Obituaries

Jun 13, 2011

JACOBS- Darwin Jack Jacobs, 76, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born in St Paul, Nebraska, to Harry and Frieda Jacobs. He was a graduate of St. Paul High School. He was a retired U.S Army Command Sergeant Major. He served his country honorably for 21 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. Upon...

Jun 13, 2011

GONZALES-Mary Arlene Gonzlaes, age 55, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Monday, June 13, 2011. A Memorial Services will take place at San Ignacio Catholic Church, 1300 Walter NE, Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Mary’s care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Jun 12, 2011

BAUMGARDNER, Gerard, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. You have gone to meet dad, mom and God. You lived a hard life, filled with trials and tribulations. Now you can rest and have peace. You will be missed. Gerard was preceded in death by his dad, Frank “Jake” Baumgardner and his mom, Vivian Sanchez and brother, Andy Sanchez. He is...

Jun 12, 2011

Martin “Marty” Havens, born March 28, 1956 passed away on June 12, 2011. He was one in a million. Marty touched the hearts of everyone he encountered. He was the most helpful man and was always there to lend a helping hand. He instantly lit up the room with his unique personality and beautiful toothless smile. He was such a...

Jun 12, 2011

NENAHNEZAD/FRUITLAND Roselyn Armenta Nov. 21, 1935 - June 12, 2011 Roselyn Armenta, 75, of Nenanhnezad/Fruitland, passed from this life on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Farmington. She was born in Daa Nahastaa Nov. 21, 1935, to Nancy Teswood and Heliegh Joe. Her mother was Taa Chi Ni. In her younger years, Roselyn loved herding sheep and taming wild horses. She was a...

Jun 12, 2011

Smith died June 12, 2011, in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born October 22, 1975, in Gallup, New Mexico. Smith was born into the Red Bottom People Clan and born for the Towering House People Clan. Smith graduated from Window Rock High School in 1995. At the time of her death, she was employed with the Seminole Tribe of Florida....

Jun 11, 2011

DURAN- Lorenzo G. Duran, age 88, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, June 11, 2011. Lorenzo was born on August 10, 1922 in Pilares De Teras, Sonora. Lorenzo was a very generous and caring person who brought joy and laughter to everyone in his life, he adored his family and...

Jun 11, 2011

BROWN- Betty Lou Brown, 83, completed her Life’s Journey on Saturday, June 11, 2011. She is survived by her children, Rose Marie Malloy, Ronald Sanchez and wife Bonnie, Michael Lucas, Patricia Hurlbert and husband Rodney, Linda Warnke, Nina Panek and husband Zenon, Wallace Ericson, II and wife Mimi, Betsy/Betty Ashley and husband Channing; grandchildren, Miriam Lucas, James Hurlburt and wife...

Jun 11, 2011

Endito died June 11, 2011, in Albuquerque. She was born April 15, 1936, in Thoreau. Endito was born into the Sleepy Rock People Clan and born for the Towering House People Clan. Endito was a housemaker and a rancher. She was both, traditional and Christian. Her hobbies included sewing, silversmithing, crocheting, cooking, ranching, gardening, double weaving, and building trades. Survivors...

Jun 11, 2011

Jun 10, 2011

SMITH- Ruby Earnestine Smith, resident of Rio Rancho,NM passed away Friday, June 10, 2011. Mrs. Smith’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Chapel 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Jun 10, 2011

CHESER- Harold Cheser, 86, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin. Harold is survived by his wife, Ann who was the the love of his life; son, Mark and wife Donna; and step daughters Grace, Rita and Kellie. We'll miss your great sense of humor! Mr. Cheser's...

Jun 10, 2011

Moustafa M. Moustafa, age 32, passed away on June 10, 2011. Cemetery arrangements have been entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Jun 9, 2011

KOONTZ- Jasper F. Koontz, lifelong rancher and cowboy, age 96, died at his home in Corrales on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born in Inez, Texas, on March 25, 1915. He was orphaned at the age of 7 and was reared by several aunts and uncles in south Texas. He graduated from Texas A&M University in 1938 and served...

Jun 9, 2011

James died June 9, 2011, in Window Rock. He was born June 7, 1989, in Fort Defiance. James was born into the Red Running Into Water People Clan and born for the Reed People Clan. James graduated from Project Challenge in Queen Creek, Ariz. He was employed as a laborer with All Indian Environmental. Survivors include his parents, Edison and...

Jun 9, 2011

LEE- William T. Lee, Jr. age 75, a resident of Albuquerque for the past 35 years, passed away on Thursday, June 09, 2011. He is preceded in death by his parents, William T Lee, Sr. and Ruth M. Lee, one son, Juan Lee and four brothers, Carroll G. Lee, Grant R. Lee, Elvin T. Lee and James A. Lee. He...

Jun 9, 2011

HADZELLIS- Nicholas Emmanuel Hadzellis, 64, passed away June 9, 2011. He is survived by and will be loved and missed by his wife, Mary Lee Hadzellis; daughter, Danielle Garcia and husband Bear; son, Mark Smith and wife Carrie; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Elijah, Gavin and Isabelle Garcia, Tanner and Joshua Smith, nieces and nephews, Jennifer Sayles and husband Scott, Paul Hadzellis, Jessica...

Jun 9, 2011

Lucille M. Jordan, 101, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Aztec. She was born June 3, 1910, in Aztec. Lucille was a resident of Aztec for the majority of her life, where she and her husband Guy owned and ran a garage and laundry mat for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 9, 2011

STEVENS, Donnell T. Stevens passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico unexpectedly on June 9, 2011. Born in 1934 in Altoona, PA, he was a graduate of the Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was a Navy veteran during the Korean War and proudly served on board the attack carrier U.S. S. Bennington. He was on board...

Jun 9, 2011

KIRTLAND Richard S. Begay Oct. 21, 1934 - June 9, 2011 Richard S. Begay, 76, of Kirtland, passed from this life on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Tocito, to Teeshorty Begay and Roselive Cohoe Begay. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Begay; his parents,...