Obituaries

Nov 14, 2010

ACOSTA - Ezequiel Acosta Sr., 89, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2010 in Socorro, NM. Ezequiel was born April 10, 1921 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Matilde and Manuela (Molina) Acosta. He is survived by his devoted sons, Oscar Acosta and wife, Diana; Ezequiel Acosta Jr. and wife, Carmen; Victor Acosta and wife, Maria; Matilde Acosta and wife, Patsy; Jesus...

Nov 14, 2010

VANTREESE- Deighton Charles Vantreese passed away on November 14, 2010. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800

Nov 13, 2010

PRATT - Gerald “Jerry” K. Pratt, age 94, beloved brother and uncle, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born in the town of Granger, NY to Horace and Ida M. Pratt, and was a resident of Albuquerque since 1953. Gerald worked for the Santa Fe Rail Road and later worked as a carpenter throughout Albuquerque. He was...

Nov 13, 2010

MARTINEZ-Helen Martinez, 88, passed away on November 13, 2010. Helen’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Nov 12, 2010

DRENNAN- Richard Drennan, 91, passed away on November 12, 2010. He was born August 2, 1919 in Elk, New Mexico to Susie Edith and Richard Andrew Drennan. Richard is survived by his wife of 64 years, Inez Drennan; one son, Richard Drennan, Jr. and his wife Robin; grandson Richard Drennan III and his wife Melissa; granddaughter, Tiffany and her husband...

Nov 12, 2010

CORDOVA - Victor W. Cordova, age 80, beloved father and grandfather, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010. He was born on July 4, 1930 and was a life long resident of Albuquerque. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Evangeline Cordova. Victor is survived by his loving children, Patricia Dreger and husband Michael, Marie Lowe, Christine Bradley and...

Nov 12, 2010

Arthur Wayne Eaton Arthur Wayne Eaton, 76, of Kirtland, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2010, in Farmington. He was born in Kline, CO. Wayne was a dedicated and loving man to his family and friends, and spent many happy hours camping, picnicking, and rock hunting with them. He was an avid musician who enjoyed his last years playing guitar in...

Nov 12, 2010

DIKEMAN - Gerald Britt Dikeman, 62, passed away November 12, 2010. He was born November 14, 1947 to Gerald and Ruby Dikeman in Dallus, Oregon.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was predeceased by his parents; grandparents Howard and Laura Dikeman; a brother Danny Sanchez, and a nephew Dennis O’Donald. He is survived by his loving family:...

Nov 12, 2010

MONTOYA - John Larry Montoya, 44, passed away on November 12, 2010. He is survived by his son, Kristopher; daughter, Cassandra; beloved soul mate, Kim; loving former wife, Lynda; mother, Julia; brothers, David and Henry; sisters, Gerry, Loretta, Mary and Louise; grandchildren, Jazmin, Ryan, Jacob, Joshua and Elijah; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, family and friends. John is preceded in...

Nov 12, 2010

Hubert 'Les' Lesperance, 86, of Farmington, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010. He was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Wellington, Kansas, to John and Ruth Lesperance. Following his graduation from Wellington High School in 1942, he entered the Army and served with the South Pacific Base Command in New Caledonia, the Philippines and Japan. He and Vicki Newkirk were married in 1946, and...

Nov 12, 2010

MORENO- Adriana Moreno, 27, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Friday, November 12, 2010. Funeral Services will be Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.; Monte de Sion Church, 1001 Barelas Rd S.W.; Interment to take place at a later date in Gomez Farias, Mexico. Adriana's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover S.W. Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Nov 11, 2010

WELSHONCE- Margaret H. Welshonce, age 79, died November 11, 2010 in Rio Rancho, NM. She had been a resident of Rio Rancho since 1977. Margaret was born November 16, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Christopher and Lydia (Young) Alster. She loved the Lord and was active in her church as she was able; she was devoted to her...

Nov 11, 2010

WHITEHORSE - Boyd Whitehorse, Jr., age 50, beloved son, brother and uncle, was called to his heavenly home by the Lord, Thursday, November 11, 2010. He was born in Blanco, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Boyd graduated from Cuba High School in 1979. He enjoyed music, sports and spending time with is family. He was preceded in death...

Nov 11, 2010

Billy Aaron “Bunky” Mohon, 50, of Kirtland, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 in Kirtland and is awaiting the resurrection. He was born March 15, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Billy Coleman Mohon and Bobbie Enlow Mohon Strubble. He was preceded in death by his father in 1976. He is survived by his three children, Brandon Mohon, Coleman Mohon...

Nov 11, 2010

GROVER-Rebecca Ellen Grover, 51, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Grover; son, Stephen J. Grover; brother, David Burd and wife Charlene of Voorhees, NJ; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was born in Ft. Monroe Hampton, VA to Arthur A. Burd and Kiyoko Taniguchi. She grew up in a military family where she...

Nov 11, 2010

Tolbert, Mary Louise “Sissy” 64, passed away, Wednesday November 11, 2010. Mary was born on May 11, 1946 in Albuquerque and was a life long resident. Mary is survived by two daughters; Cassie Allen and husband Steve of California and Tina Giesler and husband, Steve in New York, brother; Edward M. Servan of Houston, TX and five grandchildren. Mary has...

Nov 11, 2010

NUANES-Johnny Nuanes, 78, passed away November 11, 2010. He was born March 3, 1932. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Dorella Nuanes, and four children; Linda Nuanes, Ross Nuanes, Randy and wife Loretta Nuanes, Morris and wife Melissa Nuanes and seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He served in the Korean War. Mass well be held at Our...

Nov 10, 2010

Betty Jo (Brown) Buffington, 78, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010. Betty was born July 12, 1932 in Dover, Arkansas the daughter of Elson Richard Brown and Lorraine (Warren) Brown. She graduated from Dolores County High School, Dolores, Colorado and later met and married Eual “Guy” Buffington in 1950 in Aztec. Betty and Guy moved to Farmington in...

Nov 10, 2010

TAYLOR-Thusnelda I. Taylor, 80, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010. She is survived by her son, Wayne Taylor of Rio Rancho, NM; daughter, Valerie Pierce-Taylor; son-in-law, David Pierce; granddaughter, Andrea Pierce; grandson, Nick Pierce, all of Longmont, CO. She was very active at the Meadowlark Senior Center. A private family gathering will be held....

Nov 10, 2010