Obituaries

Jun 5, 2010

Mary Jane Books departed this earth and met her Holy Father on Saturday, June 5, 2010, after fighting a long and courageous battle with MS. She was born on December 25, 1936, to John and Jeanne Erramouspe, who immigrated to America from France. She was raised on a ranch in Corona, and loved every creature great and small. She married...

Jun 5, 2010

CONNOLLY- Phyllis Ann (Peters) Connolly, 81, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010. Phyllis was born on January 24, 1929, to Henry Oscar and Bertha Ann (Heintzelman) Peters of Greensberg, PA. She is preceded in death by her stepmother, Alice Peters, her sister, Karen Baker, and survived by her sister, Penny Hawk. She has...

Jun 4, 2010

Esther (Madrid) Martinez, 61, of Kirtland passed away Friday, June 4, 2010 at her home. Esther was born November 27, 1948 in Chama the daughter of Jose Jubinal Madrid and Leonila Reynalda Martinez. She attended Chama High School and graduated in 1966. Esther met and married Henry Martinez in 1992 in Chama and they were married for 5 months. She...

Jun 3, 2010

Jake died June 3, 2010, in Gallup. She was born Dec. 26, 1929, in Borrego Pass, into the Hairy People Clan for the Black Streak of Forest People Clan. Jake was a peace maker and was on the school board. She did ranching, fencing, farming and weaving. She was in Ms. Elder Fest 2005-2006. Survivors include her son, Olson Jake...

Jun 3, 2010

WILBUR ELLIOTT BAMFIELD - Wilbur Bamfield, 75, passed away peacefully in his Wildhorse Valley home on Thursday, June 3. He was a resident of the Four Corners area since 1975. Wilbur worked for Peabody Coal in Kayenta, AZ for 18 years, then retired to Farmington. Wilbur was born in McPherson, Kansas on April 4, 1935 to farmers Elliott M. Bamfield and...

Jun 3, 2010

DOSSEY- Sylvia Lee Dossey, age 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 3, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Sylvia was a long time resident of Albuquerque. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Alameda. Sylvia enjoyed many nights having dinner with her family and friends at Murphy’s. She so truly loved her...

Jun 3, 2010

Andrew Begay Funeral services for Andrew A. Begay, 52, were 10 a.m., today, June 8, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Chinle. The Rev. Blane Grein, OFM officiated. Burial was in Chinle Community Cemetery. Visitation was 9 a.m. Begay died June 3, 2010, in Chinle. He was born Feb. 15, 1958, in Ganado, into the Bitter Water People Clan...

Jun 3, 2010

Jun 3, 2010

Perfilia Padilla, age 88, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 3, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Perfilia was a long time resident of Socorro, NM, but for the last year had been living in Albuquerque with her daughter due to failing health. Perfilia was born in Quemado, NM on April 30, 1922....

Jun 3, 2010

OLAYER - Dorothea H. Olayer, 74, passed away on June 3, 2010. Dorothea’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Jun 3, 2010

WAYMAN-Irene T. Wayman, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. Irene is survived by her two daughters, Frances McDonough and husband Joe of Rio Rancho, NM, Carolyn Thomas and husband Max of Artesia, NM; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Viola Hembree and husband Bob of Grand Prairie, TX, Alice McCauly of Casa Grande, AZ,...

Jun 3, 2010

ACOSTA-Fermin Acosta a resident of Albuquerque for 47 years and a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father and friend went home to be with our Lord on Thursday June 3, 2010. Fermin was born August 17, 1924 in Jimenes, Mexico. Fermin is survived by his loving wife Aurora of 64 years; daughters Olga Delgado and husband Jose Delgado and Elvia...

Jun 2, 2010

Martha Brink, age 94, passed away on June 02, 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 2, 2010

Jun 2, 2010

Bitsilly died June 2, 2010, in Gallup. He was born Oct. 7, 1959, in Phoenix, into the Tangle People Clan for the Kinilee Chiee People Clan. Survivors include his brothers, Benjamin Leo Bitsilly, Jonathan David Bitsilly, Mickey Kee Bitsilly; sisters, Sarah Louise Bitsilly, Barbara Jean Crawford. Bitsilly was preceded in death by his parents, Hoskie and Grace L. Bitsilly; grandparents,...

Jun 1, 2010

DEBLASSIE-Tom “Pop” DeBlassie, 93, a life long resident of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2010. He is survived by his children, Robert DeBlassie and wife Rose of Albuquerque, NM, Helen Valdez and husband Euvaldo of Niwot, CO, Margaret Ruiz and husband Ben of Corrales, NM, Steven DeBlassie and wife Gina of Albuquerque, NM; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one...

Jun 1, 2010

Franklin J. "Frank" Clarke Franklin J. "Frank" Clarke, 62, of Farmington, died Tuesday, June 1, 2010, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born October 22, 1947, in Niagara Falls, New York. Memorial services are pending with Daniels Family Funeral Services: 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505)326-3671

Jun 1, 2010

STIDSTONE- Robert G. Stidstone, 82, passed away, Tuesday, June 1, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Robert was born on November 20, 1927, to Wilfred L. and Marion (Popp) Stidstone in Boston, MA. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia A. (Addoms) Stidstone of Socorro; his children, Robert Stidstone Jr. of RI; Matthew Stidstone and wife Debbie of...

May 31, 2010

March 28, 1918 - May 31, 2010 Helen E. Stewart, 92, of Farmington, passed away from the life Monday May 31, 2010, at Life Care Center in Farmington, surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1918, in Gracemount, OK to Howard Eugene and Gertrude Roberts. She was a 51 year resident of Monahans, Texas, and missed her home and friends...

May 31, 2010

SAVEDRA- Floyd Anthony Savedra Jr., 25, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010, in Socorro, NM. Floyd was born on May 21, 1985 in Socorro, NM, to Floyd A. and Margaret S. (Zamora) Savedra. He is survived by his dedicated and loving parents, Floyd and Margaret of Socorro; His son, Floyd Anthony Savedra III ”Faster” of Socorro; his step children,...