Obituaries

Mar 2, 2011

HILLIN- Julie S. Hillin, 91, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2011. She is survived by her three children, Patricia (Pat) Hillin of San Antonio, TX, Clay Hillin and wife Kathy of Boise, ID, Jane Emberty of Rio Rancho, NM; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Russell Hillin...

Mar 2, 2011

Baby Welch, was born and passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM 87401 505-325-8688

Mar 2, 2011

LOPEZ- Peggy M. Lopez, 48, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 2, 2011. A Memorial Mass will take place at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 11401 Indian School Rd. NE; Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.; Peggy's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Mar 2, 2011

CRANE - Gertrude M. Crane, 99, of Aztec, passed away on March 2, 2011 in Aztec at home surrounded by her family. Gertrude was born in Cheraw, CO, on June 8, 1911, to Wallace Morton Frame and Alice Maud Prophet Frame, the youngest of 11 children. She met the love of her life and married him on July 5, 1927....

Mar 2, 2011

Daniels died March 2, 2011, in Gallup. He was born Dec. 15, 1915, in Churchrock, New Mexico. Daniels was born into the Water’s Edge People Clan and born for the Black Streak of Forest People Clan. Daniels was a weaver and lifelong rancher. Survivors include his sons, Naswood Daniels of Rock Springs, Donald Daniels of Farmington; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren;...

Mar 2, 2011

Mar 1, 2011

ROGERS- James L Rogers, 86, passed away at home with family by his side, March 1, 2011. Jim, as he was known by his friends, was born in Wapello, Iowa, May 30, 1924. He moved to Denver with his family, and graduated with honors, from Colorado University. He and his wife moved to Albuquerque in 1953, so that Jim could...

Mar 1, 2011

Mar 1, 2011

GRANT - Edith H. Grant, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Formerly of Tarrytown, NY, she was a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 40 years. Edie was born on October 1, 1919 in Bremen, Germany to Richard C. and Anna (Sanders) Hagemann. She retired in Tarrytown, NY as an executive secretary...

Mar 1, 2011

Lupe Samora, 90, of Bloomfield, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Bloomfield. She was born June 10, 1920, in B;anco, to Rumaldo and Emilia Armenta. The Armentas were one of the first families to settle in Blanco. Lupe lived in Silverton, CO.for many years, where her husband, Max, was a hard rock miner. She was a ceramic artist, enjoyed flower gardening,...

Mar 1, 2011

Chee died March 1, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born Feb. 1, 1938, in Sheep Springs. Chee was born into the Red Running Into the Water People Clan and born for the Folded Arms People Clan. Chee did carpentry work and was a ranch hand in his earlier years. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren and watching...

Mar 1, 2011

Robert Spahe, 91, of Dulce, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011 in Dulce. He was born May 10, 1919 in Ft. Defiance, Arizona to Kelton and Sarah Maria Spahe. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, NM 87401 505-325-8688

Mar 1, 2011

HRUDEN- Walter Hruden, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011. To view funeral information or leave condolences please visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Mar 1, 2011

Viola Mae Reigstad, 91, of Flora Vista, passed away on March 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born February 27, 1920, in South International Falls, MN. viola is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Ave. Aztec, NM 87410 (505)334-9332

Mar 1, 2011

Wanda B. Sothen, 48, of Farmington, died in her sleep at her residence on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, in Farmington. She was born January 3, 1963. She graduated from the nursing program at San Juan College in 2007. She was a home health/hospice nurse who was employed by Basin Home Health, Inc., and Guardian Angel Home Health, Inc., in Farmington....

Mar 1, 2011

GRUESSING- Alice G. Gruessing, 92, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2011. She is survived by her children, Joseph Gruessing and wife Georgiana of Ellicott City, MD, Anthony Gruessing and wife Patricia of Las Cruces, NM, James William Gruessing and wife Siri of Arizona City, AZ; seven grandchildren, Alice, Bert, James Jr., Joseph, Peter,...

Feb 28, 2011

Donna Joanne Price, 67, Pagosa Springs, passed away Sunday, February 28,2011, in Farmington. She was born April 4, 1943 to Stanley and Mary Price, in Spokane, Washington. No local services will be held. Arrangements are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Feb 28, 2011

WATSON- James F. Watson, 78, born July 14, 1933 in Villas, Colorado passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 at 5:10pm. James enlisted in the US Navy in 7/19/50 and was an Aviation Boatswains Mate, awarded 2 Good Conduct Medals, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Ribbon and National Defense Service Medal in service of our country at the time of his...

Feb 28, 2011

JUDGE - Dorothy Judge, 78, passed away February 28, 2011. She was born in Aurora, IL on December 5, 1932. She was preceded in death by four children, Becky Judge; Patricia Judge; Benny Judge, and Robin Judge, and five sisters, Dolores Williams; Mildred "Sally" Tirado; Florence Figueroa; Caroline Torres, Lucille Washington. She is survived by her loving children, Toi "Linda"...

Feb 28, 2011

Jim Chaves Schafer was born on December 10, 1937 in East Orange, New Jersey to Manuel J. Schafer and Dolores Chaves Schafer. He passed away February 28, 2011, He was 73. He graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1955. He served in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany, earning an Honorable Discharge in 1961. He...