Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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,...

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...

Oct 15, 2010

Oct 15, 2010

GEORGE-Alexis Saxton George, 34, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Friday, October 15, 2010. Alexis was survived by her mother, Nanci Mar George of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Ashton Scott Ashe, Arian Steven George, of Rio Rancho, NM; nieces, Nicole, Aubri, Avrey, Noelle; nephews, Zane and AJ. She was preceded in death by her 3 ½ month old son, Aiden...

Oct 14, 2010

Bloomfield Lovina Rae Douglas Lovina Rae Douglas, 96 of Bloomfield went home to be with her Heavenly Father on October 14, 2010. Lovina was born on May 1, 1914 in Plainview, TX. She was raised by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Jackson in Plainview. Lovina moved to Los Alamos, NM where she met & married Doug Douglas. While living in Los Alamos...

Oct 14, 2010

Luther Broaddus III, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at his home in Magdalena, NM surrounded by his family. Luther was born on May 9, 1932 in Berryville, Virginia to Luther and Sally (Williams) Broaddus Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Toni Broaddus, married March 29, 1986 in Chama, NM; his devoted children,...

Oct 14, 2010

FREELY-Margaret “Peggy” Freely, 82, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1968 passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Francis J. Freely; daughter, Lorraine Freelykirk and husband John of Seaside, CA; grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth, John Lawrence Freelykirk. She was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Francis Freely in 1980. Margaret retired from...

Oct 14, 2010

DRAKE, MaryAnn Drake, 81, passed away October 14, 2010 from complications of a stroke. She passed on to her Lord with her family by her side at Presbyterian Kaseman in Albuquerque, New Mexico. MaryAnn was born September 7, 1929 in Glenwood City, Wisconsin to Theodore and Irene Cornelissen and had three siblings. She was married to Joseph Alphonso Drake for...

Oct 14, 2010

RIENKS - Grace Rienks, 87, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2010. She was born to George and Clara Olsen, June 13, 1923 in Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Leo and Sister Alice. She is survived by her son, Lane Rienks, daughter Barbara Faustine, son-in-law Frank Faustine, and grandchildren; Rachel Ure, Jordan Rienks,...

Oct 14, 2010

ARELLANO- Baby Joshua Antonio Arellano went home to be our Lord and Savior Thursday, October 14, 2010. Inurnment Tuesday October 26, 2010 at 11:00 a.m., La Jara Cemetery Joshua's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 243-5222 I’m just a precious little one who didn’t make it there. I went straight to be with Jesus, but I’m...

Oct 14, 2010

LOPEZ -- Josiah Thomas Lopez, 15 months, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010 in Tata's arms with Nana, Mom and Dad encircling him. He is survived by his Nana and Tata, Ken and Elaine Read; father, Jason Lopez and mother, Bonita Sign; brother, Jason Lopez Jr.; sister, Cali Toney; great-grandmother, Eloisa Bustillos; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. We...

Oct 13, 2010

HOGAN" James Michael Hogan, 63, passed away on October 13, 2010. James’ care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Oct 13, 2010

Joan E. Eavenson, 76, of Bloomfield, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010 in Farmington. She was born September 14, 1934 in Peekskill, New York to John and Grace Schreffler. Joan is survived by her husband of 24 years, Charles Eavenson, 3 daughters, 3 step-daughters and 4 step-sons. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brewer, Lee & Larkin...

Oct 13, 2010

Thomas Jeremy Matthew Contreras December 9, 1978 - October 13, 2010 Master, teacher, and guide to his two beloved sons, loving Brother to his little sister, devoted friend to many, and son who made his parents proud, Thomas Contreras was tragically taken from his loved ones far too soon. In his all-too-short time with us in this world, he touched the...

Oct 13, 2010

CARRITT-Jeanne B. Carritt, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, left this earth on October 13, 2010 at the age of 95. Born in Paterson, N.J. on June 26, 1915 to Ethel Ware and Robert Brooks. Jeanne is survived by her son Jan, of Phoenix, Arizona, three grandchildren, and seven nieces and nephews. Her ashes will be buried next to her husband, Dave...