Obituaries

Jun 12, 2010

Datha Jo “Jody” Hunt passed away early Saturday morning, June 12, 2010, at the age of 78 at Mayo Hospital. Jody was born on April 9, 1932 in Guymon, Oklahoma to Margaret Mayrhofen and A.C. Miller. She married Edwin Thomas Hunt on June 10, 1950 in Carlsbad, NM. She is survived by her children, Evelyn Refosco (Larry), Ronny Hunt (Sandy),...

Jun 12, 2010

Dixie Eloise Brack, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Beehive Homes of Farmington. She was born September 7, 1930 to George Vaughn and Ruth Ellen Brouse Vaughn in Grand Junction, Colorado. When she was very young, her parents divorced and her mother married Harry E. Downer, who became her loving dad. She attended schools in Ely,...

Jun 12, 2010

CORDOVA- Leroy Cordova, a long time Albuquerque resident and entrepreneur, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at the age of 67 at his home in Bernalillo, NM. He was born in Mora, NM to Emilia Garcia and the late David Cordova. Leroy was the successful owner and operator of All Makes Vac and Sewing in Albuquerque for the last...

Jun 12, 2010

URIOSTE- Cleotilde “Tillie” Urioste, age 91, beloved and devoted mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, June 12, 2010. She was born in Holman, NM and was a resident of Alameda. Tillie enjoyed going to the Senior Center and playing bingo, dancing, painting and playing cards, she also enjoyed going to the Casino and loved sweets....

Jun 11, 2010

Laura E. Watts - November 28, 1915 - June 11, 2010 Laura E. Watts went to be with our heavenly father June 11, 2010. Laura was born November 28, 1915 in Arch, NM and was married to Virgil Watts December 15, 1937 in Portales, NM. They moved to Farmington in 1949 where she and Virgil co-owned and operated Watts Laundry....

Jun 11, 2010

Jun 11, 2010

Alma Elizabeth Brooks, 92 of Aztec died June 11, 2010 in Farmington. She was born on April 27, 1918 to Edgar and Rosa Lynn Nall in Lewis Town, Missouri. She moved to Aztec in 1956 and worked in numerous restaurants in the area as cook. Alma is survived by her children Mary Chapman and husband Jesse of Flora Vista, Betty...

Jun 11, 2010

HANSEN" Betty Jane Hansen, 88, passed away on June 11, 2010.

Jun 11, 2010

Stanley D. Handleman, age 80, passed away on June 11, 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

Jun 11, 2010

Merritt" Don R. Merritt, 86 years old and an Albuquerque resident since 1933 passed away June 11 2010. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father and mother as well as his older sister. He is survived by his brother Bruce Merritt of Moriarty and his younger sister...

Jun 11, 2010

AMES- Catherine Anna Ames, 51, passed away June 11, 2010. She was born April 7, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Walter and Evelyn Ames. Catherine is survived by her children, Lucas Sandoval and Alana Bennington, her grandchildren Annalie, Trinity Bennington, and her brothers and sisters. Catherine's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd, NE Albuquerque, NM...

Jun 11, 2010

BIDAL" Michael Francois Richard Bidal, 75, passed away on June 11, 2010. Michael was born in Coronado, California on December 4, 1934. He was the son of Comte Edouard Bidal d’ Asfeld and Ysabel Beattie Stafford. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Lillian; their sons Michael William Bidal and his wife Martha, and their children, Brendan and...

Jun 11, 2010

BATTISTON�?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½”Antonio “Nino” Battiston, 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for 32 years, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Muriel of 59 years, two children, Michael Battiston of London, England and Philip Battiston (Joanne) of Bronx, New York; two grandchildren Ron Battiston and Susanna Battiston; one sister, Enes Battiston (Hugo) of Queens,...

Jun 10, 2010

YAMAMOTO - Michael T. Yamamoto, 70, passed away on June 10, 2010. Michael’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jun 10, 2010

GABALDON-Steve (Buckie) Gabaldon, 42, born October 20, 1967 passed away in his Albuquerque home Thursday June 10, 2010 after his battle with cancer. Steve was preceded in death by his father Gene Gabaldon and his aunt Rose Ramos. Steve is survived by his son Steve Gabaldon Jr.; girlfriend Loretta; mother Esther Gabaldon and friend Alfonso Castillo; sisters Nancy Silva and...

Jun 10, 2010

MOENS- R. Chris Moens, 87 of Albuquerque formerly of Santa Clara, Utah passed away Thursday, June 10th at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. Mr. Moens had been a resident of Albuquerque sine 2006. He was retired from the U.S. Merchant Marine after a lifetime career, he was a member of the L.D. S. Church and a temple ordinance worker for many...

Jun 10, 2010

ROMBOLD - George B. Rombold, Jr., a figure in many local no-profits, passed away on June 10th at 79 years old. He is survived by his daughter and husband, Millie and Bill Peifer, his son and wife, George and Lori Rombold, his sister and husband Dolores and Larry Stream, his brother, Paul Rombold and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...

Jun 10, 2010

JOANNE POWELL Joanne Powell, 66, of Farmington passed from this life Thursday, June 10, 2010. Ms. Powell was born June 12, 1943, in Cortez, CO to John Taylor and Ava C. Minkler. She graduated from Durango High School and moved to San Juan County in 1965. Joanne worked as an assistant for Dr. Volkerding as well as Coleman Oil and...

Jun 9, 2010

HELDENBRAND - Regina Heldenbrand - Gina, better known as Nanna, Mrs. H and Momma Gina to close friends and family, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Opal Bernard and Henry Brunner. After marrying her husband Ed in 1972 they lived in Rio Rancho, El Paso, and eventually Roswell. Gina quietly passed away while surrounded by close friends and family...

Jun 9, 2010

Saiz, Mary Theresa, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Socorro, NM. Theresa was born on July 22, 1959 in Socorro, NM, to Tobias M. and Polly (Santillanes) Saiz. She is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Toby and Polly Saiz of Lemitar, NM; her loving children, Erika Baxter and husband, Matt of Maricopa, AZ; James Chavez of...