Obituaries

Charlie A. Lucero

Charlie A. Lucero

May 4, 2011

LUCERO - Charlie A. Lucero, age 64, beloved father and brother, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011. He was a life long resident of Bernalillo, NM. Charlie was a kind, loving and generous man, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Some may recall seeing Charlie picking up pennies; he’d say “pennies add up”. Charlie...

Robert D. Arnold

Robert D. Arnold

May 4, 2011

ARNOLD - Robert D. Arnold, 63, passed away May 4, 2011. He is survived by his mother Barbara S. Arnold; his children Hearther M. Tomlin and husband Randy; Trent E. Arnold and wife Claire; Summer S. Arnold, Robert D. Arnold, Jr. and wife Holland, and Melissa J. Mares and husband Mike; nine grandchildren; and siblings, Carole Lovett and husband Ray;...

Beatrice Muniz

Beatrice Muniz

May 3, 2011

Beatrice Muniz, 101, of Blanco, passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She was born Oct. 21, 1909, to Sesario and Senaida Sandoval. She was a hard working woman. She made the most wonderful tasting bread and made beautiful afghans. She loved to garden and her strawberry patch. She was a person of strong Christian beliefs and...

Denton Maria, Sr.

Denton Maria, Sr.

May 3, 2011

Denton Maria, Sr., 91, of Dulce, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Dulce. He was born October 23, 1919 in Dulce to Ojo Blanco and Nael-Toya Giron Maria. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688

James D. Garcia

James D. Garcia

May 3, 2011

GARCIA - James D. Garcia, 82, passed away May 3, 2011. James’ care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Lena G. Sanchez

Lena G. Sanchez

May 3, 2011

SANCHEZ - Lena G. Sanchez, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Socorro, NM surrounded by her loving family. Lena was born on May 2, 1926 in Belen, NM to Ruperto and Sylvia (Cordova) Gallegos. She is survived by her loving son, Anthony Sanchez and wife, Annie; her devoted daughters, Angie Ochoa and husband, Guillermo; Dolores Czosnek and...

Martha M Washburn

Martha M Washburn

May 3, 2011

WASHBURN, Martha M. 87, passed away in Belen, NM on May 3, 2011. Martha was born Cimarron, Kansas on August 22, 1923. Services will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. Martha’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Service Carlisle Chapel 3113 Carlisle Boulevard, NE Albuquerque, NM 87110...

Emma S. Begay

Emma S. Begay

May 3, 2011

DZILTH-NA-O-DITH-HLE Emma S. Begay, 79, of Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle, passed from this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Bloomfield. She was born Feb. 4, 1932, in Blanco Canyon. She was preceded in death by sons, Gilbert Begay and Harold Begay Jr.; parents, Jim and Katie Setzer; and brother, Leo Setzer Sr. She is survived by sons, Clarence Begay, Leroy Begay, Monte Begay,...

Lt. Col John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret)

Lt. Col John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret)

May 3, 2011

LYLE- Lt. Col. John Robert Lyle, Sr. USA (Ret.), died peacefully in his Albuquerque home on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 attended by his daughter Mary Elizabeth. John Robert was a devoted Catholic, and long time member of Our Lady of Annunciation Parish. He loved and served his family, church and his nation for ninety six years. John was born on...

Sylvia Helen Bonaguidi

Sylvia Helen Bonaguidi

May 3, 2011

Bonaguidi died in Grants, New Mexico and she was born in Flora Vista, Colorado. Bonaguidi was a lifetime resident of Gallup, New Mexico, and she was a co-owner of City Electric. She was active with the Catholic Church and she was a member of the Italian Womens Auxillary. Bonaguidi was a bowler and she enjoyed bingo. Survivors include her son,...

Winnie Ruth Norsworthy (Busby)

Winnie Ruth Norsworthy (Busby)

May 2, 2011

Winnie Norsworthy, 94, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011, in Farmington. She was born July 15, 1916, in Waynesboro, Miss., the daughter of Judge Arthur Busby and Winnie George Busby. Rejoicing at her arrival in Heaven are her parents; her beloved husband of 63, years, Olyer Norsworthy; her two brothers, Arthur and Paul; her granddaughter, Kelly Stagen;...

Harold Leithead

Harold Leithead

May 2, 2011

LEITHEAD- Harold J. Leithead, 58, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 2, 2011. Harold is survived by his loving wife Gabby; sister, Deborah Terrell; aunt, Marie Knowles; cousins, Roger Leithead and wife Faith, Kevin Leithead and wife DeAnn, Wayne Knowles and wife Cindy; mother-in-law, Ann Nazeres; sisters-in-law, Katherine Grossmueller and husband Jacob, Eveline Pyles, Faith Kurkewicz; brother-in-law, Arno Nazeres and wife...

Raymond Anthony Murphy

Raymond Anthony Murphy

May 2, 2011

Raymond Anthony Murphy was born in to the Red Running Into the Water People Clan and born for the Salt Water People Clan. Murphy began his primary school in Tse Bonito, New Mexico. When he turned eight years old, he was selected for a placement program in Utah, where he completed his high school education. While attending school in Utah,...

Irving Roth

Irving Roth

May 1, 2011

ROTH- Irving Roth, 92, passed away May 1, 2011 of esophageal cancer at age 92. He is survived by his daughter, Maxine Ficksman; son-in-law, David Ficksman; two grandchildren, Caroline and Eric Ficksman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Roth. Irving was born in Passaic, New Jersey on January 5, 1919 to Max and Anna Roth. The war...

Joseph Fernando Luna

Joseph Fernando Luna

May 1, 2011

Joseph Fernando Luna passed away on May 1, 2011 at the age of 55. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Vista Verde Memorial Park. DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES Vista Verde Menmorial Park 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505)338-1309

Sarah Begay

Sarah Begay

May 1, 2011

Sarah Begay was born into the Towering House Clan and born for the Meadow People Clan. Begay was a homemaker, but she worked in various places. Survivors include her husband, Alson Tom; Sons, Alton Tom and Alonzo Tom; daughters, Shawna Kee, Shawny Tom, and Alexia Tom; brothers, Tom Begay and Daryl Grey; sisters, Alice Delgarito, Virginia Tom, Freda Begay, Laberta...

Henry P. Hesuse

Henry P. Hesuse

May 1, 2011

Henry P. Hesuse, 77, of Nageezi, passed from this life on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Nageezi, to Guerito and Mabel P. Hesuse. His clans are Mexican and Bitterwater. Henry served in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict as well as a member of the peacetime Army. He...

Beverly Ann Padia

Beverly Ann Padia

May 1, 2011

Beverly Ann Padia, 57, of Aztec, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Oct. 10, 1953, in Henderson, Nev., to Priscilla Padilla and Elmer T. Pilon. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Juan and Eloise Padia, who raised her, and Louis and Sara Padilla; father,...

Eunice Marie"" Goodwin

Eunice Marie"" Goodwin

May 1, 2011

Eunice "Marie" Goodwin, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Oct. 9, 1924, in Tell, Texas, to Velmer McKinney and Angeline Beulah Craig McKinney. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clifford "Dig" Goodwin Sr.; sons, Cliff Goodwin Jr. and Jerry Wayne Goodwin; brothers, Johnny McKinney, Cecil McKinney and Don McKinney;...

Lewis L. Moore

Lewis L. Moore

Apr 30, 2011

MOORE- Lewis L. Moore, 89, a resident of New Mexico since 1958, passed away April 30, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley M. Moore of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Lynn Moore of Rio Rancho, NM. He was preceded in death by his son, Stuart S. Moore. Lewis was a veteran of WWII where he was...