Obituaries

May 17, 2011

Mr. Leonard H. Levine, 72, of Albuquerque, NM died on May 17, 2011 after a brief illness at The Heart Hospital of New Mexico. Graveside services and interment for Mr. Levine were held Friday, May 20, 2011 at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho. Rabbi Kesovski officiated. Mr. Levine was born March 15, 1939 in Maldon, MA and was...

May 17, 2011

CHACO CANYON Arlene Atencio March 20, 1951 - May 17, 2011 Arlene Atencio, 60, of Chaco Canyon, died on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, in Farmington. She was born March 20, 1951, in Otis. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 2011, at Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 County Road 6100. Those who wish to send condolences may do so...

May 17, 2011

Curley died May 17, 2011, in Fort Defiance. She was born Jan. 22, 1938, in Cuba. Curley was born into the Meadow People Clan and born for the Tangle People Clan. Curley was a Window Rock School district cook and a cook at Joe’s Cafe. Her hobbies included playing cards, bingo and sewing. Survivors include her sons, Jerry A. Yazzie,...

May 16, 2011

Barbara J. Simmons, age 78, passed away on May 16, 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

May 16, 2011

James C. Engelbrecht, 75, of Bloomfield, died on Monday, May 16, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born Jan. 19, 1936, in Westcliffe, Colo., to Milton and Edith (Armstrong) Engelbrecht. Jim served in the U.S. Army as a truck driver. He worked for U.S. Enertek for 38 years, where he logged three million miles on the road. Jim put himself through...

May 16, 2011

SAMPLE, Arthur Lee, 67, passed away on May 16, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Arthur was born January 2, 1944 in Chicago, IL to DeLois and Gus McGinnis. Arthur retired from PNM after 32 years and was a full time minister of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He is preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Edra (Miller) Sample. Arthur is survived by...

May 16, 2011

Clarence Henry Exon, 86, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011. He was born on March 15, 1925, to Henry and Myrtle Exon in Mancos, CO. He graduated from Mancos High School after living in Mancos all of his life. Clarence attended Fort Lewis College for 2-3 years. He met and married Bonnie in 1950 in Farmington. They...

May 16, 2011

Robert G. Reed, age 79, passed away on May 16, 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

May 15, 2011

Florence Jenks, age 81, passed away on May 15, 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

May 15, 2011

Cyril (Cy) Long, 86, left this earth, Sunday, May 15, 2011, but his spirit will forever be with his children and grandchildren. Cy was born on January 25, 1925 in Lake Park, Iowa, one of eight sons. He served in the U S Army Air Corp during WWII in North Africa, Italy and Austria. When he returned home, he and...

May 15, 2011

Thomas Yazzie, 81, of Farmington, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend went to be with his heavenly Father on Sunday, may 15, 2011. He was born Nov. 22, 1929, in the Chaco Canyon area, to Frank and Nellie Yazzie. Thomas and Sarah were married in 1950. He worked for Union Pacific, Mossman Construction and at Chaco Canyon National...

May 15, 2011

ZAMAN - On Sunday, May 15, 2011, at his home in Socorro, New Mexico, Shamsuz Zaman went home to be with the Lord. Shamsuz was born on February 1, 1930, in Jessore, East Bengal, India. He graduated from the University of Dacca in 1950 with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering, and moved to the United States in 1951. In 1955,...

May 15, 2011

LAFORGE- Timothy J. LaForge, 49, loving husband, father, son, brother and friend, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Mr. LaForge was born on September 6, 1961 to Gerald (Gerry) and Therese (Wujek) LaForge. He entered the US Army in 1978 and served almost 14 years until his Honorable Discharge in 1992. During his military career he earned the Army...

May 15, 2011

Albert Perry died May 15, 2011, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born August 22, 1957, in Smithlake, New Mexico. Perry was born into the Two Came to the Water People Clan and he was born for Red House People Clan. Perry attended a trade school and he earned his diesel mechanic's certification. Perry was employed as a diesel mechanic,...

May 14, 2011

DROB - Lynn E. Drob of Rio Rancho passed away on May 14, 2011. Her great joys in life have been God, beloved family, dear friends and singing. Lynn was blessed with a wonderful family, leaving behind her daughter Catherine Dobbins and husband Richard of Rio Rancho, NM, and grandchildren Julie, Shannon, and Walker Dobbins; daughter Elisabeth Sellers and husband...

May 14, 2011

SILVA - PADILLA - Aggie P. Silva - Padilla, 71, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2011 in Los Lunas, NM. After following her wishes, A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 9:00 am at the San Miguel Catholic Church with Father Andrew Pavlak as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the San Antonio Cemetery. Aggie’s care...

May 14, 2011

HINES- William Jacob Hines, Jr., 68, formerly of Wasilla and Anchorage, AK, and currently of Corrales, NM, passed away on May 14, 2011. Mr. Hines was born on January 26, 1943 in El Paso, TX to William Jacob Hines, Sr. and Leona (Dragoo) Hines. His work included being a Senior Electrical Estimator in the oil industry. He enjoyed fishing, the...

May 14, 2011

May 14, 2011

SANDOVAL- Georgia P. Sandoval, age 87, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother went home to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, May 14, 2011. Georgia was born on June 24, 1923 in Ancon, NM. Georgia was always taking care of her family and the family home. She loved cooking and was known for her forgiving heart. Georgia was preceded...

May 14, 2011

Derby G. Britton, 65, of Farmington, passed away quietly at home on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was born Dec. 4, 1945, in Perryton, Texas, the son of Erva and Jay Britton. Derby contracted polio when he was 3 years old, but found it a small inconvenience most of his life. He completed high school in Perryton, and went on...