Obituaries

Bill Jessie Maples

Bill Jessie Maples

Feb 8, 2011

FARMINGTON Bill Jessie Maples May 27, 1924 - Feb. 8, 2011 Bill Jessie Maples, 86, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in Farmington. He was born May 27, 1924, in Laneville, Texas, to Ross and Sue Wood Maples. After she divorced Ross, Bill's mom married William Bittle, who raised Bill and his sister, Laura, as his own. Bill was only able to...

Victor Arent Johanson

Victor Arent Johanson

Feb 8, 2011

Victor Arent Johanson, 86, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, in Farmington. He was born November 19, 1924, in Nashville, Tenn., to Victor Arent Johanson and Alma Johanson. Victor served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was em[loyed by the U.S. Postal System as a letter carroer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Wayne Douglas Johanson;...

Wilma Lois Reeves

Wilma Lois Reeves

Feb 8, 2011

REEVES-Wilma Lois Reeves, 75, passed away on February 8, 2011. A resident of Albuquerque for 50 years she was born January 7, 1936 in Edinburg, TX to William and Zelda Langford. Wilma is survived by her children, Lloyd Wayne Reeves and Lee Wilfrid of Tijeras, NM, Jim Reeves and Beth of Abilene, TX, Risa Wakefield and Dick of Denver, CO,...

Lillie B. Romero

Lillie B. Romero

Feb 8, 2011

ROMERO - Lillie Romero, age 73, beloved and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, completed her journey on this earth and entered into Eternal Life with the Lord, Tuesday, February 8, 2011, while surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Domingo, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, where she was a member of Our Lady...

Ludwig Vodnik, Jr.

Ludwig Vodnik, Jr.

Feb 8, 2011

VODNIK- Ludwig Vodnik, Jr., a resident of Corrales, NM since 1972 passed away February 8, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lida Vodnik; daughters, Denise Vodnik of Beaverton, OR, Lisa Harney and husband Jack of Albuquerque, NM; sons, Ludwig Vodnik and wife Yari of Corrales, NM, Jim Vodnik and wife, Roseanne of Las Vegas, NV, Chris...

Henry Joe"" Barker

Henry Joe"" Barker

Feb 8, 2011

FARMINGTON Henry "Joe" Barker Feb. 5, 1929 - Feb. 8, 2011 Henry "Joe" Barker, 82, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, at his home in Farmington. He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Amarillo, Texas, to Tom and Minnie Barker. He was known to one and all as "Joe." He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Garrett; sisters,...

Lynn Christine Bateson

Lynn Christine Bateson

Feb 7, 2011

BATESON - Lynn Christine Bateson began a new chapter of life on February 7, 2011 after a valiant 44-month struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was born March 24, 1952 in Salem, Oregon. In addition to her beloved husband of 37 years Mike, she is survived by her children Courtney Quinonez and husband Fernando (Rio Rancho),...

James Jim"" Graff

James Jim"" Graff

Feb 7, 2011

GRAFF- James Fredrick Graff, 61, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for over 20 years passed away February 7, 2011. He is survived by his father, Walter Graff of Coraopolis, PA; daughters, Sara A. Davis of Chicago, IL, Rachael Graff of Rio Rancho, NM; siblings, Joseph of Harrisburg, PA, Donna. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Graff;...

Charlene Montoya

Charlene Montoya

Feb 7, 2011

MONTOYA - Charlene Montoya, 86, passed away on February 7, 2011.com Charlene's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Herman Ramon Perea

Herman Ramon Perea

Feb 7, 2011

PEREA- Herman Ramon Perea, born August 31, 1929, loving husband and father passed peacefully away on February 7, 2011. He worked for Sandia National Labs from 1948-1973 being especially proud of serving for the Office Professional Employee Union. He served in the US army during the Korean Conflict from 1950 - 1952. From 1973 until his retirement he enthusiastically practiced...

Mildred L. Secrest

Mildred L. Secrest

Feb 7, 2011

Mildred L. Secrest - Farmington 3/14/1925 - 2/7/2011 Mildred L. Secrest, 85 of Farmington passed from this life February 7, 2011. She was born min Mosca, Colorado on March 14, 1925. Cremation will take place and services are pending. Arrangements are entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington, Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-5142.

Wesley Begay

Wesley Begay

Feb 7, 2011

Begay died Feb. 7, 2011, in Flagstaff. He was born Feb. 25, 1949, in Wheatfields, into the Under His Cover People Clan for the Red Bottom People Clan. Begay received his associates degree in automotive technology. He served as Council Delegate, President, Vice-President for Tsaile, Wheatfields and Lukachukai Chapter House. He was a life long rancher and farmer and did...

Henry Murray Huffman

Henry Murray Huffman

Feb 7, 2011

Henry Murray Huffman, Sr. (Tubby) went to be with Jesus on Monday, February 7th in Waterflow, NM, at the age of 91. He peacefully passed away at home after being in poor health for an extended time. He and his wife moved from Texas to New Mexico in 1996 to be near their daughter and son-in-law. He was a beloved...

Lenora Jackie"" Linn

Lenora Jackie"" Linn

Feb 6, 2011

Lenora F. "Jackie" Linn, 87, of Farmington, died Sunday, February 6,2011, in Farmington. She was born July 24, 1923, in Meeker, Oklahoma, to Burr Reding, Sr. and Nora (Thomas) Reding. Jackie was a wife and homemaker until her two sons, Jim and Gary, graduated from high school. She then began a career in the hotel/motel business, where she worked in serveral...

Duffy George Scarborough

Duffy George Scarborough

Feb 6, 2011

SCARBOROUGH - George H. Scarborough, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at his home in Socorro, NM. "Duffy" as he was affectionately known, was born on July 5, 1946 in Hot Springs, NM to Aaron Kent and Ester Elizabeth (Crawford) Scarborough. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Barbara (Chavez) Scarborough; his mother, Ester Elizabeth...

Eleanor Adele Person

Eleanor Adele Person

Feb 6, 2011

She was a wonderful “Person”---- PERSON, Eleanor Adel (Ford) Person, 83, a long-time New Mexico resident, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011. Eleanor was the eldest of nine children, born May 31, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, where she lived until graduating from high school. Following her marriage to Staff Sergeant Thomas Person in 1955, they lived in Japan, Germany and...

Crystal Dawn (Larkins) Utley

Crystal Dawn (Larkins) Utley

Feb 6, 2011

Crystal Dawn (Larkins) Utley, 43, of Farmington, died on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Aug. 2, 1967, to Harold D. and Cindy (Huntley) Larkins in Farmington. Crystal was a loving mom, nana, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her constant smile and positive attitude no matter what hardships she faced. Although she will be...

Eloisa Chavez

Eloisa Chavez

Feb 6, 2011

CHAVEZ - Eloisa (Castillo) Chavez, 103, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Las Cruces, NM. Eloisa was born on October 6, 1907 in Santa Rita, NM to Sylvester and Manuelita (Chavez) Castillo. She is survived by her loving daughter, Mela Herrera and husband, Jake of Las Cruces, NM; her devoted son, Reyes Chavez and wife, Rita of Albuquerque,...

Carl Floersheim

Carl Floersheim

Feb 6, 2011

FLOERSHEIM-Carl Floersheim, Jr, 88, of Albuquerque, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 6, 2011. A third-generation native New Mexican, Carl was born on January 20, 1923, in Springer, NM. Carl is survived by his wife of 56 years Lynn Floersheim of Albuquerque; son Kurt Floersheim and his wife Beth and their daughter Erin of Tyler, TX; son Scott Floersheim...

George Howard Adams

George Howard Adams

Feb 6, 2011

ADAMS-Retired Army Lt. Colonel George Howard Adams, 83, of Albuquerque, died at 12:50 p.m., Sunday February 6, 2011. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK. George is survived by his wife, Jacqueline R Dunn; daughters Suzanne Huckel, of Charlotte NC, Shannon Adams, of Dayton Ohio; son, John Adams of Novato, CA; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in...