Obituaries

Teddy Lee Shelton

Teddy Lee Shelton

Oct 18, 2010

Teddy Lee Shelton went to meet his angels on October 18, 2010. He was born in Beaver Falls, PA., July 22, 1946, to Hailey Baker and Isaac Shelton. Ted served his country in the United States Marine Corps. While in the marines, Ted received a medal for honor of conduct. He worked in the oilfield in the Farmington area and made many...

Frank A. Espinosa, Sr.

Frank A. Espinosa, Sr.

Oct 18, 2010

ESPINOSA- Frank A. Espinosa, Sr., 88, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home to our Heavenly Father on October 18, 2010. Mr. Espinosa was born on March 11, 1922 to Abel and Lucinda (Cisneros) Espinosa of Montrose, CO. He enlisted in the US Army and served in China, Burma and India. He was awarded the America Theater Asiatic...

Kenneth Blush

Kenneth Blush

Oct 18, 2010

BLUSH-Kenneth A. Blush, 97, passed away October 18, 2010. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Sara Road Chapel 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

David Patrick Trujillo

David Patrick Trujillo

Oct 17, 2010

David Patrick Trujillo passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2010. He was 64. Mr. Trujillo was born in Grants, New Mexico on June 25, 1946 to Lizardo Trujillo and Flora Velasquez Trujillo. Mr. Trujillo graduated from Grants High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army. He had worked with Kerr-McGee mines and the City of Grants. He...

William Toy Jackson

William Toy Jackson

Oct 17, 2010

William Toy "Bill" Jackson, 71, of Farmington, went on to a musical heavenly reunion Sunday, October 17, 2010. He left peacefully from his home in Farmington, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Bill was born April 17, 1939, the seventh child born to Toy Edgar and Ada Mae O'Quinn Jackson, in English, W. Va. He was an accomplished musician and...

Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson

Oct 17, 2010

Tom Johnson, 94, of Shiprock, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 20, 1915, in Farmington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Johnson; daughter, Rita Benally; and brother, John Johnson. He is survived by his daughters, Tammy (Royvino) Wilson, Vicki (Nelson) Bedoni, Ada (Donald) Bitah, Mable (William Jr.) Lee, Susan Ramone, Janet...

Stevan R Meza

Stevan R Meza

Oct 17, 2010

MEZA" Stevan R. Meza, 75, passed away on October 17, 2010. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Stevan's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Margaret Alice Gurley

Margaret Alice Gurley

Oct 17, 2010

MARGARET ALICE GURLEY Margaret Alice Gurley, 84, of Farmington, passed peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father Saturday, October 17, 2010. She was born April 6, 1926, in Lindrith, New Mexico to Chester Hepner and Leona Hunter Hepner. Margaret married Howard Gurley in 1942. She loved the community of Lindrith where she was born, it was her safe place...

Charles R. Dutra

Charles R. Dutra

Oct 17, 2010

Charles R. Dutra, 66, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Socorro, NM. Charles was born on May 27, 1944 to Elmer and Mary (Ham) Dutra in Pecos, TX. He is survived by his adoring wife of 41 years Barbara (Mall) Dutra of Socorro, whom he married on Feb. 15, 1969 in Carlsbad, NM; also surviving are his devoted children,...

Baby Wrenae Tawana Pena

Baby Wrenae Tawana Pena

Oct 16, 2010

PENA- Baby Wrenae Tawana Pena, born to Daniel Pena and Veronica Trimble, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday,October 16, 2010. Services pending. Wrenae's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222 My time on earth was not meant to be but I want you all to know, I'm with our Heavenly Father now...

Dora Martinez

Dora Martinez

Oct 16, 2010

MARTINEZ - Dora Aragon Martinez, age 82, beloved and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, was called to her heavenly home by the Lord, Saturday, October 16, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Dora was born in Wagon Mound, NM to the late Frutoso and Dorothea Aragon and was a resident of Albuquerque. She was preceded in death by...

Tony Schneider

Tony Schneider

Oct 16, 2010

SCHNEIDER- Tony Schneider, 92, passed away October 16, 2010. Tony's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

James William McConaghy

James William McConaghy

Oct 16, 2010

McCONAGHY" James William McConaghy, 73, died on October 16, 2010. He was born December 4, 1936 in Little Rock, Arkansas. James (Jimmy) is survived by his wife Janet Lee McConaghy. They were married on February 19, 1957 in Washington D.C. He was in the Navy Seabees in the 1950's and later joined Carpenters Local #1319 as a journeyman carpenter. Jimmy...

Nelson E Pasono

Nelson E Pasono

Oct 16, 2010

PASONO - Nelson E. Pasono, 81, passed away on October 16, 2010. He was a paperhanger and painter for many, many years. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Therese; son, James and his wife Sue and family, of Colorado; daughter, Kathryn and her husband Tommy Thompson and family, also of Colorado; and son, Daniel, of Albuquerque. He...

John Ben Baca

John Ben Baca

Oct 16, 2010

BACA- John Ben Baca, 49, loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 16, 2010. John was born to his proud parents Ben and Mabel on July 22, 1961. John worked for General Electric for over 27 years and was nearing retirement. John really enjoyed his work but in...

Dean Jones

Dean Jones

Oct 15, 2010

JONES-Dean Jones, 71, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away on October 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Gail Jones; son, Monte Jones; daughter, Valerie Allen; grandchildren, Hunter Jones, Bailey Allen; siblings, Velma Faye McClure, June Vanzant, Bert Jones and wife Jeanene as well as numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by...

Adabelle Syers

Adabelle Syers

Oct 15, 2010

SYERS - Adabelle Syers, 96, passed away on October 15, 2010. Adabelle’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Roger E. Mikeal

Roger E. Mikeal

Oct 15, 2010

MIKEAL- Roger E. Mikeal, 72, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010 with his loving family by his side. Mr. Mikeal was born on November 23, 1937 to Malta and Mabel (Wilson) Mikeal of Amarillo, TX. He moved to the Albuquerque area in 1960 and was a math teacher at Rio Grande High School,...

Ross D Gardner

Ross D Gardner

Oct 15, 2010

GARDNER, Ross D., passed away October 15, 2010 at the age of 95. Ross was born October 30, 1914 Rexburg, Idaho to Joseph A. and Martha Gardner. He moved to Los Alamos in 1951 and worked for the Los Alamos National Laboratories until his retirement in 1979. Ross is preceded in death by his wife, Lila Gardner. He is survived...