Obituaries

Feb 17, 2011

ETHERLY - Thelma Etherly age 91, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Thelma was a former member of True Vine Baptist Church of Albuquerque. Thelma only attended primary school before becoming the care giver of her grandparents. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, listening to blues music, dancing, cooking, gardening, and fishing. She is...

Feb 17, 2011

GUTIERREZ, Mike Gutierrez, age 85, passed away on February 17, 2011. Mike was born to Antonio and Anita (Mora) Gutierrez. Mike proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S.Navy. Mike is preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret and grandson, Bernard Jaramillo. Mike is survived by his children; Lillian Gutierrez and Michael Gutierrez; grandchildren, Alysia Jaramillo, Aaron Daniels,...

Feb 17, 2011

Michael died Feb. 17, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born March 6, 1965, in Crownpoint. Roper graduated from Crownpoint High School in 1983 and attended a trade school in Phoenix, studying motorcycle systems. He earned his CDL and worked for McKinley County Schools. Survivors include his mother, Mae W. Roper of Crownpoint; brothers and sisters. Roper was preceded in death...

Feb 17, 2011

William L. Hulick, age 85, passed away on February 17, 2011. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Fairview Memorial Park. Daniels Family Funeral Services Fairview Memorial Park 700 Yale Blvd. SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 (505)262-1454

Feb 17, 2011

Feb 17, 2011

WOOSLEY - Arthur "Speedy" Woosley, 52, passed on February 17, 2011. He is survived by his parents, Jasper and Mary Frances Woosley; his brother, Mike Woosley (Sheila); his sister, Penny Payne (Chad); step-son, James Mathew McClung; and his grandma, Viola Templeton, from Payson, AZ. Speedy liked to ride ATVs with a passion. He worked for Union Local 412. Speedy's care...

Feb 16, 2011

Fred Eugene Park, 63, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away February 16, 2011, in Farmington, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Durango, Colorado, to Claude and Alice Park. Fred served his country at the age of 17, when he joined the U.S. Navy in 1960. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Claude; and sister, Harlene Murray. He is survived...

Feb 16, 2011

MAYHON - Julianna “Judy” Mayhon, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. She was born on September 3, 1932 in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech University; taught Head Start in Santa Fe, NM, and went on to work with the New Mexico Human Services and Children’s Youth and Family Dept. Judy was always a strong advocate for children’s...

Feb 16, 2011

HIGGINS - Theresa Ruth Hutchens-Higgins, 41, of Albuquerque, died February 16, 2011, at her home in the North Valley. Theresa, known by her family and friends as Teri, was born March 10, 1969 in Alamosa, Colorado, to Merle and Janice (Mitchell) Hutchens. The family moved from Colorado to Albuquerque’s North Valley in 1973, where she made her home even after...

Feb 16, 2011

BLOOMFIELD Georgie Ann (Giacomelli) Mohler June 25, 1937 - Feb. 16, 2011 Georgie Ann (Giacomelli) Mohler, 73, of Bloomfield, died on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, in Farmington. She was born June 25, 1937, in Durango, Colo., to Leonard John and Mira Eloise (Salmon) Giacomelli. Her mother, a member of the Salmon family, was born in a small house on the site of...

Feb 16, 2011

POWELL- LeRoy Vernon Powell, 86, of Albuquerque went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 16, 2011. He was born May 6, 1924 to the late Lester Powell and Laurel G. Powell in Toledo, Ohio. LeRoy was a highly decorated U.S. Army veteran rising to the rank of Major before his retirement. He then worked as a compliance...

Feb 15, 2011

Garcia- Arthur Ambrose Garcia, age 71, a long time resident of Albuquerque, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2011. He was born on January 19, 1940 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and served in the United States Air Force. He was a loving father; grandfather; and great-grandfather. His Children are Katherine Love, Arthur Garcia Jr., Aurora Brusseau, Christine...

Feb 15, 2011

WELLS- Claudie Ray Wells, 82, went to his heavenly reward on February 15, 2011, at his home in Rio Rancho, NM. He is survived by his son, Gerald Wells and wife Peggy of Atlanta, GA; daughters, Donna Ortiz and husband Carl of Albuquerque, NM, Diana Wells of Nogal, NM, Debbie Wells of Ruidoso, NM; sister-in-law, Judith O’Brien and husband Carol...

Feb 15, 2011

Gertrude Alice Kerbel, born April 25, 1924, passed from this life peacefully on February 15, 2011. Gertrude and husband Albert were both born in Fort Collins, Colorado and lived there until Albert’s death in 2002. They loved the mountains. Fishing in Cache la Poudre River was among their great pleasures on this earth. They taught the love of nature to...

Feb 15, 2011

Berla Jaquez Martinez, 72, a resident of Aztec passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Berla was born August 6, 1938 to Celestino and Epimienia M. Jaquez in Gallina, New Mexico. Berla is survived by her husband Marcelino "Marcy" Martinez, son Randy (Teresa) Martinez; daughter Brenda (Randy) Flaherty; grandchildren Carissa (Jason) Douglas, Kaci...

Feb 15, 2011

CLOE -- Michael E. Cloe, 30, born January 31, 1981 in Albuquerque, NM passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

Feb 14, 2011

CARDENAS _ Gilbert Cardenas, age 92, beloved and devoted husband and father, completed his journey on this earth and entered into Eternal Life with the Lord on Monday, February 14, 2011. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque, and a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolfo and...

Feb 14, 2011

Katryn (Kate) Michelle Bennett born on May 26, 1963 passed away at home on February 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her children, family and close friends. Kate was a bright, creative, unique individual who was memorable to all who knew her. She was a loving mother, survived by her children; Adeo, Sage, Athan...

Feb 14, 2011

YAZZIE- Alfreda L. Yazzie, age 68, a resident of Magdalena for the past 43 years, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2011. Alfreda was a housemother and caregiver at the Southwest Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI). She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Florence M. Tenequer. She is survived by her grandnephew, Kevin Bond and wife, Virgelyn McNeil;...

Feb 14, 2011

GREEN-On July 4, 1930 a baby boy was born to the late Rev. Phillip and Mary Walton Green. He departed this like on February 14, 2011. He was the sixth child of 12 children born into this family of which eight preceded him in death. Upon confession of his faith in Jesus Christ Herbert joined the First Missionary Baptist Church...