Obituaries

Napoleon O Chavez

Napoleon O Chavez

May 28, 2011

CHAVEZ, Napoleon O. Chavez, 76, passed away in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lina and his daughter Arleen Stueven (David); two grandchildren, Megan & Jessica Stueven; his sisters, Priscilla Chavez and Ninfa Otero (Bob) of San Diego, CA and Lydia Torres (Ben) of Albuquerque. His brothers; Tony Chavez (Karoline) in Eugene, OR, Felix...

Anna S. Andreassen

Anna S. Andreassen

May 28, 2011

ANDREASSEN - Anna S. Andreassen, 90, passed away May 28, 2011. Long time resident of Rio Rancho, NM, Anna spent her life as a care-taker and nurturer of children, passing along a sense of compassion and respect for nature through multiple generations of many families. Survivor of the Great Depression and WWII, Anna emigrated from Switzerland to become a U.S....

Johnny Gilbert Gallegos

Johnny Gilbert Gallegos

May 27, 2011

GALLEGOS-Johnny Gallegos, age 58, loving father, son, brother, uncle, and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, May 27, 2011. Johnny was born on April 7, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM. Johnny was a very loving and caring person who brought joy and laughter to everyone in his life, he adored his family and loved to be...

Nelson Kee

Nelson Kee

May 27, 2011

Kee died May 27, 2011, in Show Low. He was born Oct. 16, 1913, in Steamboat. Kee was born into the Mexican People Clan and born for the Coyote Pass People Clan. Kee worked for Santa Fe Railroad. He retired in 1978 and was a veteran of World War II. He was a rancher, sheepherder and tended to his horses....

Josephine S. Romero

Josephine S. Romero

May 27, 2011

ROMERO - Josephine Romero, age 90, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, entered into Eternal Life with the Lord, Friday, May 27, 2011. She was born in San Luis, CO and was a resident of Pena Blanca, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Delores Sanchez; daughter-in-law, Carmen (Bobby’s wife); one brother, Dan; and...

Stephanie M Fedak

Stephanie M Fedak

May 27, 2011

FEDAK - Stephanie M. Fedak,73, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Stephanie's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM, 87109 505-821-0010

Erickson Nakai Begaye

Erickson Nakai Begaye

May 27, 2011

FARMINGTON Erickson Nakai Begaye, 28, of Farmington, died on Friday, May 27, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born May 13, 1983, in Shiprock, to Ellison Begay and Stella Dan. He was born to Hask'aahadzhohí (Yucca Fruit in a Line) and born for Kin inchii'nii (Red House People.) Erickson graduated from Farmington High School in...

Stephen Knight Cochran

Stephen Knight Cochran

May 27, 2011

Stephen Knight Cochran, 77, passed away on May 27, 2011, in Farmington. He was born March 28, 1934 in Wichita, Kansas to Esther (Pagan) and Phil Knight Cochran. Cremation has taken place.

Nathaniel Jesse Roanhorse

Nathaniel Jesse Roanhorse

May 26, 2011

ROANHORSE- Nathaniel “Jesse” Roanhorse, 19, died May 26, 2011 in Albuquerque. He was born April 15, 1992 in Fort Defiance, AZ for the Tabaaha (Edgewater) and Tachii’nii (Red Running into Water) Clans. Roanhorse attended Highlands High School and Bataan Military Academy in Albuquerque. He was employed by Supporting Hands. He played high school football and was a wrestler. He enjoyed...

Viola L. Baca

Viola L. Baca

May 26, 2011

BACA - Viola L. Baca, age 62, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011. She was born in Magdalena, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. Viola loved her family, friends, all her relatives and her Church Calvary Chapel. She enjoyed reading Mystery Novels, solving the daily newspapers’ Crypto Quip, dancing, camping and playing the slots...

Kenneth Lee Long

Kenneth Lee Long

May 26, 2011

Kenneth Lee Long, 55, of Aztec, passed away after a long courageous fight with cancer on Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Aztec. He was born December 1, 1955 in Tucumcari, NM to Leon D. and Jo Ann Long. Ken attended school in Aztec while growing up at Cedar Hill, NM. He served in the Air Force. Later he became a...

Yvonne (Bonnie) Marie Connelly

Yvonne (Bonnie) Marie Connelly

May 26, 2011

Yvonne (Bonnie) Marie Gaumer Connelly, 72, of Farmington passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at her home in Farmington. She was born August 4th, 1938 near Dove Creek, Colorado, the daughter of Simon Gaumer. Bonnie was married to Jerry Connelly who passed away in 1991. During their marriage, she worked side by side with her husband Jerry, building an...

Roberta Lynn Torres

Roberta Lynn Torres

May 26, 2011

TORRES - Roberta Lynn Torres, 40, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 in Belen, NM. Roberta was born on September 12, 1970 in Albuquerque, NM, to Robert “Bobby” and Loretta (Lucero) Romero. She is survived by her loving mother, Loretta Romero; her loving children Darrien Justine Torres and Gabriel Felix Torres; her devoted sisters, Juanita Apodaca and husband Gary; Rozeanne...

Jose Ray"" Oselio

Jose Ray"" Oselio

May 25, 2011

OSELIO- Jose “Ray” Oselio, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away on May 25, 2011. Ray drove trucks for a living. After retirement, he worked as a school crossing guard for 14 years �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ a job he truly enjoyed. Ray was a Korean War Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Cecilia. He...

Petra Caroline Shidnia

Petra Caroline Shidnia

May 25, 2011

Shidnia - Petra Caroline Shidnia, Age 41, passed away May 25, 2011. Elyda’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Marie Claire Lenberg

Marie Claire Lenberg

May 25, 2011

Marie Claire Lenberg passed away on May 25, 2011 at the age of 81. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Vista Verde Memorial Park. DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES Vista Verde Memorial Park 4310 Sara Rd. SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505)338-1309

Gwendolyn Faye Johnson-Gonzalez

Gwendolyn Faye Johnson-Gonzalez

May 25, 2011

Johnson-Gonzalez died May 25, 2011, in Tucson. She was born March 25, 1969, in Crownpoint. Johnson-Gonzalez was born into the Big Water People Clan and born for the Sage Brush Hill People Clan. Johnson-Gonzalez graduated from Chinle High in 1991 and received her nurse aid certificate from Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook. She enjoyed country western music, reading, writing poems,...

Bette N. Williams

Bette N. Williams

May 25, 2011

WILLIAMS - Bette N. Williams, age 82, beloved grandmother and friend, completed her journey on this earth, Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. A long time resident of San Angelo, TX, Bette will be fondly remembered for her love of animals; arts and crafts; sewing; and lives she touched during her time working at Handcock Fabrics. Bette is survived...

Reva L. Stranahan

Reva L. Stranahan

May 25, 2011

Reva L. Stranahan, 95, of Farmington, died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, in Farmington. Reva was born October 10, 1915, in Cantwell, Missouri. Arrangements are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Vivienne Jewel Ragin

Vivienne Jewel Ragin

May 24, 2011

RAGIN - Vivienne Jewel Ragin 82, resident of Albuquerque passed away Tuesday May 24, 2011. She was born September 13,1928 in Savannah GA, to the late Lonnie and Lillie Williams. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Ernest Ragin. Vivienne worked several years at the VA hospital and was a volunteer for the...