Obituaries

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete

Jun 16, 2010

Rosa Pelcastre Negrete, 44, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010 in Albuquerque. She was born October 3, 1966 in Tihuatlan, Veracruz, Mexico to Reynaldo and Amparo Pelcastre. Rosa married Alfonso Negrete, who survives her, in Aztec in 2007. She was employed by Betsy and Kevin McCord. She was dedicated to Freedom In Christ Church and very dedicated to...

Kurt D. Strauch

Kurt D. Strauch

Jun 16, 2010

STRAUCH- Kurt D. Strauch passed away in his sleep on June 14, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette Strauch, his father and step mother Lee and Vicki Strauch, his brother Derek and his sister Kristin and her husband, Mike Ely. He was an outstanding salesman who loved fishing, hunting and Karaoke. He especially loved the Sun Juan-Navajo Lake...

Olga P. Scott

Olga P. Scott

Jun 16, 2010

SCOTT �?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½“ Olga P. Scott, 77, died June 16, 2010 at her residence. A Marine Corps Veteran reaching the rank of Corporal, she is survived by her daughters, Arlene (Tim) Coleman and Carrie LaFountain, three grandchildren Tim, Kristy and Morgan, and brother, Klim Presesky. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Scott and sons, Stephen and William Scott....

Johnny Holyan

Johnny Holyan

Jun 15, 2010

Holyan died June 15, 2010, in Gallup. He was born Sept. 15, 1937, in Tohatchi, into the Water’s Edge People Clan for the Hairy Ones People Clan. Survivors include his brothers, Mike Holyan, Donald Holyan; sister, Mary. Holyan was preceded in death by Tom and Annie Manuelito Holyan; sisters, Alice Hardy, Emma Tracey, Lillian Holyan; daughter, Felicia Holyan; son, Johnny...

Herbert Wilson

Herbert Wilson

Jun 15, 2010

Wilson died June 15, 2010, in Chinle. He was born Oct. 16, 1947, in Chinle, into the Charcoal Streaked Division of the Red Running Into the Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Survivors include his wife, Buffy D. Wilson; sons, Reuben J. Wilson, Juwan P. Wilson; daughters, Adelene D. Wilson, Evangelene D. Wilson, Tsainina B. Wilson; brothers, Karl...

Deborah Haudley

Deborah Haudley

Jun 15, 2010

Haudley died June 15, 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born June 17, 1976, in Ganado, into the Salt People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Haudley graduated from Many Farms High School. Her hobbies included playing basketball. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her son; daughters; parents, Jane Begay, Benjamin Haudley; brothers, Granger Haudley, Lanson Haudley,...

Rena Anderson

Rena Anderson

Jun 15, 2010

Anderson died June 15, 2010, in Gallup. She was born April 20, 1922, in Mariano Lake, into the Edge Water People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Anderson was a homemaker, rug weaver and sheep herder. Survivors include her son, David N. Morgan of Smith Lake; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren. Anderson was preceded in death by Charlie Anderson. Pallbearers...

Isaiah Apachito Palomino

Isaiah Apachito Palomino

Jun 15, 2010

Apachito-Palomino, Isaiah - Infant son of Magdaline and Joseph, was embraced by the Lord and taken to his Heavenly home, Tuesday, June 15, 2010. Private services have been conducted. Isaiah's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 (505) 898-3160

Mary Agnes Gherardi

Mary Agnes Gherardi

Jun 15, 2010

GHERARDI- Mary (Bandoni) Gherardi passed away on June 15, 2010 after suffering from progressive Alzheimer’s disease the past two years. Mary was born in Albuquerque on June 26, 1922 and was preceded in death by her husband James Gherardi. A “city” girl, she became the ultimate farm wife; feeding rabbits, chickens and cows, working long hours sorting asparagus, hoeing the...

Velma Pickell

Velma Pickell

Jun 15, 2010

PICKELL" Velma Pickell, 99, passed away on June 15, 2010. Velma’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

H. T. Smith

H. T. Smith

Jun 15, 2010

H.T. Smith, 71, of Aztec, passed away at his home Tuesday, June 15, 2010. He was born on February 12, 1939, to Hughlett and Laura Smith in Indiahoma, Oklahoma. H.T. was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Crystal Smith, and granddaughter, Daniella Smith (his special little helper), of Aztec; and three sisters, Emma Giles,...

Erika Veronika Slemp

Erika Veronika Slemp

Jun 15, 2010

SLEMP, Erika V., of Rio Rancho, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, after a difficult struggle with colon cancer. She was born in Zweibrücken, Germany on May 5, 1942 to August and Paula Tretter. She is survived by her son Larry and wife Mary and their children Melissa and Matthew; her son Steve; her sister Elisabeth Schädler; her sister Irmgard Gleich;...

Dorothy V. Stream

Dorothy V. Stream

Jun 14, 2010

STREAM�?¯�?¿�?½�?¯�?¿�?½”Dorothy Stream. On June 14, 2010, at 5 o’clock in the morning in Rio Rancho, NM, Dorothy Stream, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed from her sleep into the arms of Jesus. She leaves behind her son, Larry Stream (and his wife Dolores), and daughter Diane Stream; grandchildren Del Puckett (and his wife Louise), Gordon Gonzales, James Stream and Kathy Stream...

Clifton Johnny

Clifton Johnny

Jun 14, 2010

Johnny died June 14, 2010, in Albuquerque. He was born May 6, 1955, in Los Angeles, Calif., into the Yankton Sioux People Clan for the Cheroke Indian People Clan. Johnny enjoyed cooking, beadwork, watching t.v. and doing minor auto mechanic work. He worked various jobs, doing cooking, building, maintenance and yard work. Survivors include his wife, Vernd Johnny of Churchrock;...

Robert F. Pritzlaff

Robert F. Pritzlaff

Jun 14, 2010

PRITZLAFF- Robert F. Pritzlaff, age 90, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, June 14, 2010. He was born on May 4, 1920 in Lindenhurst, NY and was a resident of Alameda, NM. Robert enjoyed playing his piano everyday, listening to music and working in his gardens. He joined the family business of E.A. Pritzlaff...

De Alva Gerard

De Alva Gerard

Jun 14, 2010

Gerard- De Alva Gerard, 84, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, Monday night, June 14, 2010 in Socorro, NM. She was a business owner and operator of several restaurants in Socorro, a volunteer at Socorro General Hospital Auxiliary, a Sunday school teacher and charter member of First Baptist Church in Socorro for many years. De was a loving and...

Rose Cadena

Rose Cadena

Jun 14, 2010

CADENA" Rose Cadena, 94, passed away on June 14, 2010. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at www.danielsfuneral.com. Name’s care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010

Joe Chico

Joe Chico

Jun 14, 2010

Chico died June 14, 2010, in Gallup. He was born Jan. 4, 1930, in Kinlichee, into the Mexican People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan. Chico was a rancher. Survivors include his sons, Herbert Chico, Hambert Chico, Leonard Chico; daughters, Irene Chico, Alta Chico Yazzie; sister, Esther Chico Wilson. Chico was preceded in death by his wife, Ilene Morgan...

Nellie Mae Harmon

Nellie Mae Harmon

Jun 14, 2010

Nellie Mae Harmon, 94, of Aztec, went to meet her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2010. She was born Feb. 15, 1916 to Perle and Mary Weldon in Lansing, Michigan. Nellie is survived by her 2 children, Donald (Pete) Harmon of Aztec, and Donna Foster of Lansing, Michigan; 6 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Nellie will be missed but...

Russell Kesterson

Russell Kesterson

Jun 14, 2010

Russell Kesterson April 5, 1915 - June 14, 2010 Russell Kesterson, 95, of Bloomfield, passed from this life Tuesday, June 14, 2010, in Bloomfield. He was born April 5, 1915, in Sidney, Iowa, to Arlo Guy Kesterson and Grace Rainey. Russell was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie; his parents and his son, Kenny Kesterson. He is survived by his son, Roger...