Obituaries

James I. Downes

James I. Downes

Nov 28, 2010

DOWNES- James I. Downes, 74, passed away on November 28, 2010. James' care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Christine M Nykiel

Christine M Nykiel

Nov 28, 2010

NYKIEL - Christine M. (Foerster) Nykiel, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2010 in Socorro, NM surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born on July 16, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Mary (Winkler) Foerster. She is survived by her loving daughters, Mary Ruff and husband Jim, of Socorro; Valerie Pourbaix and husband Kurt of Mead, CO;...

Robert J. Bob"" Steele

Robert J. Bob"" Steele

Nov 28, 2010

Robert ‘Steel’ J. Steele, 77, of Aztec, passed away November 28, 2010 in Farmington. He was born April 17, 1933, in Utica, New York. Robert proudly served his country during the Korean War, as a member of the U.S. Army. He received the Korean Service Medal, and five Bronze Campaign Stars. Steel, as he was known to his friends, worked for Walmart...

Marydell Vermillion Vaughn

Marydell Vermillion Vaughn

Nov 28, 2010

Marydell Vermillion Vaughn, 96, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, at the Gingerich Home for the Elderly. She was born Feb. 15, 1914, in Alvord, Texas. Marydell married Lee Vaughn on May 6, 1930, in Roswell. They made their first home in O'Donnell, Texas. In 1946, they moved to New Mexico and sdettled in the Pie Town area....

Charles Mike"" Neal

Charles Mike"" Neal

Nov 27, 2010

NEAL - Charles “Mike” Neal, age 66, beloved husband, father, grandfather, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord, Saturday, November 27, 2010. He was born in Kansas City, MO and was a resident of Albuquerque. Mike was owner and operator of Tres Alamos Traders, where he made many friends. Mike loved the outdoors, fishing, trapping, his countless friends,...

Carrie B. Smith

Carrie B. Smith

Nov 27, 2010

SMITH- Carrie B. Smith, age 97, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2010. Mrs. Smith was born on December 19, 1912 to the late Jesse and Netsie Corn of Young-Harris, Georgia. She is survived by daughters, Betty Maddox of Indiana and Frankie Claudine Muslin; husband, Joe, of California; son, Doug Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico; twelve grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and...

George Colton Hight

George Colton Hight

Nov 26, 2010

HIGHT - George Colton Hight, 87, died November 26, 2010 following a brief illness. He was born June 4, 1923 in Gallup, New Mexico, the son of John George and Beatrice Allen (Colton) Hight. George loved this land of enchantment and he cherished his long and happy life spent in New Mexico. His family settled in the Gallup area back...

Morris W. Butts

Morris W. Butts

Nov 26, 2010

Morris W. Butts, 72, of Farmington, passed away November 26, 2010 in Farmington. He was born November 10, 1938 in Dexter, New Mexico to Byron and EllaGray Butts. He was preceded in death by his father Byron Butts; daughter DeAunn Croslin, and step-son, Tommy Fields. He is survived by his wife, Ann and children, Jana and Nick Hodge, Mike and Gwen...

Freddie Ray Hutto

Freddie Ray Hutto

Nov 26, 2010

Freddie Ray Hutto, 60, of Farmington, died Friday, November 26, 2010, in Farmington. Freddie was born November 12, 1950, in Dennison, Texas. Arrangements are pending with Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

LaDawn Anderson Waite

LaDawn Anderson Waite

Nov 26, 2010

LaDawn (Anderson) Waite of Farmington, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at UNMH in Albuquerque. LaDawn was born Dec. 19, 1938, in Logan, Utah. She attended Utah State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. While attending the university, she met Albert Waite. They were married Dec. 28, 1960, at the LDS temple in Logan...

Mamie Deschilly

Mamie Deschilly

Nov 26, 2010

Mamie Deschillie, 90, of Upper Fruitland, passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 26, 2010, at Life Care Center in Farmington. She was born July 27, 1920, in Chaco. Mrs. Deschillie was a homemaker as well as a nationally recognized folk artist. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 30, at All Saints Episcopal Mission Church, 1257 Mission Ave....

Rose Romero

Rose Romero

Nov 26, 2010

ROMERO, Rose Romero, 82 of Albuquerque passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 26, 2010 with her loving family surrounding her. A long time resident of Albuquerque, Rose was born in Espanola, NM to Antonio and Carolyn Montoya on December 3, 1927. Rose is preceded in death by her husband; Joe in 1993, her...

Marvin Gorelick

Marvin Gorelick

Nov 26, 2010

Marvin Gorelick, age 76, passed away on November 26, 2010. 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

Charles Robert Farmer Sr

Charles Robert Farmer Sr

Nov 26, 2010

FARMER - Charles Robert Farmer Sr. born October 9, 1924 in Grady County, Oklahoma, died November 26, 2010 at his home in Socorro, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine; his mother and father, Calvin and Cora; his sisters, Alma and Mary; and his brother, Arthur. He is survived by his son, Rev. Dr. Charles R....

George Birch Coston

George Birch Coston

Nov 25, 2010

COSTON-George Birch Coston, 82, went to be with our Lord Jesus on November 25, 2010. He was born September 22, 1928. He is survived by his wife Polly, 3 boys Michael, Bruce and David also 3 grandchildren Julie, Chris and Jessica. When he was 3 his family moved to a small farm in Tera Haut Indiana. There he finished his...

Rudy Silva

Rudy Silva

Nov 25, 2010

SILVA - Rudy Silva, age 64, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. He was born in Winslow, AZ and was a resident of Albuquerque. Rudy served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed the out door sports like fishing and hunting. Rudy is survived by his loving wife,...

Ngala Mfalme

Ngala Mfalme

Nov 25, 2010

MFALME - Ngala Mfalme (formerly known as Keith A. Harris) passed away on November 25, 2010 at his home in Corrales, NM. Ngala was born on December 7, 1964 in Cameroon, West Africa. He grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey and graduated from Plainfield High School. He attended Middlesex County College and then worked as an assistant manager at a...

DeAnna Bekis Begay

DeAnna Bekis Begay

Nov 25, 2010

Our beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother, DeAnna Begay, 35, of Kirtland, passed away on Nov. 25, 2010, at the Swedish Medical Center in Denver. She was born May 21, 1975, in Shiprock, to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Begay. She later moved to Idaho with the love of her life, Vernon Peters, after she completed her schooling in Albuquerque. She...

Roy Calvin Grimes

Roy Calvin Grimes

Nov 25, 2010

Roy Calvin Grimes, 85, of Farmington, New Mexico,died on Thanksgiving Day, 2010, his favorite day of the year, in Farmington. He was born February 8, 1925, to Viva and Russell Grimes. He served his country proudly in World War II and in Korea. He owned and operated East Main Texaco for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and one...

Gaetano R. Raia

Gaetano R. Raia

Nov 24, 2010

RAIA- Gaetano R. Raia, 93, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away November 24, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 505-892-9920