Obituaries

Mar 13, 2010

July 14, 1967 - March 13, 2010 Richard C. Christiana, 42, of Farmington, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Farmington. He was born July 14, 1967, in Richmond, VA. Mr Christiana is in the care of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin, Farmington, NM. 87401 (505) 326-3671

Mar 13, 2010

Alfred Pappin of Farmington, went home to be with Jesus on March 13, 2010. He was born in San Francisco, CA., on January 12, 1925. He was 85 years young. Alfred worked part-time for Murray Properties for eight years. Alfred entered the U.S. Army in 1950, and served in Germany. He received the Army of Occupation Medal and the National...

Mar 13, 2010

Thelma L. Mahan, 90, of Aztec, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, in Aztec. She was born in Trinidad, CO. She was preceded in death by her spouse of 40 years, W.O. “Pete” Mahan; sons, Joel and Steve Mahan; parents, Joel Minor and Agnes Edith Young Counts; her brother Joel; sister, Edith; grandchildren, Jody, Pete, Colleen; great-grandchild, Steve. She is survived...

Mar 13, 2010

Louis A. Lopez was born in Rodarte, NM on November 19, 1935 to Facundo & Emilia Lopez. As a young boy, Louis worked in Wyoming tending sheep with his father during the summers. This is where he developed the passion for reading books and he learned how to cook. He also grew up with his cousin Isaac. They were like...

Mar 13, 2010

Peshlakai died March 13, 2010, in Gallup. He was born July 2, 1952, in Crownpoint, into the Deer Springs People Clan for the Towering House People Clan. Peshlakai attended Brigham City, Utah and CIT, Crownpoint. He worked as a construction roofer during his lifetime and liked to go to rodeos and listen to country music. Survivors include his daughters, Shawnaaron...

Mar 13, 2010

Debra Lynn Wilson, 42, of Farmington passed away Saturday, March 13th in Farmington. She was born November 20, 1967 in Norwalk, California to Paul Thomas and Patricia Smith Richardson. Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home 103 E. Ute Street Farmington, New Mexico 87401 (505) 325-8688

Mar 13, 2010

TORRES, Cipriano Torres, 85 passed away March 13, 2010. Cipriano was born March 11, 1925 to Sosteno and Anita (Chaves) Torres in Punta De Agua, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by one son; Johnny Torres. He is survived by his wife; Frances, two daughters; Isabelle Madrid and her husband, Dennis and Beatrice Flores, Five Grandchildren and 13 Great...

Mar 13, 2010

Emil F. Bender of Rio Rancho, NM, died peacefully in his home Saturday, March 13th. During his transition from this world to the next, he was surrounded and supported by loving family, friends, residential staff, and many caregivers. Truly touching all those whom he met, Emil will always be remembered for his kind smile and ability to positively interact with...

Mar 13, 2010

BROWN-Major Chester Perkins (Chet) Brown, USAF (ret), 80 passed away on March 13, 2010. Born June 5, 1929 in Cambridge, MA to Lt Col Alphonso James and Alice H. Brown, Chet devoted his life to the service of his country and in improving the lives of others around him. Preceded in death by his parents; sister, Priscilla Stean and son...

Mar 12, 2010

Mar 12, 2010

BARNARD - Gerald Austin Barnard, 16, a student at Cleveland High School in Rio Rancho, NM, died in a car accident Friday, March 12, 2010. He played football for the high school team and was actively involved in serving the Lord at New Life Baptist Church in San Ysidro, NM. Austin is survived by his parents, Doug and Roberta Barnard;...

Mar 12, 2010

BOONE- David I. Boone, age 72, of Albuquerque, formerly of Springfield, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2010. He is survived by his companion of twenty years, Lilias “Sam” Ralph, sons, Judd and wife Ingrid and Evan and wife Jennifer Boone and grandchildren, Anna, Casey and Grace. Dave loved the Southwest, moving from Illinois after graduating from Lincoln College in...

Mar 12, 2010

Mr. Lujan was born in Valencia, New Mexico on May 27, 1921 to his parents, Maria Aragon and David Lujan. Mr. Lujan retired from AT&T and from the Air Force National Guard. Mr. Lujan is survived by his daughter Roberta L. Stone and her husband Chip Stone, his daughter Juanita Marie B. Lujan, and his stepson Randolph J. Armijo, Jr....

Mar 12, 2010

SHUMPERT, Michael Earl Shumpert, 51, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 12, 2010. Michael was born in Highworth, Wiltshire, England. He is preceded in death by his father, Jessie Shumpert, Jr. Michael is survived by his mother, Earnestine (Linnear) Shumpert, sister; Lisa C. Shumpert Brisco, brothers; Anthony J. Shumpert and Kenneth A. Shumpert. Two nieces; Samantha C. Shumpert...

Mar 12, 2010

CHAVEZ - Mary Louise Chavez, age 89, beloved and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home Friday, March 12, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1920 in El Paso, TX and was a resident of Albuquerque. Mary Louise graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1939; she was one of...

Mar 12, 2010

CARRASCO - Mark S. Carrasco, 50, passed away on March 12, 2010. Mark's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (505) 891-9192

Mar 11, 2010

PETERSEN, Jo Lynn. In remembrance of Jo Lynn Petersen, beloved mother, wife, friend. A beautiful, intelligent and charming woman. Jo was well liked by all who met her. Jo’s passion in life was the pursuit of knowledge whether through her own research or through educating others. Jo is survived by Sophia, James, Karena, Ivy, Jimmy, Amy, Randy, Gregory and Ralph....

Mar 11, 2010

April 2, 1927 - March 11, 2010 Donna Evelyn Phillips, 82, of Flora Vista, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Flora Vista. She was born April 2, 1927, in Kansas City, MO. Donna is in the care of Daniels Family Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. Farmington, NM. 87401 (505) 326-3671.

Mar 11, 2010

Mar 11, 2010

BURGER- Irmgard Emma Burger, 85, passed away March 11, 2010. She was born Irmgard Emma Knortz on September 26, 1924 in Wetzlar, Germany. She met and married Fredrick R. Burger after World War II. They shared 63 years of matrimony. After moving to Edgewood, New Mexico in 1986, she became a founding member and dedicated volunteer at the Wildlife West...