando Benavides, her...

Dec 5, 2008

WILLIAMS-Edward Williams, 90, a resident of Albuquerque went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, December 5, 2008. Edward is predeceased by his son Richard Williams. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty (60) years, Dorothy Bryant, his children; Marvin Williams and wife Karen, Edna Williams, Edward Williams, Jr., Phillip Williams and Kenneth Williams, his four...

Dec 5, 2008

HOVEY-Eva S. Hovey, 97, passed away at her residence, Friday, December 05, 2008 with family and friends by her side. Eva was born October 5, 1911 in Monticello, New Mexico to Teodolo and Cleotilde (Najar) Sedillo She was a lifetime resident of the state of New Mexico. Eva married James D. Hovey on June 8. 1931 Survivors are one son...

Dec 4, 2008

DONALD LOUIS LUCAS, 83, a resident of Aztec and formally a resident of Alaska passed away Friday, December 5, 2008 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Don was born April 20, 1925 in Alhambra, California the son of Robert Livingston Lucas and Marie Caroline (Lamp) Lucas. Don was a commercial fisherman in Alaska, surveyor and gold miner. He...

Dec 4, 2008

SPITZ_After 88 joyous years, Alice Helstein Spitz died on December 4, 2008. Born in Hibbing, Minnesota, Alice had an enormous thirst for knowledge. She served in the Southern European Theater as a frontline surgical nurse during World War II. Later, she considered herself lucky to have lived in many different places. Her perspective on life was based on curiosity and...

Dec 3, 2008

Glen Lee Gabehart, 77, passed peacefully from this life to be with his Lord on Dec. 3, 2008 at home in Aztec. He was born Jan. 4, 1931 in Earth, TX to Lloyd and Mary Gabehart. Glen's family moved to Farmington, NM in the mid 1940's. After graduating from Farmington High School in 1949, he went on to earn his BA...

Dec 2, 2008

Dec 2, 2008

Dec 2, 2008

HAM- Margaret M. Ham, 89, passed away on December 02, 2008. Funeral services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Dec 1, 2008

LENA PLATERO-TODACHEENE, 96, of Nageezi, passed away Monday, December 1, 2008 at Life Care Center in Farmington. Lena was born July 12, 1912 in rural Nageezi area to Santiago Platero, Sr. and Enginneh. Lena was a rancher and rug weaver and a lifetime, active and faithful member of Dzilnaoodili Bible Church. Lena will be greatly missed by all who knew...