Obituaries

Jan 31, 2011

CHRISTIAN- Winston I. Christian, Jr., 76, passed away on January 31, 2011. Winston's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jan 31, 2011

KEEGAN- Jess L. Keegan, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 31, 2011 at her home in Corrales, NM following a series of strokes. Jess was born on September 17, 1922 in Giles, TX to Albert G. and Lulabelle Huffmaster. She grew up in Giles and Estelline, TX, where her father was railroad stationmaster. She graduated from high school at...

Jan 31, 2011

SZALAY- Jared Daniel Szalay, 20, a resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2011 in Dallas, TX. Jared’s life was so very precious and graciously saved three lives through the gift of organ donation when he passed away. Jared was born on July 3, 1990 in Las Cruces, NM to Lori Magee and Frank Szalay. He had...

Jan 31, 2011

CHAVEZ-Beltram Chavez age 88, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011. Beltram was a member of BCSO, Batan Death March Survivor, he loved to dance and play poker. He is preceded in death by his son, Beltram Chavez and wife Demecia Chavez. He is survived by two grandsons, Paul Chavez, Eric Chavez; one daughter-in-law, Helen...

Jan 31, 2011

Jan 31, 2011

MILLER - James Miller, 62, passed away on January 31, 2011. James' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jan 31, 2011

Showalter died Jan. 31, 2011, in Phoenix. He was born Nov, 22, 1943, in Ganado, into the Red Running into the Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Showalter grew up in Fort Defiance and graduated from Window Rock High in 1962, and attended Augustana College, Sioux Falls, S.D., where he majored in Accounting. He enjoyed bowling, golf, playing...

Jan 31, 2011

VLAHOS-John Vlahos, 1924-2011, age 87 passed away on January 31, 2011. Born in New Bedford, Ma, and raised in NYC, he married Lydia Arzan in 1955. After the birth of their first daughter, Christine the family moved to New Milford, NJ where they raised two additional children, Mary Ellen and Alexander. The family moved to Albuquerque in August, 1977 where...

Jan 31, 2011

SELF - Don C. Self, 80, passed away on January 31, 2011. A resident of Albuquerque since 1974 and a Veteran of the United States, Don served in the Navy during the Korean War. He worked for Border Patrol and then retired from the IRS, as a special agent and was CPA certified. He loved to travel and spend time...

Jan 30, 2011

Stella Montoya, 82, of La Plata died on Sunday, January 30th in Farmington. She was born September 30, 1928 in Silverton, the oldest child of Onofre and Alvina Jaquez. Stella was preceded in death by her husband F. F. “Chano” Montoya, a son Theodore Montoya and her parents. For many years Stella was involved with the Make Yourself with Wool...

Jan 30, 2011

GONZALES- Ramon D. Gonzales, 79, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Ramon was born in Delia, NM on August 31, 1931. Ramon was a great cook and enjoyed making beef jerky. He could play the guitar and create beautiful gardens. Ramon enjoyed fishing, family gatherings,...

Jan 30, 2011

COHN- Irving I. Cohn, 90, a recent resident of Fort Worth, TX passed away January 30, 2011. He is survived by his son, Joel Cohn and wife Mary of Seattle, WA; four grandchildren, Debbie Rocha and husband Richard, Aaron Cohn, Eddie Crimer, Sara Riney and husband Jamie; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Milton Cohn; son-in-law, Roy Heidelberger. He was preceded in...

Jan 30, 2011

Ross S. Saiz, Sr. April 6, 1925 - January 30, 2011 Ross S. Saiz, Sr., of Flora Vista, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011, in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born April 6, 1925, in his parents home in Blanco, New Mexico, one of 17 children of Casimiro and Teresa Saiz. Ross lived his entire life in San Juan County,...

Jan 30, 2011

BALDONADO - Guadalupe “Lupe” Baldonado, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Lupe was born on September 17, 1942 in Jarales, NM to Remijio and Avelina (Garcia) Baldonado. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Flor’Ida Baldonado; two sons; seven daughters; three step children; twenty five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; seven brothers; three...

Jan 30, 2011

Marlene Tsosie was born into the Towering House People Clan and born for the Bitter Water Clan. Tsosie attended Window Rock Hish School, Yavapai College and Oklahoma University. She was employed with NTUA, as an administrative coordinator for the General Managers Office for 24 years. She enjoyed traveling and participating in the powwow circuit. Survivors include her husband, Richard K. Donaghey;...

Jan 30, 2011

MONTOYA - Jacob B. “Jake” Montoya Sr., 77, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Jake was born on October 20, 1933 in Socorro, NM to Antonio E. and Sadie (Barela) Montoya. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Toni (Padilla) Montoya; his devoted children, Jake Montoya Jr. and wife, Juanita; Margaret Tafoya; and...

Jan 30, 2011

PEREA, “Eddie” Eduardo Jose Perea, age 91, passed away January 30, 2011. Eddie was born on March 16, 1919 in Albuquerque, NM to Emiliano Perea and Agapita Armenta. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Carmen, sons; Eddie and Michael Perea. His sister; Prisicilla Perea and brother; Joe Perea. A proud veteran of World War II, he served...

Jan 30, 2011

Matthew James McFarland, infant son of Shawn and Elysa McFarland, died Sunday, January 30, 2011. Arrangements for Matthew are with: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jan 30, 2011

ARMIJO - Precilla O. (Orona) Armijo, 85, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Precilla was born on June 03, 1925 to Francisco and Rumalda (Otero) Orona in Aragon, NM. She is survived by her loving daughters, Rosalie Armijo; and Ernestine Armijo; her devoted sons, Rey L. Armijo and wife, Rose; Manuel N. Armijo and wife, Elaine;...

Jan 30, 2011

Alice Jim was born into the Bitter Water People Clan and born for the Black Streak Wood People Clan. Alice's hobbies included being a homemaker, seamstress, rug weaver and making Navajo Dolls. She also liked spending time with her grandchildren, telling stories about the old days and helping people out with ceremonies. She also like eating at Jerry's, McDonalds and...