Obituaries

May 18, 2010

May 18, 2010

VERETTO- Lindy Veretto, a resident of Albuquerque for many years, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband Bob Veretto; children, Andy, Amy, Jessica, Shellie, Mathew, Jonathon, Kody, Kami, and Robby; 6 grandchildren; siblings, Glenn, Randy, Larry, Lynne, Brian and Mathew and several nieces and nephews. Services have been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal...

May 18, 2010

LUCERO - Baby Lucero, infant son of Chris and Heather Lucero, was embraced by Jesus and taken to His Heavenly home, Tuesday, May 18, 2010. He is also survived by his brother, Julian Romero; his sister, Vanessa Lucero; and his maternal grandparents, George and Laurie Diveley. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ray and Dorothy Lucero. Baby...

May 18, 2010

Opal “Lady Jean” Amburn June 13, 1929 �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ May 18, 2010 Opal “Lady Jean” Amburn, 80, of Flora Vista, returned to heaven on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Opal was sent from heaven into the arms of Lena Delonia Jacobs Parrott and Angelo A. Parrott on June 13, 1929 in Silverton, Texas. Opal was the second youngest of 11 children: eight girls and three...

May 18, 2010

JENNINGS- Leola Jennings, age 93, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Jennings, her parents and son Roy L. Jennings, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Cora Lee Lindsay, Etta J. Smith, Nellia Ray Worrell, Rosemary Jennings-Williams; and son, Thomas Calvin Jennings. Leola was one...

May 17, 2010

MATHES - Donald Lee Mathes, age 63, beloved brother, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. He was a life long resident of Albuquerque. Donald served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Mathes and Samuel Garcia; and a brother, Rodger Mathes. Donald is survived by his loving sister and brothers, Loretta Farah and...

May 17, 2010

ESKOW- Sidney Eskow, long time Valley realtor, passed away on May 17, 2010. He was born on May 5th, 1924 in Palisades Park in northern New Jersey. He played varsity sports baseball, basketball and track and graduated from Leonia High School in June of 1942. He attended Bergen Jr. College and Columbia University. Sid enlisted in the Army in July...

May 17, 2010

KELLY- James F. Kelly, 86, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2010 in Socorro, NM. James was born March 25, 1924, to Frank and Francis Elizabeth (Tinguely) Kelly, in Las Vegas, NV. He is survived by his loving wife of 56years, Anabel L. (Everett) Kelly of Water Canyon, NM; his daughters, Kate Kelly and husband, Pete Urban of Peoria, AZ;...

May 17, 2010

ECHAVARIA-Jorge Pagtalunan Echavaria, 48, a resident of Bernalillo, NM, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Meria Echavaria; children, Phillip, Esther and Daniela; sisters, Angie Embuedo of the Philippines, Lily Panholzer of Everton, IN, Susan Armstrong of Poquoson, VA, Becky James and husband Reverend Thomas of Cincinnati, OH; brother, Reverend Rey and...

May 16, 2010

Sylvia Mae Barton Lee, 64,of Farmington, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010. She was born October 26, 1945, in Fort Defiance, Arizona, the youngest of six children born to Stwart and Jennie Barton. She was Taciini (Red Running into Water), born for Todichiinii (Bitter Waters) Clans. She was married to Herman T. Lee of Shiprock. She graduated from Rehoboth Mission School,...

May 16, 2010

Lee- Helen J. Lee, 62, of Hobbs, formerly of Albuquerque, passed away on May 16, 2010 in Hobbs. A fan of movies and music, she was an avid reader of science fiction and a serious collector of Betty Boop figurines and memorabilia. Mrs. Lee enjoyed working in a variety of administrative roles for State Farm Insurance, The Burliss-Lawson Group and...

May 16, 2010

Verda Edna Shepherd, age 85, passed away on May 16, 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

May 16, 2010

Benny Lee Sanchez, 33, of Farmington, died tragically Sunday, May 16, 2010 at San Juan Regional Medical Center. He was born in Farmington to Benny and Eileen Sanchez. Ben was the beautiful baby boy they were hoping for. He has many friends and relatives who love him very much and will miss him deeply. He was an angel with broken...

May 16, 2010

Amos Otero, 59, of Counselor, NM passed away May 20, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born April 19, 1951 to Mariano Otero and Gli-has-bah Augustine in Counselor, NM. Mr. Otero was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Jason; siblings, Minnie Guerito, Mary Butler, Janet Whitehorse, Jr. Jim, Lavern Plummer, Alvin Otero, and Gloria...

May 16, 2010

Joseph "Joe" Ordonez Jr., 71, of Farmington, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 16, 2010, at his residence in Farmington. He was born Jan. 7, 1939, in Deming, to Joseph and Lucy Ordonez. Joe served in the U.S. Air Force during his younger years. He moved to Farmington in 1979, and married the love of his life, Shelly Dennison, in 1987....

May 15, 2010

Rickford Mitchell, 68, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born November 29, 1941. in Louisiana. There will be no services. Rickford was entrusted to the care of Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671

May 15, 2010

FARMINGTON Margaret Ann Knutson Nov. 4, 1917 - May 15, 2010 Jesus whispered, take my hand and follow me Margaret Ann Knutson died loving her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond John Knutson; son, John Raymond Knutson; and daughter, Kathleen Knutson. She is survived by her daughters, Wrayanne Smelser of Farmington, Sandra Knutson of Albuquerque and Debra Bradshaw and...

May 15, 2010

Jim O. Atole, Sr., 53, of Dulce, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Dulce, New Mexico. He was born October 7, 1956 in Soldier Canyon, New Mexico to Sicily and Dorothy Atole. Graveside services for Jim will be held on May 20th at the Dulce Community Cemetery in Dulce at 10:00 a.m. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E....

May 15, 2010

Thelma Stuart Kistler, 93, of Farmington, beloved mother and grandmother, died Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. She was born August 11, 1916, in Hastings, Colorado, to Peter Baxter and Flora Dotson. She grew up with one sister, Bernice Alter, who preceded her in death. Thelma was a very loving, caring mother who loved to read, care for...

May 15, 2010

Billy C. Wooley, 66, of Bloomfield, past away Saturday, May 15, 2010 in Farmington, NM. He was born April 16, 1944, in Portales, NM. to John and Winnie Mae Wooley. Billy is survived by his wife Cheryl Wooley, of the family home. No services are scheduled. Billy was entrusted to the care of: Daniels Family Funeral Services 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 326-3671