Obituaries

Jul 16, 2010

May 2, 1950 - July 16, 2010 Irene D. Benally, 60, of Lake Valley, died Friday, July 16, 2010, in Farmington, New Mexico. Irene was born May 2, 1950, in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Tom and Bertha Dayzie. She graduated from Ganado High School and married her husband of 39 years, Ned T. Benally Jr., in Kayenta, Arizona, in 1971....

Jul 16, 2010

BIAS-SCOTT- Mary Ellen Bias-Scott, 8, passed away July 16, 2010.Mary Ellen’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Jul 15, 2010

Memorial services for Jimmie F. Thompson, 58, were 6 p.m., Thursday, July 29, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Lavine, Ariz. Deacon Bill DeMarco officiated. Burial was in family plot, Newcomb. Thompson died July 15, 2010, in Phoenix. He was born June 26, 1952, in Bart, Calif., into the Scattered Wood People Clan for the Walks Around People Clan. Thompson attended...

Jul 15, 2010

James Beyale, Sr. 82,of Lake Valley and residing in Farmington, NM, went to the Lord on July 15, 2010. He was born on May 28, 1928. He was a veteran and had an occupation of being a truck driver all his life. James was a member of the Native American Church. He loved and had complete faith in his religion....

Jul 15, 2010

Richard Geroge Ramey of Aztec, died suddenly on Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 59 years of age. He was recently retired after 33 years in education and school administration; having taught music, including, band, orchestra and choir. Richard was born in Trinity, Texas on December 11, 1950 the son of George Hewett Ramey and Dr. Ethelaura Hare Ramey. His family...

Jul 14, 2010

CARLTON- Fae Carlton, 83, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday July 14, 2010. Fae was born October 14, 1926 in Sydney, Australia. After her marriage to Manual Sanchez in 1944 she moved with him to the U.S. Fae is survived by her eight children, Manual Lon, Victoria Anne Sanchez, both of California, Antonio, John Ross,...

Jul 14, 2010

Peter Michael Daly, 65, of Aztec, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010. He was born August 17, 1944, in Lockport, New York. There are no services scheduled. Mr. Daly is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Ave. Aztec, NM (505)334-9332

Jul 12, 2010

HERNANDEZ, Antoinette Marie Hernandez, 95, passed away July 12, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Antoinette was born in New York City, NY on February 27, 1915 to Michael Angelo and Antoinette (Fiorello) Lettieri. Antoinette lost her mother when she was only 40 days old to influenza. Until she was nine years old and went to live with her father, Antoinette...

Jul 12, 2010

VALENCIA- Jesse “Jesus” Valencia, 69, born September 27, 1940 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2010 in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his parents, Emma Valdez and Emilio Valencia. Jesus is survived by his brothers, Frank, Augustine and wife Anna Mae, Daniel and wife Laurie, Laurence and wife Marie and Harold Valencia; sisters,...

Jul 12, 2010

CHRISTENSEN - Jerry L. Christensen, age 55, beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away Monday, July 12, 2010. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Jerry was an avid bicyclist who loved NASCAR and had a zest for life. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald LaVern Christensen. Jerry is survived by his loving mother,...

Jul 12, 2010

HERNDON-Patricia Lee (nee Worster) Herndon, beloved wife and helpmate, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2010, following a 20-year battle with Parkinson‘s Disease. We will miss her, but we find joy in knowing that she is delivered out of earthly bondage and into a new and perfect life with...

Jul 12, 2010

KELLY- Sharolyn Grace Kelly, 3, our precious “cheeky monkey” gently passed into our Heavenly Father’s arms on Monday, July 12, 2010, with her loving family by her side. Sharolyn was born on December 5, 2006 to William J. and Mary (Davis) Kelly of Truth or Consequences, NM. She will be remembered as a little angel who loved butterflies, monkeys, playing...

Jul 11, 2010

THOMAS-HODGE-Delisa J. Thomas Hodge went home to with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 11, 2010. Direct burial took place Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Delisa's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 505-243-5222

Jul 11, 2010

SPEAKMAN -- Clark "Sparkie", 79, a lifelong resident of Albuquerque, died July 11, 2010. He is survived by his spouse, Janet of 41 years; daughters, Diana Speakman and grandson Nathaniel Wimpy of Albuquerque, Lisa Pelzer and grandchildren Cara and Brandon Pelzer of Happy Valley, Oregon. After serving as Bernalillo County Fire Chief of Dist. 5, Clark retired as Sandoval County...

Jul 11, 2010

Jeffery Alan Crawford was born Aug. 16, 1981, in Albuquerque. Jeff left his life here on Sunday, July 11, 2010, to return to his Heavenly home. Jeff was preceded in death by his grandfather, Nathaniel Crawford; his uncle and hero, William Crawford; his father, Jose Jaramillo; and his friends, Shannon Mascarenas and Jeremy Johnson. Jeff is survived by his grandparents,...

Jul 11, 2010

STEWART- Sadie Stewart, 55, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, was called home to our Heavenly Father on July 11, 2010. She was born February 2, 1955 in Jackson, MS to parents Louise and Jacob Stewart. She was born into a family with five siblings: Lillie, Jacob Jr., James, Ollie and Jerry. She excelled in school and graduated valedictorian of...

Jul 11, 2010

Binka V. Downing,52, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, at home. She was born June 21, 1958, in Panama City, Florida. Binka is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Aztec, NM 87401 (505)334-9332

Jul 11, 2010

Lorraine Gloria Gomez May 5, 1950 �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ July 11, 2010 Loraine Gomez, 60, of Farmington, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, passed away on July 11, 2010. She was born May 5, 1950 in Blanco, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her father, Jose Pablo Gomez; mother, Matilda Gomez; sisters, Cension Gomez, Yolanda Gomez, Virginia Valdez, Genevieve Jacquez, and brother, Pedro...

Jul 10, 2010

Jul 10, 2010

Funeral Services for Mary K, Begay 94, of Twin Lakes, New Mexico will be Saturday July 17, 2010 at the Free Trinity Mission in Tohlakai, New Mexico. Pastor Dennis Gardner will officiate. Burial will be in Twin Lakes at the Family plot. She was born January 16, 1916 in Twin Lakes, New Mexico and died July 10, 2010 in Gallup, New Mexico She was...