Obituaries

George Brinton Rombold, Jr.

George Brinton Rombold, Jr.

Jun 10, 2010

ROMBOLD - George B. Rombold, Jr., a figure in many local no-profits, passed away on June 10th at 79 years old. He is survived by his daughter and husband, Millie and Bill Peifer, his son and wife, George and Lori Rombold, his sister and husband Dolores and Larry Stream, his brother, Paul Rombold and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was...

Ava Joanne Powell

Ava Joanne Powell

Jun 10, 2010

JOANNE POWELL Joanne Powell, 66, of Farmington passed from this life Thursday, June 10, 2010. Ms. Powell was born June 12, 1943, in Cortez, CO to John Taylor and Ava C. Minkler. She graduated from Durango High School and moved to San Juan County in 1965. Joanne worked as an assistant for Dr. Volkerding as well as Coleman Oil and...

Regina Heldenbrand

Regina Heldenbrand

Jun 9, 2010

HELDENBRAND - Regina Heldenbrand - Gina, better known as Nanna, Mrs. H and Momma Gina to close friends and family, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Opal Bernard and Henry Brunner. After marrying her husband Ed in 1972 they lived in Rio Rancho, El Paso, and eventually Roswell. Gina quietly passed away while surrounded by close friends and family...

Theresa Saiz

Theresa Saiz

Jun 9, 2010

Saiz, Mary Theresa, 50, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Socorro, NM. Theresa was born on July 22, 1959 in Socorro, NM, to Tobias M. and Polly (Santillanes) Saiz. She is survived by her loving and devoted parents, Toby and Polly Saiz of Lemitar, NM; her loving children, Erika Baxter and husband, Matt of Maricopa, AZ; James Chavez of...

Clyde A. Baldonado

Clyde A. Baldonado

Jun 9, 2010

BALDONADO - Clyde A. Baldonado, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, June 9, 2010, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Algodones, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Clyde was the founder and operator of Clyde’s Upholstery for many years before retiring. He was Veteran of the...

Joyce Irene Neel

Joyce Irene Neel

Jun 8, 2010

NEEL " Joyce Irene Sroka Neel, age 76 Albuquerque, passed peacefully on June 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born on May 5, 1934 in Pleasant Lake, North Dakota. After Pleasant Lake, she lived her early years in Rothsay and Moorhead, Minnesota. The family moved to Silver City, New Mexico in 1947, where she attended high school and Western...

Jeanne Alice Hockert

Jeanne Alice Hockert

Jun 8, 2010

HOCKERT-Jeanne Alice Hockert, 86, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1996, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. Jeanne is survived by her son, John William Hockert and wife Ranelle of Albuquerque, NM; grandsons, John Andrew Hockert and wife Kathy of Williamsburg, KY, Ian Graeme Hockert of Albuquerque, NM; sister-in-law, DorothyMishler of Milford, IN; brother-in-law, Jeffrey Hockert and wife Carolyn of Chesterfield,...

Eumelia D. Rael

Eumelia D. Rael

Jun 8, 2010

RAEL-Eumelia D. Rael, 88, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010. She is survived by her children Frances Leyba and husband Marshall, Jean Salazar, Ken McIntire, Jim Lopez and wife Jeanette and Victor Archbeque and wife Gina; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-great grand-children. Eumelia was known for her love of dancing and knitting. All who...

Thomas James Fritzky

Thomas James Fritzky

Jun 8, 2010

FRITZKY-Thomas James Fritzky, 81, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM for the past 37 years, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, June 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Fritzky; daughters, Kathleen Carroll and husband Steven of New York City, NY, Carol Fleming of Los Alamos, NM; son, Steven Fritzky and wife Laura of Concord, NC; eight...

Jose Munoz Morales

Jose Munoz Morales

Jun 8, 2010

Jose Munoz-Morales, 83, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jose is survived by his loving wife Margaret (Chavez) Morales and numerous extended family. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 11, 2010 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Daniels Family Funeral Services " Carlisle Chapel with a rosary to follow at 7:00pm also in...

Mary Smith

Mary Smith

Jun 8, 2010

Smith died June 8, 2010, in Albuquerque. She was born July 15, 1934, in Sheep Springs, into the Towering House People Clan for the Salt People Clan. Smith was an active member of Sheep Springs Full Gospel Church. She was well known for her Two Grey Hills rug weaving. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Smith of Sheep Springs; daughters, Marie...

George Silverio Vigil

George Silverio Vigil

Jun 8, 2010

George S. Vigil, 51, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, June 8, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was born July 27, 1958, in Santa Fe, to Silverio and Lena Vigil. George was well known for his generosity, kindness and sense of humor. His loving nature drew many friends and acquaintances through his years as owner of Jae-Geo's Bridal...

Corisha Rae Manfre

Corisha Rae Manfre

Jun 8, 2010

MANFRE "Corisha Rae Manfre, age 28 of Albuquerque, died June 8, 2010. Survivors include her husband of five years, Thomas “Newt” Manfre; children, Brandon M. Taylor, Harmony S. Manfre, Johnathan C. Manfre and Maya C. Manfre; father, Stacy Cole; mother, Tammy and husband Kenny Long, sister, Natasha Cole, brother, John Tillett, maternal grandmother, Eva Stoops and Mother and Father in...

Lois J. Cadman

Lois J. Cadman

Jun 7, 2010

CADMAN - Lois J. Cadman, age 52, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010. She was born in Counselor, NM and was a resident of Cuba, NM. Lois was a Healthcare Provider with Heritage Home Health Care; she loved spending time with her family while enjoying a family cookout; and she especially treasured the time...

John W. Chandler

John W. Chandler

Jun 7, 2010

John W. Chandler August 7, 1957 - June 7, 2010 John W. Chandler, 57, of Aztec, passed away Monday, June 7, 2010, in Aztec. John was born August 7, 1952, in Sycamore, Ill., to Raymond and Betty J. (Cook) Chandler. John owned and operated his own automotive repair business in Farmington for 10 years. John was a dedicated friend to all and always helped everyone...

Marybelle Nighbert

Marybelle Nighbert

Jun 7, 2010

Our loving Mom, Marybelle Nighbert, age 83 of Farmington passed away at home on June 7, 2010. She was born April 14, 1927 in Tampa, Florida to John P Montejo and Eva Hewitt She married the love of her life, Charles C Nighbert and together for 64 years they had an extraordinary life full of travel and excitement. For many...

Lena C. Charley

Lena C. Charley

Jun 7, 2010

CHARLEY- Lena C. Charley, age 56, our beautiful and dedicated wife, mother, and sister, left her worldly surroundings to join her heavenly Father, on Monday, June 7, 2010. Lena is survived by her husband of 36 years, Andy Charley; sons Lawrence and Timothy; daughters Patricia “Patty”, Theresa, and Cindy; sisters, Mae Castillo, Bessie Rafael and Pauline Castillo; and numerous nieces,...

Donald Don"" Dean Walker

Donald Don"" Dean Walker

Jun 6, 2010

Donald "Don" Walker, 82, of Bloomfield, died Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Bloomfield. He was born Aug. 12, 1927, in Weinert, Texas. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Bloomfield Cemetery. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute St. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 325-8688

Patricia Ann Hickman

Patricia Ann Hickman

Jun 6, 2010

HICKMAN-Patricia Ann Hickman, 86, a 45-year resident of Corrales, NM, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born in Albuquerque, NM, June 9, 1923 to J.W. and Ella Hesselden. Patricia was a graduate of Albuquerque High School where she and her twin sister, Rita, were cheerleaders. She and her husband, Berry Hickman, Jr....

Veronica Beaudette

Veronica Beaudette

Jun 6, 2010

BEAUDETTE" Veronica Meagher Beaudette, 93, passed away peacefully at home, June 6, 2010. Veronica is survived by Sisters, Patricia Bently, Petersburg, NY, Genevieve Gaefka, Eagle Bridge, NY, Robert Meagher of Daytona Beach, FL; her eight children Peter T. Beaudette, Robert Beaudette, James Beaudette, Mary Beaudette, Barbara Beaudette Murphy, John Beaudette, Teresa Beaudette Tesch, and Michael Beaudette; Fourteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren....