Obituaries

Apr 19, 2010

Apr 19, 2010

Charlotte Rae Stiffler, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010. She was born May 2, 1934, in Winslow, Ariz., to Charles and Clema Wilson. Charlotte enjoyed crocheting, canning and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Ted Stiffler; sons, Jim (Michal) Stiffler of Bloomfield, Charles Ray Stiffler of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughters, Terrie (Doug) Phelps...

Apr 19, 2010

ALTUM- Ann Marie Altum, 15, a lifelong resident of Los Lunas, NM, passed away on April 19, 2010. Ann Marie was born on May 27, 1994 to William and Bernardtta “Peek” Altum. She was always happy and sensitive to others’ needs. She had a God-given talent of connecting with and loving others, especially children. Ann Marie was currently attending Los...

Apr 18, 2010

George Chavez Sr. died peacefully April 18, 2010 in Farmington, surrounded by his loving wife and children. George lived most of his life in Farmington. George was born on January 2, 1925, in Nageezi, NM. He is Náneesht’ézhí Táchii’nii (Charcoal-Streaked Division of Táchii’nii) and born for Tl’aashchí’í (Red Cheek People). George was preceded in death by his son, Irvin “Merv”...

Apr 18, 2010

SANCHEZ - “William “Bill” David Sanchez passed away on Sunday, April 18th, 2010. Bill was born August 12, 1970 in Albuquerque. He is survived by his sons William Jr., David and their mother Stacy Sanchez; his Mother Edith Percy; brothers Delano, Loel wife Debra; nephew Beau; Niece Veronica and family Patrick, Adam, Jayden, Noah Poulin, and numerous friends and family....

Apr 18, 2010

THOMPSON - Leroy Thompson, age 30, a resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010. Private services will be conducted. Leroy's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, New Meixco 87114 (505) 898-3160

Apr 18, 2010

George Johnston, beloved teacher and journalist, age 55 of Farmington, left this world on April 18, 2010 following a courageous battle with diabetes. George was born on October 3, 1954 to Ralph Clovis Johnston and Emma Louise Smith Johnston in Plainview, Texas. He graduated high school in Floydada, Texas and received his bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech. George worked at...

Apr 18, 2010

SMITH- Ralph C. Smith, 90, passed away April 18, 2010. He is survived by his children, Curtis S. Smith and wife Susan, and Ralph D. Smith and wife Luella; two grandchildren, Laura and Stephen Smith. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Mary Della Smith in Feb. 2010; son Edward George Smith; and eight siblings. He was a resident...

Apr 18, 2010

MUELLER - Audrey M. Mueller, 84, passed away April 18, 2010. She was born April 14, 1926 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to her parents, Richard and Elvira Rosin. She is survived by her children: Sue Anderson and husband, Bill of West Bend, Wisconsin; Michael Mueller, and Mary Mueller both of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Angie and Leslie Anderson; two...

Apr 17, 2010

Lillian Frances Zanti, 90 of Farmington died Sunday morning April 17, 2010. She was born November 1, 1919 to James and Dora Hutchinson Goff in Savannah, Oklahoma. She has lived in the Farmington area since June 1964 and worked for her sister at Leon’s Wonder Market for many years. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of...

Apr 17, 2010

ROTHE-Ernest A. Rothe, 67, a resident of Rio Rancho for 30 years passed away, Saturday, April 17, 2010. He is survived by his brother, Ronald Rothe and wife Sondra of Houston, TX; two nephews, Eric Rothe and wife Kerry and Carl Rothe of Houston, TX. Ernest was a native of Los Alamos, graduated from Los Alamos High School and received...

Apr 17, 2010

PAYNE " Beverly A. (Bev) Payne, 69, a resident of Rio Rancho since 1992 passed away Saturday, April 17, 2010. Beverly was a proud and loving wife of recently passed away husband, James H. Payne on February 24, 2010. She was greatly respected, admired, and loved by friends, family, and loved ones here in the community. She always went out...

Apr 17, 2010

WOHLAFKA-Helen M. Wohlafka, 93, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away April 17, 2010. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-892-9920

Apr 17, 2010

Shondee graduated from St. Michaels Indian School in 1961. He attended Santa Fe Indian Art Institute. Shondee was retired. He recieved several billiards tournament awards. He enjoyed being with family and relatives. Arrangements are entrusted to: Tse Bonito Mortuary 16 Alma Dr. Tse Bonito, New Mexico 505-371-6656

Apr 16, 2010

RAEL_Sr. Antonio Guadalupe “Lupe” of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010. Lupe was born in Truchas, NM on June 15, 1949 to Nestor and Urgencia Rael, Sr. He was married to Jo Ann D. Rael on January 18, 1969. Lupe is survived by his wife Jo Ann D. Rael; son Antonio G. Rael, Jr. and wife Angelic;...

Apr 16, 2010

Nora R. Velarde, 88, of Dulce, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 in Pagosa Springs. She was born May 1, 1921 in Cedar Springs, Arizona to Hosteen and Hosteen Hunni Riggs. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688

Apr 16, 2010

SARICH-Dorothy Sarich, 84, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 2006 passed away Friday, April 16, 2010. She is survived by her children, William Morris of Rio Rancho, Hugh Morris of Rio Rancho; step-daughter, Denise Reynolds of Martin, TN; step-son, Mike Sarich of Lemon Grove, CA; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Arrangements are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara...

Apr 16, 2010

WILLER-Augusta (Pat) Willer, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Orlando, FL, surrounded by her family. She was born August 25, 1918 in Lake Forest, IL to Dirk and Cornelia Bennes. Pat served in the military during WWII. In 1942 she married Richard W. Willer and had three children. Pat served many years in the Republican Women’s Club in...

Apr 15, 2010

WOODARD-Naomi M. Woodard, 94, a former resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away Thursday, April 15, 2010 in Amarillo, TX. She is survived by her two nephews, Gary Shewbert and wife Phyllis of Amarillo, TX, Ken Shewbert and wife Derenda of Boerne, TX, special friends, Herman and Gene Towner and family of Fence Lake, NM. She is preceded in death...

Apr 15, 2010

BROWN " Marvin H. Brown, age 97, an Albuquerque resident for more than 60 years, passed away on April 15, 2010. He was born on December 6, 1912 in Fulton County, Indiana to Florence (Rickel) and Arthur Brown. He worked as a security guard at Sandia Laboratory from 1949-1970. He was a member of University Heights United Methodist Church and...