Obituaries

Lionel T. Armenta

Lionel T. Armenta

Aug 25, 2010

Lionel T. Armenta January 9, 1959 - August 25, 2010 Lionel T. Armenta, 51, of Farmington, passed peacefully away from this Earth, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. He was born January 9, 1959, in Farmington, to Mercy and Rumaldo Junior Armenta. He enjoyed the outdoors, doing his crafts and, most importantly, spending time with his family and friends. He...

Jose M. Otero

Jose M. Otero

Aug 24, 2010

OTERO-Jose M. Otero, 72, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Jose was born May 17, 1938 in Cubero, NM. He is survived by his loving wife Elva of 38 years; his caring mother Rebecca; his wonderful children, Joseph N. Otero, Jessie Mae Otero, Lorraine Otero-Sandoval and husband Marcos and Jose M Otero...

Marie Gould

Marie Gould

Aug 24, 2010

Marie Gould, 56, of Nenahnezad, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born Nov. 6, 1953, in Farmington. She attended Nenahnezad Boarding School and Intermountain School. She was employed for 23 years by Clean Sweep Janitorial Service. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, going on road trips and, most of all, spending time with her...

Herbert Arnold McDaniel

Herbert Arnold McDaniel

Aug 24, 2010

HERBERT ARNOLD McDANIEL, 90, of Bloomfield passed from this life Tuesday, 8-24-10 into the loving arms of Heavenly Father. He was born in Aztec, NM on February 16, 1920 to Fera M. Clara McDaniel. His ancestors help settle the Hammond, NM area. Most of Herbert’s early life was spent in San Juan County except for moving with his parents to...

Jimmy Y. Begay

Jimmy Y. Begay

Aug 24, 2010

Jimmy Y. "Jimbo" Begay, 70, of Aztec, passed from this life Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, in Farmington. He was born May 15, 1940, in Sweetwater, Ariz. to Archie B. Begay and Mary Begay. Jimbo married Grace, his "sweet pea," in Portland, Ore. They were together for 45 years. He was a retired boilermaker and a member of Local 627 for 40 years....

Elouise S. Cayaditto

Elouise S. Cayaditto

Aug 24, 2010

CAYADITTO - Elouise S. Cayaditto, age 58, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010. She was a life long resident of Torreon, NM. Elouise was a homemaker; she enjoyed rug weaving, bead work, arts and crafts. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elias and...

Beverly P. Platero

Beverly P. Platero

Aug 24, 2010

PLATERO - Beverly P. Platero, age 38, beloved daughter, sister, mohter and auntie, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010, after a brief illness. A Funeral Service will take place Friday, September 3, 2010 at 10:00 am at New Beginnings Church, located at 3601 Montgomery NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, with interment following at the Platero Family Cemetery in To'hajiilee, New Mexico.

David Edmond Bruening

David Edmond Bruening

Aug 24, 2010

David Edmond Bruening, 92, died peacefully at his home in Rio Rancho Tuesday evening, August 24, 2010, with his wife Ruth and daughters Sandra and Nikki by his side. Plans are being arranged for a memorial service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho. Dave was born July 30, 1918 in Portage, Pennsylvania. He served with 503d...

Willie A. Castillo, Sr.

Willie A. Castillo, Sr.

Aug 23, 2010

CASTILLO - Willie A. Castillo, Sr., age 73, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away Monday, August 23, 2010. He was born in Whitehorse, NM and was a resident of Tinian, NM. Prior to retiring he worked for the Gas Company and for the Rail Road. Willie enjoyed watching wrestling on television, working on vehicles, and spending time...

Ruthann Jost

Ruthann Jost

Aug 23, 2010

JOST " Ruthann Jost, 63, passed away on August 23, 2010. She was born to Gustaf and Vivian Nelson, October 19, 1946 in Mitchell, SD. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Kevin Jost. She is survived by her loving family, husband, Ronald G. Jost; her son, Brent Jost; one grandchild, and her brother, James Nelson...

Barbara Gabaldon

Barbara Gabaldon

Aug 23, 2010

GABALDON-Barbara Gabaldon went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Monday August 23, 2010. There are no services. Barbara's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Dorothy D. Aldrich

Dorothy D. Aldrich

Aug 23, 2010

Dorothy D. Aldrich passed away on August 23, 2010 at the age of 93. Cemetery arrangements are entrusted to Vista Verde Memorial Park. DANIELS FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICES Vista Verde Memorial Park 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 338-1309

Lupe Vigil

Lupe Vigil

Aug 22, 2010

VIGIL- Lupe Vigil, 79, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday August 22, 2010. Lupe is survived by her wonderful children, Pete Jr. Vigil, Kathy Vigil and partner Cheri Ruff, Dave Vigil and wife Anna, Janette Torrez, Anthony Vigil, and Marilyn Ayala and husband Ernest; 15 grandchildren and 17...

Frankie L. Smith

Frankie L. Smith

Aug 22, 2010

Mrs. Frankie L. Smith, 101, passed peacefully from this earth surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 22nd at her home in Farmington, NM. She was born January 30th, 1909, in Neal, Kansas, to Bert and Sena Anderson. Frankie returns to the loving arms of her parents, her husband Francis “Pete” M. Smith, her beloved daughter Delores Goins, her sister Artie...

Beatrice Wess

Beatrice Wess

Aug 22, 2010

Beatrice Wess, age 89, passed away on August 22, 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

James Tsosie

James Tsosie

Aug 22, 2010

Funeral services for James Tsosie, 70, will be held Friday, Aug. 27, at St. Isabel Mission in Lukachukai, Ariz. Burial will follow at the Lukachukai community cemetery. James was born Jan. 15, 1940. His clan is Tl'aashchi'l, born for Kiiyaa'aanii. He passed away Aug. 22, 2010. James enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, cooking, and helping his family and his community. James...

Marie Begay

Marie Begay

Aug 22, 2010

Funeral services for Marie Begay, 61, will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 28, at The Potter House, Chinle. The Rev. Artie Aragon will officiate. Burial will be in Chinle Community Cemetery. Begay died Aug. 22, 2010, in Mesa. She was born Nov. 1, 1948, in Ganado, into the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Near the Water...

Raymond Felix Aguilar

Raymond Felix Aguilar

Aug 22, 2010

Raymond Aguilar, 45, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Farmington. He was born March 5, 1965 in Durango, CO to Raymond and Susie Aguilar. He enjoyed sports, hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycles, camping, barbecuing and spending time with his family. He missed his family enormously and mostly his kids. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Raymond Vallejos

Raymond Vallejos

Aug 21, 2010

VALLEJOS- Raymond P. Vallejos, 86, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 21, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Ramon was born on May 7, 1924 to Andres and Vivianita (Padilla) Vallejos in Socorro, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two grandsons, Jeffery Scott Pineda and Joshua Patrick Vallejos. Ramon is survived by his loving wife of 62 years,...

Aaron Chase Kirkpatrick

Aaron Chase Kirkpatrick

Aug 21, 2010

Farmington -Aaron Chase Kirkpatrick Aaron Chase Kirkpatrick, 27, of Farmington, was born April 13, 1983 in Farmington to Terry J. and Debra J. Copeland-Kirkpatrick. God took him home on August 21, 2010. Aaron’s family moved to Tucson, AZ and later moved to Las Vegas, NV where he attended Palo Verde High School. He had recently moved back to Farmington to...