Obituaries

Cynthia Ellen Zentz

Cynthia Ellen Zentz

Jun 17, 2010

ZENTZ-Cynthia Ellen Zentz, 54, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Jon Zentz; one daughter, Kaitlyn Zentz; one son, Jacob Zentz; four brothers, Clay Snyder and wife Pam of Reserve, NM, Cliff Snyder and wife Katherine of Apache Creek, NM, Britt Snyder and wife Jean of Roswell, NM, Cinco...

Crystal Gene

Crystal Gene

Jun 17, 2010

Gene died June 17, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Sept. 15, 1987, in Fort Defiance, into the Water Edge People Clan for the Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running into the Water People Clan. Gene graduated from Window Rock High School. She loved listening to music, driving her mother around and playing with her kids. She enjoyed bring...

Chester L. Proudfoot

Chester L. Proudfoot

Jun 17, 2010

PROUDFOOT�?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½”Chester L. Proudfoot, 89, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha, of 65 years; three children, Susan Anderson (Dwane) of Anchorage, AK, Michelle Birmingham (James) of St. Joseph, MO, and Shawn Proudfoot of Albuquerque; two brothers, John Proudfoot (Bobbie) of Coatesville, PA, and Walter Proudfoot (Ruth)...

George Chiquito

George Chiquito

Jun 17, 2010

George Chiquito,90, of Ojo Encino, passed away Thursday, June 17, in Ojo Encino. He was born Nov. 7, 1919, in Ojo Encino. Services will be 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, June 23, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escrito, NM. Interment will follow- Escrito Mission Cemetery Arrangements are in the care of: Cope Memorial Chapel 458 County Road 6100 Kirtland, NM (505)598-9636

Sherry Beth Smith

Sherry Beth Smith

Jun 17, 2010

SMITH-Sherry Beth Smith, 47, of Tijeras, NM when home to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday June 17, 2010. Services are pending. Please share your condolences, sympathies and memories with the family at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Sherry's care has been entrusted to: Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Avenue SW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 (505) 243-5222

Linda Louellen Johnson

Linda Louellen Johnson

Jun 17, 2010

Linda Louellen Johnson, 67, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2010 after a long illness, in Farmington. She was born September 7, 1942 in Glenmore, Louisiana to George and Bonnie Duncan. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Bud M. Johnson. She is survived by her siblings, Georgia Archuleta and William Cronister as well as...

Anna Maria Nieri

Anna Maria Nieri

Jun 17, 2010

Anna Maria Nieri, 89, beloved aunt and friend was called home to the Lord on June 17, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Anna was born in Lucca, Italy to Luigi and Faustina (Frugoli) Lencioni. Anna moved to Albuquerque more than 60 years ago. She was an active member of the Elks with her husband Leo and loved to sing in Italian....

Karl & Keri Richey

Karl & Keri Richey

Jun 17, 2010

RICHEY- Karl Lowell age 46 and Keri Catherine age 44, passed away suddenly on June 17, 2010 in Ruidoso. They are survived by their two cherished sons, Alexander and Kristopher Richey, Lowell’s brother, David Lawrence Richey and Keri’s sister, Renee Adams and many extended family members and friends to keep their memories alive including Lowell’s aunts and uncle, Vickie Sue...

Anthony Tony"" Tenorio

Anthony Tony"" Tenorio

Jun 17, 2010

TENORIO-Anthony (Tony) M. Tenorio, 91, loving, father, brother and grandfather went home to be with our Lord on Thursday June 17, 2010. Tony was born July 2, 1918 in Albuquerque, NM. Tony was survived by his daughter Liz Romero and husband Edward; his sister Josfina (Fita) Montoya; two grandchildren, Ursula Behiel and husband Dave and Celeste Yocom and husband Mark;...

Lance Aaron Border

Lance Aaron Border

Jun 17, 2010

Lance Aaron Border, 54, left his earthly body so his soul could be in heaven with his father on Thursday, June 17, 2010 due to injuries from a car accident. Lance was born to Rex and Mary Lou (England) Border on August 11, 1955 in Montrose, Colorado. Lance loved life itself and lived life to its fullest. His most cherished...

Gilbert Gallegos

Gilbert Gallegos

Jun 16, 2010

Gilbert Gallegos, 73, of Albuquerque, went home to Heaven on Monday, June 16 2010. He was born to the late Joe L. and Mary Lou Gallegos, Oct. 9, 1936, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Gilbert was a professional ballroom dance instructor for more than 40 years and was able to travel the country and the world dancing and competing. He was also...

Frutosa Gallegos Rascon

Frutosa Gallegos Rascon

Jun 16, 2010

RASCON- Frutosa Gallegos Rascon, born March 13, 1927, passed away June 16, 2010. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Manuel and Quiteria Gallegos; brothers Manuel and Ricardo; sisters, Delfinia and Maria; the father of her children, James Jackson Rhodes; her sons-in-law, Chuck Madril and Rick Hines. Frutosa is survived by her daughters, Gloria Madril, Patricia (Patsy) Hines,...

Porfirio Leonides Maestas

Porfirio Leonides Maestas

Jun 16, 2010

MAESTAS-Porfirio Maestas, 67, a lifetime resident of New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Maestas; two children; seven grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made at any Wells Fargo Bank to the Kidney Transplant...

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete

Jun 16, 2010

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete, 44, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Albuquerque. She was born October 3, 1966 in Tihuatlan, Veracruz, Mexico to Reynaldo and Amparo Pelcastre. Rosa married Alfonso Negrete, who survives her, in Aztec in 2007. She was employed by Betsy and Kevin McCord. She was dedicated to Freedom In Christ Church and very dedicated to...

Kurt D. Strauch

Kurt D. Strauch

Jun 16, 2010

STRAUCH- Kurt D. Strauch passed away in his sleep on June 14, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Strauch, his father and step mother Lee and Vicki Strauch, his brother Derek and his sister Kristin and her husband, Mike Ely. He was an outstanding salesman who loved fishing, hunting and Karaoke. He especially loved the Sun Juan-Navajo Lake...

Olga P. Scott

Olga P. Scott

Jun 16, 2010

SCOTT �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ Olga P. Scott, 77, died June 16, 2010 at her residence. A Marine Corps Veteran reaching the rank of Corporal, she is survived by her daughters, Arlene (Tim) Coleman and Carrie LaFountain, three grandchildren Tim, Kristy and Morgan, and brother, Klim Presesky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Scott and sons, Stephen and William Scott....

Johnny Holyan

Johnny Holyan

Jun 15, 2010

Holyan died June 15, 2010, in Gallup. He was born Sept. 15, 1937, in Tohatchi, into the Water’s Edge People Clan for the Hairy Ones People Clan. Survivors include his brothers, Mike Holyan, Donald Holyan; sister, Mary. Holyan was preceded in death by Tom and Annie Manuelito Holyan; sisters, Alice Hardy, Emma Tracey, Lillian Holyan; daughter, Felicia Holyan; son, Johnny...

Herbert Wilson

Herbert Wilson

Jun 15, 2010

Wilson died June 15, 2010, in Chinle. He was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Chinle, into the Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Survivors include his wife, Buffy D. Wilson; sons, Reuben J. Wilson, Juwan P. Wilson; daughters, Adelene D. Wilson, Evangelene D. Wilson, Tsainina B. Wilson; brothers, Karl...

Deborah Haudley

Deborah Haudley

Jun 15, 2010

Haudley died June 15, 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born June 17, 1976, in Ganado, into the Salt People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Haudley graduated from Many Farms High School. Her hobbies included playing basketball. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son; daughters; parents, Jane Begay, Benjamin Haudley; brothers, Granger Haudley, Lanson Haudley,...

Rena Anderson

Rena Anderson

Jun 15, 2010

Anderson died June 15, 2010, in Gallup. She was born April 20, 1922, in Mariano Lake, into the Edge Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Anderson was a homemaker, rug weaver and sheep herder. Survivors include her son, David N. Morgan of Smith Lake; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Anderson was preceded in death by Charlie Anderson. Pallbearers...