Obituaries

Feb 10, 2011

ZUKAS - Eugene G. Zukas, Ph.D., 89, a resident of Rio Rancho and former long-time resident of Los Alamos, passed away on February 10, 2011. Gene graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1942. He served with Special Engineering Detachment of Los Alamos. Upon discharge from the service, he returned to the University of Pittsburgh, receiving a Master degree in...

Feb 10, 2011

ZUMWALT-Terry Lynn Zumwalt, 48, loving daughter, mother, sister, and grandmother, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Terry was born September 12, 1962 in Socorro, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque for 30 years. Terry enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and collecting things. She is survived by her loving mother, Martha...

Feb 10, 2011

Guillermo Willie Maestas, 101, of Farmington, was called to his Heavenly Home on his birthday, Thursday, February 10, 2011. He was born February 10, 1919, in San Luis, New Mexico., to Rufino and Adelaide Maestas. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Hazel Maestas; brothers, Eloy, Leopoldo and Presciliano Maestas; and sisters, Apolonita Grule and Sofia...

Feb 10, 2011

MCCAIN- Edward McCain, 57, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2011 and has joined his parents, E.D. and Izella McCain and brother, Ken in God’s kingdom. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Patricia McCain; two daughters, Michelle McCain of Austin, TX, Jessica McCain of Albuquerque; one brother, Tom McCain of Albuquerque, NM;...

Feb 10, 2011

Otho Nile Thurston, Jr. 92 of Aztec, passed away on February 10,2011, in Aztec. Otho was born on February 07,1924 in Tonkawa, OK. to Otho Sr. and Ida I. Newell Thurston. Otho is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Ave Aztec, New Mexico 87410 505-334-9332

Feb 10, 2011

TELLES, Linda M. (Arcy) Telles, 60 of Rio Rancho passed away in her home on Thursday, February 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving children, son: Michael and his wife Bernadette, daughter; Jennifer and her husband Carlos, daughter; Regina, son; Joseph and his wife Elizabeth, her seven grandchildren, Alexis, Alicia, Olivia, Jacob, Naomi, Brady and Lorelai, her sisters; Carrol...

Feb 9, 2011

WILLIAMS- Lev D. Williams, 87, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Lev's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Feb 9, 2011

WILLIAMS- Les D. Williams, 53, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Les's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Feb 9, 2011

Lloyd Ray Butch Cardon, 67, of Farmington, went to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, in Farmington, surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 12, 1943, in Farmington, to Junius Wilburn Wig Cardon and Rose Foutz Cardon. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1961, and received a financial degree after attending San Juan College...

Feb 9, 2011

SICKING- Marlene J. Sicking, age 69, a resident of Albuquerque passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Marlene is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her companion for the past 20 years, Henry E. Moore; son Jeff Iafornaro; daughter, Teri Anne Werlein; grandchildren, Jessie Ferguson, Shae Williams; one great grandson, Dante; two sisters, Karen (Dino) Barela...

Feb 9, 2011

James William Smith, 83, of Farmington, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 in Farmington. He was born February 13, 1928 in Winchell, Texas to Thomas Dewey Smith and Thelma Beatrice Means Smith. As a very young man, James spent his summers at his grandparents farm in Brooksmith, TX. He remembered those days all his life, and the love he had for...

Feb 9, 2011

Burns died Feb. 9, 2011, in Ganado. She was born Oct. 15, 1937, in Cornfields, into the Black Streaked People Clan for the Charcoal Streaked, Red Running Into the Water People Clan. Burns graduated from Fort Wingate High School in 1957. She worked and retired from Ganado Public School with the food service department and Sage Memorial Hospital with the...

Feb 9, 2011

James Ernest Ruby passed from this life on February 9, 2011 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born November 26, 1930 to Wayne and Eva Ruby in Allen County, Indiana. James served in the Air Force from October 10, 1949 to August 28, 1953. Cremation will take place with a private family inurnment.

Feb 9, 2011

Feb 9, 2011

WILLIAMS-Gary Williams, 55, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Funeral Services are pending and to be announced. Gary's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Feb 8, 2011

GREENBERG-Hadassah Willow Estelle Greenberg, went home to be with her Lord on February 8, 2011. Born in NYC in 1941, she was preceded in death by her Russian immigrant parents Morris Greenberg and Sonia Farber Greenberg. She was educated at UCLA receiving a bachelor’s in Social Work. During 10 years of living on the central coast of California, she was...

Feb 8, 2011

ARAGON - Manuel C. Aragon, 80, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2011 in Socorro, NM. Manuel was born on June 17, 1930 in Socorro, to Andres and Estella (Martinez) Aragon. He is survived by his loving daughters, Lydia Aragon Pineda and husband, Santiago; and Theresa Aragon Chavez and husband, Bernie; his devoted sons, Ray Aragon and wife, Maryanne; and...

Feb 8, 2011

Alfred Joseph "Yank" Hauser, 79, of Bloomfield, died on Tuesday, February 8, 2011, in Bloomfield. He was born March 16, 1931, to August J. and Madalyn Hauser in West Hurley. Alfred was known to all as "Yank". He served in the U.S. Army. He built houses, service stations, and lamps. He was known as a perfectionist. He owned and operated H&S...

Feb 8, 2011

JARAMILLO - Henry Jaramillo, age 63, a resident of Canon, NM, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He was a resident of Jemez, NM. Henry is survived by his loving brothers and sisters, Frank, Daniel, Zac Jarmaillo, Mary Ann Montoya and JoAnn Palacios. He will be greatly missed by all. A rosary will be recited Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m....

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...