Obituaries

Jan 10, 2011

ARAGON - Max Aragon Jr., 70, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his loving family. Max was born on July 27, 1940 in Socorro, NM to Max Sr. and Lucaria (Montano) Aragon. He is survived by his loving wife, Mayme (Chavez) Aragon; his daughters, Senadia Leblanc; Lucaria E. Chavez and husband, Curtis; Audrelia Pino;...

Jan 10, 2011

CHAVEZ - Vivian Chavez, age 88, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was called to Eternal Life with the Lord, Monday, January 10, 2011. He was born in Alameda and was a resident of Corrales, NM, where he was a member of San Ysidro Catholic Church and the owner and operator of the Sandia Bar till he retired in 1975. Vivian...

Jan 10, 2011

HUDGEONS - Donald “Don” William Hudgeons, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 10, 2011. Don was born in Albuquerque; he lived in Lubbock, TX, where he raised his sons before moving back and becoming a native of Albuquerque. He was a well known artist in Taos, Santa Fe, and other parts of New Mexico. Don...

Jan 10, 2011

Theresa Ann Dial, 53, of Aztec, passed away on Monday, Jan. 10, 2011, peacefully at home after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved her. She was born April 23, 1957 in Crestline, Ohio, the daughter of Billy Ray Payne and Eliva Jean Barker. Theresa was kindred soul who thrived outdoors, was an avid gardener and loved...

Jan 10, 2011

Steven Michael Himes, 43, of Bloomfield passed away at him home on Monday, January 10, 2011 after several months of poor health. He was born March 20, 1967 in Logan, Utah to Ellvert and Kay Himes. He spent most of his school years in Bloomfield and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1985. Steven enjoyed math, computers, art, music and...

Jan 10, 2011

Catherine Prichard Creyke, 98, died Monday, January 10, 2011, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born March 31, 1912, in Washington, DC. to May and William Prichard. No public services are scheduled. Arrangements are with Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmigton, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

Jan 9, 2011

BLEST- Stephen Charles Blest, 64, peacefully entered into eternal rest on January 9, 2011, surrounded by his three children. Steve was born on September 17, 1946, in Silver City, NM. He grew up in the Mimbres Valley of NM and in El Paso, TX. After serving briefly in the Army as a linguist and earning a degree from the University...

Jan 9, 2011

CRUMP- O.B. Crump Jr., 71, passed away on January 9, 2011. A resident of Albuquerque for over 35 years, he retired from Sandia National Labs. O.B. is survived by his children, Michele Sasser, O.B. Crump III, Mark Jackson (Ameer), Sonja Calliste; grandchildren, Minerva Crump, Anna Chiles, Merilyn Crump, Carolyn Crump. He is preceded in death by his father, O.B. Crump...

Jan 9, 2011

WALKER-Gloria M. Walker, age 69, peacefully entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loving family at home in Albuquerque, NM, January 9, 2011 after battling cancer. Gloria was born on July 1, 1941 in Elizabeth, NJ and grew up in Newark, NJ. Gloria graduated from Kean University-Union, NJ with a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education; she went on to...

Jan 9, 2011

OCIESZKO - Harriet A. Ocieszko, 90, passed away on January 9, 2011. Harriet’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jan 9, 2011

FOSTER, Charles E. Foster, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2011. Mr. Foster moved to Albuquerque in 1960, working for the USAF as an airplane mechanic and also in the motor pool. Charles is survived by his children; Teri A. Stamps, Jill M. Foster, Charlotte Renee Wilson, Charles Bernard Foster, Tanya Benita Foster, Kyla E-Faye Foster and Kevin Eason...

Jan 9, 2011

Todd Wesley Offerle,55, of Bloomfield passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at San Juan Regional Medical Centerof an infection that went to his heart. He was born October 26, 1955, in Meeker, Colorado, to Bob and Vonnie Offerle. Todd had many enjoyments in his life, the movie Christmas Story (You'll Shoot Your Eye Out!), starting projects, so that others can...

Jan 9, 2011

LEFTWICH- Dalton L. “Lefty” Leftwich, LTCOL USAF (RET), passed away peacefully at his home in Corrales, New Mexico on January 9, 2011. LTCOL Leftwich was born in Nocona, TX on January 10, 1928. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1946 to 1948. After attending SMU he resumed his military career in 1951, but in the United States...

Jan 8, 2011

John Wesley Kinney, Sr., 52, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2011, in Albuquerque. He was born June 1, 1958 in Durango, CO., to John F. and Norma M. Kinney. John was employed at several car dealerships in the area for many years. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. John also loved to cook for his...

Jan 8, 2011

MAURER - Shirley J. Maurer, 64, passed away January 8, 2011. She is survived by her children, Carl W. Cherryholmes and wife Debra, Timothy M. Cherryholmes, and Marshall G. Arnold; grandchildren, Carl Cherryholmes, Angel Cherryholmes, and Robert Cherryholmes; great grandchild, Cadence Cherryhomes, and brother, Robert Marshall and wife Susan. A Visitation will be held Friday, January 14, 2011 from 10:00...

Jan 8, 2011

HOLMES - Michael T. was born August 7, 1988 in Cleburne, TX; he grew up in Cleburne and moved to Rio Rancho, NM in 2001. Michael went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2011. He is preceded in death by his Papa Chuck Carroll and paternal grandfather Tom Holmes. He is survived by his mother and dad, Glenda...

Jan 8, 2011

Mary Lou Perez, age 55, passed away on January 08, 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 8, 2011

SIMMONS- Stephen L. Simmons (Master Chief- Retired USN) crossed his final finish line January 8, 2011 at the age of 62 after losing his battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1948 in Albuquerque, NM. Preceded on the path he will reunite with his father, Delbert Eli Simmons; mother, Virginia Adams; grandparents, George and Hazel Hobbs. Master Chief Stephen...

Jan 8, 2011

Jan 8, 2011

Leif William Hansen Hald July 6, 1928 - January 8, 2011 Leif William Hansen Hald, 82, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away January 8, 2011 in Durango Colorado. He was born July 6, 1928 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Leander and Rosa (Hansen) Hald. Leif was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved to build anything and everything including six family homes...