Obituaries

Apr 6, 2010

LUKASH-Larry Lukash, 69, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 2006 passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Larry is survived by his wife of 13 years Joanne Alestra; one step-son, Jason Gavin and wife Lisa of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Louise McNeish and husband Frank of Port Charlotte, FL; one brother, Louis J. Lukash and wife Barbara of Riverdale, NJ;...

Apr 6, 2010

FLORES, Janice Elizabeth Flores, 28, was accompanied by God’s angels into heaven on Tuesday April 6, 2010. She is survived by her daughters, Kandice Adame and Kristin Flores; her parents, Abram and Mary Beatrice Flores; her sister Suzanne Flores-Chavez and husband Dominic; her brothers, Abram II Flores, and Aaron Flores; her aunts, Lupe Chavez and Maggie Baca; her uncle Tony...

Apr 6, 2010

ESPINOSA, Mary W. (Tute) Espinosa, 88, a resident of Albuquerque passed away unexpectedly Tuesday April 6, 2010. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Cisto Celestino Espinosa; her brothers, Henry Whiting, and Augustine (Nino) Whiting; sisters, Blasita (Tita) Anaya, and Lena Romero. She is survived by her brother Tony Whiting; sons, David Whiting and wife Joan, Juan Luis Espinosa...

Apr 6, 2010

James died April 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born July 27, 1948, in the Honey Combed People Clan for the One who Walks Around People Clan. James graduated from Sanders High School. He worked at the Salt River Project in Page, Ariz., and P&M Coal Mine. He enjoyed horseback riding, casino hopping, family gatherings, riding around with his grandson...

Apr 6, 2010

Apr 6, 2010

Nelson died April 6, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born Dec. 12, 1927, in Sandspring, Ariz into the Towering House People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan. Nelson graduated from school at Ganado Mission. She worked in Wickenburg, Ariz., Kiabito, Ariz., Many Farms and Toyei, Ariz., where she retired from the BIA as a dorm supervisor. She...

Apr 6, 2010

CARPENTER, Willis McKinley Carpenter, 79, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico. No services are scheduled at this time. Willis’ care has been entrusted to Daniels Family Funeral Service, 3113 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 884-1188

Apr 6, 2010

Apr 6, 2010

RUILOBA, Delia Jovita Ruiloba, 68, a life long resident of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday April 6, 2010. Delia is survived by her loving husband Jose Sr.; sons, Jose Jr. and wife Gloria, Patricio and wife Denise, Antonio and wife Ruth; daughter, Angela Crane and husband Chris; two sisters; 4 brothers; and fifteen grandchildren, Miguel, Andres, Esteban, Marisa, Isaac, and...

Apr 6, 2010

Nelly Hernandez, 48, of Phoenix, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010, in Phoenix. She was born February 2, 1962 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Arrangements are with Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington,NM.

Apr 5, 2010

Connie, 44, of Farmington, past away Monday, April 5, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She attended school in Shiprock until her family moved to Farmington in 1972. She attended McKinley Elementary and Tibbetts Junior High, and graduated from Farmington High School in 1983. She excelled in track and gymnastics and was active in Kelly Greens. She attended San...

Apr 5, 2010

Leonard Frank Clawson, 39, of Nenahnezad, NM passed away April 5, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM at University of New Mexico Hospital. He was born March 2, 1971 in Shiprock, NM to Rose Ann Clawson and Leonard Frank Goodbear. Leonard loved basketball, chess, and enjoyed being a Tatoo artist. Leonard is survived by his fiance, Nicole Miles, two sons, Tray L. and...

Apr 5, 2010

HANOSH-Mary Agnes Hanosh, 77, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM passed away at her home, Monday, April 5, 2010 following a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Joseph W. Hanosh; son Joseph Hanosh and wife Kathy; daughter, Stephanie C. Hanosh, all of Rio Rancho, NM; son, George A. Hanosh and wife Karen of Farmington, MI;...

Apr 5, 2010

Bino Montoya, 51, of Aztec, died Monday, April 5, 2010, in Aztec. He was born March 5, 1959, in Durango, CO to Raymond and Lucille Montoya. Bino graduated from Aztec High School. He was employed for the last seven years by C & J Gravel in Durango, CO. He loved the outdoors, his music (which his mom called strange), and...

Apr 5, 2010

MESSERSMITH- Lanny Messersmith, 67, passed away Monday, April 5th surrounded by his family. He was born in 1942 in Laverne, Oklahoma, to Harry and Vivian Messersmith. Lanny attended Sandia High School in Albuquerque, attained a BA in English from UNM, followed by his juris doctor degree in 1969 from UNM Law School. He was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa,...

Apr 4, 2010

Richard G. (Dick) Saylor CWO-4 United States Army Retired Born in Reading, Pennsylvania on December 25, 1926 to Walter and Eva, Richard and Ruth, his twin sister were the youngest of 4 children. Richard was industrious as the depression began in earnest and his Mother passed away at age 12. He had a paper route and rode his bicycle 5...

Apr 4, 2010

Alford Lee ( Tex ) Smith, 80, 0f Farmington , passed away Sunday, April 4, 2010 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born on June 19, 1929 in Kelton , Texas to Buell and Linnie Bell (Harris) Smith. Tex was a local tax consultant and business man. He is survived by his wife, Ruth M. (...

Apr 4, 2010

Raymond Parkett, 62, of Mexican Water, Arizona passed away on April 4, 2010, in Mexican Water Arizona. He was born September 12, 1947, in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, to Grant and Mary Parkett. Raymond attended Toadlena, Shiprock and Albuquerque schools. He was enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. In 1972 Raymond married Louise B. Parkett. They...

Apr 4, 2010

Apr 4, 2010

GOWANS, Charolette Gowans age 92, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pablo and Felicita (Quintana) Trujillo; husband David Gowans; three brothers, Juan Jose, Armenio and Lorenzo Trujillo and three sisters, Maxine Montano, Sally Ortega, and Margaret Espinoza. She will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. She served as an...