Obituaries

May 6, 2010

BLUESTEIN-Jean Bluestein died Thursday, May 06, 2010 at the age of 95. She lived the life she dreamed about while growing up on a small farm in Missouri. In 1937 she accepted a job as a "Harvey Girl," relocated to New Mexico and spent three summers working at the Grand Canyon to earn tuition money. She often described her charming...

May 6, 2010

Miguel Carrasco, 52, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010. He was born Sept. 29, 1957, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Moises and Rosario Suarez. Miguel loved cooking, gardening, and taking walks on the River Walk. He was a good husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by all. He was married to Alejandrina for 14 great years. Miguel was preceded...

May 5, 2010

THOMAS-George A. Thomas, 83, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-892-9920

May 5, 2010

MCCORMICK- Rosemary Starr McCormick age 87, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 05, 2010. Rosemary was born on February 10, 1923 to the late Ernest and Irene (Giannini) Soderlund. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband,...

May 5, 2010

SADE - Ernestine Sanchez Sade, 81, passed away May 5, 2010. She was born April 6, 1929 in Galisteo, New Mexico to her parents, Amadeo and Feliz Sanchez. Her first 28 years of life were lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico and then she traveled with husband, Albert, throughout the U.S. while he served in the Air Force. Upon Albert’s...

May 5, 2010

Garcia- Leonides “Leo” Garcia, passed away on May 5, 2010.

May 5, 2010

KERSEY - Marylou Kersey, age 79, a resident of Las Cruces, NM, and most recently of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away on Wed. May 5, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung and brain cancer. Marylou was born on Aug. 23, 1930, to the late J. Adye and Lou Emma (Merritt) Raggio. Marylou was a devoted mother, sister, aunt and...

May 5, 2010

MIERA-Eloy A. Miera Jr., 48, passed away suddenly May 5, 2010. Eloy was born August 24, 1961 in Albuquerque NM. Eloy was a professional boxer with Jack Candelaria Community Center in San Jose. Eloy is survived by five children, Guillermo, Jesus, Luana, Robert and Tomas; his mother Merlinda Miera and father Eloy A. Miera Sr.; brothers Albert and Orlando; sisters...

May 4, 2010

May 4, 2010

CARTY-Charles Carty passed away peacefully on May 4, 2010 at 88 years of age, after living a very full life. Charles proudly served as a Navy pilot in WWII, while stationed in the South Pacific. He later worked for Ford Motor Company for more than 30 years as an engineer and helped design the original Ford Mustang. After retiring from...

May 4, 2010

May 4, 2010

DALEY-Ralph D. Daley, 94, a resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Ralph is survived by his wife Gertrude Daley; daughters, Joyce Carr and husband Philip of Colorado Springs, CO, Mary Ellen Davis and husband Robert Denington of Columbia Station, OH; son, Ken Daley and wife Jennifer of Mineral Ridge, OH; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. He...

May 4, 2010

Christopher Troy Dean Canon May 4, 2010 Christopher Troy Dean Canon, newborn son of Christopher E. Canon and Kimberly Canon of Aztec, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, in Durango, CO. Those wishing to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Arrangements are with Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804. N. Dustin, Farmington, NM.

May 4, 2010

Calvin Francis (Cal) Mayfield passed from this life on May 4, 2010. He was born October 20, 1947 in Pawnee, Oklahoma to Frank and Frances Mayfield. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws, John and Arlene Dorsey. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Fran; sons, Robert (Katja) and Jacob of Las Cruces, his...

May 4, 2010

Kenneth L. Gates January 24, 1919 " May 4, 2010 Kenneth L. Gates, 91, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010. Kenneth was born in Traer, Iowa, and had lived in Farmington for 22 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Elsie Gates;...

May 4, 2010

Wellesley Norbert Hodgins, a long time resident of Farmington, and member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, passed from this life on May 4, 2010.

Wellesley was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his brothers, Lionel and Clifford Hodgins and his sisters, Lola McMahon, Mildred McMahon and Phyllis Streng all of Wisconsin. Born May 4, 1918 in Gillett, Wisconsin, he...

May 4, 2010

Laine Kiya Chavez, 14 days old, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Albuquerque. She was born April 21, 2010 in Farmington to Roland Chavez and Kaleen Enjady. Services for Laine will be held on Friday, May 7th at 9:00 a.m. at the Reformed Church in Dulce. Interment will follow at the Vigil Family Cemetery in Dulce. Brewer, Lee &...

May 4, 2010

Aletha Joy Lucero, 60, of Dulce, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Farmington. She was born December 9, 1949 in Dulce to John and Daisy Wanoskia. Services for Aletha will be held on Friday, May 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Dulce Cemetery. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688

May 3, 2010

Betty Ann Becenti-John, our beloved mother, passed away peacefully the evening of Monday, May 3, 2010, with her sons at her side. Betty was born June 8, 1930, in the Shiprock area, to Chischilly Benally and Bertha Begay Benally. Betty lived throughout her life in the Four Corners region. She received her bachelor's degree at the University of Cincinnati and...

May 3, 2010

LUCERO - Antonio Lucero, age 88, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, May 3, 2010. He was born on June 14, 1921 in Ca�?�?��?�??on, NM to the late Narcisco and Florinda Lucero. Antonio was a life long resident of Ca�?�?��?�??on, where he was a member of the Catholic Community. He was a Veteran of...