Obituaries

Jul 31, 2011

James Edward Messenger, 52, passed from this life on July 31, 2011. He was born July 31, 2011 in Red Oak, Iowa to Dolores Elaine (Pierce) and Norman Dale Messenger. Cremation will take place.

Jul 31, 2011

Marjorie Ellen Andrew Foster, 79, went peacefully to sleep Sunday, July 31, 2011 with her family by her side. Waiting for the day that the trumpet will sound and she will rise to meet Jesus. Marjorie was born February 29, 1932 in Soda Springs, Idaho the daughter of John Oscar Grimes and Margaret (Dennerlein) Grimes. She leaves behind her husband...

Jul 31, 2011

Virgil Dean Teller, 40, was born into the Ta'nee'zahni (Scattered Wood) Clan and born for Naasht'�?©zh' (Zuni) Clan. Virgil attended Window Rock High School and he was a self-employed and well-known Native flute artist. His artistic works are known throughout the Southwest as well as internationally. He was a great mentor/teacher and taught several of his friends and relatives the...

Jul 31, 2011

VIGERUST ��?? Diane Vigerust, 45, passed away on July 31, 2011. A Rosary will be recited Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1502 Sara Rd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church followed by interment...

Jul 31, 2011

Eugene Anthony (Gene) Garcia, 56,went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was born on May 24, 1955 to Tony and Connie Garcia, in Orange County, CA. Gene is survived by his loving wife Sandra of 34 years; daughters, Christy S. Mora and husband Matt, and Lynette L. Garcia; son, Tony Garcia Jr.; grandchildren,...

Jul 30, 2011

William L. Brown , 79, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. He was born on February 19, 1932 to Olie Homer Brown and Myrle Lee Parker, in Fountain Head, Tennessee. He served in the United States Marine Corps and obtained the rank of Sergeant. After serving his country, he then went on to Purdue University where he graduated with an...

Jul 30, 2011

Jul 30, 2011

Carmen Jones, 70, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011. She was born on April 2, 1941 to Pedro and Andrea Alvarez, in Torreon, Mexico.Carmen is survived by her husband - Richard; two daughters - Christina (Dion ) Lopez of Albuquerque, NM, Cathleen (Randall ) Marshall of Albuquerque, NM; three grandsons - Jacob Max Lopez of Albuquerque, NM, Zachary Marshall of...

Jul 29, 2011

MARTINEZ ��?? Shirley A. Martinez, age 59, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, July 29, 2011. She was born in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Rio Rancho, NM. Shirley enjoyed working in her garden as well as decorating for the holidays and special occasions. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel...

Jul 29, 2011

IIrene D. Pioche, 80, was born into the Tachiinii (Red Running Into Water People) Clan and born for Tabaaha (Edge Water) Clan. Irene attended Rehoboth Christian School up to the 8th grade. She enjoyed singing, crocheting, sewing, playing the harmonica, and sightseeing. Survivors include her son, Ian D. Pioche; daughters, Wilhelmina Stevens, Leona Joy Pioche, Roselyn Martinez, Cheryl Thomas, and...

Jul 29, 2011

MCMAHON- Shirley J. McMahon, 86, a resident of Corrales, NM for 40 years passed away July 29, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Roy McMahon of Corrales, NM; three children, Tom McMahon and wife Jennie, Kevin McMahon and wife Elaine, Kim Cleland and husband Michael, all of Albuquerque, NM; seven grandchildren, Stephanie West, Amanda Hunter, Brandon...

Jul 29, 2011

Esther Rodriguez, age 73, passed away on July 29, 2011. Daniels Family Funeral ServicesFairview Memorial Park700 Yale Blvd. SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106(505)262-1454

Jul 28, 2011

LEWIS- Edwin Harlan Lewis, 52, faithful servant of God, loving husband, father, and grandfather, was called home to our Heavenly Father on July 28, 2011. Mr. Lewis was born on January 18, 1959, to Harlan and Maria (Wellman) Lewis of Bellevue, Nebraska. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1977 where he then joined the US Marine Corps. He married...

Jul 28, 2011

FARMINGTONEllis Glenn GroomerApril 5, 1935 - July 28, 2011 Ellis Glenn Groomer, 76, of Farmington, died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, in Farmington. He was born April 5, 1935, in the town of Gene Autry, Okla., to Lloyd and Clara Groomer.Ellis moved to Farmington in 1955. He worked for Halliburton and for the Farmington Police Department. In 1979, Ellis and...

Jul 28, 2011

STEVENS- Donald Philip Stevens, 96, passed away July 28, 2011 at home after a brief illness, surrounded in love by his five children. He is survived by his five children: Nancy Comprelli (Frank) of Moraga, CA, Mary Gadeken (Arlan) of Kennewick, WA, Phil Stevens (Lynda) of Albuquerque, Gail Turner (Harry) of Oak Harbor, WA, and Mark Stevens of Albuquerque, 10...

Jul 27, 2011

Jul 27, 2011

PETERSON- Marion Peterson, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She is survived by her two children, Chris Gallegos and husband Rick of Albuquerque, NM, Steve Peterson and wife Cherie of Elk Grove, CA; five grandchildren, Michael Gallegos and wife Rosa, Matthew Gallegos and wife Valerie, Chad Peterson and wife Rachel, Chris Peterson and girlfriend Laura, Nick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren,...

Jul 27, 2011

Gardner, Faye E. Faye E. Gardner, 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. She was born in Cimarron County, Oklahoma on April 14, 1918. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Gardner, in 1986; her son, Homer J. Gardner; and her grandson, David K. Getz. Faye is survived by her son, Fred Gardner (June) of Albuquerque;...

Jul 27, 2011

Dougherty, Patrick Patrick Joseph Dougherty, A life-long resident of Albuquerque, passed away at University of New Mexico Hospital on July 27, 2011, after a tragic accident. He was born in Albuquerque on March 16, 1954 and was the fourth of five children born to Cleo A. Dougherty and Ann M. Dougherty. He was known as Uncle Pat to family and...

Jul 27, 2011

TUCKER- Mildred Tucker, 96, passed away July 27, 2011. Mildred's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral ServicesSara Road Chapel4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane Rio Rancho, New Mexico 505-892-9920