Obituaries

Jan 16, 2011

Leslie Tom was born into the Water Edge People Clan for the Salt Water People Clan. Tom attended Chichiltah Day School, Roosevelt Elementary, Gallup, Intermountain Indian School, Brigham City, Utah and Southwest Indian Mission, Flagstaff. He worked with Chichiltah Chapter as a carpenter, silversmith in Gallup and BNSF for 25 years. He enjoyed being with family, friends and keeping people...

Jan 16, 2011

Dorothy Mae Nielsen Dorothy Nielsen, 89, passed away peacefully at Lovelace Westside Hospital on January 16, 2011. She was born on February 10, 1921 in Gretna Nebraska to Marvin & Myrtle Dotson. Dorothy married the love of her life, Vernon J. Nielsen on June 24, 1939, in Kimball Nebraska. They enjoyed sixty eight wonderful years together. Prior to retiring in...

Jan 16, 2011

Betty Retzlaff, age 96, passed away on January 16, 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 16, 2011

PHILLIPS- Rubin Phillips, 92, a resident of Albuquerque since 1950 passed away January 16, 2011 after a short illness. He was born March 27, 1918 in Waxahachie, Texas to Willie Mae and Richard Phillips; he was the oldest of 4 siblings leaving behind 1 sister Willie Mae Williams residing in California. He was preceded in death by wives Jewell, Ernestine...

Jan 16, 2011

Deanna Barr, 67, passed away peacefully at her loving family’s home on Sunday, January 16, 2011 in Farmington. She was born February 2, 1943 in Yuma, Arizona the daughter of Harold Freeman and Beverly (Christian) Freeman. She moved to Farmington 1970 with Lanny Barr and their children, Rick, Rory and Lori. Deanna had one brother Martin Freeman, and a sister-in-law...

Jan 16, 2011

ERKS- Dwayne J. Erks, 82, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on January 16, 2011 with his loving family by his side. Dwayne was born on December 17, 1928 to John and Mathilda (Schmidt) Erks of Akron, IA. He was raised on the family’s farm in Iowa where he developed his strong work ethic. He served our...

Jan 15, 2011

BARNARD-Charles D. Barnard, 82, passed away on January 15, 2011. A veteran of the United States Army, Charles served our Country in the Korean War from 1950-1952; he was in the Army reserves from 1952-1956 and held the rank of Sgt, MPC-USAR. Charles dedicated his life as a teacher for the Albuquerque Public Schools from 1956-1990, teaching history and coaching...

Jan 15, 2011

CECIL-Ralph L. Cecil, age 89, passed away on January 15, 2011. Born April 21st in Alta Vista, VA, Ralph moved with his family to T or C, New Mexico after the death of his father, Worley Fletcher Cecil. He was preceded in death his mother Sara Alma Mims Cecil; brothers, Frank (Florence), Bill, Harry, Glenn; sister Gene Greene (Joe); niece,...

Jan 15, 2011

HAYS - Margie Ann Hays, age 82, departed this life on her birthday, Jan. 15, 2011. She was born 1/15/1929 in Independence KS to Charlie & Emily Barker. Margie was one of eight children, 7 sisters and 1 brother. After moving to Durango CO as a young girl she met and married Don Hays. During their 23 years of marriage,...

Jan 15, 2011

Paul Mark Nash passed peacefully away at his home in Aztec, N.M. on January l5, 20ll. He was born in Brownfield, Texas to Les Lloyd Nash and Norma (Ray) Nash on October 2, l959. He attended l-12 grades in Kermit, Texas with interests in sports, photography and journalism. He played 2nd baseman on the Kermit District Championship team before graduating....

Jan 15, 2011

Jan 15, 2011

Miriam Sherman, age 90, passed away on January 15, 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 15, 2011

Jerold Douglas Fisher, 83 of Albuquerque, NM passed away Saturday Jan. 15, 2011 in Albuquerque at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 6th, 1927 in Portales, NM. He married his wife Joyce Lee Fisher on October 31, 1948 in Lovington NM.He is preceded in death by his parents Charlie and Nelly Fisher, his grandson Jeremy Brown,...

Jan 15, 2011

SENTENO - David Paul Senteno, Sr., age 34, beloved daddy, brother, grandson, and friend, completed his journey here on earth and entered into Eternal Life with the Lord, Saturday, January 15, 2011. David was born in West Covina, CA and was a resident of La Jara, NM. He was an avid sports fan of the Pittsburg Steelers. David loved spending...

Jan 15, 2011

CHAVEZ - Frances B. Chavez, age 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, was called to her heavenly home by the Lord, Saturday, January 15, 2011. She was born in Pasamonte, NM to Santiago Romero and Raquel Duran Romero and lived in Maxwell, NM for most of her life; and was a resident of Santa Fe for the past two...

Jan 14, 2011

VALDEZ- Ida M. Valdez, 78, loving, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, January 14, 2011. Ida was born March 23, 1932 in Domingo, NM. Ida enjoyed spending time with her family and was very active within her church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ida is survived by her loving children Nick Valdez,...

Jan 14, 2011

PoBlano worked at Gallup Indian Traders and Erlinda’s Tamale Shop. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting and embroidering. Survivors include her son, Raymond B. PoBlano of Colorado; daughters, Cynthia D. PoBlano of Gallup, Corrine Casica of Denver, Colo.; parents, Joseph and Librada Espinos; brothers, Manuel Espinosa of Chandler, John Espinosa of Gallup; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. PoBlano was preceded in death by...

Jan 14, 2011

SHEA- June Shea, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1953 passed away peacefully in her home on January 14, 2011. She is survived by her two children, Patricia Latter and husband John of Rio Rancho, NM, Michael Shea and wife Lisa of Albuquerque, NM; one grandchild, Christopher Latter and wife Lauren of Rio Rancho, NM; one great-grandchild, Jackson Latter....

Jan 14, 2011

PAAD- Jason B. Paad, 39, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Friday, January 14, 2011. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Sara Road Chapel, 4310 Sara Road SE and Meadowlark Lane, Rio Rancho, NM. Interment will follow the services at Vista Verde Memorial Park, 4310 Sara...

Jan 14, 2011

Marie Harry was born into the Zia People Clan for the Two Who Came to Water People Clan. Harry worked with CETA Program in 1970s. She enjoyed weaving, quilting, herding sheep, working with Shield of Faith Ministries and was a homemaker. Survivors include her sons, Benny Harry of Crownpoint, Kenneth Harry of Prewitt; daughters, Sarah H.Begay, Jeana H. Desiderio, Marlene...