Obituaries

Annette Alberta Ruzyla

Annette Alberta Ruzyla

Jul 5, 2011

RUZYLA - Annette Alberta Ruzyla, 93, went to be with the Lord July 5, 2011. Annette, a former resident of New York City and Merrick, New York for 68 years, moved to Albuquerque in 1986, and most recently resided at the Rio Rancho Care and Rehabilitation Center, Rio Rancho. Annette was born to Emanuel and Frances Somol on January 8,...

Leonard Lenny"" Jaramillo

Leonard Lenny"" Jaramillo

Jul 5, 2011

JARAMILLO - Leonard “Lenny” Ray Jaramillo, age 39, beloved and devoted son, father, and brother, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was a resident of Albuquerque, where he attended and graduated with the Class of 1990 from Eldorado High School. Lenny was an avid Dallas Cowboys Fan, and enjoyed basketball and baseball. Lenny is survived...

Lionel Pinto

Lionel Pinto

Jul 5, 2011

Lionel Pinto was born in Shiprock on Dec. 12, 1991 to Lorene Thomas and Danny Pinto. He resided in Nageezi, NM attended high school and loved his music.

Sarah L. Montoya

Sarah L. Montoya

Jul 5, 2011

MONTOYA - Sarah L. Montoya, age 96, beloved mother and grandmother, left her life on earth to join the Lord and her family in heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Nestora Lucero; her husband, Louis Montoya; son, James Montoya; brothers, George, Sigfriedo, Jose,...

Renate Reinke

Renate Reinke

Jul 5, 2011

REINKE- Renate Reinke joined the Lord in Heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in the presence of family. Renate was born November 14, 1943 in Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia to Johann and Zita Droessler. She is survived by her husband, Guenter; sons, Peter, Thomas and wife Lucille; daughters, Ramona Jenkins and husband Michael Todd, Tanja Jenkins and husband Steven; grandchildren, Nicholas, Mikaela,...

David Kenneth McDonald

David Kenneth McDonald

Jul 5, 2011

David Kenneth (D.K.) McDonald, 71, of Bloomfield, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. He was born October 1, 1939 in Big Lake, Texas to Bennie and Eldeane McDonald. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Melvin and Ted McDonald and a son, Dana McDonald. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lonil,...

Grace W Williams

Grace W Williams

Jul 4, 2011

Grace W. Williams died July 4, 2011 at her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was the former Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico from 1975-1993. Grace was born in 1921 in Oklahoma. She moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1952 with her husband Charles and soon became an active member in various community and political organizations...

Gary Largo

Gary Largo

Jul 4, 2011

Gary Largo died July 4, 2011, in Prewitt, New Mexico. He was born September 11, 1966, in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Largo was born into the Bitter Water People Clan and born for the Salt People Clan. Largo attended Ganado High School. He worked for the Department of Navajo Head Start. Survivors include his wife, Rita B. Largo of Littlewater; daughters,...

Cora E. Lucero

Cora E. Lucero

Jul 4, 2011

Cora E. Lucero, age 93, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, July 4, 2011. A Visitation will take place at Garcia Mortuary in the Chapel of Angels Thursday, July 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service immediately following. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Cora's care has been entrusted to: Garcia...

Edison Silago

Edison Silago

Jul 4, 2011

Edison Silago died July 4, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born May 30, 1947, in Dalton Pass. Silasgo was born into the Water Flows Together People Clan. Silago attended Albuquerque Indian School. He was self-employed. His hobbies included leather work, beading and silversmithing. He was involved in the local chapter house. Survivors include his son, Arnold Silago; daughter, Matilda Silago;...

William J. Barrows

William J. Barrows

Jul 4, 2011

William J. Barrows passed away on July 4, 2011 after a lengthy illness, He was 81. Mr. Barrows was born on July 15, 1929 to Virgil L. Barrows and Lillian Henzelman Barrows in Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Barrows served in the United States Navy. He was the owner/operator of Bill’s Foreign Repair garage in Albuquerque before his retirement. He is survived...

Joe A. Atencio

Joe A. Atencio

Jul 4, 2011

Joe A. Atencio, 79, went to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, July 4, 2011. He was born on May 22, 1932 in Albuquerque, NM. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan Atencio; son, Keith Atencio and son-in-law, Milo Lovato. Joe is survived by his sons, Joe Atencio and wife Vivian, Steve Atencio, Patrick Atencio, Tommy...

Ruben Angelo Tapia

Ruben Angelo Tapia

Jul 3, 2011

TAPIA - Ruben Angelo Tapia, beloved son, father, brother and friend, completed his journey on this earth, Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was born in San Miguel, AZ and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Ruben was the former owner and operator of the Moonlight Electronics and D.J. He was a member of the Eagles in Santa Fe, NM; and...

Michael Leonard Garcia

Michael Leonard Garcia

Jul 3, 2011

Michael Leonard Garcia, 50, of Sheep Springs, New Mexico, passed away on July 3, 2011 near his home. He was born April 6, 1961 in Albuquerque, NM to Leonor Rael and Demas Garcia. He is survived by his wife, Clara Watchman Garcia and children.

Ronald Wayne Gillespie

Ronald Wayne Gillespie

Jul 3, 2011

Gillespie, Ronald Ronald Wayne Gillespie age 51 passes away unexpectedly in his home July 3, 2011. He was born June 15, 1960 in El Paso, Texas. Ron is survived by his mother Norma Jane White, son Eric Gillespie, Sister Susan Gillespie, nephew Dustin, two half brothers; Jay Gillespie and Ted Gillespie, two half sisters; Ann Roche and Jan Cortez, Aunts;...

Eliza Yvonne Stadelmyer

Eliza Yvonne Stadelmyer

Jul 3, 2011

Yvonne Stadelmyer, 55, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 in Farmington. She was born February 21, 1956, in Raton, New Mexico to Joe and Elisa Mitchell. Arrangements are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Elizabeth Lacy

Elizabeth Lacy

Jul 3, 2011

Lacy, Elizabeth Linda Elizabeth Linda Lacy , 76, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center. Ms. Lacy was born on July 14, 1934 in Kansas City, MO. She ran a childrens center and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her son Greg T. Wagner. Elizabeth is survived by her companion and friend, Stephen Schroeder; brother,...

Gilbert Patrick Archuletta

Gilbert Patrick Archuletta

Jul 2, 2011

Gilbert Patrick Archuleta (1931-2011) - FARMINGTON Gilbert Patrick Archuletta Jan. 9, 1931 - July 2, 2011 Gilbert Patrick Archuletta, 80, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. He was born Jan. 9, 1931, in Gunnison, Colo., the son of Andrew and Tillie Archuletta. Gilbert attended school in Gunnison. He graduated from high school in...

Gene A. Pappy"" Yoakam

Gene A. Pappy"" Yoakam

Jul 2, 2011

Gene A. “Pappy” Yoakam: Past away at home on July 2, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Gene is survived by his sister, Betty Briggs, four children, G. A. Yoakam, Cheryl Brown-Sampson, Tim Yoakam and Janine, two step-children Brett Bentley and Jack Bentley, five Granddaughters, four Grandsons, and many close and wonderful friends and family. Gene better known by...

Forrest C. Morgan

Forrest C. Morgan

Jul 2, 2011

Morgan, Forrest Forrest C. Morgan of Albuquerque died on July 2, 2011 following a lengthy illness. He is survived by hid wife Barbara J. of Albuquerque, son Forrest C. Morgan II of Kapoli, HI, and daughter Kathy Haran of Huston, TX, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Forrest was born November 11, 1924 in Webb City, OK. He graduated high...