Obituaries

Apr 20, 2010

PICKRELL-We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Sammy. Samuel Colin Pickrell of Albuquerque, New Mexico died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in his home. Born on October 2, 1990 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Nick Pickrell and Eilene Vaughn-Pickrell, Sam loved being with his family and friends and enjoyed skate boarding, pool, golf, videogames and hip-hop. He graduated...

Apr 20, 2010

Thelma Rachel Wilson, 67, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Farmington. She was born August 27, 1942 in Sunbright, Tennessee to Johnnie and Velta Jones. Rachel moved to Farmington in 1958 and married Sherman A. “Butch” Wilson in 1959 in Pacos, Texas. She loved to read and garden, listen to music and being with friends, her family...

Apr 20, 2010

CAYATINETO - Chester W. Cayatineto, age 69, beloved father, grandfather and brother, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010. He was born in Crownpoint, NM and was a resident of Albuquerque. Funeral services will be conducted, Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Three Angels Church, 10750 Sunset Gardens Rd.,SW, in Albuquerque. Interment will follow at the Family Plot...

Apr 20, 2010

MONTOYA - Seferino “Sefe” Montoya, age 71, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away in his home after a courageous battle with cancer, Tuesday, April 20, 2010, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 22, 1938 in Cuba, NM and was a resident of Bernalillo, NM for 46 years. Sefe was...

Apr 20, 2010

KAPLANIDES-Vicki Scott Kaplanides, 67, died April 20, 2010 after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her best friend and adored husband, Christos. Vicki was born September 16, 1942 in Ft. Wayne, IN, and moved with her family to Portales, NM in 1948. She came to Albuquerque in 1960 to attend UNM as an honor student. Mrs. Kaplanides...

Apr 20, 2010

Gary Dean James, 42, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010, in Farmington. He was born Feb. 26, 1968, in Cortez, Colo., to Bob and Lorraine Hunt James. He married Kelly Taylor of Farmington in Cortez on Sept. 4, 1994. Gary was a master mechanic, able to fix anything that came his way. He supported his family as an...

Apr 20, 2010

GRINDLE-ROBERT Glee, age 79, of Rio Rancho, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2010, surrounded by his loving family from complications of lung cancer. He was born October 10, 1930; in Clairton, PA. He was preceded in death by infant daughter Susan Grindle, his parents Glee J. and Evelyn Grindle, and sister and brother-in-law Bette and Donald Muir. He is...

Apr 20, 2010

PARRISH- Boyd West Hobbs Parrish, 71, a resident of Albuquerque, NM for over 60 years, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. Mr. Hobbs was born on August 6, 1938 to George Hobbs and Perthalene (Bagby) Hobbs of Clarksville, TX. He was a central office technician for Qwest Communications. Mr. Parrish is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Parrish,...

Apr 19, 2010

GARCIA, Peggy Garcia, 72, loving wife of 56 years to Johnny Garcia of Albuquerque, went home to be with our Lord on Monday April 19, 2010. Peggy was preceded in death by her loving son Johnny Ray Garcia and survived by his wife; Lori Garcia; preceded in death by her parents, Nestor and Cecilia Maez-Sanchez; and daughter Cecilia Yvonne Garcia....

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...