Obituaries

Jan 27, 2011

Mildred Irene Shelton, 84, passed away on January 27, 2011, in Farmington, NM. She was born on February 8, 1926, in Jay, OK. to Henry E. and Lillian (Sharp) Kessler. Mildred grew up in New castle, TX, and graduated there in 1944. Mildred then moved to Pampa, TX, to live with an aunt and uncle. There she met John C....

Jan 27, 2011

Elizabeth Greiner Valdez June 26, 1929 - January 27, 2011 Elizabeth Nicks Greiner Valdez, 81, a life-long resident of both Albuquerque and Rio Rancho was a devoted wife, a loving mother and a compassionate grandmother. When she married Orlando O (Val) Valdez she lovingly welcomed his family into her heart. Her hobbies included traveling, crocheting, sewing, scrap booking, and collecting coins...

Jan 26, 2011

SHARRAR-Aubri-Nicole Mical Sharrar, born December 21, 2010, passed away January 26, 2011. She is survived by her mother; Tyler Rae Sharrar, father; Heriberto (Eric) Mata, her grandparents; Angela Howles and Barry Phillips, Michael and Lesa Brannock, Hector and Neyma Alvarado, great grandparents; Reverend Robert and Sandra Howles and Jack Brannock and Annette Brannock, also Manuel Munoz and Sotera Hernandez, Hector...

Jan 26, 2011

Jan 26, 2011

SANCHEZ- Baby Sanchez went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Jan 26, 2011

Rev. Leroy Montoya, 70, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 26, 2011, at his home. He was born June 1, 1940, in Las Vegas, NM, to Eloy and Leocida Montoya. Leroy served in the US Coast Guard as Seaman First Class. He graduated from Latin American Bible Institute in 1964. Leroy was in ministry for...

Jan 26, 2011

Francis L. Frank, 69 of Kayenta, AZ, passed away on January 26, 2011 in Farmington, NM. He was born on March 14, 1941 to Jim Frank and Isabelle F. Pete in Adobe, NM. He was born of the Red running into water clan and born for the Near the Water clan. Francis was employed with Peabody Coal Mine for 40...

Jan 26, 2011

Danielle Alvis, age 42, passed away on January 26, 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

Jan 26, 2011

Vigil - June M. (Cordova) Vigil, 69, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. June was born in Alamosa, Co on June 11, 1941 to Serafin and Placida (Garcia). She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Frank A. Vigil; her devoted children, Frank Vigil Jr.; and Ursula Vigil; her grandchildren, her pride and Joy,...

Jan 26, 2011

DOBRICKA - Catherine J. Dobricka, 86, passed away January 26, 2011. Catherine’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jan 26, 2011

DROZDJIBOB- John “Johnnie Droz” Drozdjibob, 80, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1979, passed away January 26, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie T. Drozdjibob; sister-in-law, Chris Bauer and husband Randy of Oshkosh, WI; niece, MaryJane Espina and husband John of Sterling Heights, MI; special friends, Tom and Barbara Madrid, Tom and Fawn Stansberry,...

Jan 25, 2011

Velma Delgarito was a homemaker, rug weaver, silversmith and sheep herder. She loved going to church and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Ned Delgarito of Prewitt; sons, Bennie Loretto Sr., of Thoreau, Dennis Loretto of Grants, Steven Delgarito of Thoreau; daughters, Etta L. Johnson of Prewitt, Marita L. Abeita Los Angeles, California, Leta L. Lewis of Haystack, Nora A. Louis...

Jan 25, 2011

Norman Eugene Abney, Sr., 92, of Farmington passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 in Farmington. Norman was born December 13, 1918 in Pottsville, Arkansas the son of John Melvin Abney and Florence Eunice (Garren) Abney. Norman worked as a machinist for many years and after retiring loved gardening. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Norman is...

Jan 25, 2011

Billy Don Johnson, 78, of Aztec, died on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born April 1, 1932, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Billy attended Fort Lewis College until he left to serve in the military during the Korean War. He retired from Hobbs Fire Department with the rank of lieutenant after 22 years of service. Billy Don loved the...

Jan 25, 2011

FARMINGTON Betty Jo Allen July 13, 1928 - Jan. 25, 2011 Betty Jo Allen, 82, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, in Farmington. She was born July 13, 1928, in Fort Bayard, to Herman and Gussie Chapman. She was a homemaker and mother. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Alvin Chapman. She is survived by...

Jan 25, 2011

Vivian Sanchez, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother went to be with our Lord on January 25, 2011. She is survived by one daughter; Candy (Lala) Chavez and three sons; Alex Sanchez and wife Margie, Gerard Baumgarden, Robert Baumgarden and wife Diana. Vivian has nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Vivian was preceded in death by her eldest son and...

Jan 24, 2011

Robert O. "Bob" Ricketts, 87, of Farmington, passed away Monday, January 24, in Farmington. He was born April 23, 1923, in Farmington, to Orval and Bertha Ricketts. Bob graduated with the Farmington High School Class of 1940, and earned a degree in agronomy from New Mexico State University in 1948. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army, fighting in...

Jan 24, 2011

RANK - Lailah Jean Rank, went home to be an angel with our lord and savior on January 24, 2011. Baby Lailah is survived by her loving parents, Berna Jean Griego and John Joseph Rank of Socorro; her maternal grandparents, Mary Helen Griego and Jimmy Jo Griego; and her paternal grandparents, Eustolia Rank and James Sanchez. Lailah is preceded in...

Jan 24, 2011

FRUITLAND Murphy Trahan Dec. 24, 1924 - Jan. 24, 2011 Murphy Trahan, 86, of Fruitland, died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 24, 1924, in Loreauville, La., to Evaltur and Mathilde Trahan. Murphy was the son of a sugar cane farmer. He served his county for four years in the U.S. Army, and then met and married his...

Jan 24, 2011

Maxine H. Wade passed away on January 24, 2011 at the age of 80. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Sandia Memory Gardens. Daniels Family Funeral Services Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE Albuquerque, NM 87113 (505)338-1309